Makatagpo (en. To find/meet)

ma·ka·tag·po

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To encounter or meet at a certain time.
We met some friends at the plaza.
Nakatagpo kami ng mga kaibigan sa plaza.
The opportunity to know or meet.
I hope you meet your true love.
Sana'y makatagpo ka ng iyong tunay na pag-ibig.
To arrive or come to a place.
Let's meet at Liza's house later.
Makatagpo tayo sa bahay ni Liza mamaya.

Etymology

From the word 'tagpo' meaning 'encounter' or 'meeting.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to find love
to have a romantic relationship
makatagpo ng pag-ibig
to meet a friend
to get to know a new friend
makatagpo ng kaibigan

Related Words

encounter
an occasion of meeting or seeing someone.
tagpo
to recognize
to acknowledge or accept someone.
makilala

Slang Meanings

to see or encounter
I didn't expect to meet a close friend at the new school.
Wala akong inexpect na makatagpo ng matalik na kaibigan sa bagong eskwela.
to find love
Finally, I found love with her.
Sa wakas, nakatagpo na rin ako ng pag-ibig sa kanya.
there, found it
I'm so happy because I thought I wouldn't find any friends here!
Ang saya kasi akala ko wala na akong makatagpong kaibigan dito!