1. To recognize or name someone or something:
* Kilalanin - This is the most common and direct translation. It is used for recognizing someone or something based on their appearance, characteristics, or other identifying features.
2. To establish the identity of someone or something:
* Tukuyin - This translates to "determine" or "pinpoint." It's used to find out the specific identity of someone or something, often through investigation or analysis.
3. To associate with a particular group or category:
* I-klasipika - This means "classify." It's used to put something or someone into a specific category based on shared characteristics.
Examples:
* "Kilalanin mo ang lalaki sa picture." (Identify the man in the picture.)
* "Tukuyin natin kung sino ang nagnakaw ng pera." (Let's identify who stole the money.)
* "I-klasipika natin ang mga halaman ayon sa uri." (Let's classify the plants according to their species.)
The best Tagalog term to use will depend on the specific meaning of "identify" in the context.