sentimetruhin
to measure in centimeters
From root: metro
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinentimetro
si-nen-ti-ME-tro
measured in centimeters
Present (Incomplete)
sinisentimetro
si-ni-sen-ti-ME-tro
measuring in centimeters
Future (Contemplated)
sesentimetruhin
se-sen-ti-me-tru-HIN
will measure in centimeters
Usage Note
Sentimetruhin is used when specifically instructing someone to measure an object or length using centimeters as the unit. This verb is common in technical or craft-related settings, such as sewing or carpentry, where metric precision is necessary.
Examples
" Sentimetruhin mo ang papel. "
Natural Translation
Measure the paper in centimeters.
Literal Translation
Measure-in-centimeters you the paper.
" Kailangan mong sentimetruhin ang tela. "
Natural Translation
You need to measure the cloth in centimeters.
Literal Translation
Need you measure-in-centimeters the cloth.
" Bago mo gupitin ang tela, mabuti pang sentimetruhin mo muna ito nang sakto upang hindi masayang ang materyal. "
Natural Translation
Before you cut the cloth, it's better to measure it in centimeters precisely first so that the material isn't wasted.
Literal Translation
Before you cut the cloth, better still measure-in-centimeters you first it exactly in-order not wasted the material.
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