Patigas (en. Hardness)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The hardness or toughness of an object.

The hardness of steel is one of the reasons it is used in construction.

Ang patigas ng bakal ay isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit ginagamit ito sa konstruksyon.

The characteristic of not easily breaking or getting damaged.

I saw the toughness of her skin under the intense sunlight.

Nakita ko ang patigas ng kanyang balat sa ilalim ng matinding sikat ng araw.

hard-headed

Being stubborn or not listening.

patigas ng ulo

tough skin

The resilience or toughness of a person in difficulties.

patigas ng balat

hard

Refers to the state of being tough or not soft.

matigas

numb

The inability to feel or sense pain.

manhid

hard or not easily yielding

He's really tough; no matter what I say, he won't budge.

Patigas talaga siya, kahit anong sabihin ko ayaw pa ring bumigay.

steadfast or determined

She is tough on the inside despite the challenges.

Patigas ang loob niya sa kabila ng mga pagsubok.

stiff or awkward

Your demeanor is so stiff; you seem uncomfortable.

Sobrang patigas ng dating mo, parang hindi ka komportable.

rude or not social

His attitude is tough; he doesn't know how to get along with others.

Patigas ang ugali niya, hindi marunong makisama sa iba.

bold or brave

Wow, you're really tough! Go out and show them!

Grabe, patigas ng loob mo! Sige, labas ka at ipakita mo!