Barkada (en. Group of friends)
/barˈka.da/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of friends who often live together or enjoy each other's company.
Our barkada loves adventures.
Ang barkada namin ay mahilig sa mga adventure.
Often refers to a group connected to each other through friendship.
The barkada works together in studying and helping each other.
Sama-sama ang barkada sa pag-aaral at pagtulong sa isa't isa.
A terminology used to describe a group of youth.
Their barkada always plans activities every weekend.
Ang barkada nila ay palaging nagpaplano ng mga aktibidad tuwing weekend.
Etymology
Filipino word derived from the Spanish word 'barcada'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
barkada bonding
The activity conducted by a group of friends for fun and engagement.
bonding ng barkada
barkada goals
Goals or aspirations that the group wishes to achieve together.
barkada goals
Related Words
tropa
A term also used to refer to friends or group of companions.
tropa
kaibigan
A person considered a close acquaintance with a good relationship with one another.
kaibigan
Slang Meanings
group of friends
We've been a gang since elementary school.
Barkadahan kami mula elementarya.
best friends
They're my crew, we're really best friends.
Sila ang barkada ko, best friends talaga kami.
gang
We’re in a gang of skateboarders.
Nasa barkada kami ng mga skateboarders.
squad
We’re heading to the beach with the squad.
Pupunta kami sa beach kasama ang barkada.