From root: timbang
Usage Note
Panimbang refers to the internal sense of equilibrium or a physical object used to provide balance. Losing one's balance while walking is a loss of panimbang.
Examples
" Mahina ang panimbang niya. "
Natural Translation
His sense of balance is weak.
Literal Translation
Weak the balance his.
" Kailangan ko ng panimbáng para hindi mahulog. "
Natural Translation
I need a sense of balance so I don't fall.
Literal Translation
Need I of balance to not fall.
" Habang naglalakad sa makitid na tulay, nawala ang panimbang niya at muntik nang mahulog sa ilog. "
Natural Translation
While walking on the narrow bridge, he lost his balance and almost fell into the river.
Literal Translation
While walking on-the narrow bridge, lost the balance his and almost fall into-the river.
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