Tukuyin (en. Identify)

/tuˈku.jin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Expresses the act of recognizing or identifying something or someone.
We need to identify the causes of the problem.
Kailangan nating tukuyin ang mga sanhi ng problema.
Identifying specific information or details.
Quickly identify the correct answer in the exam.
Mabilis na tukuyin ang tamang sagot sa pagsusulit.
Shows the distinction of one thing from another.
It is important to identify the differences between the products.
Mahalagang tukuyin ang pagkakaiba ng mga produkto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

identify the reason
Identifying the cause or reason for a situation or problem.
tukuyin ang dahilan
identify the difference
Identifying the difference between things.
tukuyin ang pagkakaiba

Related Words

tukoy
The base of the word 'tukuyin' which means to identify.
tukuy
identification
The process of identifying or recognizing a person or thing.
identipikasyon

Slang Meanings

Identify the thing being discussed
Just identify what color you want!
Tukuyin mo naman kung anong kulay ang gusto mo!
Identify who's at fault
Identify who made up that story!
Tukuyin mo kung sino ang nag-imbento ng kwentong 'yan!
Identify that first
Identify that before you speak!
Tukuyin mo 'yan bago ka magsalita!