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Makati

US/məˈkɑtɪ/

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/mɐˈka.tɪ/

Makati proper noun: an independent city in Metro Manila, Philippines.

Proper noun

Makati

  1. An independent city in Metro Manila, Philippines.
    • Meronyms: Bangkal, Bel-Air, Carmona, Dasmariñas, Forbes Park, Guadalupe Nuevo, Guadalupe Viejo, Kasilawan, La Paz, Magallanes, Olympia, Palanan, Pinagkaisahan, Pio Del Pilar, Poblacion, San Antonio, San Isidro, San Lorenzo, Santa Cruz, Singkamas, Tejeros, Urdaneta, Valenzuela — barangays of Makati

Makati meaning in Tagalog

Makati in Tagalog

city in the Philippines
Makati

Origin of Makati

From Spanish Macati as in its old name San Pedro de Macati, ultimately from Tagalog Makati.

Questions about Makati

What does Makati mean?
Makati means an independent city in Metro Manila, Philippines.
What is Makati in Tagalog?
Makati in Tagalog is Makati. See Makati meaning in Tagalog.
What part of speech is Makati?
Makati is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Makati?
Makati is pronounced /mɐˈka.tɪ/ (Philippines).

Words near Makati in the dictionary

  1. makataan
  2. makataans
  3. Makate
  4. makatea
  5. makateas
  6. Makati
  7. makatite
  8. Makato
  9. Makaton
  10. Makawao
  11. Makayla

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