higit pa
The English phrase 'more' is translated into Tagalog as higit pa.
Higit pa is used to describe a larger amount, quantity or degree of something. It is frequently employed in literary or emphatic ways to express that something exceeds a certain level.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of higit, which means 'more' or 'exceeding' and the particle pa, which in this context means 'still' or 'further'.
Which one should you use?
While higit pa is used for 'more than' in terms of degree or comparison, the word mas is the more common, everyday way to express 'more' when comparing two qualities or quantities, such as in mas malaki (bigger).
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase as an adjective to modify a noun, the 'a' in pa changes to 'ng' to act as a linker, resulting in higit pang.
Did you know?
- The particle pa in higit pa is actually a cognate of the word 'fa' in Malagasy, but in Madagascar, the word evolved to mean 'because' or 'therefore' instead of 'still'.
- In Tagalog, the particle pa can shift a phrase from meaning 'more' to 'still' or 'yet', such as in bakit pa, which means 'why even bother'.
- The word higit is used in the construction higit na mabuti to mean 'even better' or 'far better', adding an extra layer of emphasis to the comparison.
Examples in context
- Mas higit pa ang nararapat sa iyo.You deserve more.This sentence shows how to use higit pa to express that someone deserves more.Tatoeba #11731413 by qwertzu, translation #2029956 by Spamster
- Mahal ni Ann ang tsokolate higit pa sa lahat.Ann loves chocolate more than anything.This sentence demonstrates using higit pa to express a preference for one thing over all others.Tatoeba #11532052 by qwertzu, translation #413339 by CN
- Nagbubunga ang karahasan ng higit pang karahasan.Violence breeds more violence.This sentence shows the use of the adjective form higit pang to modify the noun 'karahasan'.Tatoeba #11495517 by qwertzu, translation #4496175 by CK
- Paki-dagdagan po ako ng kanin, sana.May I have more rice, please?
- Gusto kong malaman higit pa tungkol sa inyong kumpanya.I would like to know more about your company.
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Example conversation
Jasmine and Juan are discussing their goals for a project.
- JasmineKailangan natin ng higit pang oras para dito.We need more time for this.
- JuanTama ka, Jasmine. Paano natin gagawin iyon?You're right, Jasmine. How will we do that?
- JasmineBaka pwede tayong humingi ng higit pang tulong.Maybe we can ask for more help.
- JuanSige, Juan ang bahala sa paghahanap ng tao.Alright, Juan will take care of finding people.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
