Oldest (tl. Pinakamatanda)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Siya ang pinakamatanda sa aming pamilya.
He is the oldest in our family.
Context: daily life
Ang lolo ko ay pinakamatanda na tao sa barangay.
My grandfather is the oldest person in the barangay.
Context: daily life
Ang aso namin ang pinakamatanda sa lahat.
Our dog is the oldest of all.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Sa klase, siya ang pinakamatanda at laging nagbibigay ng magandang payo.
In class, he is the oldest and always gives good advice.
Context: school
Ang pinakamatanda na guro sa paaralan ay may maraming karanasan.
The oldest teacher in the school has a lot of experience.
Context: school
Nagsimula ng negosyo ang pinakamatanda kong kapatid noong bata pa siya.
My oldest brother started a business when he was young.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Bilang ang pinakamatanda, siya ang inaasahang tagapayo sa mga desisyon ng pamilya.
As the oldest, he is expected to advise on family decisions.
Context: family
Ang pinakamatanda na tala sa ating kultura ay nagsisilbing gabay sa mga kabataan.
The oldest stars in our culture serve as guides for the youth.
Context: culture
Minsan, ang pinakamatanda sa ating komunidad ay nagiging ugnayan sa kasaysayan at tradisyon.
Sometimes, the oldest in our community becomes a link to history and tradition.
Context: society

Synonyms

  • pinaka-bumalot
  • pinakamatandang tao