Even in Tagalog

Even in Tagalog translates to “pantay” (adjective for level/equal), “kahit” or “maging” (adverb for emphasis), depending on context. This versatile English word serves multiple grammatical functions in Filipino communication. Understanding its various Tagalog equivalents helps learners use the appropriate term for different situations, whether describing equality, emphasizing statements, or expressing mathematical concepts.

[Words] = Even

[Definition]:

• Even /ˈiːvən/
• Adjective 1: Flat and smooth; having a horizontal surface without slopes or bumps.
• Adjective 2: Equal in number, amount, or value; the same level or degree.
• Adjective 3: (Of a number) divisible by two without a remainder.
• Adverb 1: Used to emphasize something surprising or extreme.
• Verb 1: To make or become equal, level, or balanced.

[Synonyms] = Pantay, Patas, Kahit, Maging, Pa, Patangin, Patag, Dibisibo, Pareho

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The construction workers made sure the foundation was perfectly even before building the walls.
– Ex1_PH: Ang mga manggagawa sa konstruksiyon ay nagsiguro na ang pundasyon ay perpektong pantay bago itayo ang mga pader.

• Ex2_EN: She couldn’t believe he didn’t even call to apologize after their argument.
– Ex2_PH: Hindi siya makapaniwala na hindi man lang siya kahit tumawag upang humingi ng paumanhin pagkatapos ng kanilang pagtatalo.

• Ex3_EN: The score remained even throughout the game until the final quarter.
– Ex3_PH: Ang iskor ay nananatiling patas sa buong laro hanggang sa huling quarter.

• Ex4_EN: All even numbers can be divided by two without leaving a remainder.
– Ex4_PH: Lahat ng pantay na mga numero ay maaaring hatiin sa dalawa nang walang natitira.

• Ex5_EN: Even the most experienced swimmers should wear life jackets in rough waters.
– Ex5_PH: Maging ang mga pinaka-eksperyensyadong manlalangoy ay dapat magsuot ng life jacket sa mabangis na tubig.