Pakitunguhan (en. To deal with)

/pakitʊŋʊhən/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of interacting with other people.
Good treatment of clients is important.
Mahalaga ang mabuting pakitunguhan sa mga kliyente.
verb
The action of dealing or interacting.
We should treat the visitors with respect.
Dapat tayong pakitunguhan ang mga bisita nang may galang.

Etymology

from the word 'kitungo', meaning interaction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good treatment
proper treatment or handling of others
mabuting pakitunguhan

Related Words

interaction
The process of interacting with other people or groups.
pakikisalamuha
introduction
The recognition or introduction of oneself or others.
pakikilala

Slang Meanings

treat or handle someone
It's right to treat him well, because he's new here.
Tama lang na pakitunguhan mo siya ng maayos, kasi bago pa lang siya dito.
deal with someone's behavior
It's somewhat difficult to deal with people who easily get angry.
Medyo mahirap pakitunguhan ang mga taong madaling magalit.
manage a situation or person
You need to learn how to manage situations like this.
Kailangan mong matutong pakitunguhan ang mga ganitong sitwasyon.
handle with care
Since he is delicate, treat him like a fragile cup.
Dahil maselan siya, pakitunguhan mo siya na parang basag na tasa.