Maghambing (en. To compare)

/maɡˈhambɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a comparison between two or more things or people.
Let's compare two products before buying.
Maghambing tayo ng dalawang produkto bago bumili.
To identify the differences or similarities of things or people.
You need to compare prices before making a decision.
Kailangan mong maghambing ng mga presyo bago magdesisyon.
To perform the process of comparison.
The first step is to compare market options.
Ang unang hakbang ay maghambing ng mga opsyon sa merkado.

Etymology

from the root word 'hambing'

Common Phrases and Expressions

compare ideas
Analysis of proposed solutions or opinions.
maghambing ng mga ideya
compare prices
Comparison of the costs of different products.
maghambing ng mga presyo

Related Words

comparison
The process of placing two things or people side by side to observe their differences and similarities.
hambing
comparative analysis
An activity aimed at comparing aspects of two or more objects or ideas.
paghahambing

Slang Meanings

to keep up
Come on, let's compare skills to see who's better among us.
Sige na, maghambing tayo ng galing para malaman kung sino ang mas magaling sa atin.
to weigh
Don't compare too much, not everything is equal.
Huwag masyadong maghambing, hindi lahat ay pantay-pantay.
to counter
Sometimes it seems you really need to compare to find the truth.
Minsan parang kailangan talagang maghambing para malaman ang totoo.