Tagihaba (en. Long)

ta-gi-ha-ba

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a physical measurement of length that exceeds the usual.
Their journey took a long time.
Mahaba ang itinagal ng kanilang paglalakbay.
Describes something with a large size from start to end.
The lake's length is approximately five kilometers.
Ang tagihaba ng lawa ay humigit-kumulang limang kilometro.
Means having excessive duration or time.
His waiting was long.
Matagal na ang tagihaba ng kanyang paghihintay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

length of the story
Refers to having long narratives or stories.
tagihaba ng kwento
length of the journey
Refers to the length of time or distance of a trip.
tagihaba ng biyahe

Related Words

length
The measure from one end to another.
haba
long (adjective)
An adjective describing length.
mahaba

Slang Meanings

Asking or lacking information
Are you tagihaba? Don't you know that?
Tagihaba ka ba? Di mo ba alam 'yun?
Confused or bewildered
Why do you seem tagihaba in the conversation?
Bakit parang tagihaba ka sa usapan?
In a hurry or unable to think clearly
Wait, I'm tagihaba, give me a moment.
Teka, tagihaba ako, bigyan mo ako ng oras.