taas
taás with stress marks
above; upstairs
Also means
Taas can also mean height or the degree of being high.
Usage Note
Taas is commonly used with the marker 'sa' (sa taas) to mean 'upstairs' or 'above.' It is often used when referring to the upper level of a house or a location at a higher elevation than the speaker.
Examples
" Nasa taas ang kuwarto ko. "
Natural Translation
My room is upstairs.
Literal Translation
At above the room my.
" Umakyat siya sa taas ng gusali. "
Natural Translation
He climbed to the top of the building.
Literal Translation
Climbed he to above of building.
" Iniwan ko ang susi sa taas kaya kailangan kong umakyat muli para kunin ito. "
Natural Translation
I left the key upstairs, so I have to go up again to get it.
Literal Translation
Left I the key at above so need I to-climb again to get it.
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