Tipo (en. Type)

/ˈti.po/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A set or kind of items with similar characteristics.
Different types of flowers can be seen in the garden.
Iba't ibang tipo ng bulaklak ang makikita sa hardin.
A category or class used to classify items.
What type of music do you like?
Anong tipo ng musika ang gusto mo?
A model or example used as a basis.
They built a type of house that is eco-friendly.
Nagtayo sila ng isang tipo ng bahay na eco-friendly.

Etymology

From Spanish 'tipo', meaning 'type' or 'kind'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

type of person
kind of character or behavior of a person
tipo ng tao
not a type
not suitable or does not fit into a category
hindi tipo
type of business
kind or category of a business
tipo ng negosyo

Related Words

characteristic
Features or aspects that describe something.
katangian
model
An example or representation of something.
modelo

Slang Meanings

A person or type of person with a charming personality.
He's really my type! Everyone smiles when he's around.
Sobrang tipo niya! Laging lahat ng tao ay nakangiti kapag nandiyan siya.
A kind of person who is attractive or desirable to someone.
My crush, he's totally my type, I love his eyes!
Yung crush ko, super tipo ko siya, ang ganda ng mata!
A style or manner of action that shows a sense of being cool.
Your style is awesome, it really suits you!
Ang ganda ng tipo mo sa suot mo, bagay na bagay sayo!