EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
mingling, socializing...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/ha-lu-BI-lo/
FIL: Ang akto ng pakikisama o pakikipag-ugnayan sa isang grupo ng mga tao, karaniwan sa isang pagtitipon.
EN: mingling, socializing
The art of 'making chika' at a party. It's floating from one group to another, armed with a drink and a smile, trying to look like you belong. For introverts, this is the final boss. The verb form, 'makipaghalubilo', is what your tita tells you to do instead of just staring at your phone during family reunions.
From 'halo' (mix) + 'bilo' (a type of rice cake, metaphorically 'to roll with').
Often used in the verb form 'makipaghalubilo' (to mingle). The noun 'halubilo' itself is less common but refers to the act.
🇵🇭 Mahusay siya sa pakikipag-halubilo sa mga kliyente.
🇺🇸 She is good at mingling with clients.
🇵🇭 Iniiwasan ko ang masyadong maraming halubilo sa mga party.
🇺🇸 I avoid too much socializing at parties.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.