Pangitaas (en. Upwards)

/paŋitaˈas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The condition or part that is higher compared to other parts.

The top of the mountain is often covered with ice.

Ang pangitaas ng bundok ay madalas na natatakpan ng yelo.

A part of something that is raised to a high level.

The upper part of the floor has a beautiful view of the city.

Ang pangitaas ng sahig ay may magandang tanawin ng lungsod.

Composed of the prefix 'pang' and the root word 'itaas', meaning a position or place that refers to a higher level.

higher

higher than the current level

higit pangitaas

lower

A word describing a lower state or condition.

pangit

raise

A verb that describes the action of lifting or raising.

itaas

ugly height

My grade is so high, but I did a lot of work.

Ang pangitaas ng grade ko, pero ang dami ko namang ginawa.

heavy height

Wow, that ball has a heavy bounce!

Grabe, mabigat na taas ng bounce ng bola na yan!

totally high

Now, the expectations for the exams are totally high.

Ngayon, totally high na ang expectations sa exams.