Magkalamat (en. To coincide)

/mag-ka-la-mat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To achieve similar understanding or comprehension.
Their ideas coincided, so they arrived at the right solution.
Ang kanilang mga ideya ay nagkalamat kaya't nakuha nila ang tamang solusyon.
To achieve connection or harmony.
Their plans coincided at the same time.
Ang kanilang mga plano ay nagkalamat sa parehong panahon.
To occur at the same time or opportunity.
The announcements coincided, so they did not succeed.
Ang mga anunsyo ay nagkalamat, kaya't hindi sila nagtagumpay.

Etymology

Tagalog origin

Common Phrases and Expressions

the ideas coincided
The ideas succeeded in achieving harmony.
nagkalamat ang mga ideya

Related Words

harmonious
An object or person that aligns or matches.
katugma
concurrent
Related to simultaneous action or events.
kasabay

Slang Meanings

difference or disagreement
Sometimes, disagreements among friends can't be avoided.
Minsan, hindi talaga maiiwasan ang magkalamat sa mga kaibigan.
arguments or misunderstandings
They had a disagreement about the money issue.
Nagkaroon sila ng magkalamat tungkol sa isyu ng pera.
hurt feelings
I didn't think we'd have a fallout over something simple.
Hindi ko akalain na magkakalamat kami dahil sa simpleng bagay.