From root: taas
Usage Note
Mataas is used to describe physical height like buildings or mountains, as well as high grades or social status.
Examples
" Mataas ang puno na iyon. "
Natural Translation
That tree is tall.
Literal Translation
Tall the tree that.
" Mataas ang gusali sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
The building in the city is high.
Literal Translation
High the building in city.
" Kahit mataas ang kanyang mga marka, mababa pa rin ang tiwala niya sa sarili tuwing siya ay sumasailalim sa pagsusulit. "
Natural Translation
Even though his grades are high, his self-confidence is still low whenever he takes an exam.
Literal Translation
Even-if high the his grades, low still also the confidence his at self whenever he undergo at exam.
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