kaibahan
kaibahán with stress marks
difference
From root: iba
Usage Note
Kaibahan is the nominalized form of 'kaiba' and is the standard word for a difference or distinction between two or more things. It is widely used in academic writing, debates, and everyday comparisons. In formal writing it often introduces contrast in argumentative or expository essays.
Examples
" Ano ang kaibahan nila? "
Natural Translation
What is the difference between them?
Literal Translation
What the difference their?
" Malaki ang kaibahan ng dalawang produkto. "
Natural Translation
There is a big difference between the two products.
Literal Translation
Big the difference of-the two products.
" Kung susuriin mong mabuti ang dalawang plano, makikita mo na maliit lang naman ang kaibahan ng mga ito. "
Natural Translation
If you examine the two plans carefully, you'll see that the difference between them is actually quite small.
Literal Translation
If will-examine you-that well the two plans, will-see you that small only after-all the difference of these.
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