Pagkakakilala (en. Acquaintance)

pag-ka-ka-ki-la-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person known but not close.
Maria is an acquaintance of mine from school.
Si Maria ay isang pagkakakilala ko mula sa paaralan.
The state of having knowledge about a person or thing.
Their acquaintance opened up many opportunities.
Ang pagkakakilala nila sa isa't isa ay nagbukas ng maraming oportunidad.
The process of getting to know or making friends with a person.
I already have acquaintances with people here in the new city.
May pagkakakilala na ako sa mga tao dito sa bagong lungsod.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'kilala' with the prefix 'pag-' and the infix '-an'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

have an acquaintance
I have knowledge or a not close friendship with a person.
may pagkakakilala
acquaintance with each other
an examination or recognition of people in a group or community.
pagkakakilala sa bawat isa

Related Words

known
A term describing a person or thing that has a reputation or knowledge.
kilala
recognition
The act of acknowledging or accepting the existence of a person or thing.
pagkilala

Slang Meanings

a relative connection
Of course, we all know each other since we're cousins!
Siyempre, magkaka-kilala tayo, kasi magpinsan tayo!
connection to a person
I have connections with some celebrities, so I can easily get into events.
May mga pagkakakilala ako sa mga artista, kaya madali akong makapagpasok sa mga events.
friend and conversation partner
It's just a good acquaintance, but we're not close.
Magandang pagkakakilala lang, pero hindi kami close.