pakikipagkilala
act of getting to know someone
From root: kilala
Usage Note
Pakikipagkilala describes the social process or effort of introducing oneself to others to start a relationship.
Examples
" Masaya ang pakikipagkilala sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
Getting to know them is fun.
Literal Translation
Happy the getting-to-know to them.
" Mahalaga ang pakikipagkilala sa bagong kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
Getting to know new neighbors is important.
Literal Translation
Important the getting-to-know to new neighbor.
" Sa pamamagitan ng tapat na pakikipagkilala sa mga katrabaho, mas madaling nabuo ang tiwala sa loob ng opisina. "
Natural Translation
Through sincere effort to get to know coworkers, trust was more easily built within the office.
Literal Translation
Through of sincere getting-to-know to the coworkers, more easy was-formed the trust inside of office.
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