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    Tangkad (en. Height)

    /ˈtaŋ.kad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The existence of the height of a person or thing.
    He is over six feet tall.
    Mahigit sa anim na talampakan ang kanyang tangkad.
    A measure used to specify height.
    Measure the height of the tree using a meter.
    Sukatin ang tangkad ng puno gamit ang metro.
    A characteristic of a person that refers to their physical tallness.
    Her height attracts attention.
    Ang kanyang tangkad ay nakakaakit ng atensyon.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'tangkad' meaning height.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    avoid falling in love with height
    An occasional expression that states that some people feel intimidated by taller individuals.
    iwasan ang pag-ibig sa tangkad

    Related Words

    tall
    A person or thing with a high height.
    matangkad

    Slang Meanings

    tall or someone who is tall
    Wow, you're so tall, you look like a basketball player!
    Grabe, ang tangkad mo na, para kang basketball player!
    to boast about height
    He keeps bragging about his height.
    Palagi na lang siyang nagmamayabang sa kanyang tangkad.
    to stand out because of height
    In the queue, he really stands out because of his height.
    Sa pila, siya ang talagang tumatalbog dahil sa kanyang tangkad.