मतलब
Describing tall geographical features.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Mt. Makiling is a famous 'mataas na bundok' associated with the goddess Maria Makiling. It is said the mountain's profile looks like a reclining woman. Mt. Kanlaon is the highest peak in the Visayas. It is an active volcano and is central to local myths about the hero Kan and the dragon Laon. Mt. Apo is the 'Grandfather' of Philippine mountains. It is a sacred site where indigenous groups perform rituals to thank the spirits. The high mountains of the Cordillera are famous for the Rice Terraces. The people here have a deep linguistic connection to the 'bundok' as their source of life.
The 'Na' Rule
If you forget the linker, native speakers will still understand you, but you'll sound like a robot. Always include 'na' after 'mataas'.
People vs. Mountains
Never tell a tall person they are 'mataas na tao' unless you mean they are high-ranking. Use 'matangkad'.
मतलब
Describing tall geographical features.
The 'Na' Rule
If you forget the linker, native speakers will still understand you, but you'll sound like a robot. Always include 'na' after 'mataas'.
People vs. Mountains
Never tell a tall person they are 'mataas na tao' unless you mean they are high-ranking. Use 'matangkad'.
Respect the Peaks
When hiking a 'mataas na bundok' in the Philippines, it's common to say 'Tabi-tabi po' to show respect to the spirits.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing linker.
Ang Mt. Apo ay isang mataas ___ bundok.
Because 'mataas' ends in the consonant 's', we use the linker 'na'.
Which sentence is correct when describing a mountain?
Piliin ang tamang pangungusap:
'Mataas' is for objects/mountains, and 'na' is the correct linker.
Match the Tagalog phrase to its English translation.
I-match ang mga sumusunod:
Matching basic vocabulary and their variations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wow! Tingnan mo ang tanawin! B: Oo, napakaganda ng ________.
In the context of a 'tanawin' (scenery), 'mataas na bundok' is the most logical choice.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Mataas vs Matangkad
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासAng Mt. Apo ay isang mataas ___ bundok.
Because 'mataas' ends in the consonant 's', we use the linker 'na'.
Piliin ang tamang pangungusap:
'Mataas' is for objects/mountains, and 'na' is the correct linker.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
Matching basic vocabulary and their variations.
A: Wow! Tingnan mo ang tanawin! B: Oo, napakaganda ng ________.
In the context of a 'tanawin' (scenery), 'mataas na bundok' is the most logical choice.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes! It is grammatically correct and means the same thing, though it sounds slightly more poetic.
No, you can use 'matayog' for lofty/majestic things, but 'mataas' is the most common.
Because 'mataas' ends in 's'. Use '-ng' only for words ending in vowels or 'n'.
Yes, it is the 'pinakamataas na bundok sa mundo' (highest mountain in the world).
Usually no. For a hill, use 'mababang burol' or just 'burol'.
Add 'mga': 'Mga mataas na bundok'.
Yes, but in slang, 'pumunta sa bundok' can mean joining a rebel group.
Say 'Napakataas na bundok'.
Yes, 'mataas na gusali' is perfectly correct.
There isn't really a 'low mountain' phrase; people usually just say 'mababang burol' (low hill).
संबंधित मुहावरे
Mababang burol
contrastLow hill
Matayog na pangarap
builds onLofty dream/ambition
Tuktok ng bundok
specialized formMountain peak
Paanan ng bundok
contrastFoot of the mountain
Bulubundukin
similarMountain range
