From root: tiyak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtiyak
nag-ti-YAK
specified
Present (Incomplete)
nagtitiyak
nag-ti-ti-YAK
specifying
Future (Contemplated)
magtitiyak
mag-ti-ti-YAK
will specify
Usage Note
Magtiyak is used when one needs to specify or ensure a detail to avoid confusion, often appearing in formal instructions or professional settings. It carries a sense of making something certain or definite.
Examples
" Magtiyak ka ng oras. "
Natural Translation
Specify a time.
Literal Translation
Specify you of time.
" Kailangan nating magtiyak ng kaligtasan. "
Natural Translation
We need to ensure safety.
Literal Translation
Need we to ensure of safety.
" Bago tayo bumili ng tiket, magtiyak muna tayo ng petsa para hindi tayo magkamali ng iskedyul. "
Natural Translation
Before we buy tickets, let us first settle on a date so we do not get the schedule wrong.
Literal Translation
Before we buy of ticket, specify first we of date so-that not we mistake of schedule.
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