Kapwabata (en. Younger sibling)

kap-wah-bah-tah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A younger brother or sister.
He is my younger sibling who is always there for me.
Siya ang aking kapwabata na siempre nandiyan para sa akin.
Refers to the younger child in a family.
My younger sibling is studying in elementary school.
Ang kapwabata ko ay nag-aaral sa elementarya.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'sibling' and 'young', meaning 'younger sibling'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

My younger sibling is my brother/sister.
Kapwa tsino ang aking kapatid na mas bata.
Kapatid ko ang kapwabata

Related Words

sibling
Expresses the relationship of being siblings.
kapatid
youngest
Refers to the youngest child in the family.
bunso

Slang Meanings

A crew or group of friends hanging out together.
Come join our gang at the house later!
Sama na kayo sa kapwabata namin sa bahay mamaya!
Young people who are into certain activities or hobbies.
My peers are into basketball and video games.
Ang mga kapwabata ko mahilig sa basketball at video games.