From root: timbang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumimbang
tu-MIM-bang
weighed a specific weight
Present (Incomplete)
tumitimbang
tu-mi-TIM-bang
weighing a specific weight
Future (Contemplated)
titimbang
ti-TIM-bang
will weigh a specific weight
Usage Note
Tumimbang is used when referring to a person or object reaching or measuring a specific weight, often in the context of personal health or checking measurements. It focuses on the result of the weighing process or the state of having a certain weight.
Examples
" Tumimbang ka muna. "
Natural Translation
Weigh yourself first.
Literal Translation
Weigh you first.
" Bakit ka gustong tumimbang araw-araw? "
Natural Translation
Why do you want to weigh yourself every day?
Literal Translation
Why you want weigh day-day?
" Mula nang magsimula siyang mag-ehersisyo, mas gumaan ang kanyang timbang at mas masigla na ngayon ang kanyang pakiramdam. "
Natural Translation
Since he started exercising, his weight has dropped and now he feels much more energetic.
Literal Translation
Since when started he to-exercise, more lightened the his weight and more energetic now the his feeling.
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