antas
ántas with stress marks
level, rank, or position
Usage Note
Antas is widely used in educational, social, and professional contexts to describe a level or grade — 'antas ng wika' (language level), 'antas ng paaralan' (school level). It is a core term in discussions of hierarchy, proficiency, and social position in the Philippines.
Examples
" Mataas ang antas niya. "
Natural Translation
His level is high.
Literal Translation
High the level his.
" Ano ang antas mo sa paaralan? "
Natural Translation
What is your level in school?
Literal Translation
What the level your in school?
" Bago ka magpatuloy sa susunod na aralin, kailangan mo munang maipakita na nakuha mo na ang antas na ito. "
Natural Translation
Before you move on to the next lesson, you first need to show that you have mastered this level.
Literal Translation
Before you continue to next lesson, need you first to-show that got you already the level this.
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