From root: kilala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpakilala
nag-pa-ki-LA-la
introduced oneself
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapakilala
nag-pa-pa-ki-LA-la
introducing oneself
Future (Contemplated)
magpapakilala
mag-pa-pa-ki-LA-la
will introduce oneself
Usage Note
Magpakilala is used when formally or informally introducing oneself to others as a polite gesture in social or professional gatherings. It is a reflexive action focusing on making one's own identity known to a group or individual.
Examples
" Magpakilala ka sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
Introduce yourself to them.
Literal Translation
Introduce-self you to them.
" Gusto kong magpakilala sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
I would like to introduce myself to you.
Literal Translation
Want I to introduce myself to you.
" Bago magsimula ang pulong, bawat isa ay kailangang magpakilala upang magkakilala ang lahat. "
Natural Translation
Before the meeting begins, each one needs to introduce himself/herself so that everyone gets to know each other.
Literal Translation
Before begin the meeting, each one need introduce-self so-that get-acquainted the all.
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