metro
métro with stress marks
meter (measurement)
Usage Note
Metro refers to the metric unit of length and is the common everyday term for a tape measure. It is widely used in construction, tailoring, and daily household tasks.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng isang metro. "
Natural Translation
I bought one meter.
Literal Translation
Bought I of one meter.
" Ang haba ng tela ay limang metro. "
Natural Translation
The length of the fabric is five meters.
Literal Translation
The length of fabric is five meters.
" Sinukat ng mananahi ang dalawang metrong tela bago niya simulan ang pagtahi ng bagong damit. "
Natural Translation
The tailor measured two meters of fabric before she began sewing the new dress.
Literal Translation
Measured by tailor the two meter fabric before she begin the sewing of new dress.
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