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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Motumbas

English

to equal; to be equivalent to; to correspond toverb

Alternative meanings

To have the same value, meaning, amount, function, or importance as something else; to correspond to something in comparison or conversion.

Pronunciation

moh-TOOM-bas

Root and affixes

From tumbas, equivalent, equal in value, or corresponding. Motumbas expresses the action or state of equaling or corresponding.

Variants or conjugations

motumbas; katumbas; equivalent; same value

Related words and expressions

equivalent; same; value; measure; meaning

Meaning and usage notes

“Motumbas” works for equivaler as corresponding in value, amount, or meaning. “Katumbas” can work as equivalent or correspondence.

Ideas & Abstract Concepts, Numbers & Quantities, Connectors & Function Words
Example 1

Ang usa ka kilo motumbas sa usa ka libo ka gramo.

One kilo equals one thousand grams.

Example 2

Kini nga pulong motumbas sa “love” sa English.

This word is equivalent to “love” in English.

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