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    Komplemento (en. Complement)

    /kom-ple-men-to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A thing that adds to and enhances another.
    The beautiful music is a complement to the delicious food.
    Ang magandang musika ay isang komplemento sa masarap na pagkain.
    An arrangement or conjunction of parts to form a whole.
    These colors are a perfect complement to each other.
    Ang mga kulay na ito ay isang perpektong komplemento sa bawat isa.
    In grammar, a word or phrase that provides additional information about a verb or noun.
    The 'delicious' in the sentence is a complement of the noun.
    Ang 'masarap' sa pangungusap ay isang komplemento ng pangngalan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin word 'complementum' meaning something that completes.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    complement of food
    Things that can be added to food to enhance the flavor.
    komplemento ng pagkain
    complement in work
    Assists or tools that improve the work process.
    komplemento sa trabaho

    Related Words

    source
    A thing or person that provides knowledge or information.
    sangguni

    Slang Meanings

    A return or complement to someone's beauty.
    Your outfit is beautiful; your makeup is such a great complement!
    Ang ganda ng suot mo, ang taas ng komplemento mo sa makeup mo!
    Like a compliment with a touch of affection.
    She told me, 'You’re so cute, that's why you get a lot of compliments.'
    Sabi niya sa'kin, 'Ang cute-cute mo naman, kaya pala maraming komplemento.'
    An alternative perspective or style that encourages.
    That different style of complimenting is inspiring, right? It makes you want to try it too.
    Yung komplementong iba, nakakainspire, no? Parang gusto mo ring subukan.