Makipagayos (en. To negotiate)
/ma-ki-pa-ga-yos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To talk in order to arrange or resolve a misunderstanding.
They should negotiate to address their misunderstanding.
Dapat silang makipagayos para sa kanilang hindi pagkakaintindihan.
To exchange ideas to reach an agreement.
He wants to negotiate with his colleagues about the project.
Nais niyang makipagayos sa kanyang mga kasamahan ukol sa proyekto.
To bargain in a discussion.
He needs to negotiate for his work conditions.
Kailangan niyang makipagayos para sa kanyang kondisyon sa trabaho.
Etymology
From the words 'kapag' and 'ayos'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to negotiate an agreement
to sign an agreement
makipagayos ng kasunduan
to call a meeting for reconciliation
to discuss the issues
magtawag ng pagpupulong para sa pag-aayos
Related Words
order
Condition of being orderly or well-arranged.
ayos
agreement
An official agreement or contract between parties.
kasunduan
Slang Meanings
to reconcile
He said, let's just reconcile so we can end this.
Sabi niya, makipagbate na lang tayo para matapos na 'to.
to settle things
You should settle things with your friends; they're arguing.
Dapat makipagayos ka sa mga kaibigan mo, nag-aaway na sila.
to fix a conflict
We need to fix the conflict before things escalate.
Kailangan nating mag-ayos ng away bago magtuloy ang gulo.