Difference in Tagalog

“Difference” in Tagalog is “Pagkakaiba” – the term used to describe distinctions, variations, or disparities between two or more things. Understanding this word opens up nuanced ways to express comparisons and contrasts in Filipino conversations. Let’s explore its complete usage below.

[Words] = Difference

[Definition]:

• Difference /ˈdɪfrəns/
• Noun 1: The state or quality of being unlike or distinct from something else.
• Noun 2: A disagreement, quarrel, or dispute between people.
• Noun 3: The amount by which one quantity or number differs from another.

[Synonyms] = Pagkakaiba, Kaibahan, Pagkakaiba-iba, Selisih, Agwat, Tao, Pagitan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: There is a significant difference between the two proposals presented at the meeting.
• Ex1_PH: May malaking pagkakaiba sa pagitan ng dalawang panukala na ipinresenta sa pulong.
• Ex2_EN: The difference in temperature between day and night can be quite dramatic in the desert.
• Ex2_PH: Ang pagkakaiba ng temperatura sa pagitan ng araw at gabi ay maaaring napakadramatiko sa disyerto.
• Ex3_EN: We need to settle our differences before moving forward with the project.
• Ex3_PH: Kailangan nating ayusin ang ating mga pagkakaiba bago tayo magpatuloy sa proyekto.
• Ex4_EN: The difference between 100 and 75 is 25.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pagkakaiba ng 100 at 75 ay 25.
• Ex5_EN: Can you spot the difference between these two images?
• Ex5_PH: Makikita mo ba ang pagkakaiba sa pagitan ng dalawang larawang ito?