tambal
tambál with stress marks
pair; partner; partnership
Usage Note
Tambal describes a complementary pairing of two things or people, implying that each completes the other. It is commonly used in politics (a presidential-vice presidential ticket), sports (doubles partners), and everyday speech to describe a well-matched duo.
Examples
" Magaling silang tambal sa laro. "
Natural Translation
They are a good pair in the game.
Literal Translation
Skilled they pair in game.
" Magandang tambal sila sa sayaw. "
Natural Translation
They are a good pair in the dance.
Literal Translation
Good pair they in dance.
" Naging matibay na tambal sila sa negosyo dahil magkapareho ang kanilang pananaw at pinagkakatiwalaan nila ang isa't isa. "
Natural Translation
They became a solid partnership in business because they share the same vision and they trust each other.
Literal Translation
Became firm pair they in business because same the their view and trust they the one another.
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