Pakikisabad (en. Intervention)

/paki-ki-sabad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of intervening in a situation to provide help or a solution.
Intervention in political affairs is important to maintain order.
Ang pakikisabad sa usaping pampolitika ay mahalaga upang mapanatili ang kaayusan.
A step taken to prevent a problem from worsening.
We should intervene with the children to prevent them from getting into trouble.
Dapat tayong magsagawa ng pakikisabad sa mga bata upang hindi sila mapahamak.
The right timing for action in situations requiring immediate attention.
In times of crisis, intervention is necessary.
Sa oras ng krisis, ang pakikisabad ay kinakailangan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To intervene in the situation
To take action to help a person or group with their problem.
Magpakikisabad sa sitwasyon

Related Words

intervention
A term referring to the action of addressing or resolving problems or issues.
sabad

Slang Meanings

to join the conversation even if not invited
Janna is so good at joining the group discussion, even if she isn’t part of the topic.
Ang lakas ni Janna makipagpakikisabad sa grupo, kahit di naman siya kasali sa topic.
joining the chatter without asking for permission
I really like Allan's tendency to jump into conversations, he's such a gossip.
Gusto ko talaga yung pakikisabad ni Allan sa mga usapan, napaka-chikador.
to interfere in someone else's conversation
Don't interfere too much, you're being annoying!
Huwag kang masyadong makipagpakikisabad, nakakaistorbo ka!