Tugmaan (en. Match)

tug-mán

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A correspondence or agreement between two or more things, ideas, or people.
The match of their opinions led to understanding.
Ang tugmaan ng kanilang mga opinyon ay nagdala ng pagkakaunawaan.
The similarity of two or more elements that correspond.
They saw the match of the colors in their clothes.
Nakita nila ang tugmaan ng kulay sa kanilang mga damit.
In a game, the match of plays or contests that both end with a unique result.
The match is important in sports like basketball.
Mahalaga ang tugmaan sa mga isport katulad ng basketball.

Etymology

from the word 'tugma' which means alignment or combination.

Common Phrases and Expressions

matching of minds
Agreement of perspectives or opinions between two or more people.
tugmaan ng isip
match in the game
Event where there is a scheduled match or competition.
tugmaan sa laro

Related Words

match
A state of alignment or similarity in things.
tugma
agree
Agreement or similarity of opinion.
sang-ayon

Slang Meanings

just right for my taste
Your dinner tonight is just right for my taste!
Sakto ang tugma sa gusto ko ang hapunan mo ngayon!
the same old thing
All your outfits are the same old thing!
Ang sopas ng mga outfit mo, pare-pareho lang!
lack of excitement
There's not much excitement, it needs a little twist!
Walang masyadong tugmaan, kailangan ng kaunting twist!