Kaiklian (en. Kinship)

kah-ik-lee-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A term for a human relationship based on family or kin.

Kinship is important in our culture that values family.

Ang kaiklian ay mahalaga sa ating kultura na nagbibigay halaga sa pamilya.

A demonstration of biological or social connections.

There are different types of kinship, including blood and marriage.

May iba’t ibang uri ng kaiklian, kabilang ang dugo at kasal.

from the word "iklis" meaning long or far.

blood kinship

relationship based on genetics or having the same parents.

kaiklian ng dugo

kinship by marriage

a relationship formed through marriage.

kaiklian sa pamamagitan ng kasal

relatives

people related to a person by family.

kamag-anak

Classmate or friend who feels like family

Even if we're not blood-related, we're like siblings!

Kahit na hindi tayo magkadugo, para na tayong magkaka-Kaiklian!

Squad or group of friends

My crew and I are all going to play basketball later.

Sama-sama kami ng mga Kaiklian ko sa basketball mamaya.

Close or very tight-knit friends

I'm glad to be with my close friends at the party.

Masaya ako na kasama ko ang mga Kaiklian ko sa party.