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tatag

tatág with stress marks

firmness; to build or establish

noun verb adjective ta-TAG Native origin Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Values

Usage Note

Tatag carries a sense of moral and structural solidity — it is used for the firmness of character as much as the physical stability of a structure. The phrase 'itatag ang organisasyon' (to establish an organization) is common in formal writing and speeches.

Examples

Beginner

" Matatag ang lumang bahay. "

Natural Translation

The old house is sturdy.

Literal Translation

Sturdy the old house.

Intermediate

" Pinuri ang tatag ng bagong tulay. "

Natural Translation

The firmness of the new bridge was praised.

Literal Translation

Praised the firmness of new bridge.

Advanced

" Kahit maraming pagsubok ang dumating, hindi nawala ang tatag ng loob ng buong pamilya. "

Natural Translation

Even though many trials came, the family never lost its inner strength.

Literal Translation

Even-though many trials the came, not lost the firmness of inside of whole family.

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Derived Words

katatagan DERIVED

stability

Actor Focus Verbs

magtatag AF VERB

to establish

Object Focus Verbs

itatag OF VERB

to establish [it]

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