High in Tagalog

“High” in Tagalog translates to “Mataas” when referring to physical height or elevation, and “Lasing” when referring to being intoxicated. The word can also mean “Mababa” (intense) or “Taas” (elevated level) depending on context. Discover the nuanced meanings and usage of “high” in Filipino language below.

[Words] = High

[Definition]:

• High /haɪ/
• Adjective 1: Of great vertical extent; far above ground or sea level.
• Adjective 2: Great in amount, value, size, or intensity.
• Adjective 3: Under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Noun: A high point, level, or figure.
• Adverb: At or to a considerable or specified height.

[Synonyms] = Mataas, Lasing, Taas, Matayog, Hilo, Nakakalasing, Nakakalula

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The mountain peak is very high and difficult to climb.
• Ex1_PH: Ang tuktok ng bundok ay napakataas at mahirap akyatin.
• Ex2_EN: She has high expectations for her students’ performance.
• Ex2_PH: Mayroon siyang mataas na inaasahan para sa pagganap ng kanyang mga estudyante.
• Ex3_EN: The bird flew high above the trees in the forest.
• Ex3_PH: Ang ibon ay lumipad ng mataas sa itaas ng mga puno sa gubat.
• Ex4_EN: Prices of gasoline have reached an all-time high this year.
• Ex4_PH: Ang presyo ng gasolina ay umabot sa pinakamataas ngayong taon.
• Ex5_EN: The airplane cruised at a high altitude during the flight.
• Ex5_PH: Ang eroplano ay lumilipad sa mataas na taas habang sa paglipad.