Pagpapakilala (en. Introduction)

pag-pa-pa-ki-la-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of showing or stating one's name and other information about oneself or others.
During my introduction, I stated my name and profession.
Sa aking pagpapakilala, sinabi ko ang aking pangalan at propesyon.
A statement describing the qualities or status of a person.
His introduction was full of details about his accomplishments.
Ang kanyang pagpapakilala ay puno ng mga detalye tungkol sa kanyang mga nagawa.
The activity of talking or interacting with a new person.
I always get nervous whenever there are new people during the introduction.
Palagi akong kinakabahan tuwing may bagong tao sa pagpapakilala.

Common Phrases and Expressions

come to the introduction
A call to people to introduce themselves.
halina sa pagpapakilala

Related Words

introduction
A type of statement containing information about a person.
pakilala
acquaintance
A person who is familiar or known to someone.
kakilala

Slang Meanings

telling about oneself
Hey, you really need to be more social, introduce yourself to people!
Uy, kailangan mo na talagang magpaka-sosyal, magpakilala ka na sa mga tao!
showing off
Don't try to show off too much in your introduction, just chill!
Huwag masyadong pasikat sa pagpapakilala, chill lang!
defensive move
Introducing yourself is like a defensive move to avoid feeling insecure when there are new people.
Ang pagpapakilala kasi parang defensive move para hindi ka ma-insecure kapag may bagong tao.