Height in Tagalog

“Height” in Tagalog is “taas” – the most common term used to describe vertical measurement or elevation. This fundamental word appears frequently in everyday Filipino conversation, from describing a person’s stature to measuring buildings. Let’s explore the complete linguistic breakdown of this essential term.

[Words] = Height

[Definition]:

• Height /haɪt/
• Noun 1: The measurement of someone or something from base to top or from head to foot.
• Noun 2: The distance above sea level or ground level.
• Noun 3: The quality of being tall or high.
• Noun 4: An elevated position or place.

[Synonyms] = Taas, Kataasan, Tangkad (for people), Altitude (for elevation), Layog

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The height of the building is approximately 50 meters.
• Ex1_PH: Ang taas ng gusali ay humigit-kumulang 50 metro.
• Ex2_EN: What is your height in feet and inches?
• Ex2_PH: Ano ang taas mo sa feet at pulgada?
• Ex3_EN: The airplane reached its maximum height during the flight.
• Ex3_PH: Ang eroplano ay umabot sa pinakamataas na taas nito sa panahon ng paglipad.
• Ex4_EN: His height gives him an advantage in basketball.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kanyang tangkad ay nagbibigay sa kanya ng kalamangan sa basketball.
• Ex5_EN: The mountain’s height makes it challenging for climbers.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kataasan ng bundok ay ginagawang mahirap para sa mga mang-akyat.