Kaila (en. Acquaintance)

kah-ee-lah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who is an acquaintance or friend, not a close friend.

He is my acquaintance from school.

Siya ang kaila ko mula sa paaralan.

A person who is not very well known, possibly more than a stranger.

I only know him as an acquaintance; I haven't invited him to my house.

Kilala ko siya bilang kaila lamang, di ko pa siya naiimbitahan sa bahay.

Derived from the word 'kaila' meaning 'known' or 'friend'.

do you know Juan?

A question asking if a person knows Juan.

kaila mo ba si Juan?

known

A person who is famous or well-known in a place.

kilala

friend

A person who has a close relationship or friendship with others.

kaibigan

friend

Hey, let's go play!

Kaila, tara na, laro tayo!

the one I like

Of course, he's my crush!

Siyempre, kaila, crush ko siya!

friends in gossip

You should be open with your friends in gossip!

Dapat maging open ka sa mga kaila mo sa chika!

friends to learn with

Dude, we need friends to study with, so let's go out!

Pre, kaila na makapag-iskwela, kaya labas na tayo!