Extract in Tagalog

“Extract” in Tagalog translates to “Kunin,” “Ekstrakto,” or “Bunutan,” depending on whether it’s used as a verb or noun. As a verb, it means to remove or obtain something, while as a noun, it refers to a concentrated substance or excerpt. Understanding these distinctions helps in accurately expressing extraction processes and concentrated materials in Filipino contexts.

Discover the comprehensive meanings, various uses, and cultural applications of “extract” to master how Filipinos naturally describe removal processes, concentrated substances, and excerpts in everyday communication.

[Words] = Extract

[Definition]:

• Extract /ɪkˈstrækt/ (verb), /ˈɛkstrækt/ (noun)
• Verb 1: To remove or take out something, especially by effort or force.
• Verb 2: To obtain information, a substance, or benefit from something.
• Noun 1: A concentrated substance obtained from a particular source.
• Noun 2: A short passage taken from a book, film, or piece of music; an excerpt.

[Synonyms] = Kunin, Alisin, Bunutan, Tanggalin, Hugutin, Ilabas, Ekstrakto, Buod, Sipi, Konsentrado, Lagkit.

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth to prevent further infection.
Ex1_PH: Ang dentista ay kinailangang bunutan ang sirang ngipin upang maiwasan ang karagdagang impeksyon.

Ex2_EN: Scientists extract essential oils from plants for use in aromatherapy and medicine.
Ex2_PH: Ang mga siyentipiko ay kumukuha ng essential oils mula sa mga halaman para gamitin sa aromatherapy at gamot.

Ex3_EN: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of your cake batter.
Ex3_PH: Magdagdag ng isang kutsarita ng ekstrakto ng vanilla upang mapahusay ang lasa ng iyong cake batter.

Ex4_EN: The researcher will extract important data from thousands of survey responses.
Ex4_PH: Ang mananaliksik ay kukuha ng mahalagang datos mula sa libu-libong tugon sa survey.

Ex5_EN: The teacher asked students to read an extract from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Ex5_PH: Ang guro ay naghiling sa mga mag-aaral na bumasa ng sipi mula sa Romeo and Juliet ni Shakespeare.