Kadugo (en. Blood relative)
ka-du-go
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who shares blood or lineage.
They are blood relatives because their parents are siblings.
Sila ay kadugo dahil magkaisa ang kanilang mga magulang.
Members of a family or clan.
Blood relatives usually gather at family celebrations.
Ang mga kadugo ay karaniwang nagkikita sa mga pagdiriwang ng pamilya.
Relatives who are born from the same ancestors.
Blood relatives often share similar traits.
Ang mga kadugo ay may mga pagkakapareho sa mga katangian nila.
Etymology
Filipino term meaning 'having the same blood'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
kindness of blood relative
Support or assistance from relatives or blood kin.
kagandahang-loob ng kadugo
Related Words
family
A group of people often connected by blood relationship or ties.
pamilya
relative
A person related to another person.
kamag-anak
Slang Meanings
Relatives or family with a close relationship.
Of course, let's help our relatives in times of difficulty.
Siyempre, tulungan natin ang mga kadugo natin sa hirap.
Friends who are like family; always together.
They are my kin in life, even though we're not cousins.
Sila ang mga kadugo ko sa buhay, kahit hindi kami magpinsan.
Sometimes used to indicate something complicated or messy.
We're too deep into that mess, it feels like a bloody conversation.
Masyado na tayong kadugo sa mga ginoong 'yan, parang madugo na ang usapan.