Kuwentahin (en. To count)

/kuwɛnˈtahin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of counting or recording elements.
Count the guests so we know how many people are coming.
Kuwentahin mo ang mga bisita upang malaman natin kung ilang tao ang darating.
Verifying the total in a set of information.
I need to count the sales for this month.
Kailangan kong kuwentahin ang mga benta para sa buwan na ito.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kuwenta' which means count or value.

Common Phrases and Expressions

count everything
To count or check the total amount of things.
kuwentahin ang lahat
don't forget to count
A reminder not to forget counting or recording.
huwag kalimutang kuwentahin

Related Words

total
The sum or amount of counted items.
kuwenta
count
The process of counting items.
bilang

Slang Meanings

to tell a story
Brother, tell us what happened to you on the field trip!
Kuya, kuwentahin mo naman yung nangyari sa inyo sa field trip!
to appear young
When I started telling stories, it's like he became my boyfriend!
Nang may kuwentahin na ako, parang nagboyfriend na siya sa akin!
to share news
Oh Maria, she had a lot to share earlier about the hangout!
Eh si Maria, ang dami niyang kuwentahin kanina tungkol sa tambayan!
to gossip
Juan might be gossiping again about the neighbors!
Baka may kuwentahin na naman si Juan about sa mga neighbors!