Pasuliling (en. Circumference)

/pa-su-li-ling/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The measurement or length around a circle or an object.
We need a measurement for the circumference of this peak.
Kailangan natin ng sukat para sa pasuliling ng ganitong tuktok.
The total length outside a shape or form.
The circumference of the road is low due to many bends.
Ang pasuliling ng kalsada ay mababa dahil sa maraming liku-liko.
Measurement of the entire surrounding related to geometric or topographical forms.
We should measure the circumference of the lake before building a boat.
Dapat nating sukatin ang pasuliling ng lawa bago tayo magtayo ng bangka.

Etymology

Root word: suliling

Common Phrases and Expressions

circumference of the world
The total measurement or width of the world.
pasuliling ng mundo
measurement of the circumference
Emphasis on the measurement around.
sukat ng pasuliling

Related Words

to measure
The action of taking a measurement.
sukatin
circle
A shape with equal distance from the center to any point around.
bilog

Slang Meanings

lost
Are you lost? It seems like your path is falling apart.
Pasuliling ka ba kasi parang nabibiyak na ang daan mo.
missing
Why does your face look lost? Are you missing?
Bakit parang pasuliling ang mukha mo? Nawawala ka na ba?
looking around
Don't look around while walking, you might trip.
Huwag ka pasuliling habang naglalakad, baka matisod ka.
moving from one place to another
Are you hopping from your friend's house? You're so restless!
Pasuliling ka ba sa bahay ng kaibigan mo? Ang likot mo!