From root: pantay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pumantay
pu-man-TAY
became level
Present (Incomplete)
pumapantay
pu-ma-pan-TAY
is becoming level
Future (Contemplated)
papantay
pa-pan-TAY
will become level
Usage Note
Pumantay is used when something aligns physically to become level or even with another object, or when a person achieves the same status or score as someone else. It highlights the transition into an equal state or position.
Examples
" Pumantay sila sa iskor. "
Natural Translation
They became level in the score.
Literal Translation
Became-level they in score.
" Kailangan nating pumantay sa taas ng mesa. "
Natural Translation
We need to become level with the height of the table.
Literal Translation
Need we to-become-level to height of table.
" Pagkatapos ng masinsinang ensayo, pumantay na ang galing niya sa mga beteranong manlalaro. "
Natural Translation
After the intensive practice, his skill became level with that of the veteran players.
Literal Translation
After of intensive practice, became-level already the skill his with the veteran players.
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