Hanapin
to distinguish
01
kilalanin, pag-iba-ibahin
to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.
Transitive: to distinguish between two things or people | to distinguish sb/sth from sb/sth
Example
The detective could distinguish the authentic painting from the clever forgery.
Maaaring makilala ng detective ang tunay na painting mula sa matalinong peke.
She could easily distinguish between identical twins by their personalities.
Madali niyang makilala ang pagitan ng magkakambal na magkapareho sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga personalidad.
02
kilalanin, malaman
to perceive or identify someone or something with clarity
Transitive: to distinguish a shape or sound
Example
In the fog, I could barely distinguish the shapes of the trees.
Sa hamog, bahagya ko lamang na makilala ang mga hugis ng mga puno.
From a distance, it was hard to distinguish the mountain peaks against the cloudy sky.
Mula sa malayo, mahirap makilala ang mga taluktok ng bundok laban sa maulap na langit.
03
kilalanin
to be the distinctive feature or characteristic between two things, people, etc.
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth from others
Example
The bright red color distinguishes this car from the others in the lot.
Ang matingkad na pulang kulay ay nagtatangi sa kotse na ito mula sa iba sa lot.
The unique design of the building distinguishes it from others in the city.
Ang natatanging disenyo ng gusali ay nagtatangi nito mula sa iba sa lungsod.
04
kilalanin, pag-iba-ibahin
to sort or divide things into different groups based on their features or qualities
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth
Example
Scientists distinguish species by examining their genetic traits.
Ang mga siyentipiko ay nagtatangi ng mga species sa pamamagitan ng pagsusuri ng kanilang mga katangiang genetiko.
The art curator distinguished paintings by style, organizing the gallery accordingly.
Ang curator ng sining ay nag-iba ng mga painting ayon sa estilo, inayos ang gallery nang naaayon.
05
kilalanin, bigyang-pansin
to make something conspicuous or noteworthy by discerning it
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth
Example
The artist distinguished the main character by using bold colors in the painting.
Ibinukod ng artista ang pangunahing tauhan sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng matapang na kulay sa painting.
He distinguished himself at the competition by finishing first.
Nag-tagumpay siya sa kompetisyon sa pagtatapos ng una.
