Pagtutulad (en. Comparison)

/pagtutulad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of identifying the similarities between two things or ideas.
He used a comparison to show the similarity of their experiences.
Gumamit siya ng pagtutulad upang ipakita ang pagkakapareho ng kanilang mga karanasan.
A figure of speech that describes one thing by comparing it to another.
In the poem, he used a comparison to emphasize the feeling of sadness.
Sa tula, gumamit siya ng pagtutulad upang bigyang-diin ang damdamin ng kalungkutan.
The comparison of characteristics to show similarities.
The comparison of products is important in making purchasing decisions.
Ang pagtutulad ng mga produkto ay mahalaga sa paggawa ng desisyon sa pagbili.

Etymology

from the root word 'tulad' with the prefix 'pag-' describing an action or process.

Common Phrases and Expressions

comparison and contrast
The process of identifying both similarities and differences between things.
pagtutulad at pagkakaiba

Related Words

comparison
An activity involving the comparison of two things.
paghahambing
similar
A word that expresses similarity.
tulad

Slang Meanings

comparison of things
It's just like comparing snakes and worms, they're different but both can be eaten.
Parang pagtutulad lang ng mga ahas at mga uod, magkaiba pero pareho namang nakakain.
like
This is a comparison because it's like a light that gives brightness to me.
Pagtutulad 'to kasi parang ilaw siya na nagbibigay liwanag sa akin.
similar
In comparison to all flowers, she's my favorite.
Sa pagtutulad ng lahat ng bulaklak, siya ang pinakapaborito ko.