Kaiskuwela (en. Schoolmate)

ka-is-kuwe-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who studies in the same school as another.
His schoolmate graduated from high school last year.
Ang kanyang kaiskuwela ay nagtapos ng mataas na paaralan noong nakaraang taon.
A classmate or group member in school activities.
She talked to her schoolmate about their project.
Nakipag-usap siya sa kanyang kaiskuwela tungkol sa kanilang proyekto.

Etymology

from the prefix 'ka-' and 'iskuwela' meaning school.

Common Phrases and Expressions

schoolmate
friend or companion in school
kaiskuwela

Related Words

school
An institution where students study.
iskuwela
classmate
A person studying in the same class as another.
kaklase

Slang Meanings

Classmates or school friends.
Classmates, let's go to the canteen!
Mga kaiskuwela, tara na sa kantina!
Someone who is like a playmate or buddy among peers.
Because of my schoolmates, I'm never sad!
Dahil sa mga kaiskuwela, hindi na akong nalulungkot!
People you do activities with at school.
My classmates are really fun during the project!
Nakakaaliw talaga yung mga kaiskuwela ko sa project!