Tayangkad (en. Height)
/ta.jang.kad/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The measure of distance from the bottom to the top of an object.
The height of the building is over twenty meters.
Ang tayangkad ng gusali ay higit sa dalawampung metro.
The level of elevation of a person or object compared to others.
Athletes usually have a greater height than the average person.
Ang tayangkad ng mga atleta ay kadalasang mas mataas kaysa sa karaniwang tao.
A quality related to the state of being tall.
Height plays an important role in some competitions.
Ang tayangkad ay may mahalagang papel sa ilang mga paligsahan.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'tangkad' meaning height.
Common Phrases and Expressions
What's your height?
A question or statement inquiring about someone's height.
Saan ang tayangkad mo?
Related Words
short
Refers to the state of being not tall.
mababa
measure
A process of determining the length, width, and height of an object.
sukat
Slang Meanings
tall with a unique presence
Wow, Marco is so tall, he looks like a celebrity with that stance.
Grabe, ang tayangkad ni Marco, parang celebrity sa ganda ng porma niya.
tall that makes you envious
I wish everyone was tall, it must be so fun to play basketball!
Sana all tayangkad, ang saya siguro mag-basketball!
tall and classy
Janine looks so classy because she's tall and loves fashion.
Parang sosyal si Janine kasi tayangkad at mahilig sa fashion.