EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
social grace; camaraderie; getting along with othe...
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That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/pa-ki-SA-ma/
FIL: Ang kakayahan o ugali ng isang tao na makibagay, makisalamuha, at magkaroon ng mabuting ugnayan sa kapwa.
EN: social grace; camaraderie; getting along with others
This is the Filipino social lubricant. It's the reason you'll sing karaoke even if you're sintunado, or drink one beer with the team even if you don't like it. It's about maintaining 'smooth interpersonal relations' (SIR). Having good 'pakisama' means you're a team player; having none means you're the KJ (killjoy) of the group.
From paki- (prefix related to interaction/joining) + sama (go with, join).
ROOT MEANING: to go with; to accompany
A core Filipino cultural value. 'Marunong makisama' (knows how to get along) is a high compliment. 'Walang pakisama' (has no sense of camaraderie) is a strong criticism.
🇵🇭 Importante ang magandang pakisama sa trabaho.
🇺🇸 Good camaraderie is important at work.
🇵🇭 Kilala siya sa pagiging marunong makisama.
🇺🇸 He is known for being good at getting along with others.
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Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.