tayog
táyog with stress marks
loftiness; high; height
Usage Note
Tayog describes great height or elevation, and by extension is used figuratively for loftiness of spirit or aspiration. The phrase 'tayog ng isip' (loftiness of mind) is used in literature and formal speech to praise someone's noble thinking.
Examples
" Mataas ang tayog ng puno. "
Natural Translation
The height of the tree is great.
Literal Translation
High the height of tree.
" Nakakahilo ang tayog ng gusaling ito. "
Natural Translation
The height of this building is dizzying.
Literal Translation
Dizzying the height of building this.
" Hinangaan ng lahat ang tayog ng kanyang isip nang ipaliwanag niya ang kaniyang pangarap para sa kinabukasan ng bayan. "
Natural Translation
Everyone admired the loftiness of his mind when he explained his dream for the future of the country.
Literal Translation
Admired by everyone the loftiness of his mind when explained he the his dream for the future of country.
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