Pataasan (en. Elevation)

/paˈtaːasan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or level of being high.
The elevation of grades in school is usually based on the student's skill and diligence.
Ang pataasan ng grado sa paaralan ay karaniwang nakabase sa galing at sipag ng estudyante.
An increase or elevation in a specific aspect or field.
With the elevation of prices, we need to look for cheaper alternatives.
Sa pataasan ng presyo, kinakailangan nating maghanap ng mas murang alternatibo.
A competition or event where participants try to increase their score or level of success.
The elevated battle brought challenges to the players to showcase their excellence.
Ang pataasan ng labanan ay nagdala ng hamon sa mga manlalaro na ipakita ang kanilang kahusayan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grade elevation
A process where grades or scores are raised based on specific criteria.
pataasan ng grado

Related Words

high
An adjective that refers to the height or level of something.
mataas
level
A noun that refers to a particular state or position in a system.
antas

Slang Meanings

the competition in various things, often in boasting about oneself
They always compete in the group, the bragging never ends!
Lagi na lang silang nagpapataasan sa grupo, wala nang katapusan ang pagyayabang!
an act of showcasing one's ability and intelligence to others
I can't keep up with the competition here, their standards are too high.
Hindi ko kaya ang pataasan dito, masyadong mataas ang standards nila.
the bragging or showcasing of skill that causes jealousy
They were showing off their exam scores, they were so happy.
Nag-pataasan sila ng scores sa exam, ang saya saya nila.