Characterize in Tagalog

“Characterize” in Tagalog is “Ilarawan” or “Tukuyin ang katangian” – terms that capture the act of describing distinctive qualities or features of someone or something. Understanding how this verb translates into Tagalog provides valuable insight into how Filipinos express the process of defining and describing characteristics in their language.

[Words] = Characterize

[Definition]:

• Characterize /ˈkærəktəraɪz/
• Verb 1: To describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.
• Verb 2: To be typical or characteristic of something.
• Verb 3: To represent or portray in a particular way.

[Synonyms] = Ilarawan, Tukuyin ang katangian, Maglarawan, Ilahad ang katangian, Magbigay ng kahulugan, Tukuyin

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Her smile and positive attitude characterize her personality perfectly.
• Ex1_PH: Ang kanyang ngiti at positibong saloobin ay naglalarawan nang perpekto sa kanyang personalidad.
• Ex2_EN: How would you characterize the relationship between the two countries?
• Ex2_PH: Paano mo ilalarawan ang relasyon sa pagitan ng dalawang bansa?
• Ex3_EN: The author tends to characterize women as strong and independent in her novels.
• Ex3_PH: Ang may-akda ay may ugaling ilarawan ang mga kababaihan bilang malakas at independiyente sa kanyang mga nobela.
• Ex4_EN: Violence and protests characterized the political climate during that period.
• Ex4_PH: Ang karahasan at protesta ay tumutukoy sa pulitikang klima sa panahong iyon.
• Ex5_EN: Scientists characterize this species by its unique wing pattern and behavior.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga siyentipiko ay nagtutukoy sa katangian ng species na ito sa pamamagitan ng natatanging pattern ng pakpak at pag-uugali nito.