Tila (en. Seems)

/tiˈla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

Indicates the appearance or semblance of something or a situation.

This situation seems difficult.

Tila mahirap ang sitwasyong ito.

Indicates the likelihood of an action.

It seems like it will rain later.

Tila umuulan mamaya.

Derived from the Tagalog word 'tila' meaning an indication of a situation.

seems like

Indicates or describes a situation.

tila ba

A word used to express similarity to something.

parang

seems like

It seems like we're really happy today.

Tila ang saya-saya natin ngayon.

so to speak

So to speak, she seems to be the one chosen by John.

Tila siya na ang napili ni John.

more than

It seems we've been waiting for more than an hour.

Tila mahigit isang oras na tayong nag-iintay.