From root: metro
Usage Note
Metrohan refers to a tool like a meter stick or tape measure used for determining length.
Examples
" Hiramin mo ang metrohan ko. "
Natural Translation
Borrow my measuring stick.
Literal Translation
Borrow you the measuring-stick my.
" Nasaan ang aking metrohan? "
Natural Translation
Where is my measuring stick?
Literal Translation
Where the my measuring stick?
" Hinahanap ng karpintero ang kanyang metrohan dahil kailangan niyang sukatin ang haba ng kahoy bago ito putulin. "
Natural Translation
The carpenter is looking for his measuring stick because he needs to measure the length of the wood before cutting it.
Literal Translation
Looking-for by-the carpenter the his measuring-stick because need he-linker measure the length of-the wood before it cut.
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