Aklanon edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *(ma-)atas, akin to Malay atas.

Adjective edit

mataas

  1. high, tall

Cuyunon edit

Etymology edit

From ma- +‎ taas.

Adjective edit

mataas

  1. high; tall

Hiligaynon edit

Adjective edit

matáas

  1. elevated, high, lofty, ranking, tall

Synonyms edit

Tagalog edit

Etymology edit

From ma- +‎ taas.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /mataˈʔas/, [mɐ.tɐˈʔas]
  • Syllabification: ma‧ta‧as

Adjective edit

mataás (Baybayin spelling ᜋᜆᜀᜐ᜔)

  1. high; tall; superior

Derived terms edit

Further reading edit

  • mataas”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018