Maytao (en. Human)

mai-tao

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A living being with consciousness that uses language.
Humans have the ability to communicate with one another.
Ang mga tao ay may kakayahang makipag-usap sa isa't isa.
A form of life characterized by thought and emotion.
As a human, I feel joy and sadness.
Bilang isang tao, nararamdaman ko ang saya at lungkot.
A being that upholds moral and ethical conduct.
Humans have a responsibility for their actions.
Ang mga tao ay may responsibilidad sa kanilang mga aksyon.

Etymology

Filipino language term

Common Phrases and Expressions

people
a term referring to all beings that are humans
mga tao
to be human
the process of becoming more complete as a person
maging tao

Related Words

nature
The totality of natural elements in the world, including humans.
kalikasan
society
A group of people that interacts and lives together.
lipunan

Slang Meanings

just an ordinary person
Who is that? They look like just an ordinary person.
Sino ba yan? Parang ordinaryong maytao lang.
an ordinary person, nothing special
There's nothing unusual about them, they're really just an ordinary person.
Walang kakaiba sa kanya, maytao lang talaga.