Matigal (en. Disproportionate)
ma-ti-gal
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means uneven or having a significant difference.
The height of this house is disproportionate compared to the neighboring houses.
Ang taas ng bahay na ito ay matigal kumpara sa mga katabing bahay.
Shows excessive characteristics or value.
His income is disproportionate compared to other employees.
Ang kanyang kita ay matigal kumpara sa ibang mga empleyado.
Can refer to unreasonable balancing of elements.
The disproportionate distribution of wealth in the country is a problem that needs to be addressed.
Ang matigal na distribusyon ng yaman sa bansa ay problema na kailangan lutasin.
Etymology
Refers to the state of a person or thing that has a significant difference from others.
Common Phrases and Expressions
disproportionate income
Income that is higher than usual.
matigal na kita
disproportionate behavior
Behavior that is excessively bad or excessively good.
matigal na pag-uugali
Related Words
ratios
Numerical relationships between parts.
ratios
balance
State of equality or opposition.
balanse
Slang Meanings
Rude or flirty
There were a lot of rude people at that party, it felt like everyone was stuck-up.
Ang daming matigal sa party na 'yon, parang lahat ng tao ay suplado.
Complicated
His story is complicated, it's hard to follow!
Yung kwento niya matigal, ang hirap sundan!
Show-off or attention seeker
Mark is such a show-off every day, he always attracts attention.
Si Mark, ang matigal ng bawa't araw, lagi na lang nakaka-attract ng atensyon.