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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Pakig-uban

English

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.

communicationengagementinteractionpeoplerelationshipsocial contactsociety
Example 1

Importante ang maayong pakig-uban sa komunidad.

Good interaction in the community is important.

Example 2

Nakatabang ang pakig-uban niya sa ubang tawo.

His or her interaction with other people helped.

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