Tumiyak (en. To assure)

/tuˈmiyak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To take action to ensure something.
He assured that everything was ready before the guest's arrival.
Tumiyak siya na ang lahat ay handa bago ang pagdating ng bisita.
To emphasize the certainty or truth of something.
He needed to assure his friends that their trip would be enjoyable.
Kinailangan niyang tumiyak sa kanyang mga kaibigan na magiging maganda ang kanilang paglalakbay.
To inform that something is certain or without doubt.
He assured that there was no risk in their plan.
Tumiyak siya na walang panganib sa kanilang plano.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tiyak' meaning certain or sure.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make sure
be certain or assure
tumiyak ka
ensure information
provide certainty to the given information
tumiyak ng impormasyon

Related Words

certain
meaning sure or without doubt.
tiyak
truth
meaning reliable or certain information.
katotohanan

Slang Meanings

To cry or to be genuine.
Just cry, there's nothing wrong with shedding tears.
Tumiyak ka na, walang masama sa pagluha.
To stand firm in the face of challenges.
Be steadfast no matter what happens, don't give up.
Tumiyak ka kahit anong mangyari, huwag kang susuko.