Kabinsaan (en. Nationality)

/ka-bin-saan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The state or condition of being part of a nation.

His nationality is important to his identity.

Ang kanyang kabinsaan ay mahalaga sa kanyang pagkakakilanlan.

Citizenship of a particular nation.

The nationality of Filipinos is recognized worldwide.

Ang kabinsaan ng mga Pilipino ay kinikilala sa buong mundo.

from the root word 'bansa'

Do you have a nationality?

Question about a person's ethnicity or country.

May kabinsaan ka ba?

nation

A territory with its own government and citizens.

bansa

citizen

A person who is part of a country and recognized by its laws.

mamamayan

Having an affair or having a romantic relationship with someone other than a legal spouse.

My friend said that Juan is quite something; turns out he's having an affair with Maria.

Sabi ng kaibigan ko, ang kulet ni Juan, eh kabinsaan pala siya kay Maria.

A term for a deeper relationship that is more than just casual.

Their relationship seems more special than others.

Ang kabinsaan nila ni Lisa ay parang mas espesyal kaysa sa ibang relasyon.