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familiar in Tagalog

pamilyar

UK/fəˈmɪl.i.ə//fəˈmɪl.jəɹ/

familiar in Tagalog: pamilyar, mahilway. In English, familiar means known to one, or generally known; commonplace.

Tagalog words for familiar

known to one
pamilyar
intimate or friendly
mahilway
inappropriately intimate or friendly
mahilway

English meaning of familiar

  1. adjective Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
  2. adjective Acquainted.
  3. adjective Intimate or friendly.
  4. adjective Of or pertaining to a family; familial.

Full definition of familiar

familiar in a sentence

  • There’s a familiar face; that tune sounds familiar.
  • I'm quite familiar with this system; she's not familiar with manual gears.
  • We are on familiar terms now; our neighbour is not familiar

Synonyms of familiar

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Questions about familiar in Tagalog

What is the meaning of familiar in Tagalog?
Familiar in Tagalog is pamilyar, mahilway.
Ano ang familiar sa Tagalog?
Familiar: pamilyar, mahilway.
What does familiar mean in English?
Familiar means known to one, or generally known; commonplace.

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