Filipino · Adjectives
mataas
Tall; high
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great height.
Example
Napakataas ng kuya ko.
My older brother is very tall.
Etymology
'Mataas' comes from the root 'taas,' meaning 'high or elevated.' It reflects the geographical and cultural landscape of the Philippines.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mataas' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, commonly found in descriptions of physical space and status.