From root: kilala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kumilala
ku-mi-LA-la
recognized
Present (Incomplete)
kumikilala
ku-mi-ki-LA-la
recognizing
Future (Contemplated)
kikilala
ki-ki-LA-la
will recognize
Usage Note
Kumilala is used when formally recognizing an achievement or identifying someone, often in professional or academic contexts. It focuses on the act of acknowledging a person's status, identity, or the validity of a claim.
Examples
" Kumilala siya sa akin agad. "
Natural Translation
He recognized me right away.
Literal Translation
Recognized he to me immediately.
" Mahirap kumilala ng totoong kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to recognize a true friend.
Literal Translation
Hard to recognize of real friend.
" Pormal na kumilala ang paaralan sa mga mag-aaral na nagtagumpay sa pambansang patimpalak sa pamamagitan ng isang seremonya. "
Natural Translation
The school formally recognized the students who succeeded in the national competition through a ceremony.
Literal Translation
Formally recognized the school to the students who succeeded in national competition through of a ceremony.
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