Kumilala (en. To recognize)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of recognizing a person or thing.
He recognized a new friend at school.
Kumilala siya ng bagong kaibigan sa paaralan.
To get to know; to have knowledge or awareness of a person or thing.
You should recognize your classmates.
Dapat mong kumilala sa iyong mga kaklase.
To accept the existence or qualities of a person or thing.
He recognized his mistakes.
Kumilala siya sa kanyang mga pagkakamali.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get to know well
to have a deeper knowledge or understanding of a person or thing
makilala ng mabuti
to recognize friends
recognition of new people who became friends
kumilala ng mga kaibigan

Related Words

known
a person of high reputation or recognized.
kilala
recognition
the act of accepting or recognizing a person or thing.
pagkilala

Slang Meanings

to chat with someone
Alright, let's get to know each other and chat about school life.
Sige, kumilala tayo at mag-chika tungkol sa buhay sa eskwela.
to befriend
At the party, I got to know new people and I'll befriend them.
Sa party, kumilala ako ng mga bagong kakilala at kakaibiganin ko sila.
to get to meet
I want to get to meet people in the new town.
Gusto kong kumilala ng mga tao sa bagong bayan.