Kabilang (en. Beside)

/kɪˈbɪlɑŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something that is next to another thing.
His house is beside this town.
Ang kanyang bahay ay kabilang sa bayan na ito.
adverb
Shows location next to or near others.
He is standing on the other side of the road.
Nakatayo siya sa kabilang bahagi ng kalsada.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'bilang'

Common Phrases and Expressions

other side
Refers to the other side or part.
kabilang dako
on the other hand
From a different perspective or aspect.
sa kabilang banda

Related Words

next-door
Describes a house that is nearby or adjacent.
kabilangbahay
foreign country
Refers to another country.
kabilangbansa

Slang Meanings

other life (referring to the afterlife)
He has passed away, and is now in the other life.
Namatay na siya, at nasa kabilang-buhay na ngayon.
other side (often referring to a different area or location)
Let's go to the other side of the store for the sales.
Punta tayo sa kabilang dako ng tindahan para sa mga sale.
other skin (referring to different races or backgrounds)
I don't care about his other skin, as long as he's not doing anything wrong.
Wala akong pakialam sa kabilang balat niya, basta't wala siyang ginagawang masama.