Engagement (en. Pakikipag-ugnayan)
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An agreement or commitment to a person or group.
Our engagement is scheduled for next week.
Ang ating engagement ay nakatakdang sa darating na linggo.
The act of participating in an event.
The engagement of people in the project is important for its success.
Ang engagement ng mga tao sa proyekto ay mahalaga para sa tagumpay nito.
A formal engagement to be married.
I received an invitation to my friend's engagement.
Nakatanggap ako ng imbitasyon sa engagement ng aking kaibigan.
Etymology
Sa Ingles: mula sa Gitnang Ingles, mula sa Lumang Pranses na 'engagement', mula sa 'engager'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
engagement to marriage
A formal acceptance of the agreement to marry.
pakikipag-ugnayan sa kasal
Related Words
marriage
A ceremony where two people become spouses.
kasal
commitment
A firm intention or perspective to follow an agreement or obligation.
komitment
Slang Meanings
Funnel of engagement
I hope they engage in the event for it to be more fun!
Sana mag-engage na sila sa event para mas masaya!
Togetherness
Their engagement will be a huge celebration!
Ang engagement nila magiging isang malaking celebration!
Commitment
They are serious; they are engaged to each other!
Seryoso na sila, engaged na sila sa isa't isa!
Connection
It's nice to engage with people in the community.
Magandang mag-engage sa mga tao sa community.