Pagkamahaba (en. Lengthiness)

pag-ka-ma-ha-ba

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being long or having long measurements.
The lengthiness of the bridge allows for more vehicles.
Ang pagkakamahaba ng tulay ay nagbibigay-daan para sa mas maraming sasakyan.
The characteristic of something extending or surpassing normal length.
The lengthiness of the article provided detailed information about the topic.
Ang pagkakamahaba ng artikulo ay nagbigay ng masusing impormasyon tungkol sa paksa.
The state of being excessively long, often becoming an obstruction or nuisance.
The lengthiness of the evaluation process caused delays.
Ang pagkakamahaba ng proseso ng pagsusuri ay nagdulot ng pagkaantala.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'mahaba' with the prefix 'pagka' indicating a state or quality.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lengthiness of the story
The characteristic of a story that is long and intricate.
pagkamahaba ng kwento

Related Words

long
An adjective that describes something that is long.
mahaba
lengthening
The state or process of becoming long.
pagkahaba

Slang Meanings

So long, like it has no end.
The length of the line at the MRT is so long, it's so hard to wait!
Ang pagkamahaba ng pila sa MRT, napakahirap maghintay!
The long wait before something arrives or finishes.
The long process of getting a visa is so annoying!
Yung pagkamahaba ng proseso ng visa, nakakainis!