Talaghay (en. Greatness)

/ta-la-g hay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The strength of a person or thing that gives life and vigor.
The greatness of their union is evident in their smiles.
Ang talaghay ng kanilang pagsasama ay kitang-kita sa kanilang mga ngiti.
The high level of quality or state of a person or thing.
The greatness of his talent cannot be denied.
Ang talaghay ng kanyang talento ay hindi maikakaila.
Importance that is enjoyed in a specific field or situation.
The greatness of our nation can be seen in their achievements.
Makikita ang talaghay ng ating bayan sa kanilang mga nakamit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Be great!
Show your ability or worth.
Maging talaghay ka!
His words have greatness.
What he says has value and truth.
May talaghay ang kanyang salita.

Related Words

talent
Ability and skill in a particular situation.
talento
rival
A person who competes in the field of talent or ability.
katunggali

Slang Meanings

A tactic of annoying or teasing.
He's so into talaghay, he always makes fun of me.
Sobrang talaghay niya, palagi nalang akong pinaglolokohan.
A sarcastic way of speaking.
I can't understand the talaghay of my friends anymore, it's just pure teasing.
Hindi ko na maintindihan ang talaghay ng mga barkada ko, puro pang-aasar na lang.
Like bullying but not that serious.
The talaghay towards him seems like bullying but it's pretty light.
Yung talaghay sa kanya, akala mo bullying pero napaka-light lang.