From root: pantay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpantay
nag-pan-TAY
was equal
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapantay
nag-pa-pan-TAY
is being equal
Future (Contemplated)
magpapantay
mag-pa-pan-TAY
will be equal
Usage Note
Magpantay is used when referring to making things level, even, or equal in physical dimensions like height and length, or in abstract contexts like social status. It often implies an active effort to align two or more items so they match perfectly.
Examples
" Magpantay tayo ng mga upuan. "
Natural Translation
Let's make the chairs level.
Literal Translation
Be-equal we of chairs.
" Dapat magpantay ang tingin sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
The perspective on everyone should be equal.
Literal Translation
Should to-be-equal the view at all.
" Bago natin idikit ang mga larawan, kailangan muna nating magpantay ng taas ng bawat isa. "
Natural Translation
Before we hang the pictures, we first need to make the height of each one even.
Literal Translation
Before we stick the pictures, need first we be-equal of height of each one.
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