Kaibigan (en. Friend)

/ka-i-bi-gan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person with a good relationship with others.

He has been my friend for many years.

Siya ang aking kaibigan sa loob ng maraming taon.

A person who provides support to another person.

My friend helps me with my problems.

Tinutulungan ako ng aking kaibigan sa aking mga suliranin.

A person who shares joyful occasions with you.

I am with my friends celebrating my birthday.

Kasama ko ang aking mga kaibigan sa pagdiriwang ng aking kaarawan.

Derived from the prefix 'ka-' (meaning together) and 'ibigan' (friend) stemming from 'ibig' (to like).

Friend in hardship and ease

A person who is there by your side in all circumstances.

Kaibigan sa hirap at ginhawa

collab

A friend with similar interests who often collaborates on projects.

kolab

Gang or crew

Let's join the drinking session later with the gang.

Sama tayo sa inuman mamaya, kasama ang tropa.

Close friends or clique

My friends are here, I'm so excited!

Nandiyan na ang barkada ko, excited na ako!

Close friends often used to refer to friends with a sibling-like bond

Let's be best friends, we're like sisters!

Mag-kumare tayo, tayo na ang best friends!

Short for 'best friend'

Bestie, let's go play Mobile Legends!

Bes, tara na, laro tayo ng Mobile Legends!

Brother or sister, used informally to denote a close friend

You're like a brother to me, that's why I'm here for you.

Kapatid kita, kaya nandito ako para sa'yo.