EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
social interaction; manner of treating others...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
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/pa-ki-ki-TU-ngo/
FIL: Ang paraan ng isang tao sa pagharap, pagtrato, o pakikipag-ugnayan sa kanyang kapwa.
EN: social interaction; manner of treating others
This is your "Customer Service Voice" but for your whole life. It's how you deal with people—from the friendly security guard, to the "Karen" in the queue, to your boss during a performance review. Good pakikitungo can get you a discount at the palengke; bad pakikitungo can get you screenshotted and posted on social media.
From pa- + ki- + tungo. 'Tungo' means 'towards' or 'direction', implying interaction directed towards someone.
ROOT MEANING: toward, to, in the direction of
A core Filipino value, related to 'kapwa'. It reflects one's character and upbringing.
🇵🇭 Kilala siya sa kanyang mahusay na pakikitungo sa mga kliyente.
🇺🇸 He is known for his excellent way of dealing with clients.
🇵🇭 Mahalaga ang maayos na pakikitungo upang mapanatili ang magandang relasyon.
🇺🇸 Proper social interaction is important to maintain good relationships.
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