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acquaintance in Tagalog

kakilala

UK/əˈkweɪntəns//ʌˈkweɪn.təns/

acquaintance in Tagalog: kakilala. In English, acquaintance means a state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship.

Tagalog words for acquaintance

state of being acquainted, acquaintanceship
kakilala
person
kakilala

English meaning of acquaintance

  1. noun A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship.
  2. noun A person or persons with whom one is acquainted.
  3. noun Such people collectively; one's circle of acquaintances (with plural concord).
  4. noun Personal knowledge (with a specific subject etc.).

Full definition of acquaintance

acquaintance in a sentence

  • I know of the man; but have no acquaintance with him.

Synonyms of acquaintance

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Questions about acquaintance in Tagalog

What is the meaning of acquaintance in Tagalog?
Acquaintance in Tagalog is kakilala.
Ano ang acquaintance sa Tagalog?
Acquaintance: kakilala.
What does acquaintance mean in English?
Acquaintance means a state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship.

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