Haba (en. Length)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The measurement from one end to the other.
The length of her dress reaches the floor.
Ang haba ng kanyang saya ay umaabot hanggang sahig.
A measurement that can be long or short depending on the context.
He decided to extend the length of his story.
Nagpasya siyang dagdagan ang haba ng kanyang kwento.
The distance from front to back in anything.
He measured the length of the table before buying it.
Tiningnan niya ang haba ng mesa bago ito bilhin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

length of life
Duration of a person's life.
haba ng buhay
length of time
A long duration or period.
haba ng panahon

Related Words

fast
The opposite of length; a characteristic that shows speed or movement.
mabilis
short
A term for a measurement that is not long.
maikli

Slang Meanings

Long time or waiting period
The line at the cinema is so long, I feel like I'm in traffic!
Ang haba ng pila sa sine, para akong na-traffic!
So many things
The list of things to do is so long!
Ang haba ng listahan ng mga dapat gawin!
Long conversation or chat
Oh man, our conversation was so long, almost all night!
Naku, ang haba ng usapan namin, halos magdamag!