Kabigan (en. Friend)

/ka-bi-gan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person with friendship and trust towards one another.

Maria is my closest friend.

Si Maria ang pinakamatalik kong kabigan.

A supporter or helper in times of need.

My friend is always there when I need him.

Ang aking kabigan ay nandiyan sa tuwina kapag kailangan ko siya.

A companion or acquaintance with a good relationship.

I have new friends at school.

May mga bagong kabigan ako sa paaralan.

Root word: 'ka-' (prefix for companionship or similarity) + 'bigan' (from 'kaibigan' meaning friend)

friends

mga kabigan

difference

A person who has a different relationship with others.

kaibahan

getting along

The ability to communicate and befriend others.

pakikisama

Squad

Let's go to the outing, buddy! Let's head to the beach!

Sama tayo sa outing, kabigan! Tara na sa beach!

Best friend

Your dress is beautiful, best friend! It suits you perfectly!

Ang ganda ng dress mo, besfriend! Bagay na bagay sa'yo!

Sibling (often used as a friendly term)

Bro, how have you been? It's been a long time since we last saw each other!

Kabsat, kumusta ka na? Ang tagal na nating di nagkita!

Male friend/Female friend

Hey buddy, let's go eat! I'm hungry!

Uy amigo, tara na sa kainan! Gutom na ako!