Pantukoy (en. Determiner)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A part of speech that leads the noun and describes a specific object or person.

The 'the' is an example of a determiner in the sentence.

Ang 'ang' ay isang halimbawa ng pantukoy sa pangungusap.

It is used to show distinction among nouns.

The determiners are important in constructing proper sentences.

Ang mga pantukoy ay mahalaga sa pagbuo ng wastong pangungusap.

It provides information regarding quantity or amount.

I use determiners to express the number of books.

Gumagamit ako ng pantukoy upang ipahayag ang bilang ng mga libro.

From the root word 'tukoy' meaning 'identification' and the prefix 'pan' which indicates something or someone.

the

determiner for plural nouns.

ang mga

determiner for singular nouns.

isang

noun

A part of speech that refers to the name of a person, place, thing, or idea.

pangngalan

adjective

A part of speech that describes a noun.

pang-uri

identifier or expounder

The identifiers for my friends are always there to help.

Yung pantukoy sa mga kaibigan ko, lagi silang nandoon para tumulong.

filter or sifter

We need an identifier for the stories you'll tell in the report.

Kailangan natin ng pantukoy para sa mga ikukuwento mo sa report.