tumbas
tumbás with stress marks
equal; equivalent
Usage Note
Tumbas expresses equivalence or equal value, used in both mathematical and everyday contexts. It often appears when comparing prices, exchanging goods, or discussing fairness. The phrase tumbas-tumbas means to break even or settle a score.
Examples
" Tumbas ang dalawang halaga. "
Natural Translation
The two amounts are equal.
Literal Translation
Equal the two amount.
" Tumbas ang halaga ng dalawang bagay. "
Natural Translation
The value of the two things is equal.
Literal Translation
Equal the value of two things.
" Hindi tumbas ang maliit na sahod sa lahat ng pagod at oras na ibinubuhos ng mga manggagawa sa kanilang trabaho. "
Natural Translation
The small salary is not equal to all the effort and hours that the workers pour into their job.
Literal Translation
Not equal the small salary to all of tiredness and hour that poured of plural worker to their work.
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