From root: tiyak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tiniyak
ti-ni-YAK
ensured
Present (Incomplete)
tinitiyak
ti-ni-ti-YAK
ensuring
Future (Contemplated)
titiyakin
ti-ti-ya-KIN
will ensure
Usage Note
Tiyakin is used when emphasizing the need to verify or guarantee that a specific task or condition is fulfilled. It is frequently encountered in formal instructions, news reports, or when giving a serious reminder to double-check important details.
Examples
" Tiyakin mong nakasara ang pinto. "
Natural Translation
Make sure the door is closed.
Literal Translation
Ensure you-that closed the door.
" Kailangan mong tiyakin ang date. "
Natural Translation
You need to ensure the date.
Literal Translation
Need you ensure the date.
" Bago tayo umalis, kailangan nating tiyakin na patay na ang lahat ng ilaw at nakasara nang mabuti ang mga bintana. "
Natural Translation
Before we leave, we need to make sure that all the lights are off and the windows are properly closed.
Literal Translation
Before we leave, need we-to ensure that off already all the lights and closed well the windows.
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