Pahambing (en. Comparative)

pahám-bing

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A part of speech used to compare the traits of two things or people.

The term 'more beautiful' is an example of a comparison.

Ang 'mas maganda' ay isang halimbawa ng pahambing.

adjective

An adjective that expresses a comparison between two or more people or things.

The comparative adjective is used to show the differences in characteristics.

Ang pang-uring pahambing ay ginagamit upang ipakita ang pagkakaiba ng mga katangian.

Derived from the word 'hambing' which means 'comparison'.

higher than

comparative that indicates a greater degree

mas mataas kaysa

better

comparative describing a more positive trait

higit na mabuti

comparison

Name of the process of comparing or contrasting characteristics.

hambing

superlative

A type of comparison that expresses the highest degree.

superlativo

Analysis or comparison of things.

The comparison of two cars is important before buying.

Ang pahambing ng dalawang sasakyan ay mahalaga bago bumili.

Comparing people or situations.

Sometimes, comparing yourself to others brings insecurities.

Minsan, ang pahambing sa iba ay nagdudulot ng insecurities.

Searching for similarities or differences.

In comparing foods, I prefer the spicy ones.

Sa pahambing ng mga pagkain, mas gusto ko ang maanghang.