Kiyas (en. Comparison)

ki-yas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of comparing things to determine differences or similarities.
Comparison is important in decision-making.
Ang kiyas ay mahalaga sa paggawa ng desisyon.
Understanding a concept by comparing it to previously known information.
In comparison, it is easier to understand the new idea.
Sa kiyas, mas madaling maunawaan ang bagong ideya.

Etymology

From the Arabic word 'qiyas' meaning 'comparison' or 'analysis'

Common Phrases and Expressions

by means of comparison
using comparison to explain an idea
sa pamamagitan ng kiyas

Related Words

analysis
A thorough examination of something or a situation.
analisis
measure
Refers to the measure or value of differences or similarities.
sukat

Slang Meanings

Just having fun!
Kiyas, the party was so much fun yesterday!
Kiyas, ang saya-saya ng party kahapon!
You can still handle it!
Kiyas, you can still do it, just keep going!
Kiyas, kaya pa yan, tuloy lang!
You can totally do that!
Kiyas, you can totally do that!
Kiyas, kayang-kaya mo yan!