From root: metro
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
minetro
mi-NET-ro
measured
Present (Incomplete)
minemetro
mi-ne-MET-ro
measuring
Future (Contemplated)
memetruhin
me-met-ru-HIN
will measure
Usage Note
Metruhin is used when specifically referring to measuring an object or space using a measuring tool like a tape measure or meter stick. It is often heard in technical contexts like carpentry or tailoring, though 'sukatin' is the more common general term for measuring.
Examples
" Metruhin mo ang tela. "
Natural Translation
Measure the cloth.
Literal Translation
Measure you the cloth.
" Kailangan mong metruhin ang mesa. "
Natural Translation
You need to measure the table.
Literal Translation
Need you measure the table.
" Bago kami bumili ng kurtina, minetro muna namin ang bintana para tama ang sukat na bilhin. "
Natural Translation
Before we bought curtains, we first measured the window so the size we'd buy would be right.
Literal Translation
Before we buy of curtain, measured first we the window so correct the size that buy.
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