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tall in Tagalog

matayog

/tɔːl/

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British/toːl/

tall in Tagalog: matayog, matangkad. In English, tall means having great vertical extent (usually reckoned from the bottom of the feet to the very top of the head) when standing. (For instance, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be deemed tall.).

Tagalog words for tall

of a building
matayog
of a person
matangkad

English meaning of tall

  1. adjective Having great vertical extent (usually reckoned from the bottom of the feet to the very top of the head) when standing. (For instance, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be deemed tall.).
  2. adjective Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent.
  3. adjective Smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces (~ 230 ml).
  4. adjective Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.

Full definition of tall

tall in a sentence

  • Being tall is an advantage in basketball.
  • Ostriches are the tallest living birds.
  • Tall trees, at least about 30m high.

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Questions about tall in Tagalog

What is the meaning of tall in Tagalog?
Tall in Tagalog is matayog, matangkad.
Ano ang tall sa Tagalog?
Tall: matayog, matangkad.
What does tall mean in English?
Tall means having great vertical extent (usually reckoned from the bottom of the feet to the very top of the head) when standing. (For instance, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be deemed tall.).

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