Kahaban (en. Length)
/kaˈhaban/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A measurement of an object from one end to the other.
The length of the table is two meters.
Ang kahaban ng mesa ay umabot ng dalawang metro.
A measurement of distance from one part to another.
We need the correct length for the project.
Kailangan natin ng tamang kahaban para sa proyekto.
The size or dimension of an object laterally.
Sometimes, the length of the road is longer than expected.
Minsan, ang kahaban ng kalsada ay mas mahaba kaysa sa inaasahan.
Etymology
Root word: 'length'
Common Phrases and Expressions
in length
over a long period of time or distance
sa kahaban
Related Words
long
Indicates something that has length.
mahabang
measurement
Measuring dimensions, including length.
sukat
Slang Meanings
very long thing
The kahaban of his story lasted three hours!
Ang kahaban ng kwento niya ay umabot ng tatlong oras!
extremely boring situation
The kahaban of the line at the bank is so boring!
Sobrang kahaban na ang pila sa banko, nakaka-bored!
quiet but long duration
Did you see the kahaban of the rain? It lasted a week!
Nakita mo ba ang kahaban ng ulan? Tumagal siya ng isang linggo!