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    Magkatumbas (en. Equivalent)

    /maɡkaˈtumbas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Expresses having similarities or equivalence with another thing.
    The prices of the two stores are equivalent.
    Ang mga presyo ng dalawang tindahan ay magkatumbas.
    Means the same value or level.
    In currency exchange, the dollar and peso are equivalent in some cases.
    Sa palitan ng pera, ang dolyar at piso ay magkatumbas sa ilang pagkakataon.
    Having the same characteristics or qualities.
    They are equivalent in their studying abilities.
    Sila ay magkatumbas sa kanilang mga kakayahan sa pag-aaral.

    Etymology

    from the root 'katumbas' with the prefix 'mag-' meaning 'to become equivalent'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    equivalent value
    same value or price
    magkatumbas na halaga
    measurement of the equivalent
    analyzing what is similar
    pagsusukat ng magkatumbas

    Related Words

    equivalent
    Refers to something that has the same value or characteristic.
    katumbas
    similar
    An object or person that has similar characteristics.
    kapareho

    Slang Meanings

    like similar
    They really have similar personalities, so we don't have misunderstandings.
    Sila talaga ay magkatumbas ng ugali, kaya't hindi kami nagkakaroon ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.
    equal or the same
    We’re fast when we team up because our strength is equal.
    Mabilis tayo pag nag-tandem kasi magkatumbas ang lakas natin.
    equal in value
    The value of these tickets is equal to those in other cinemas.
    Magkatumbas ang halaga ng mga tiket na ito sa ibang sinehan.
    synonymous
    The words 'happy' and 'joyful' are synonymous so they can be exchanged.
    Ang mga salitang 'masaya' at 'maligaya' ay magkatumbas kaya puwede silang palitan.