EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
difference, distinction...
to dilute; to make thin or watery...
a forcible tear or rip; detachment...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/ka-i-ba-HAN/
FIL: Ang bagay, katangian, o punto na nagpapaiba sa dalawa o higit pang tao, bagay, o konsepto.
EN: difference, distinction
The **difference** between "On my way" and "OTW." The first one means they're actually traveling. The second one means they're just getting out of the shower. It's the subtle distinction that matters.
From ka- + iba + -han. The suffix -han turns the concept into a noun.
The noun form of 'kaiba'. Used when pointing out the specific difference between things. See also the common contraction 'kaibhan'.
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🇵🇭 Ano ang kaibahan ng 'ng' at 'nang'?
🇺🇸 What is the difference between 'ng' and 'nang'?
🇵🇭 Malaki ang kaibahan ng buhay sa probinsya kumpara sa siyudad.
🇺🇸 There is a big difference between life in the province compared to the city.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.