katamtaman
katamtáman with stress marks
moderate, enough
Usage Note
Katamtaman describes a moderate or sufficient level — not too much and not too little. It is used to describe income, size, weather, or qualities. 'Katamtamang kita' (moderate income) is a frequently used phrase in economics and social welfare discussions in the Philippines.
Examples
" Katamtaman lang ang init ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The heat is just moderate today.
Literal Translation
Moderate just the heat now.
" Katamtaman lang ang kanyang kita pero sapat para sa pamilya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her income is only moderate but enough for the family.
Literal Translation
Moderate just the his/her income but sufficient for the family.
" Hindi naman kami mayaman, pero katamtaman ang aming kita kaya nakakaraos kami sa pang-araw-araw na gastusin. "
Natural Translation
We are not rich, but our income is moderate, so we can get by on the daily expenses.
Literal Translation
Not really we rich, but moderate the our income so getting-by we on daily expense.
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