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British pronunciation
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01

gusto, ibig

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting
Transitive: to like sb/sth
to like definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
He does n't like the feeling of being rushed.
Hindi niya gusto ang pakiramdam ng pagmamadali.
Despite everything I did for him, I do n't think he likes me.
Sa kabila ng lahat ng ginawa ko para sa kanya, hindi ko iniisip na gusto niya ako.
1.1

gustuhin, i-like

to show support for or interest in a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button
Transitive: to like a social media content
to like definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
He liked her tweet on Twitter.
Nagustuhan niya ang kanyang tweet sa Twitter.
I liked your picture on Instagram.
Nagustuhan ko ang larawan mo sa Instagram.
02

gusto, nais

to express one's desire or want for something
example
Mga Halimbawa
Design your website with whatever layout you like.
Idisenyo ang iyong website sa anumang layout na gusto mo.
Feel free to choose any movie you like.
Huwag mag-atubiling pumili ng anumang pelikula na gusto mo.
2.1

gusto, nais

to wish for or want something, especially used with would or should as a polite formula
Transitive: to like to do sth
to like definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
He would like to speak with the manager.
Gusto niyang makipag-usap sa manager.
I should like to visit Italy someday.
Gusto kong bumisita sa Italy balang araw.
2.2

gusto, mas gusto

to prefer something or to prefer something done in a certain way
Complex Transitive: to like sth [adj]
example
Mga Halimbawa
I like my coffee black, without any sugar or cream.
Gusto ko ang aking kape na itim, walang asukal o cream.
How do you like your steak cooked?
Paano mo gusto ang luto ng iyong steak?
03

gusto, ibig

to be suitable or agreeable to someone or something
Transitive: to like sth
example
Mga Halimbawa
He likes spicy food, but his stomach does n't like it.
Gusto niya ang maanghang na pagkain, pero hindi ito gusto ng kanyang tiyan.
We like camping, but mosquitoes and bugs do n't like us.
Gusto namin ang camping, pero ang mga lamok at insekto ay hindi kami gusto.
01

tulad

used to indicate that something or someone shares the same qualities or features to another
like definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
He fights like a lion, fierce and brave.
Lumalaban siya parang leon, mabangis at matapang.
It tastes like honey, sweet and smooth.
Ito ay lasa parang honey, matamis at malambot.
02

tulad ng

used to provide an example
like definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
She studies subjects like math, science, and history.
They have hobbies like painting, gardening, and knitting.
03

tulad ng, katulad ng

used in a question asking for a description of someone or something
04

tulad ng, parang

used to indicate a typical characteristic or quality of someone or something
example
Mga Halimbawa
It ’s just like you to make a joke in a serious situation.
Parang ikaw lang na magbiro sa isang seryosong sitwasyon.
It ’s just like him to complain about everything.
Parang siya talaga ang magreklamo tungkol sa lahat.
05

tulad ng, sa parehong paraan tulad ng

used to indicate the manner or way of doing something
example
Mga Halimbawa
What were you thinking leaving without saying goodbye like that.
Anong iniisip mo sa pag-alis nang hindi nagpapaalam ng ganito.
01

like, gusto

something by which a person can show their interest in or approval of a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button
like definition and meaning
02

uri, klase

a kind of person
03

katulad, pareho

a similar kind
04

mga gusto, mga kagustuhan

a set of things one enjoys or has a tendency for
example
Mga Halimbawa
His likes include playing guitar, hiking, and reading science fiction.
Ang kanyang mga gusto ay kinabibilangan ng pagtugtog ng gitara, pag-hiking, at pagbabasa ng science fiction.
They discovered they had many likes in common, such as a love for jazz music.
Natuklasan nila na marami silang gusto na magkatulad, tulad ng pagmamahal sa jazz music.
01

katulad, pareho

identical or nearly the same in appearance, characteristics, etc.
like definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
Jenny and her sister have like personalities; they both enjoy outdoor activities and have a cheerful demeanor.
Si Jenny at ang kanyang kapatid ay may magkatulad na personalidad; pareho silang nasisiyahan sa mga aktibidad sa labas at may masayang pag-uugali.
They formed a club for people of like mind.
Bumuo sila ng isang club para sa mga taong may parehong pag-iisip.
02

pareho, katumbas

equal in amount or value
03

katulad, kahawig

suggesting similarities in qualities or appearance
example
Mga Halimbawa
The dress she wore was elegant and ladylike.
Ang damit na suot niya ay maganda at pambabae.
His behavior was dog-like, loyal and friendly.
Ang kanyang pag-uugali ay parang aso, tapat at palakaibigan.
04

magkapareho, katulad

conforming in every respect
01

parang

used as a filler word or hesitation marker
example
Mga Halimbawa
I was, like, so nervous before the exam.
Ako ay, parang, sobrang kinakabahan bago ang exam.
It ’s, like, the best pizza I ’ve ever had.
Ito, parang, ang pinakamasarap na pizza na natikman ko.
02

parang

used as a filler in conversation, often to add emphasis, provide examples, or express approximation
example
Mga Halimbawa
It 's, like, really hard to explain what happened.
Mahirap talagang ipaliwanag kung ano ang nangyari, parang.
It 's, like, the best movie I've ever seen.
Ito, parang, ang pinakamagandang pelikulang napanood ko.
01

tulad ng

used to introduce a comparison or analogy between two things, indicating similarity or resemblance
example
Mga Halimbawa
She dances like her mother does.
Sumasayaw siya tulad ng ginagawa ng kanyang ina.
They negotiate deals like diplomats negotiate treaties.
Sila'y nag-uusap tungkol sa mga deal tulad ng pag-uusap ng mga diplomat tungkol sa mga tratado.
02

parang, tulad ng

as if, used to describe the way something is done
example
Mga Halimbawa
He defended his argument like he was in a courtroom facing a jury.
Ipinalaban niya ang kanyang argumento parang nasa isang courtroom na humaharap sa isang jury.
The child clung to his mother like he was afraid of being swept away by the crowd.
Ang bata ay kumapit sa kanyang ina parang takot na matangay ng karamihan.
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