Descriptionadjective
Taas
tah-AHS
EnglishTall / Long / High
Word of the Day · Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Taas — Bisaya Word of the Day for September 15, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Taas" flexibly describes height (a tall person), length (a long rope), or elevation (a high place) — one word covering three related spatial dimensions that English splits into separate adjectives.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Taas ang pasensya" (literally "tall/long patience") is a common compliment for someone remarkably patient — a nice example of "taas" extending from the purely physical into personality description.
Example Sentences
Describing someone's height
Taas kaayo siya para sa iyang edad.
“He/She is very tall for their age.”
Describing the length of a rope
Taas ang lubid nga among gigamit sa pagbugkos.
“The rope we used to tie it was long.”
Complimenting someone's patience
Taas ang iyang pasensya sa mga bata.
“He/She has a lot of patience with children.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
Besides describing height, what personality trait does "taas" commonly describe in the phrase "taas ang pasensya"?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Taas" mean in Bisaya?
"Taas" means "Tall / Long / High" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a adjective in the Description category, pronounced as "tah-AHS".
How do you pronounce "Taas" in Cebuano?
"Taas" is pronounced "tah-AHS". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Taas" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Taas kaayo siya para sa iyang edad." — "He/She is very tall for their age.". "Taas ang pasensya" (literally "tall/long patience") is a common compliment for someone remarkably patient — a nice example of "taas" extending from the purely physical into personality description.
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