matangkad
matangkád with stress marks
tall
From root: tangkad
Usage Note
Matangkad is the ma- adjective form of tangkad (height), used almost exclusively to describe a person's stature. For tall objects like buildings or trees, mataas is the more common adjective.
Examples
" Matangkad ang lolo ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is tall.
Literal Translation
Tall the grandfather my.
" Matangkad ang aking kapatid. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is tall.
Literal Translation
Tall the my sibling.
" Kahit matangkad na siya para sa edad niya, pinakamaliit pa rin siya sa kanilang koponan ng basketbol. "
Natural Translation
Even though he is tall for his age, he is still the shortest on their basketball team.
Literal Translation
Even tall already he for the age his, smallest still also he in their team of basketball.
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