EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to compete; to join a contest...
sweet-talker, flatterer...
bowler (person)...
Pang-uri
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/ma-ki-pag-tim-pa-LAK/
FIL: Ang pakikilahok sa isang paligsahan o kumpetisyon upang magpamalas ng galing at manalo ng gantimpala.
EN: to compete; to join a contest
This is what you do when you join 'Tawag ng Tanghalan,' a beauty pageant in your barangay, or even the company's Christmas dance competition. It's about putting your skills on the line against others for a chance at glory, a cash prize, or at least some bragging rights.
From makipag- (social verb prefix) + timpalak (contest, competition).
ROOT MEANING: contest, competition
Refers to participating in a formal competition or contest.
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🇵🇭 Nag-eensayo siya gabi-gabi dahil plano niyang makipagtimpalak sa isang singing contest.
🇺🇸 She practices every night because she plans to compete in a singing contest.
🇵🇭 Handa na ba kayong makipagtimpalak sa ating palaro?
🇺🇸 Are you ready to join the contest in our games?
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.