Total in Tagalog

“Total” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “kabuuan”, “kabuuang”, or “total” (borrowed term). This word is essential in everyday conversations involving mathematics, shopping, summaries, and complete amounts. Discover below how Filipinos express this concept in various contexts and situations.

[Words] = Total

[Definition]:

• Total /ˈtoʊtl/
• Noun 1: The whole amount or sum of something.
• Adjective 1: Complete; absolute; comprising the whole.
• Verb 1: To calculate the sum of numbers or amounts.
• Verb 2: To damage something beyond repair (especially a vehicle).

[Synonyms] = Kabuuan, Kabuuang halaga, Kumpletong bilang, Suma, Lahat-lahat, Ganap

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The total cost of the groceries came to 2,500 pesos.
• Ex1_PH: Ang kabuuang halaga ng mga grocery ay umabot sa 2,500 pesos.
• Ex2_EN: We need to calculate the total number of attendees for the event.
• Ex2_PH: Kailangan nating kalkulahin ang kabuuang bilang ng mga dadalo sa event.
• Ex3_EN: The project was a total success thanks to everyone’s hard work.
• Ex3_PH: Ang proyekto ay lubos na tagumpay salamat sa sipag ng lahat.
• Ex4_EN: Please total all the expenses from this month’s receipts.
• Ex4_PH: Pakiusap isama lahat ng gastos mula sa mga resibo ngayong buwan.
• Ex5_EN: The accident totaled his car, but thankfully no one was injured.
• Ex5_PH: Ang aksidente ay lubusang nagsira sa kanyang kotse, pero salamat at walang nasaktan.