From root: tanda
Usage Note
Katandaan refers to the stage of life of being elderly. In Tagalog culture, people in their katandaan are highly respected for their wisdom.
Examples
" Masaya siya sa katandaan niya. "
Natural Translation
She is happy in her old age.
Literal Translation
Happy she in old-age her.
" Dapat nating igalang ang mga nasa katandaan. "
Natural Translation
We should respect those in their old age.
Literal Translation
Should we respect those in old-age.
" Sa kanilang katandaan, mas pinahahalagahan ng mga magulang ko ang oras na kasama ang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
In their old age, my parents value time spent with the family even more.
Literal Translation
In their old-age, more value the parents my the time that with the family.
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