Magkahambing (en. Comparative)

maɡkaˈhambinɡ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of comparing two or more things.
They compared their projects to see which one is better.
Nagkahambing sila ng kanilang mga proyekto upang makita kung alin ang mas maganda.
The process of identifying similarities or differences between things.
His ability to compare ideas is excellent.
Mahusay ang kanyang abilidad sa magkahambing ng mga ideya.

Etymology

Composed of the root word 'hambing' meaning comparison and 'mag-' indicating an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

comparative analysis
An analysis that uses comparison of two or more things.
magkahambing na pagsusuri

Related Words

comparison
The action or process of comparing.
hambing
difference
The variance or distinction found in the comparison.
kaibahan

Slang Meanings

different but with similarities
They are comparable in dancing skills.
Sila ay magkahambing sa galing sa pagsasayaw.
like
These are comparable in price.
Ang mga ito ay magkahambing sa presyo.
comparison
We need comparable information for the report.
Kailangan natin ng magkahambing na impormasyon para sa report.