Kabagang (en. Companion)

/ka-ba-gang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is a partner or ally in an activity or game.
My companion in the basketball game is Marco.
Ang aking kabagang sa laro ng basketball ay si Marco.
A person who provides support or assistance to others.
He is my ally in battle, always there to help.
Siya ang aking kabagang sa laban, laging nandiyan para tumulong.

Etymology

The word 'kabagang' comes from 'bagang' which means a partner or companion in a fun or lively formation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

helping companion
A partner that helps in a task.
katulong na kabagang

Related Words

partner
A person who collaborates in a task or project.
katuwang
thinking partner
A companion who shares ideas or perspectives.
kaisipan

Slang Meanings

friend or close friend
Bro, you are my best buddy here in the city!
Bro, ikaw na ang kabagang ko dito sa siyudad!
neighbor or community member
I just live here, we're just neighbors in the community.
Taga-rito lang ako, kabagang lang kami sa barangay.
brother-in-arms or friend like family
Dude, Mark is my buddy, like a brother.
Pare, si Mark ang kabagang ko, parang kapatid na.