Makiisa (en. To participate)

/ma.ki.ˈi.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something together with others or to be involved in an activity.
We should participate in community activities.
Dapat tayong makiisa sa mga gawain ng komunidad.
To join or take part in an event or project.
They chose to participate in the school project.
Pinili nilang makiisa sa proyekto ng paaralan.
To take part in a conversation or discussion.
It is important to participate in discussions at work.
Mahalaga ang makiisa sa mga talakayan sa trabaho.

Etymology

maki + isa (tagalog root words)

Common Phrases and Expressions

Participate in the fight
To collaborate or take part in an advocacy or goal.
Makiisa sa laban

Related Words

participation
The process of being involved or engaged in activities.
pakikilahok
together
A person or group included in an activity.
kasama

Slang Meanings

to join or take part in a group or activity
We should join in the cleanup drive in our barangay.
Dapat tayong makiisa sa cleanup drive sa barangay natin.
to practice or collaborate
Let’s just collaborate on their project to make up for our previous shortcomings.
Makiisa na lang tayo sa proyekto nila para makabawi sa naunang pagkukulang.
to participate in an event or occasion
Let’s join Mark's wedding, it will be so fun.
Makiisa na tayo sa kasal ni Mark, sayang ang saya.