Pakikitrato (en. Request for a photo)

pah-kee-kee-trah-toh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of capturing a photo or picture, often with the permission or agreement of the subject being photographed.
He asked for a photo request from his friend before they left the party.
Humingi siya ng pakikitrato sa kanyang kaibigan bago sila umalis sa party.
A request to take a picture from another person.
She asked if she could make a photo request for her neighbor's cat.
Nagtanong siya kung maaari ba siyang gumawa ng pakikitrato sa pusa ng kanyang kapitbahay.

Etymology

derived from the word 'kitrato' which means photo or picture, combined with 'paki' which is an adjective expressing request or connection.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just a photo request.
This is a statement expressing the desire to take a picture.
Pakikitrato lang po.

Related Words

photo
An image or picture captured through a camera.
litrato
story
Often used as context in pictures to convey emotions or experiences.
kuwento

Slang Meanings

Photo op
Hey, let's take a photo! I want a selfie with my crush!
Uy, pakikitrato naman! Gusto ko ng selfie kasama si crush!
Picture please!
Help me out, take a photo at my birthday later.
Tulungan mo ako, pakikitrato sa birthday ko mamaya.
Just get those snaps!
We might not have memories, just take photos for fun.
Baka wala tayong memories, pakikitrato na lang para masaya.