kahimanan

Cebuano

Etymology

From ka- -an +‎ himan. Structurally, it scales a singular tool or instrument into a collective noun, representing the complete technical system, machinery, or total suite of gear required to execute an operation.

Pronunciation

Hyphenation: ka‧hi‧ma‧nan
IPA^(key): /ka.hɪˈma.nan/

Noun

kahimanan (Badlit spelling ᜃᜑᜒᜋᜈᜈ᜔)

Equipment; tools; machinery; the aggregate array of technical apparatus, instruments, or hardware required for a specific task, industry, or operational function.
Synonym: kasangkapan

Gisusi sa mga inhenyero ang mga makina ug uban pang kahimanan sa planta.
The engineers inspected the machines and other equipment in the plant.

Synonyms

kasangkapan (equipment; structural tools; heavy assets)
kahingpitan (utensils; components required for absolute functional completeness)

Related terms

himan (tool; utensil; to outfit/stage)
naghiman (preparing; outfitting; organizing assets)