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mataas

Filipino / Tagalog language translation for the meaning of the word mataas in the Tagalog Dictionary.

Definition for the Tagalog word mataas:

mataás

1 [adjective] high; tall; elevated
2 [adjective] superior or excellent (e.g., high grades)

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Root: taas

Usage Notes:

"Mataás" can be used to describe tall objects (like a building) but should not be used to describe people. To describe a tall person, use the adjective "matangkád" instead.

Very Frequent

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Mataas Example Sentences in Tagalog: (11)

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Iniréreklamo nilá ang mataás na singíl sa toll.

They complain about the high toll charge.

Natítiyák niyáng mataás ang makukuha niyáng marká.

He is sure that he'll get a high mark.

Bakit nilá tinayuán ng mataás na gusalì ang Santiago?

Why did they build a tall building in Santiago?

Pitóng batà ang nilagnát nang mataás at namatáy.

Seven children developed a high fever and died.

Nagtamó ka ba ng mataás na marká?

Did you receive a high grade?

Mataás ang tingín ko sa taong nakákatanggáp sa mga puná ng ibáng tao.

I have high regard for people who accept the opinion of other people.

Pinurì mo ba si Ana dahil sa mataás niyáng marká sa klase?

Did you commend Ana because of her high grade in class?

Gaano kataás ang tinalón ni Suzie?

How high did Suzie jump?

Mas mataás ang mga tinátalón ni Berong.

Berong's jumps are higher.

Lubháng mataás ang bilang ng kaso ng Covid-19 sa NCR.

The number of Covid-19 cases in NCR is very high.

User-submitted Example Sentences (8):

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Mataas ang alon.