matanda

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Bikol Central[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From ma- +‎ tanda.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /matanˈdaʔ/, [ma.tan̪ˈd̪aʔ]
  • Hyphenation: ma‧tan‧da

Adjective[edit]

matandâ (intensified matandaon, Basahan spelling ᜋᜆᜈ᜔ᜇ)

  1. bright; intelligent (knowledge from experience in old age)
    Synonyms: madunong, matadong

Tagalog[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From ma- +‎ tanda.

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

matandâ (plural matatanda, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜆᜈ᜔ᜇ)

  1. old; aged; senior
    Antonym: bata

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Further reading[edit]

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