From root: tara
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itinara
i-ti-NA-ra
used as tare weight
Present (Incomplete)
itinatara
i-ti-na-TA-ra
using as tare weight
Future (Contemplated)
itatara
i-ta-ta-RA
will use as tare weight
Usage Note
Itara is used when one needs to subtract the weight of a container or wrapper from the total weight of an item being measured. It is a common term in markets and cooking to ensure that only the weight of the actual product is being measured.
Examples
" Itara mo ang plato. "
Natural Translation
Use the plate as the tare weight.
Literal Translation
Use-as-tare-weight you the plate.
" Kailangan mong itara ang kahon. "
Natural Translation
You need to use the box as tare weight.
Literal Translation
Need you use-as-tare-weight the box.
" Para tumpak ang sukat ng harina, itinara ng panadero ang mangkok bago niya isalin ang sangkap. "
Natural Translation
So the measurement of the flour would be exact, the baker used the bowl as the tare weight before pouring in the ingredient.
Literal Translation
So exact the measure of-the flour, used-as-tare-weight by-the baker the bowl before he pour-in the ingredient.
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