Kakambal (en. Twin)

/ka.kam.bal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person born at the same time as another person.

Maria and Juan are twins born on the same day.

Si Maria at si Juan ay mga kakambal na ipinanganak noong parehong araw.

A person who has a very close relationship or similarity with another person.

They are twins in mind and feelings, almost inseparable.

Sila ay kakambal sa isip at damdamin, halos hindi maghiwalay.

Tagalog

twin sibling

a sibling who is a twin

kambal na kapatid

twin in life

a person who is very close to someone

kakambal sa buhay

twin

Refers to people born together and having similarities.

kambal

twin

A person related to being a twin, possibly identical or fraternal twins.

twin

best friend or close friend, often used in a playful manner

Of course, you’re my partner in all the shenanigans!

Siyempre, ikaw ang kakambal ko sa lahat ng kalokohan!

someone who shares the same interests or vibe, like a 'kindred spirit'

Who’s your buddy in music? You both have so much fun because you love jazz!

Sino ba ang kakambal mo sa music? Ang saya niyo kasi pareho kayong mahilig sa jazz!

a literal twin or twin-like bond, but used humorously

They say I’m kind of your twin because we have similar traits.

Sabi nila, medyo kakambal kita kasi may mga ugali tayong magkatulad.