Kasaliw (en. Companion)

ka-sa-liw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is accompanying or a partner.
My companion on the journey is a close friend.
Ang kasaliw ko sa paglalakbay ay isang matalik na kaibigan.
A friend or life partner.
They started together as companions when they were young.
Nagsimula silang magkasama bilang kasaliw noong bata pa sila.
A member of a group or event.
We all had companions in that project.
Lahat kami ay may kasaliw sa proyekto na iyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

share with a companion
joint success or experience.
pagsaluhan ang kasaliw

Related Words

gang
A group of friends who often hang out together.
barkada
partner
A person who helps or is involved in a project.
katuwang

Slang Meanings

Brazen or shameless
Wow, he has a lot of nerve! He isn't even embarrassed to ask for help when he did nothing.
Grabe, kasaliw siya! Hindi siya nahihiyang humingi ng tulong kahit wala siyang ginawa.
Thick-skinned
Your friend is really thick-skinned, so he can handle that.
Kasaliw talaga 'yang kaibigan mo, kaya kaya niya yan.
Unbothered
He is so unbothered by what other people say, just chill.
Kasaliw lang siya sa mga sinasabi ng ibang tao, chill lang.