Kahambing (en. Comparison)

ka-ham-bing

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing used to differentiate or correlate items.
The comparison of the two products shows their differences.
Ang kahambing ng dalawang produkto ay nagpapakita ng kanilang mga kaibahan.
The result of comparing the characteristics or values of two items.
The comparison of his grades to our grades will give a good idea of his progress.
Ang kahambing ng kanyang grado sa ating mga grado ay magbibigay ng magandang ideya sa kanyang pag-unlad.

Etymology

derived from the word 'hambing' meaning 'comparison'

Common Phrases and Expressions

comparable items
items being compared to each other
mga kahambing na bagay

Related Words

comparison
The act of taking note or pointing out the differences between two items.
hambing

Slang Meanings

A coworker who cannot be trusted
That coworker of mine is always late for work.
Yung kahambing ko, lagi na lang nalalate sa trabaho.
Gossiper
You're such a gossip, you know too much about other people's lives.
Masyado kang kahambing, ang dami mong alam sa buhay ng iba.
Attention-seeker or dramatic
Why does it seem like your coworker always has drama in their life?
Bakit parang ang kahambing mo laging may drama sa buhay?