Retokihin (en. Retouch)

/re-to-ki-hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of editing or altering a photo or image to improve its appearance.
He used software to retouch his photos.
Ginamit niya ang software upang i-retokihin ang kanyang mga larawan.
verb
To make changes to a photo or image to make it more appealing.
He needed to retouch his graduation photo for the album.
Kailangan niyang retokihin ang kanyang graduation photo para sa album.

Etymology

The word originated from the English word 'retouch,' which has its roots in the Latin 'retocare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

retouch the image
A process of editing an image to correct or enhance it.
retokihin ang larawan
needs retouching
Indicates that something needs alteration or repair.
kailangan retokihin

Related Words

editing
The process of adjusting and modifying content which may include images or text.
editing
photoshop
A software commonly used to retouch photos.
photoshop

Slang Meanings

Modified appearance or enhanced features.
Her look is so stunning, she looks like she's been retouched!
Grabe ang labas niya, parang retokihin sa sobrang ganda!
A person who enhances their looks a lot using makeup or procedures.
Who was that retouched person at the party earlier?
Sino ba yung retokihin na iyan sa party kanina?
Described as having an ideal or perfect appearance.
They look so much like celebrities, like retouched people!
Ang hawig nila sa mga artista, parang mga retokihin!