Kabatsoy (en. Cousin)

/kɐˈbɐt.soj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who is the child of your parent's sibling.

Maria is my cousin on my mother's side.

Si Maria ay ang kabatsoy ko sa aking ina.

A close relative in the family.

My cousins and I often meet during Christmas.

Madalas kaming nagkikita-kita ng aking mga kabatsoy tuwing Pasko.

Sometimes used to refer to friends who feel like family.

They are my cousins, even though we're not related by blood.

Sila ang aking mga kabatsoy, kahit hindi kami tunay na magkamag-anak.

Malay word

You're my cousin!

I recognize you as a relative.

Kabatsoy kita!

family

A group of people related by blood or marriage.

pamilya

relative

Anyone from the family or connected to you.

kamag-anak

A balikbayan who is too relaxed with the locals.

Who is that kabatsoy? Seems like they can't stay long in the Philippines.

Sino ba 'yang kabatsoy na yan? Mukhang hindi na tumatagal sa Pinas.

Siblings or friends who are very close to each other.

Rina and I are like best friends, we're really kabatsoy.

Barkada kami ni Rina, kabatsoy talaga kami.