Square in Tagalog

“Square” in Tagalog is primarily translated as “parisukat” for the geometric shape, “liwasang” or “plasa” for a public plaza, and “kuwadrado” in everyday Filipino usage. The term encompasses multiple meanings from mathematics to urban planning, each with specific Tagalog equivalents that reflect Filipino cultural and linguistic contexts.

Understanding the various translations of “square” reveals how Filipino language adapts mathematical, architectural, and spatial concepts. Let’s explore the comprehensive meanings and usage of this versatile term.

[Words] = Square

[Definition]:

• Square /skwɛr/
• Noun 1: A geometric shape with four equal sides and four right angles.
• Noun 2: An open public area in a town or city, typically having a rectangular or square shape.
• Noun 3: A tool used for measuring or testing right angles in carpentry.
• Adjective: Having the shape of a square; forming a right angle.
• Verb: To multiply a number by itself.

[Synonyms] = Parisukat, Kuwadrado, Liwasang, Plasa, Eskuwadra, Parihaba (rectangular), Plasa de armas

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The city’s main square is surrounded by historic buildings and serves as a gathering place for community events.
Ex1_PH: Ang pangunahing liwasang ng lungsod ay napapalibutan ng mga makasaysayang gusali at nagsisilbing lugar ng pagtitipon para sa mga kaganapan ng komunidad.

Ex2_EN: To find the area of a square, you need to multiply the length of one side by itself.
Ex2_PH: Upang mahanap ang sukat ng parisukat, kailangan mong i-multiply ang haba ng isang gilid sa sarili nito.

Ex3_EN: The carpenter used a metal square to ensure the corners of the frame were perfectly aligned at 90 degrees.
Ex3_PH: Ang karpintero ay gumamit ng metal na eskuwadra upang masiguro na ang mga sulok ng frame ay perpektong nakaayos sa 90 degrees.

Ex4_EN: The table has a square top that measures exactly four feet on each side.
Ex4_PH: Ang mesa ay may kuwadradong ibabaw na eksaktong apat na talampakan sa bawat gilid.

Ex5_EN: If you square the number 5, you get 25 as the result.
Ex5_PH: Kung i-square mo ang numero 5, makakakuha ka ng 25 bilang resulta.