From root: tanda
Usage Note
Matatanda is the plural form used to describe a group of elderly individuals. It is often used when speaking about the elders of a community collectively.
Examples
" Maraming matatanda sa parke. "
Natural Translation
There are many elderly people in the park.
Literal Translation
Many elderly-people in park.
" Maraming matatanda ang naglalakad sa umaga. "
Natural Translation
Many elderly people walk in the morning.
Literal Translation
Many elderly-people walk in morning.
" Dapat nating bigyang-galang ang mga matatanda dahil marami silang natutuhan sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
We should give respect to the elderly because they have learned a lot in life.
Literal Translation
Should we give-respect the elderly-people because many they learned in life.
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