Kakabit (en. Mistress)

ka-ka-bit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person, usually a woman, who is in a relationship with someone who is married.
She is the mistress of her husband.
Siyang hinahanap na kakabit ng kanyang asawa.
Symbolizes a connection between two people in an unofficial relationship.
There are people who become mistresses in relationships filled with secrets.
May mga tao na nagiging kakabit sa mga relasyon na puno ng lihim.
A term for a stranger involved in a married relationship.
His mistress spoke to many people in the community.
Ang kanyang kakabit ay nakausap ng maraming tao sa komunidad.

Etymology

From the word 'kabit' which means 'partner' or 'connection'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mistress of happiness
A relationship filled with joy but has secrets.
kabit sa ligaya

Related Words

spouse
The legal partner of a person who is married.
asawa

Slang Meanings

mistress or side girlfriend/boyfriend
He said he doesn't want to get involved with mistresses anymore.
Sabi niya, ayaw na raw niyang makipag-relasyon sa mga kakabit.
he/she has a fling, but it's not serious.
He has a fling, but it's not serious.
May kakabit siya, pero hindi naman seryoso.
he/she treats the fling like a friend with benefits.
He/she treats the fling like a friend with benefits.
Parang friend with benefits ang turing niya sa kakabit niya.