Pagkakalala (en. Recognition)
/pag-ka-ka-la-la/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The identification or recognition of a person or thing.
The recognition of him is important in our community.
Ang pagkakalala sa kanya ay mahalaga sa ating komunidad.
A process of knowing or expressing the importance of a person or thing.
There is recognition of his contributions to the arts.
May pagkakalala sa kanyang mga kontribusyon sa sining.
Acceptance of a person as being known or famous.
His recognition in the film industry is undeniable.
Ang kanyang pagkakalala sa industriya ng pelikula ay hindi maikakaila.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'kilala' with the prefix 'pagka-'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in recognition
related to the identification or knowledge of a person or thing.
sa pagkakalala
gave recognition
made efforts to acknowledge a person or thing.
nagbigay ng pagkakalala
Related Words
famous
a person or thing that has a high level of recognition or fame.
kilala
acceptance
the process of accepting or recognizing a person or thing.
pagtanggap
Slang Meanings
a different term for acquaintance without much knowledge
These people are just acquaintances, but they seem like long-time friends.
Itong mga tao, pagkakalala lang, pero parang mga matagal nang magkakaibigan.
a group of friends with no formal relationship
We're just acquaintances at the events, but that's fine too.
Mga pagkakalala lang kami sa mga events, pero okay na rin.
temporary friendships
Because of travel, I've made a lot of acquaintances.
Dahil sa travel, madami na akong naging pagkakalala.