Tangkilikin (en. To patronize)

/taŋˈkilɪkin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of supporting or recognizing a product or service.
We must patronize the locally made products of our country.
Dapat nating tangkilikin ang mga lokal na produktong gawa sa ating bansa.
The buying or using of a product or service.
People often patronize popular brands.
Ang mga tao ay kadalasang tangkilikin ang mga sikat na brand.
The recognition or patronage of someone else's talent.
Artists hope that the public will patronize their work.
Ang mga artista ay umaasa na tangkilikin ng publiko ang kanilang mga gawa.

Etymology

from the root 'kilala' meaning 'to recognize' or 'to accept'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

patronize our own
Support local products or services.
tangkilikin ang sariling atin

Related Words

patronage
The root word suggesting recognition or patronage.
tangkilik

Slang Meanings

Support or value something, often referring to local products.
We should support local products to help local entrepreneurs.
Dapat tayong tangkilikin ang mga produkto ng ating bayan para matulungan ang mga lokal na negosyante.
To promote or disseminate knowledge about something.
At events, we make sure to promote the new project being advocated by the barangay.
Sa mga event, tinitiyak na tangkilikin ang bagong isinusulong na proyekto ng barangay.