EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to appraise; to assess the value of...
like this...
pattern; model (to be copied)...
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/tak-SI-hin/
FIL: Suriin at bigyan ng katumbas na halaga o presyo ang isang bagay; tasahin.
EN: to appraise; to assess the value of
When you go to a pawnshop and the 'ate' behind the glass inspects your grandma's old ring like she's a gemologist from a Hollywood movie. That's her 'taksihin' the item. Also what your friends do to your new jowa, assessing if they're 'worth it'.
From Spanish 'tasar' (to appraise, to value). The Tagalog root is 'taksa' (appraisal).
Related to 'tasahin'. Used in contexts of valuation, like in pawnshops or for property assessment.
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🇵🇭 Kailangang taksihin muna ang alahas bago ito isangla.
🇺🇸 The jewelry needs to be appraised first before it can be pawned.
🇵🇭 Mahirap taksihin ang tunay na halaga ng isang antigong gamit.
🇺🇸 It's difficult to assess the value of an antique item.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.