Smart (en. Matalino)

/smärt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having a high level of intelligence and ability to think.
He is smart in his decisions.
Matalino siya sa kanyang mga desisyon.
Related to being adept at understanding or managing situations.
We need to be smart in dealing with the problem.
Kailangan nating maging matalino sa pagharap sa problema.
A modern or stylish form or style.
His ideas are really smart and modern.
Ang kanyang mga ideya ay talagang smart at makabago.

Common Phrases and Expressions

smart choice
The best decision or choosing the most rational.
smart choice
smart investments
Investments with the potential for good returns.
smart investments

Related Words

intelligent
Another term for a person with high reasoning and understanding ability.
intelligent
clever
Refers to a person with quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
clever

Slang Meanings

Smart
Nice, you're really good! You're such a smart person!
Ayos ah, ang galing mo! Sobrang smart mo talagang tao!
Sometimes even smarter than the teacher.
Why do you always win the quiz? It's like you're smarter than the teacher!
Bakit lagi ka na lang nanalo sa quiz? Parang mas smart ka pa sa teacher!
Wizard
Wow, you're really a wizard in math, so smart!
Grabe, wizard ka talaga sa math, smart ka!