Anlaw (en. Breadth)

/an.law/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Measurement of the width or breadth of something.
The breadth of the river refers to how much water it can carry at this depth.
Ang anlaw ng ilog ay nagtutukoy sa kayang dalhin na tubig sa ganitong kalalim.
The importance or scope of an idea or concept.
We should consider the breadth of this issue in our discussion.
Dapat nating isaalang-alang ang anlaw ng usaping ito sa ating diskusyon.
Possessing many aspects or parts.
The breadth of the teacher's knowledge spans various disciplines.
Ang anlaw ng kaalaman ng guro ay nakaharap sa iba't ibang disiplina.

Etymology

From the word 'anla,' meaning having a wide scope or extent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

breadth of knowledge
Measure of the depth or width of information that a person knows.
anlaw ng kaalaman

Related Words

wide
Indicates broadness or larger size.
malawak
measurement
A term referring to the obtaining of dimension or size of something.
sukat

Slang Meanings

wide
The road is so wide! It seems even bigger than our house.
Ganda ng anlawn ng daan! Para bang mas malaki pa sa bahay natin.
wide shot / full view
We need a wide shot of the place for the photoshoot.
Kailangan natin ng anlawn ng lugar para sa photoshoot.
extensive
The breadth of her cooking knowledge is amazing.
Ang anlawn ng kanyang kaalaman sa kung paano magluto ay kamangha-mangha.