From root: pantay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinantayan
pi-nan-ta-YAN
equaled something
Present (Incomplete)
pinapantayan
pi-na-pan-ta-YAN
equaling something
Future (Contemplated)
papantayan
pa-pan-ta-YAN
will equal something
Usage Note
Pantayan is used when referring to reaching the same level, height, or quality as something else, often in contexts of competition or meeting a set standard. It can be applied both to physical objects and abstract concepts like performance or achievements.
Examples
" Gusto kong pantayan ang iskor mo. "
Natural Translation
I want to match your score.
Literal Translation
Want I equal the score your.
" Gusto kong pantayan ang taas niya. "
Natural Translation
I want to match his height.
Literal Translation
Want I equal the height his.
" Mahirap pantayan ang rekord ng kampeon, ngunit patuloy pa rin siyang nagsasanay araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to match the champion's record, but he still keeps training every day.
Literal Translation
Hard equal the record of champion, but continue still he training day-day.
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