Indonesian · Adjectives
tinggi
Tall; high
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great height.
Example
Kakak saya sangat tinggi.
My older sibling is very tall.
Etymology
'Tinggi' comes from Old Malay, meaning 'high' or 'tall'. The word has preserved its definition over centuries and is used widely in various contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tinggi' is utilized in both spoken and written forms, appearing in forms from everyday conversation to formal discourse.