EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to befriend...
to stab each other...
to intertwine; to crisscross...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
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FIL: Ang proseso ng pagtatatag ng relasyon ng pagkakaibigan sa isang tao.
EN: to befriend
This is the verb form of making a 'kaibigan' (friend). It's the act of turning a stranger or an acquaintance into your 'beshie' or 'barkada'. It's less common now than 'makipagkaibigan,' but it has a more direct, almost intentional feel. Like you're on a mission to win someone's friendship. 'Pinilit niyang mangaibigan ang buong klase.' (He tried to befriend the entire class.)
ROOT MEANING: friend
The verb 'makipagkaibigan' (to try to make friends with) is more commonly used in modern conversation. 'Mangaibigan' can sound a bit more formal or literary.
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🇵🇭 Mahirap mangaibigan ng taong hindi mapagkakatiwalaan.
🇺🇸 It is difficult to befriend a person who is not trustworthy.
🇵🇭 Ang dayuhan ay natutong mangaibigan sa pamamagitan ng pagiging bukas-palad.
🇺🇸 The foreigner learned to befriend people by being generous.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.