From root: sukat
Usage Note
Panukat is a general term for tools used to measure, such as a ruler, tape measure, or weighing scale. It is derived from pang- plus sukat.
Examples
" Nasaan ang panukat? "
Natural Translation
Where is the measuring tool?
Literal Translation
Where the measuring-tool?
" Gagamit ako ng panukat para sa tela. "
Natural Translation
I will use a measuring tool for the cloth.
Literal Translation
Will-use I of measuring-tool for the cloth.
" Hindi maganda ang pagkakatahi ng damit dahil walang ginamit na panukat ang mananahi nang gupitin ang tela. "
Natural Translation
The dress was poorly sewn because the tailor didn't use any measuring tool when cutting the cloth.
Literal Translation
Not good the sewing of dress because none used measuring-tool the tailor when cut the cloth.
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