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    Ganutan (en. To weigh)

    /ɡaˈnu.tan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Expresses the action of balancing or obtaining the weight of an object.
    Scales are commonly used in markets for fruits.
    Ang mga ganutan ay karaniwang ginagamit sa merkado para sa mga prutas.
    A method used to determine the exact mass of an object.
    They used a scale to know the weight of the materials needed.
    Gumamit sila ng ganutan upang malaman ang bigat ng pinangangailangan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'ganu' meaning 'to measure' or 'to weigh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to weigh
    The act of obtaining weight using a scale.
    magganut

    Related Words

    weight
    The total weight of an object measured using a scale.
    timbang
    measure
    A unit or method for determining the size or amount of an object.
    sukat

    Slang Meanings

    connection or attachment
    Just connect the wire so it won't move.
    Ganutan mo na lang yung wire para di magalaw.
    relative or close acquaintance
    It's like we’re family, even though we’re not real siblings.
    Parang ganutan na lang ang dating namin, kahit hindi kami tunay na magkakapatid.
    togetherness or collaboration
    It's more fun when there's collaboration in storytelling.
    Mas masaya kapag may ganutan sa kwentuhan.