Pakikipagayos (en. Negotiation)

pa-ki-ki-pa-ga-yos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A means of resolving a conflict or disagreement.
The parties worked hard on negotiation to maintain peace.
Mahigpit na pinagtulungan ng mga partido ang pakikipagayos upang mapanatili ang kapayapaan.
The process of arranging or speaking to obtain the agreement of two people or parties.
Negotiation is important for maintaining a good relationship.
Ang pakikipagayos ay mahalaga sa pagkakaroon ng maayos na relasyon.
The act of communicating and arranging conditions or situations.
The negotiation on the contract's terms was successful.
Naging matagumpay ang pakikipagayos sa mga kondisyon ng kontrata.

Etymology

Root word: ayos; from 'kikipag' (to involve or negotiate) and 'ayos', meaning to arrange or fix.

Common Phrases and Expressions

negotiation in conflict
effort to resolve misunderstandings or disputes
pakikipagayos sa hidwaan
succeeded in negotiation
successful arrangement of a discussion or agreement
nagtagumpay sa pakikipagayos

Related Words

order
The state of being orderly or arranged.
ayos
interaction
The process of communicating or interacting with others.
pakikipag-ugnayan

Slang Meanings

Fixing knots or misunderstandings
I hope we can settle the misunderstanding in the next meeting.
Sana maayos na namin ang hindi pagkakaintindihan sa susunod na meeting.
Conversation aimed at reaching an agreement
We need to have a negotiation so the situation doesn't escalate.
Kailangan natin ng pakikipagayos para hindi na lumala ang sitwasyon.
Admitting one's mistakes
Sometimes you need to reconcile with yourself before reconciling with others.
Minsan kailangan mo ng pakikipagayos sa sarili mo bago makipagayos sa iba.