Kakuwarto (en. Roommate)
/ka-kū-warto/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who resides in a room with other people.
Maria is my roommate in the boarding house.
Si Maria ang aking kakuwarto sa boarding house.
A friend or regular companion in living in a room.
Sometimes we argue about noise with my roommate.
Minsan ay nag-aaway kami ng aking kakuwarto tungkol sa ingay.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'kuwarto' which means 'room'
Common Phrases and Expressions
college roommate
a roommate who studies in college together
kakuwarto sa kolehiyo
Related Words
room
An enclosed space that can be used for living or as a room.
kuwarto
to reside
The action of living or staying in a place.
tira
Slang Meanings
room of a friend or classmate
We're going to sleep here in Jomar's room.
Dito tayo matutulog sa kakuwarto ni Jomar.
acquaintance or someone you often hang out with
He's my roommate at home, so we're always together.
Siya ang kakuwarto ko sa bahay, kaya lagi kaming nagkakasama.
known in the community, more familiar
He lives here, so everyone in the neighborhood knows him.
Taga dito lang siya, kaya kakuwarto na siya ng lahat sa barangay.