kontak
kóntak with stress marks
contact
Usage Note
Kontak is a very common English loanword used in everyday communication for both the act of reaching someone and for contact lenses. It is used freely across all registers and age groups.
Examples
" Wala akong kontak niya. "
Natural Translation
I don't have his contact.
Literal Translation
None I contact his.
" Nasaan ang kontak mo sa Maynila? "
Natural Translation
Where is your contact in Manila?
Literal Translation
Where the contact your in Manila?
" Kontakin mo na lang ako sa numerong binigay ko kung sakaling magbago ang plano natin bukas. "
Natural Translation
Just contact me at the number I gave in case our plan changes tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Contact you just me at number that gave I if in-case will-change the plan our tomorrow.
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