Napakataas (en. Very high)

/na.pa.ka.ta.as/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Meaning extremely high.
This mountain is very high and difficult to climb.
Ang bundok na ito ay napakataas at mahirap akyatin.
Used to describe something with a high level or extent.
His score on the exam is high; it is really very high.
Mataas ang kanyang marka sa pagsusulit, napakataas talaga.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'napaka' meaning very or extremely, and 'taas' meaning height.

Common Phrases and Expressions

very high mountains
This is a description of mountains that are extremely high.
napakataas ng mga bundok

Related Words

height
Refers to the measurement from the bottom to the top.
taas
high
Meaning above the normal level.
mataas

Slang Meanings

super high
The prices are really high now.
Napakataas na nga ng bilihin ngayon.
crazy high
Their score in the game is crazy high.
Grabe taas ng puntos nila sa laro.
over the top
The expectations for this event are really high, it's over the top!
Napakataas ng expectations sa event na 'to, over the top talaga!