EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to join forces; to merge with...
to utter, to say, to express in words...
to speak to someone, to address someone...
Pang-uri
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/ma-ki-SA-nib/
FIL: Ang akto ng pagsama o pag-iisa sa isang pangkat, puwersa, o entidad upang maging isang buo.
EN: to join forces; to merge with
This is more intense than just 'makisali.' It's like when two rival BPO companies merge, or when smaller political parties form a coalition. It's a formal, often strategic, joining of forces. Think Power Rangers forming the Megazord. 'Para matalo ang kalaban, kailangan nating makisanib-pwersa!'
maki- (social verb prefix) + sanib (join, merge, possess)
Has a more formal and serious tone than 'sumali.' 'Sanib' can also mean demonic possession, so context is key! 'Makisanib-pwersa' (to join forces) is a common collocation.
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🇵🇭 Nagpasya ang maliit na kumpanya na makisanib sa isang mas malaking korporasyon.
🇺🇸 The small company decided to merge with a bigger corporation.
🇵🇭 Ang mga rebeldeng grupo ay nakisanib upang labanan ang gobyerno.
🇺🇸 The rebel groups joined forces to fight the government.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.