Kabilya (en. Arm)

ka-bi-lyá

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the human body that hangs from the shoulder.
The arm is used for performing various tasks.
Ang kabilya ay ginagamit natin sa paggawa ng iba't ibang gawain.
Forms the action of handling objects.
The arm is important in holding objects.
Mahalaga ang kabilya sa paghawak ng mga bagay.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'apéndice', referring to the muscle connected to the lower body.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with arm
accompanied by hand or arm movement.
may kabilya

Related Words

hand
A part of the body attached to the arm and used for actions.
kamay

Slang Meanings

Borrowed clothing or items from a friend.
Hey, what's up, kabilya? Are you able to lend me that bag later?
Kamusta, kabilya? Nagkapagpahiram ka ba ng bag sa akin mamaya?
A group of friends who lend or borrow from each other.
Come join my kabilya, I always have someone to lend things to here!
Sama na kayo sa aking kabilya, lagi akong may mahihiraman dito!