Natira (en. Remaining)
nah-tee-rah
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Group that remains or is left behind after an event or action.
The remaining were left in the city after the war.
Ang mga natira ay iniwan sa lunsod pagkatapos ng digmaan.
Thing left or remaining from a larger part.
He passed the remaining piece of cake to his friend.
Ipinasa niya ang natira na piraso ng cake sa kanyang kaibigan.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'tira' which means 'to leave behind' or 'to remain'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
remaining underneath
underneath a larger thing that is left.
natira sa ilalim
Related Words
tira
A word meaning 'to leave' or 'to teach'.
tira
nakaawang
Indicating that there is remaining space or opportunity.
nakaawang
Slang Meanings
leftover food
Is there any leftover from the feast? I want to eat!
Meron pa bang natira sa handaan? Gusto ko sana kumain!
the one who remains or is still here
You're the one who remained in this group, so you are now the leader!
Ikaw ang natira dito sa grupo, kaya ikaw na ang leader!
the remaining points in a game or context of caring
My leftover points in the game are perfect for my next level!
Mga natirang puntos ko sa laro, perfect na for my next level!