kalakip
kalakíp with stress marks
attached; enclosed
Usage Note
Kalakip is the standard word in Filipino formal correspondence and official documents to indicate that something is attached or enclosed — equivalent to 'please see attached' in English. It is widely used in business emails, government letters, and legal documents.
Examples
" Kalakip ang resibo. "
Natural Translation
The receipt is enclosed.
Literal Translation
Enclosed the receipt.
" Kalakip ang kopya ng iyong kontrata sa sulat na ito. "
Natural Translation
A copy of your contract is enclosed with this letter.
Literal Translation
Enclosed the copy of-the your contract in-the letter this.
" Pakisuri po ang mga dokumentong kalakip ng sulat na ito bago ninyo lagdaan ang kasunduan. "
Natural Translation
Please review the documents enclosed with this letter before you sign the agreement.
Literal Translation
Please-review the the documents enclosed of-the letter this before you sign the agreement.
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