Tagalog Words Expressing Extent
Nang may be used to show the extent of a difference or change in amount, quantity, size, degree etc. (“by”).
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tumaas nang 10% |
increased by 10% |
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bumigat nang 5 kilo |
got heavier by 5 kilos |
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bumigat nang kaunti’ |
got a bit heavy |
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mas mahaba’ nang 5 metro |
longer by 5 meters |
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mas mahaba’ nang kaunti’ |
a bit longer |
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