Pakig-uban
interaction; relationship; social contact; engagementnoun / social action
- Alternative meanings
The act of relating, engaging, communicating, or dealing with other people; social exchange or contact between individuals or groups.
- Pronunciation
pah-keeg-OO-bahn
- Root and affixes
Formed with pakig-, a prefix that indicates shared action or relation with others, and uban, to accompany or be with someone.
- Variants or conjugations
interaksyon; pakig-uban; pakig-istorya; pakigsulti; pakiglabot
- Related words and expressions
company; companion; communication; relationship; cooperation; association
- Meaning and usage notes
Pakig-uban works well for social interaction or association. Interaksyon is also understood as a modern loanword, especially in technical, educational, or digital contexts.
Importante ang maayong pakig-uban sa komunidad.
Good interaction in the community is important.
Nakatabang ang pakig-uban niya sa ubang tawo.
His or her interaction with other people helped.
