Makipagagawan (en. To negotiate)

mah-kee-pah-gah-gah-wahn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of interacting with others for a purpose.
He became involved in negotiations with organizations for the welfare of the elderly.
Siya ay naging kasangkot sa makipagagawan sa mga organisasyon para sa kapakanan ng mga matatanda.
The process of reaching an agreement between two parties.
Negotiation in business is essential to achieve good results.
Mahalaga ang makipagagawan sa negosyo upang makamit ang magandang resulta.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to compete for attention
to seek to gain the attention of others
makipag-agawan sa atensyon

Related Words

offer
This is a process of proposing a price or condition that may be accepted by others.
tawaran
negotiation
A systematic process to reach an agreement.
negosasyon

Slang Meanings

to take risks
Let's take risks even if the fight is tough.
Makipagsapalaran tayo kahit na mahirap ang laban.
to hang out playfully
Let's all be together, just hang out playfully here.
Sama-sama tayo, makipagkulitan lang tayo dito.
to keep up with others
You really need to keep up with your peers.
Kailangan mo talaga makipagsabayan sa mga kasabayan mo.