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    Kasangay (en. Branch)

    /ka.saŋ.gaj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A part or branch of a tree, plant, or any structure.
    Birds often lay eggs on the branches of trees.
    Ang mga ibon ay madalas na nag-iitlog sa kasangay ng mga puno.
    A part of the body resembling a branch.
    The branch of his arm got injured while playing.
    Ang kasangay ng kanyang braso ay na-injure habang naglalaro.
    Metaphorically used to describe a part of a system or organization.
    The HR department is a branch of the company.
    Ang departamento ng HR ay isang kasangay ng kumpanya.

    Etymology

    From the word 'sangay' which means branch.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stray from the branch
    To deviate or stray from the right path.
    sumalunga sa kasangay

    Related Words

    branch
    A more general term for any branched structure.
    sangay

    Slang Meanings

    Friend who is like a brother/sister
    Come on, I'm with Gelo, he's my kasangay since high school.
    Tara, kasama ko na si Gelo, kasangay ko yan simula high school.
    Close friend
    Anna is my kasangay, she's always there when I have a problem.
    Si Anna ang kasangay ko, siya ang laging nandiyan kapag may problema.
    Someone who follows or is always with you
    My kasangay in all my outings is Mark, we’re always together.
    Ang kasangay ko sa lahat ng gala is si Mark, lagi kaming magkasama.