Alkawete (en. Bystander)
al-ka-we-te
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who witnesses an event but is not an active participant.
The bystanders on the street watched the accident.
Ang mga alkawete sa kalsada ay pinanood ang aksidente.
An observer who interprets the events around.
As a bystander, he has the ability to analyze the situation.
Bilang isang alkawete, siya ay may kakayahang mag-analisa ng sitwasyon.
Etymology
Invented from the Sanskrit word 'kalpa,' meaning 'ability' or 'capability.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
bystander of a license
An unauthorized viewer or witness of a recorded license.
alkawete ng lisensya
Related Words
witness
A person who has knowledge of or observed an event.
saksi
observer
A person who observes or experiences a particular situation.
masid
Slang Meanings
sugarcoat
You know, sometimes you need to sugarcoat the truth so that it won't hurt too much.
Alam mo, minsan kailangan mong alkawetahin ang katotohanan para hindi siya masyadong masakit.
lying
Stop sugarcoating it, just tell the truth.
Huwag ka nang mag-alkawete, sabihin mo na lang ang totoo.