Tayog (en. Elevation)

ta'yoɡ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The elevation is a horizontal measurement from the ground or base to the highest point of an object.
The elevation of this mountain is over three thousand meters.
Ang tayog ng bundok na ito ay mahigit sa tatlong libong metro.
Measurement of height or the height of a particular object or place compared to its environment.
Check the elevation of the building before it is constructed.
Suriin ang tayog ng gusali bago ito itayo.
Levels of height that can help determine the location on a map.
These elevations are considered important for territorial maps.
Ang mga tayog na ito ay itinuturing na mahalaga para sa mga mapa ng teritoryo.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'tayo' which means 'to stand' or 'to rise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

high elevation
a level of height that is above the average.
mataas na tayog
low elevation
a level of height that is below the average.
mababang tayog

Related Words

mountain
A natural land formation with a high elevation.
bundok
measurement
The process of determining the elevation or height of an object.
pagsukat

Slang Meanings

alive or lively
The way he called was really vibrant, almost alive!
Ang dating ng tawag niya ay talagang tayog, parang buhay na buhay!
tall
Wow, the new player who joined the team is really tall!
Grabe, ang tayog ng bagong player na pumasok sa team!
to elevate or rise up
We need to elevate our level in class!
Kailangan nating tayogin ang ating antas sa klase!