Pakialaman (en. To interfere)

/pakíalamán/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes involvement or intervention in something.
Do not meddle in things you do not understand.
Huwag mong pakialaman ang mga bagay na hindi mo nauunawaan.
Taking steps to supervise or intervene in a situation.
Sometimes, it is important to get involved in community issues.
Paminsan-minsan, mahalagang pakialaman ang mga isyu ng inyong komunidad.

Etymology

from the root word 'kialam' meaning 'to interfere' or 'to meddle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't bother me.
I don't want you to interfere with me.
Huwag mo akong pakialaman.
Do you care?
Do you care?
Pakialam mo ba?

Related Words

interference
Having interest or involvement in other people or things.
kialam

Slang Meanings

to interfere
Don't be a busybody in other people's conversations!
Wag kang pakialamero sa mga usapan ng iba!
to meddle or poke into someone's affairs
Looks like we are meddling again, huh?
Parang may pakialaman na naman tayo, ano?
I care about what's happening in your life
I told you, I care about your life!
Sabi ko na, pakialam na ako sa buhay mo!