From root: taas
Usage Note
Itaas refers to the upper level of a house or a location situated above the speaker.
Examples
" Nasa itaas ang banyo. "
Natural Translation
The bathroom is upstairs.
Literal Translation
In upstairs the bathroom.
" Nasa itaas ang aking silid. "
Natural Translation
My room is upstairs.
Literal Translation
In upstairs the mine room.
" Pumunta ka muna sa itaas at kunin ang mga damit na inilagay ko sa kama. "
Natural Translation
Go upstairs first and get the clothes that I put on the bed.
Literal Translation
Go you first to-the upstairs and get the plural clothes link put I on-the bed.
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