Magsukat (en. To measure)
mɒɡˈsʊ.kat
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the process of measuring.
We need to measure the length of the table before having it made.
Kailangan nating magsukat ng haba ng mesa bago ito ipagawa.
To determine the measurements of something.
Measure the window first before we buy curtains.
Magsukat ka muna ng bintana bago tayo bumili ng kurtina.
To carry out adjustments in measurements.
You should measure the exact amount of ingredients in the recipe.
Dapat magsukat ng eksaktong dami ng sangkap sa recipe.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'sukat' which means 'measure'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to measure temperature
to find out the heat or coldness of something
magsukat ng temperatura
to measure width
to determine the size from one edge to the other
magsukat ng lapad
Related Words
measure
Refers to the measurement or size of something.
sukat
measure repeatedly
The process of measuring repeatedly.
sukat-sukatin
Slang Meanings
to see if it fits
Try on some clothes to see if they look good on you!
Magsukat ka ng damit para makita kung bagay sa'yo!
to try out
Go ahead, try out a new style!
Sige, magsukat ka ng bagong estilo!
to experiment
Try different colors of shoes.
Magsukat ka sa iba't ibang kulay ng sapatos.