Kasinghaba (en. As long as)
/kasaŋˈhaba/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Equivalent to length.
The goat is as long as a small child.
Ang kambing ay kasinghaba ng isang maliit na bata.
Refers to the equality in length.
The table is as long as the wall.
Ang mesa ay kasinghaba ng dingding.
Etymology
From 'kasing' (equivalent) and 'haba' (length)
Common Phrases and Expressions
as long as life
Elevates the value of life to a certain measure of length.
kasinghaba ng buhay
Related Words
length
Refers to the measurement from one end to the other.
haba
Slang Meanings
very long
The length of his story was as long as our laughter.
Kasinghaba ng kwento niya ang tindi ng tawa namin.
really long time
It's as long as our vacation, when life's challenges arrive!
Kasinghaba ng bakasyon natin, kung kailan ang pagsubok sa buhay!