Top in Tagalog

“Top” in Tagalog can be translated as “tuktok” (summit/peak), “itaas” (upper part), or “nangungunang” (leading/best), depending on the context. This versatile English word has multiple meanings in Filipino, each capturing different aspects of position, rank, or excellence. Let’s explore the various translations and uses of “top” in Tagalog below.

Definition:

• Top /tɑːp/
• Noun 1: The highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something.
• Noun 2: A garment covering the upper part of the body.
• Noun 3: The highest rank or position.
• Adjective: Highest in position, rank, or degree.
• Verb: To exceed or surpass; to be at the highest position.

Tagalog Synonyms:

• Tuktok, Itaas, Taluktok, Rurok, Nangungunang, Pangunahing, Pinakamataas, Blusa (for clothing)

Examples:

• EN: The climbers finally reached the top of the mountain after five hours of hiking.
• PH: Ang mga mang-akyat ay nakarating sa wakas sa tuktok ng bundok pagkatapos ng limang oras ng paglalakad.

• EN: She wore a beautiful red top with her favorite jeans to the party.
• PH: Nagsuot siya ng magandang pulang blusa kasama ang kanyang paboritong maong sa piyesta.

• EN: He graduated at the top of his class with highest honors.
• PH: Nagtapos siya sa pinakamataas na ranggo ng kanyang klase na may pinakamataas na parangal.

• EN: Please put the book on the top shelf where children cannot reach it.
• PH: Pakipatong ang aklat sa itaas na istante kung saan hindi maaabot ng mga bata.

• EN: Our company aims to be the top provider of technology solutions in Southeast Asia.
• PH: Ang aming kumpanya ay naglalayong maging nangungunang tagapagbigay ng mga solusyon sa teknolohiya sa Timog-silangang Asya.