What Is “Katumbas” In English? (Answers)
KATUMBAS IN ENGLISH – This article will teach you about the English translation of the word “katumbas” based on the context of the sentence.
There are several Filipino words that don’t have a direct translation in English, that’s why we need context in order to fully translate them.
What is “Katumbas”?
“Katumbas” is a Tagalog term that refers to a thing that is equal to or having the same effect as something else. It also refers to someone or something that is equal to or corresponds with another in value, function, amount, or meaning.
What is “Katumbas” in English?
“Katumbas” can be directly translated as “equivalent”. The use of this word, however, may depend on the context of the sentence.
Here are some example sentences:
- Sa tingin ni Ana ay walang eksaktong katumbas na lalaki para sa mga babeng mangkukulam.
- Pinalitan ni Carla ang kanyang dolyar para sa katumbas na halaga ng piso.
- Sinabi ni Ben kay Bob na walang katumbas ang salitang ito sa Tagalog.
- Ang kahilingan ni Mark ay katumbas ng isang utos.
In English, these sentences could be translated as:
- Ana thinks there’s no exact male equivalent for witches.
- Carla changed her dollars for the equivalent amount of pesos.
- Ben told Bob that this word has no equivalent in Tagalog.
- Mark’s request was equivalent to an order.
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