Sukatin (en. Measure)

/suˈka.tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To take steps to find out the measurement of something.
We need to measure the room before buying a new sofa.
Kailangan nating sukatin ang silid bago bumili ng bagong sofa.
To input the necessary amount or measurement for a task.
Measure the right amount of water for this recipe.
Sukatin mo ang tamang dami ng tubig para sa recipe na ito.
To determine the size using tools or hand.
Sometimes, he can measure his height using a pin.
Minsan, maaari niyang sukatin ang kanyang taas gamit ang isang pin.

Etymology

from the root word 'sukat'

Common Phrases and Expressions

measure the true value
determine the correct value or worth of something
sukatin ang tunay na halaga

Related Words

measure
The result of measuring; the size of something.
sukat
support
To support a measure or norm.
suporta

Slang Meanings

Measure or assess the value of something or a situation.
Measure the opportunity first before you decide.
Sukatin mo muna yung pagkakataon bago ka magdesisyon.
Measure the extent of someone's fault or mistakes.
Of course, we will measure his actions over the past years.
Siyempre, susukatin natin ang kanyang mga ginawa sa mga nakaraang taon.
Identify someone's skills or capabilities.
Before working, we first measure your skills.
Bago magtrabaho, susukatin muna ang iyong galing.