From root: sukat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanukat
na-nu-KAT
measured others
Present (Incomplete)
nanunukat
na-nu-nu-KAT
measuring others
Future (Contemplated)
manunukat
ma-nu-nu-KAT
will measure others
Usage Note
Manukat is typically used when sizing up or judging the character and capabilities of others, rather than just measuring physical dimensions. It often carries a connotation of evaluation or comparison in a social or professional setting.
Examples
" Huwag kang manukat ng iba. "
Natural Translation
Don't size up others.
Literal Translation
Don't you measure of others.
" Huwag mong subukang manukat ng pagkatao. "
Natural Translation
Don't try to measure (judge) a person's character.
Literal Translation
Don't you try measure of personhood.
" Bago ka manukat ng kakayahan ng iba, mas mabuting tingnan mo muna ang sarili mong mga pagkukulang. "
Natural Translation
Before you size up other people's abilities, it's better to first look at your own shortcomings.
Literal Translation
Before you measure of ability of others, more good look you first the self your shortcomings.
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