Compound in Tagalog

“Compound” in Tagalog is translated as “Tambalan”, “Kumpuwesto”, or “Sampuán”. This term has multiple meanings ranging from chemical substances to enclosed areas and combined words. Discover the various applications and contexts of this multifaceted word below.

Word: Compound

Definition:

• Compound /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ or /kəmˈpaʊnd/
• Noun 1: A substance formed from two or more elements chemically united in fixed proportions.
• Noun 2: An enclosed area containing a group of buildings.
• Noun 3: A word made up of two or more existing words.
• Adjective: Made up or consisting of several parts or elements.
• Verb: To make something worse by adding to it; to combine or mix together.

Synonyms: Tambalan, Kumpuwesto, Sampuán, Halo, Timpla, Pinag-sama

Examples:

• Example 1 (EN): Water is a chemical compound made of hydrogen and oxygen.
• Example 1 (PH): Ang tubig ay isang kemikal na kumpuwesto na gawa sa hydrogen at oxygen.
• Example 2 (EN): The family lives in a large compound with several houses and a garden.
• Example 2 (PH): Ang pamilya ay nakatira sa isang malaking sampuán na may ilang mga bahay at hardin.
• Example 3 (EN): “Notebook” is a compound word formed from “note” and “book”.
• Example 3 (PH): Ang “notebook” ay isang salitang tambalan na nabuo mula sa “note” at “book”.
• Example 4 (EN): The financial crisis was compounded by rising unemployment rates.
• Example 4 (PH): Ang krisis sa pananalapi ay lumala dahil sa pagtaas ng bilang ng walang trabaho.
• Example 5 (EN): The pharmacist will compound the medication according to the prescription.
• Example 5 (PH): Ang parmasyutiko ay maghahalo ng gamot ayon sa reseta.