Kahabaan (en. Length)
/ka.ha.ba.an/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or quality of being long.
The length of the river refers to the distance from start to end.
Ang kahabaan ng ilog ay tumutukoy sa distansya mula sa simula hanggang sa dulo.
The measure that defines the distance between two points in a straight line.
You need to measure the length of the table before buying a tablecloth.
Kailangan mong sukatin ang kahabaan ng mesa bago bumili ng tablecloth.
The extent of time, amount of travel, or extent in a specific context.
Throughout my life, I have learned a lot from challenges.
Sa kahabaan ng aking buhay, marami akong natutunan mula sa mga pagsubok.
Etymology
from the word 'haba' meaning 'length'
Common Phrases and Expressions
over the course of time
referring to a specific duration of time spent or experienced
sa kahabaan ng panahon
Related Words
while
a word used to express the passing of time or the existence of a continuous condition.
habang
Slang Meanings
Far
The length of the trip to Baguio is boring.
Ang kahabaan ng biyahe papuntang Baguio ay nakakainip.
Distance
Brother said the distance we will walk is long.
Sabi ni Kuya, ang kahabaan ng lalakarin natin ay madami.
Height
The length of this room is nice, it feels so spacious.
Ang kahabaan ng kwarto na ito ay maganda, parang napakaluwang.
Expanse
Did you see the expanse of the sea here? It's beautiful!
Nakita mo ba ang kahabaan ng dagat dito? Ang ganda!