tuklas
túklas with stress marks
to discover; explore; discovery
Usage Note
Tuklas is a key word in education and science communication in the Philippines, conveying the excitement of uncovering something new. The derived forms magtuklas and tuklasin are widely used in school curricula, science programs, and motivational speech.
Examples
" Mahilig akong magtuklas ng bago. "
Natural Translation
I like to discover new things.
Literal Translation
Fond I to-discover of new.
" Isang malaking tuklas ang bagong gamot. "
Natural Translation
The new medicine is a big discovery.
Literal Translation
A big discovery the new medicine.
" Sa pamamagitan ng masusing pananaliksik, natuklasan ng mga siyentista ang isang bagong paraan upang gamutin ang sakit. "
Natural Translation
Through careful research, the scientists discovered a new way to treat the disease.
Literal Translation
Through of careful research, discovered of the scientists a new way to treat the disease.
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