Sirkumperensya (en. Circumference)

/sirˌkuːmˈpɛrənsiə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The distance around a circle.
Maria measured the circumference of the circle using a ruler.
Sinukat ni Maria ang sirkumperensya ng bilog gamit ang talang ng riyal.
The perimeter of a circular shape.
The circumference of the pool needed to be measured to ensure the right amount of liquid is added.
Ang sirkumperensya ng pool ay kailangan lumikha ng tamang pagsukat para sa likidong ipapapasok.
Refers to the total or extent around something.
The circumference of this land is wider than expected.
Ang sirkumperensya ng lupa na ito ay mas malawak kaysa sa inaasahan.

Etymology

from the English word 'circumference'

Common Phrases and Expressions

measure the circumference
The process of determining the size around a circle.
sukatin ang sirkumperensya

Related Words

circle
A shape with an equal distance from the center to all edges.
bilog
radius
The distance from the center of a circle to the edge.
radius
diameter
The measurement from one end of a circle to the opposite end passing through the center.
diameter

Slang Meanings

Super fun or really enjoyable.
Dude, the fun was on another level at the party earlier!
Dude, ang sirkumperensya ng saya nung party kanina!
Amazing or very exciting.
Wow, that concert was amazing, it was captivating!
Grabe, sirkumperensya yung concert, nakakabighani!
Super pretty or attractive.
Your outfit is so amazing! Where did you buy that?
Ang sirkumperensya ng outfit mo! Saan mo nabili yan?