Kasabwat (en. Accomplice)

/ka.sab.wat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is an accomplice in a crime or plot.
He is considered an accomplice in the robbery.
Siya ay itinuturing na kasabwat sa pagnanakaw.
A person who provides support or assistance to others in carrying out an act, often illegal.
The accomplice helped in planning the illegal activity.
Ang kasabwat ay tumulong sa pagplanong ng ilegal na aktibidad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

accomplice in a crime
A person who has a part or contribution in an illegal act.
kasabwat sa krimen
to become an accomplice
To have a role or duty in a plot or activity.
maging kasabwat

Related Words

conspiracy
The process of forming agreements often related to illegal activities.
pagsasabwatan
crime
An illegal act that violates the law.
krimen

Slang Meanings

partner in crime
Who’s your partner in crime in your antics?
Sino bang kasabwat mo sa mga kalokohan mo?
co-conspirator
There, my co-conspirator in this project is Jake.
Ayun, kasabwat ko si Jake sa project na 'to.
fellow accomplice
Our group is small, but my fellow accomplice here is solid.
Maliit lang ang grupo namin, pero solid ang kasabwat ko rito.
partner
You should know who your partner is in these discussions.
Dapat alam mo kung sino ang kasabwat mo sa mga ganitong usapan.
partner in mischief
They are my partners in mischief back in high school.
Sila yung mga kasabwat ko sa mga kalokohan natin noong high school.