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    Timbangan (en. Scale)

    tim-ˈbaŋ-ən

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An instrument used to measure the weight or mass of an object.
    We use the scale to check the fruits that will be sold.
    Ginagamit namin ang timbangan upang suriin ang mga prutas na ibebenta.
    A type of measure commonly used in stores.
    Grocery stores have scales for their products.
    Ang mga tindahan ng pagkain ay may mga timbangan para sa kanilang mga produkto.
    A measurement system that relates weight and volume.
    In the laboratory, the scale is crucial for experiments.
    Sa laboratoryo, mahalaga ang timbangan sa mga eksperimento.

    Etymology

    Spanish, from 'timbre' meaning measure

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    body scale
    A scale used to measure a person's weight.
    timbangan ng katawan
    food scale
    A scale for weighing ingredients in cooking.
    timbangan ng pagkain

    Related Words

    balance
    An instrument used to measure weight similar to a scale.
    panimbang
    measure
    A term in measurement that can refer to any measure of size or weight.
    sukat

    Slang Meanings

    Life-risking fight
    When I saw my weight on the scale, it felt like a life-risking fight with the joy I had in eating my favorite food.
    Nung nakita ko ang timbangan ko, parang buwis-buhay na laban ang naging saya ko sa pagkain ng paborito kong pagkain.
    Weigh everything
    Before making a decision, weigh all aspects.
    Bago gumawa ng desisyon, timbangin ang lahat ng aspeto.
    Super heavy
    Oh no, the problems brought by that scale are super heavy.
    Naku, sobrang bigat ng mga problemang dala ng timbangan na 'yan.