Makipagkamay (en. To shake hands)

ma-ki-pag-ka-may

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of extending a hand as a signal of greeting or acceptance.

At the beginning of the meeting, they shook hands as a sign of respect.

Sa simula ng pagpupulong, nagpakipagkamay sila bilang tanda ng respeto.

A custom performed in various cultures as a practice of polite interaction.

In their culture, shaking hands with new acquaintances is important.

Sa kanilang kultura, mahalaga ang makipagkamay sa mga bagong kakilala.

The act of returning acceptance or acknowledgment to a person.

Shake hands with your guests as a sign of acceptance.

Makipagkamay ka sa iyong mga bisita bilang tanda ng pagtanggap.

Derived from the root word 'kamay' which means hand or part of the body used for interaction.

to shake hands with people

extending a hand as a greeting or acceptance to people

makipagkamay sa mga tao

to shake hands politely

to express respect through the hand

makipagkamay ng magalang

hand

A part of the body used for interaction and other activities.

kamay

acceptance

The act of receiving or valuing a person.

pagtanggap

to shake hands or to tap as a sign of greeting

When he arrived, he greeted everyone and shook hands.

Pagdating niya, bumati siya sa lahat at nakipagkamay.

to get acquainted or to chat

Sometimes, he shakes hands with his new classmates.

Minsan, nakipagkamay siya sa mga bago niyang kaklase.

forming a connection or bond

Shaking hands with people at the event helps with networking.

Ang pagkikipagkamay sa mga tao sa event ay nakakatulong sa networking.