Kaibiganin (en. To befriend)

/ka.ibigan.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The verb form expressing the act of befriending.
We need to befriend our new companions.
Kailangan nating kaibiganin ang mga bago nating kasama.
Establishing a relationship as friends.
He is quickly befriended by everyone due to his friendliness.
Mabilis siyang kaibiganin ng lahat dahil sa kanyang pagiging magiliw.
To make someone a friend.
He tried to befriend his opponents.
Sinubukan niyang kaibiganin ang kanyang mga kalaban.

Etymology

Root word: kaibigan (friend) + -in (verb suffix)

Common Phrases and Expressions

befriend me
A statement expressing the desire to befriend.
kaibiganin mo ako
befriend everyone
Encouraging friendship that is open to all people.
kaibiganin ang lahat

Related Words

friend
A person who has friendship or connection with others.
kaibigan
friendship
The state or relationship of being friends.
pagkaibigan

Slang Meanings

to become close
We need to befriend him so he can be part of the group.
Kailangan natin kaibiganin siya para maging part na siya ng barkada.
to make friends
I want to make friends with my classmates.
Gusto ko nang makipag-friend sa mga classmates ko.
to treat like a friend
We should treat him like a friend so he feels more comfortable.
Dapat natin siyang i-treat na parang kaibigan para mas maging komportable siya.