Filipino · Adjectives

mataas

Tall; high

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of great height.

Example

Napakataas ng kuya ko.

My older brother is very tall.

Etymology

'Mataas' comes from the root 'taas,' meaning 'high or elevated.' It reflects the geographical and cultural landscape of the Philippines.

How & Where It’s Used

'Mataas' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, commonly found in descriptions of physical space and status.

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