Mautak (en. Clever)
ma-u-tak
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Gives a person the ability to think and make effective or good decisions.
He is a clever student who always gets high grades.
Siya ay isang mautak na estudyante na laging nakakakuha ng mataas na marka.
Has a high level of intelligence or ability to understand.
Due to his clever mind, he learns new things quickly.
Dahil sa kanyang mautak na isipan, mabilis siyang natututo ng mga bagong bagay.
Quick to devise solutions to problems.
His clever solution to the problem helped the whole group.
Ang kanyang mautak na solusyon sa problema ay nakatulong sa buong grupo.
Etymology
The word 'mautak' is derived from the root word 'utak' which means mind or intelligence.
Common Phrases and Expressions
clever plan
A meticulous plan that showcases intelligence and skill.
mautak na plano
clever person
A person with excellent thinking abilities.
mautak na tao
Related Words
brain
The part of a person responsible for thinking and understanding.
utak
intelligent strategy
A method of solving problems that uses intelligence.
matalinong diskarte
Slang Meanings
smart or clever
Jomar is clever in exams, he’s always a topnotcher.
Mautak si Jomar sa mga exam, lagi siyang topnotcher.
trendy among young people, resourceful
That guy is clever, he has no money but he's always having fun.
Mautak yang kumag na yan, wala siyang pondo pero laging may saya.
burst of intelligence
You wouldn't believe it, he’s actually clever in certain situations.
Di mo akalain, mautak pala siya sa mga pagkakataon.