katulad
katulád with stress marks
similar to, like
From root: tulad
Usage Note
Katulad is a common comparison word meaning 'similar to' or 'like.' It is used in both formal writing and everyday speech to draw parallels between two things or people. It often appears in the structure 'katulad ng' (like/similar to).
Examples
" Kumakain siyang katulad ko. "
Natural Translation
He eats like me.
Literal Translation
Eats he-linker like me.
" Ang kanyang ugali ay katulad ng sa kanyang ama. "
Natural Translation
His/Her personality is similar to that of his/her father.
Literal Translation
The his/her personality is similar to-the of his/her father.
" Katulad ng marami sa atin, gusto rin niyang magtrabaho sa ibang bansa para sa kanyang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Like many of us, he too wants to work abroad for the sake of his family.
Literal Translation
Like of many to us, want also he to-work in other country for the his family.
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