Kapwatao (en. Fellow human)

ka-pwa-ta-o

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has peers, relatives, or companions.
We need everyone's collective help from each fellow human in our community.
Kailangan natin ang sama-samang tulong ng bawat kapwatao sa ating komunidad.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kapwa' meaning 'together' or 'fellow', and 'tao' meaning 'person'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am fellow, we are fellow
Every person is part of each other and has responsibility towards one another.
Kapwa ako, kapwa tayo

Related Words

fellow
A concept in Filipino culture that expresses interconnectedness among all people.
kapwa
human
A being that belongs to the species Homo sapiens.
tao

Slang Meanings

Too familiar; overly acquainted.
We're already too familiar with each other. Just like siblings.
Sobrang kapwatao na kami. Gaya na lang ng mga kapatid.
Friend or buddy.
Yay! My buddies are here, let's hang out!
Yehey! Nandito ang mga kapwatao ko, tara mag-bonding!
Companions in life.
We're really together in all the hardships and joys.
Kapwatao talaga kami sa lahat ng hirap at saya.