tangkad
tangkád with stress marks
height
Usage Note
Tangkad describes a person's stature and is almost always used as a compliment or a defining physical characteristic. Filipinos often use it to express surprise or admiration for someone's growth.
Examples
" Ang tangkad ng kuya ko. "
Natural Translation
My older brother is so tall.
Literal Translation
The height of older-brother my.
" Ang tangkad niya para sa kanyang edad. "
Natural Translation
He/she is tall for his/her age.
Literal Translation
The height his/her for to his/her age.
" Dahil sa kanyang tangkad, madali siyang nakikita sa gitna ng maraming tao tuwing may pagtitipon. "
Natural Translation
Because of his height, he is easily spotted in the middle of a crowd whenever there's a gathering.
Literal Translation
Because of his height, easy he being-seen in middle of many people whenever has gathering.
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