Which term means equivalence or matching in linguistic context?

• A. Pagtutumbas
• B. Diglossic na kalagayan
• C. Nabilog ang ulo
• D. Makitid ang noo

Answer: (A)

Equivalence or matching in language means finding a unit in one language that carries the same meaning or function as a unit in another language. Pagtutumbas is the Filipino term for this idea, describing the act of making two linguistic elements correspond so they convey the same sense or use. This concept shows up in translation and cross-language analysis when you identify terms that truly align in meaning, tone, and usage. The other options describe something different: one refers to a situation where two language varieties are used in distinct social contexts (a diglossic setup), while the remaining phrases are idiomatic expressions about physical appearance or mental state, not about linguistic correspondence. So, pagtutumbas directly signals equivalence or matching in a linguistic sense.