Kapwa (en. Fellow)

/ˈkap.wə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Importance of relating to or understanding others.

The fellow is important in our culture as it teaches us compassion.

Ang kapwa ay mahalaga sa ating kultura dahil dito natin natututunan ang malasakit.

Opportunity for connection with others on a deeper level.

In fellow, we become a community that helps each other.

Sa kapwa, tayo ay nagiging isang komunidad na nagtutulungan.

Having similarities in feelings and experiences with others.

Many people help due to their feelings of being fellow.

Maraming tao ang tumutulong dahil sa kanilang pakiramdam ng kapwa.

Derived from the root word 'kapa' which relates to shared identity and mutuality.

fellow human

other people or fellow members of society.

kapwa tao

interpersonal relations

the process of caring for others.

pakikipagkapwa

bayanihan

The act of working together to help each other.

bayanihan

concern

Having care and compassion for others.

malasakit

brother/sister in spirit

The essence of kapwa reflects true friendship, like a brother/sister in spirit.

Sinasalamin ng kapwa ang tunay na pagkakaibigan, parang kapatid sa puso.

companions in hardship and comfort

We should help each other as kapwa, companions in hardship and comfort.

Dapat tayong magtulungan bilang kapwa, kasamahan sa hirap at ginhawa.

playmate or boyfriend

We used to be kapwa on the street, now he’s my playmate in my heart.

Dati kaming kapwa sa kalye, ngayon kalaro ko na siya sa puso.