Tigasan (en. Strong)

/tiɡa'san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A term for a person, thing, or situation that is hard or not easily broken.
The hard stones are not easy to remove from the area.
Ang tigasang mga bato ay hindi madaling matanggal mula sa lugar.
A characteristic shown by something that has a high level of durability.
Strong materials are needed for the construction of the house.
Kailangan ng tigasan na materyales para sa konstruksyon ng bahay.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tigas' meaning hard or strong.

Common Phrases and Expressions

be strong-willed
To uphold resilience despite challenges.
tigasan ang loob

Related Words

hardness
The degree of hardness of an object.
tigas

Slang Meanings

tough person
Ruel is really tough, he remains unfazed no matter what happens.
Tigasan talaga si Ruel, hindi natitinag kahit anong mangyari.
people with high pride
Sometimes, their toughness leads to arguments.
Minsan, ang tigasan sa kanila ay nagiging dahilan ng away.
fearless or hard to face
Jake is tough in basketball, unafraid of any match.
Si Jake ay tigasan sa basketball, walang takot sa laban.