Identify in Tagalog

Identify in Tagalog translates to “Kilalanin” or “Tukuyin”, referring to the act of recognizing, establishing, or determining the nature of someone or something. These terms are commonly used in both formal documentation and everyday Filipino conversation when verification or recognition is needed.

Understanding the various contexts and nuanced meanings of “identify” in Tagalog will help you communicate more precisely in situations ranging from personal identification to scientific classification and cultural association.

[Words] = Identify

[Definition]:

• Identify /aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/
• Verb 1: To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
• Verb 2: To associate someone or something closely with; to regard as having strong links with.
• Verb 3: To determine the taxonomic classification of a plant or animal.

[Synonyms] = Kilalanin, Tukuyin, Makilala, Itukoy, Alamin, Matukoy, Makilatis, Kilanlan

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: Police are asking witnesses to help identify the suspect who fled the scene last night.
Ex1_PH: Ang pulisya ay humihingi sa mga saksi na tumulong tukuyin ang suspek na tumakas sa eksena kagabi.

Ex2_EN: She could immediately identify the symptoms of dengue fever based on her medical training.
Ex2_PH: Agad niyang nakilalanin ang mga sintomas ng dengue fever batay sa kanyang pagsasanay sa medisina.

Ex3_EN: The research team worked hard to identify the new species of butterfly found in Palawan.
Ex3_PH: Ang koponan ng pananaliksik ay nagsikap na matukoy ang bagong uri ng paru-paro na natagpuan sa Palawan.

Ex4_EN: Many Filipinos identify strongly with their regional culture and local traditions.
Ex4_PH: Maraming Pilipino ay malakas na kumakakilanlan sa kanilang rehiyonal na kultura at lokal na tradisyon.

Ex5_EN: You need to present a valid ID to identify yourself before entering the government building.
Ex5_PH: Kailangan mong magpakita ng wastong ID upang kilalanin ang iyong sarili bago pumasok sa gusaling pang-gobyerno.