TANTIYA (TANTSA)

This word is from the Spanish word tantear, meaning ‘to estimate.’

Sa tantsa ko…
In my estimation…

Sa tantsa ko, kailangan nito ng asin.
I think this needs salt.

Tantsahin mo…
Make a good estimate…

Tantsahin mo na lang.
Just make a good estimate.
(= No need to be exact.)

tantsa-tantsahin kung sakto ito
roughly estimate if this is exact

Mahirap tantsahin si Nena.
It’s hard to figure out Nena.

tinatantiya
is guessing, estimating

Classic spelling: tantiya

Alternate spelling: tantya

Most common spelling: tantsa

Verb form: tantiyahin / tantyahin

Tinatantiyang mahigit tatlong daan ang nasawi.

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