Tumbasan (en. Equivalent)

tum-ba-san

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The equivalent or counterpart of a thing or condition.
The equivalent of his effort is his success.
Ang tumbasan ng kanyang pagsisikap ay ang kanyang tagumpay.
A thing that corresponds to the value or worth of something else.
A counterpart is needed for the benefits gained from the project.
Kailangan ng tumbasan ang mga nakuhang benepisyo mula sa proyekto.
The equality of ideas or concepts in different aspects.
The equivalence of ideas is important in the discussion.
Ang tumbasan ng ideya ay mahalaga sa talakayan.

Etymology

from the root word 'tumba' meaning 'to fall or collapse'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Compensate for the mistakes made
The payment or transfer of an equivalent value for a mistake.
Tumbasan ang ginawang mali

Related Words

fall
The process of falling or collapsing.
tumba
replacement
Another term for equivalent items.
kapalit

Slang Meanings

revenge
He wants to get revenge for what his friend did to him.
Gusto niyang makakuha ng tumbasan sa ginawa sa kanya ng kanyang kaibigan.
opponent
You need to find a counterpart for this game.
Kailangan mong makahanap ng tumbasan para sa laro na ito.
payment
The payment for the debt should be settled properly.
Ang tumbasan sa utang ay dapat na maayos na ma-settle.