Ipantay (en. Level)

i-pan-tay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make something even or without high and low parts.
We need to level the floor before we put down the carpets.
Kailangan nating ipantay ang sahig bago tayo maglagay ng carpets.
To align objects so that their height or position appears the same.
Level the books on the shelf to make it look nicer.
Ipantay mo ang mga libro sa estante upang mas maganda ang tingin.
To set items in a single line or level.
Align the table with the wall so it doesn't stick out.
Ipantay mo ang mesa sa dingding para hindi siya umaatras.

Etymology

from the word 'pantay' meaning 'even' or 'level'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

level the items
make the items even that have different heights or positions.
ipantay ang mga bagay

Related Words

even
Means there is no high or low part; everything is on the same level.
pantay
to level
The action of making something even.
pantayin

Slang Meanings

The fight is even
It's not a loss, the fight is even between our peers.
Hindi naman talo, pantay ang laban sa laban ng mga kapwa natin.
Equal weight
This decision needs to have equal weight.
Kailangan magkatimbang ang bigat ng desisyon na ito.
Level up
We need to level up our performance if we want to win.
Dapat i-level up ang performance natin kung gusto nating manalo.