Tonne in Tagalog
“Tonne” in Tagalog is “Tonelada” – a metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. Understanding this term is essential for trade, shipping, and scientific measurements in the Philippines. Let’s explore its usage and related terms below.
Definition:
- Tonne /tʌn/
- Noun: A metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms (approximately 2,204.6 pounds), also known as a metric ton.
Synonyms in Tagalog:
- Tonelada
- Metriko tonelada
- Toneladang metriko
- 1000 kilo
Examples:
Example 1:
- EN: The ship can carry up to 50,000 tonnes of cargo across the Pacific Ocean.
- PH: Ang barko ay maaaring magdala ng hanggang 50,000 tonelada ng kargamento sa buong Dagat Pasipiko.
Example 2:
- EN: The Philippines exports millions of tonnes of bananas every year.
- PH: Ang Pilipinas ay nag-eexport ng milyun-milyong tonelada ng saging bawat taon.
Example 3:
- EN: The factory produces approximately 500 tonnes of steel per day.
- PH: Ang pabrika ay gumagawa ng humigit-kumulang 500 tonelada ng bakal bawat araw.
Example 4:
- EN: Carbon emissions must be reduced by several tonnes to meet environmental targets.
- PH: Ang carbon emissions ay dapat bawasan ng ilang tonelada upang matugunan ang mga layuning pangkapaligiran.
Example 5:
- EN: Each tonne of recycled paper saves approximately 17 trees.
- PH: Bawat tonelada ng recycled na papel ay nakakatipid ng humigit-kumulang 17 puno.
