What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
timbang
Example
Magtimbang ka ng bigas para sa hapunan. [timbang: verb]
Example
Kailangan nating magtimbang ng mga benepisyo at kahihinatnan ng desisyon na ito. [magtimbang: verb]
weigh
Example
Can you weigh this package for me? [weigh: verb]
Example
I need to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. [weigh: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Weigh is more commonly used than timbang in everyday English language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between timbang and weigh?
Both timbang and weigh can be used in formal or informal contexts, but timbang may be more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts, which tend to be more formal.
