Uri (en. Type)

/ˈu.ri/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A class or category of items with characteristics or similarities.
There are many kinds of animals in the forest.
Maraming uri ng hayop sa gubat.
A particular form or model that is part of a larger system.
This type of vehicle is electric.
Ang uri ng sasakyan na ito ay electric.
Differences in characteristics that show variation among individuals.
People have different kinds of personalities.
May iba't ibang uri ng personalidad ang mga tao.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'species' meaning 'kind' or 'category'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

kind of person
a class or category of person based on characteristics or abilities.
uri ng tao
types of food
different categories of food.
mga uri ng pagkain

Related Words

animal types
Animals identified based on different characteristics.
uri-uring hayop
literary types
Different categories of literature such as poetry, short stories, and novels.
uri ng literatura

Slang Meanings

Let's go!
Let's go, it's so fun here!
Uri na tayo, ang saya saya na dito!
Yeah!
Yeah, I like that!
Uri, gusto ko 'yan!
I'm ready!
Yeah, I'm ready!
Uri, game na ako!
No problem!
Yeah, no problem, you're in!
Uri, walang problema, kasali ka!