tanda
tandá with stress marks
age
Also means
Tanda can also mean a mark, sign, or memory.
Usage Note
Tanda refers to a person's age or seniority and is the root for 'matanda' (old). It is a fundamental term used daily to discuss maturity, highlighting the cultural importance of respecting one's elders.
Examples
" Ano ang tanda mo? "
Natural Translation
What's your age?
Literal Translation
What the age your?
" Alam ko ang tanda mo. "
Natural Translation
I know your age.
Literal Translation
I know your age.
" Kahit malaki ang tanda namin, magkasundo pa rin kami dahil pareho kami ng hilig. "
Natural Translation
Even though there's a big age gap between us, we still get along because we share the same interests.
Literal Translation
Even big the age our, get-along still we because same we of interest.
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