Kilala (en. Known)

/ki-la-la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of recognizing or receiving information about a person or object.
The person is known throughout the town.
Kilala ang tao sa buong bayan.
adjective
Refers to a person or object that has a reputation or recognition.
He is a well-known artist in the country.
Siya ay isang kilalang artista sa bansa.
Indicates knowledge or awareness about a person or object.
I know him because of his works.
Kilala ko siya dahil sa kanyang mga akda.
Refers to being famous or popular.
His song is very well-known among the youth.
Kilalang-kilala ang kanyang awit sa mga kabataan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

known person
A well-known individual in society.
kilalang tao
known place
A location that is popular or known among people.
kilalang lugar

Related Words

known
An adjective referring to people or objects that have a reputation or recognition.
kilala
recognition
The process of identifying or accepting a person or object.
pagkilala

Slang Meanings

Famous
He is well-known among the people in the neighborhood because he is an artist.
Kilala siya sa mga tao sa barangay kasi artista siya.
Know the name
I know him, he's the one who plays at the basketball court.
Kilala ko siya, siya yung naglalaro sa basketball court.
Known person
My friend is a well-known person on social media.
Yung kaibigan ko, kilala na tao 'yan sa social media.