Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Motumbas
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
Ang usa ka kilo motumbas sa usa ka libo ka gramo.
One kilo equals one thousand grams.
Kini nga pulong motumbas sa “love” sa English.
This word is equivalent to “love” in English.
