Matigas (en. Hard)

ma-ti-gas

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Describing a high level of hardness or firmness.

The stone is hard, so it's difficult to break.

Ang bato ay matigas kaya't mahirap itong basagin.

Indicating being not soft or difficult to break.

The turtle has a hard shell that serves as protection.

Ang pagong ay may matigas na shell na nagsisilbing proteksyon.

Expressing resilience in a situation or state.

A strong heart is needed to face challenges.

Kailangan ng matigas na loob upang harapin ang mga pagsubok.

from the root word 'tigas' meaning hardness or sturdiness.

hard-headed

It expresses refusal to heed advice or commands.

matigas ang ulo

strong relationship

Describing a relationship that is not easily broken.

matibay na pagsasama

hardness

The quality of being hard or difficult to crush.

tigas

sturdy

The state of being strong or sturdy in support.

matibay

headache (because of too much thinking or problems)

Wow, my head is so hard, I just want to stop everything.

Grabe, ang matigas ng utak ko, parang gusto ko na lang huminto sa lahat.

full of ego or pride

My friend is so hard-headed, he doesn't want to admit he's wrong.

Yung kaibigan ko, sobrang matigas, ayaw umamin na mali siya.

stubborn (hard to persuade or convince)

No matter what you say, that person is really hard-headed.

Kahit anong sabihin mo, matigas talaga ang ulo niyan.