kompara
kompára with stress marks
compare
Usage Note
Kompara is a Spanish loanword (from comparar) used as a verb root meaning to compare, with affixed forms like ikumpara common in practice. Comparisons of prices, quality, people, and places are a frequent conversational topic, and this word appears naturally in discussions of shopping, travel, and daily choices.
Examples
" Ikumpara natin ang dalawang presyo. "
Natural Translation
Let's compare the two prices.
Literal Translation
Compare we the two prices.
" Ang kompara ay nagdala ng lungkot. "
Natural Translation
The comparison brought sadness.
Literal Translation
The compare did-bring of sadness.
" Bago bumili ng bagong telepono, ikinumpara muna niya ang mga tampok at presyo sa iba't ibang tindahan. "
Natural Translation
Before buying a new phone, she first compared the features and prices at different stores.
Literal Translation
Before buying of new phone, compared first she the features and prices at various stores.
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