sukat
súkat with stress marks
measurement; size
Also means
Sukat can also mean the act of fitting or trying on clothing.
Usage Note
Sukat refers to physical dimensions like area or size, and is commonly used in contexts like construction, sewing, or asking for clothing sizes. As a verb, it also means to measure something or to try on an item to check for a good fit.
Examples
" Ano ang sukat ng sapatos mo? "
Natural Translation
What's your shoe size?
Literal Translation
What the size of shoe your?
" Kailangan ko ng sukat ng mesa. "
Natural Translation
I need the size of the table.
Literal Translation
I need the measurement of the table.
" Bago mag-order ng kurtina, dapat mong kunin ang tamang sukat ng bintana para hindi masayang. "
Natural Translation
Before ordering curtains, you should take the right measurement of the window so nothing is wasted.
Literal Translation
Before order of curtain, should you get the right measurement of window so not wasted.
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