magkapantay
equal to each other
From root: pantay
Usage Note
Magkapantay is used to compare two things that are of the same height, length, or rank.
Examples
" Magkapantay ang dalawang bata. "
Natural Translation
The two children are the same height.
Literal Translation
Equal the two children.
" Magkapantay ang taas ng dalawang puno. "
Natural Translation
The height of the two trees is equal.
Literal Translation
Equal the height of two trees.
" Magkapantay na ang lahat ng manlalaro sa antas, kaya magiging matindi ang labanan mamaya. "
Natural Translation
All the players are now equal in rank, so the match later will be intense.
Literal Translation
Equal already the all of players in rank, so will-become intense the match later.
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