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    Pakikiusap (en. Request)

    /pakiˈki.u.sap/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of statement that expresses a request for help or favor from others.
    His request was well received by his friends.
    Ang kanyang pakikiusap ay lubos na tinanggap ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
    Asking for something in a respectful or earnest manner.
    The child's request for a toy touched everyone.
    Ang pakikiusap ng bata para sa laruan ay nakakaantig sa lahat.
    A formal process of requesting assistance from a person or group.
    He needed to submit his request to the school administration.
    Kailangan niyang isumite ang kanyang pakikiusap sa pamunuan ng paaralan.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'usap' with the affix 'paki-'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    my request
    my wish
    pakiusap ko
    in my plea
    in my request
    sa aking pakikiusap

    Related Words

    conversation
    speaking or interacting with another person.
    usapan
    asking
    an action of requesting something.
    hinihingi

    Slang Meanings

    Asking for a favor or help.
    Dude, I have a request for you, can you pass this to the teacher?
    Pare, may pakikiusap ako sayo, pwede bang ipasa mo 'to sa teacher?
    Pleading or begging.
    His request to his boss was very emotional.
    Ang pakikiusap niya sa boss niya ay naging emosyonal.
    Asking respectfully.
    He’s dressed nicely, he seems to have a request for his older brother.
    Naka-ayos siya, mukhang may pakikiusap siya sa kuya niya.