Tie in Tagalog

“Tie” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “tali”, “kurbata”, or “gapos”, depending on the context. This word can refer to a necktie, the act of binding something, or even a draw in a competition. Explore the various meanings and uses of this word in Filipino below.

[Words] = Tie

[Definition]:

• Tie /taɪ/
• Noun 1: A necktie; a long piece of cloth worn around the neck, typically by men, for decoration.
• Noun 2: A result in a game or competition where two or more participants have equal scores.
• Noun 3: A cord, string, or fastening used to bind or secure something.
• Verb 1: To fasten or attach with string, rope, or similar material.
• Verb 2: To achieve the same score as another competitor in a contest.

[Synonyms] = Tali, Kurbata, Gapos, Bigkis, Tabla (for draw/equal score), Pantali

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: He wore a blue tie to match his formal suit.
• Ex1_PH: Nagsuot siya ng asul na kurbata upang tumugma sa kanyang pormal na damit.
• Ex2_EN: Please tie the rope tightly around the package.
• Ex2_PH: Paki-tali ng mahigpit ang lubid sa paligid ng pakete.
• Ex3_EN: The basketball game ended in a tie, so they went into overtime.
• Ex3_PH: Ang laro ng basketball ay natapos sa tabla, kaya nagkaroon ng overtime.
• Ex4_EN: She learned how to tie her shoelaces when she was five years old.
• Ex4_PH: Natuto siyang mag-tali ng kanyang tali ng sapatos noong siya ay limang taong gulang.
• Ex5_EN: The two candidates will tie if they both receive the same number of votes.
• Ex5_PH: Ang dalawang kandidato ay mag-tabla kung pareho silang makakatanggap ng bilang ng boto.