Kabata (en. Child)

ka-ba-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small child or one who does not yet have the ability to learn the duties of an adult.
The child often plays in the park.
Ang kabata ay madalas na naglalaro sa parke.
A person in the stage of childhood.
Many children are studying in elementary school.
Maraming kabata ang nag-aaral sa elementarya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in childhood
during childhood or when still a child
kabata pa

Related Words

child
A person in the childhood stage.
bata

Slang Meanings

Friend or companion in fun
It's so fun to hang out with the buddies during the outing!
Ang saya kasama ng mga kabata sa outing!
Peers or age mates who often hang out together
My buddy and I always go to the gym together.
Kami ng kabata ko, lagi kaming magkasama sa gym.
Close sibling or someone of the same age
Dude, Joma is your buddy, right?
Pare, si Joma, kabata mo yan, diba?