Doblihin (en. Double)

ˈdɔb.lɪ.hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of adding two to the number or value of something.
We need to double the number of food for the event.
Kailangan nating doblihin ang bilang ng mga pagkain para sa handaan.
Indicates doing something twice.
In his tasks, he doubled his efforts to finish faster.
Sa kanyang mga gawain, siya ay nagdoble para mas mabilis matapos.

Etymology

From the word 'doble' and the prefix 'i'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

double the salary
Raise the salary by two times.
doblihin ang suweldo

Related Words

double
A form of repetition or adding two.
doble

Slang Meanings

to double
Do you need to double your effort on this project?
Kailangan mo na bang doblihin ang effort mo sa project na 'to?
twice the usual
Why does it feel like double? We've failed here twice already.
Bakit parang doblihin? Dalawang beses na kaming nabigo dito.