Tinukod

building / structurenoun

Alternative meanings

building
construction
structure
edifice
built structure

Pronunciation

tee-NOO-kod

Root and affixes

Related to the root tukod, which expresses building, establishing, or raising a structure. Tinukod is used as a noun for something built.

Variants or conjugations

tukod = to build / establish
pagtukod = construction / act of building
nagtukod = built / is building
gitukod = was built
tinukod = structure / building

Related words and expressions

balay = house
eskwelahan = school
opisina = office
tindahan = store
lugar = place

Meaning and usage notes

Use tinukod for a building, structure, or construction. For a specific house, balay is usually more direct.