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!