Tulad (en. Like)

tu-lad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word used to show similarity or difference between things.
She has a beautiful voice like a bird.
Siya ay may magandang boses tulad ng isang ibon.
preposition
Indicates similarity.
As the teacher said, we need to study the lessons.
Tulad ng sinabi ng guro, kailangan nating pag-aralan ang mga aralin.

Etymology

Originating from the Tagalog word 'tulad' which means similarity or likeness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

like before
similar to the past or a habit.
tulad ng dati
like (specific person or thing)
similar to a specific person or thing.
tulad ni

Related Words

similar
Meaning having the same characteristics or traits.
magkatulad
difference
Meaning lack of similarity.
pagkakaiba

Slang Meanings

like
As the elders say, 'If there is perseverance, there is stew.'
Tulad ng sabi ng mga matatanda, 'Pag may tiyaga, may nilaga.'
similar to
He is similar to my brother, very kind.
Siya ay katulad ng kapatid ko, napakabait.
just like
Just like a superhero, always ready to fight.
Gaya ng isang superhero, laging handa sa laban.
as beautiful as
Your smile is as beautiful as the sun.
Kasing ganda ng araw ang iyong ngiti.