Ikuwadra (en. Square)
/i.kwa.dra/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To shape something so that it becomes square.
Square the boxes to make them easier to move.
Ikuwadra mo ang mga kahon upang mas madaling ilipat.
To straighten or flatten something.
I need to square up the lines before we paint.
Kailangan kong ikuwadra ang mga linya bago tayo magpinta.
To organize the alignment or equality of things.
Aligning your ideas is important in a report.
Mahalaga ang pagkikuwadra ng iyong mga ideya sa isang ulat.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'cuadrar' meaning 'to square up' or 'to align.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
square one's mind
To be clear or coherent in one's thoughts.
ikuadra ang isip
square the value
To arrange the value of something from a perspective.
ikuadra ang halaga
Related Words
square
A shape with four equal sides and four right angles.
parisukat
squaring
The process of arranging or shaping an object to be square.
pagkikuwadra
Slang Meanings
Avoid or remove something.
You just need to ikuwadra your problems in life!
Ikaw na lang ang ikuwadra ng mga problema mo sa buhay!
Avoid interacting with someone.
I need to ikuwadra Janelle, she has too much drama.
Kailangan kong ikuwadra si Janelle, ang dami niyang drama.