Pakikialam (en. Interference)

paki-ki-a-lam

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of interfering in the lives or circumstances of others.
His interference in their relationship caused a rift.
Ang kanyang pakikialam sa kanilang relasyon ay nagdulot ng hidwaan.
An action or process where there is involvement of other people that is unnecessary or unwelcome.
The interference of other people creates tension.
Ang pakikialam ng ibang tao ay nalilikha ng tensyon.
Expressing an opinion or comment about something in which you are not involved.
Do not make your opinion an interference if you do not have valid information.
Huwag mong gawing pakikialam ang iyong opinyon kung wala kang kasiya-siyang impormasyon.

Etymology

From the root word 'alam' with the prefix 'paki-' meaning interference or concern regarding something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't interfere
a call to not touch or interfere in matters that are not within your jurisdiction.
huwag makialam

Related Words

intervention
A form of interference usually done by individuals or institutions to alter a situation.
interbensyon

Slang Meanings

interested in other people's lives
You're always meddling in my plans, it's like you have nothing else to do.
Lagi ka na lang nakikialam sa plano ko, parang hindi ka na wala nang ibang ginawa.
meddler
Don't meddle in our conversation, you don’t even know us.
Wag kang mangingialam sa usapan namin, di mo naman kami kilala.
gossipmonger
Who are you to be a gossipmonger about other people's lives? Just mind your own business.
Sino ka ba para maging chismoso sa buhay ng iba? Gawain mo na lang ang sa'yo.