Materya (en. Material)

/ma'teɾja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Things used in making or creating.
The materials for the project have arrived.
Ang mga materya para sa proyekto ay dumating na.
Elements that have a physical form.
The materials of the house are wood and cement.
Ang materya ng bahay ay kahoy at semento.
Any substance that has value or use.
Materials are important in the creation of art.
Ang mga materya ay mahalaga sa paggawa ng sining.

Etymology

from the English word 'material'

Common Phrases and Expressions

material things
physical things that can be touched or used
materyal na bagay

Related Words

materialism
A viewpoint that emphasizes material things.
materyalismo
materials
Specific types of materials used in a project.
materyales

Slang Meanings

Those are strong people or those who are not easily defeated.
Did you see Miguel? He's strong in the game!
Kita mo yung si Miguel, materya yun sa laro!
You need to be strong or tough in the face of life's challenges.
You should be tough against life's problems.
Dapat kang maging materya sa mga problema sa buhay.
Like being macho, becoming tough in situations.
You're awesome! You're really strong for this team!
Ang galing mo! Talagang materya ka sa team na 'to!