Kasindami (en. As many as)

ka-sin-da-mi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A noun that refers to a quantity or amount equal to another object.
They have as many trees in their yard.
May kasindami silang mga puno sa kanilang bakuran.
Often used to refer to the similarity in count between two objects.
The people at their celebration are as many as last year.
Ang mga tao sa kanilang pagdiriwang ay may kasindami sa huling taon.

Etymology

The word 'kasindami' is derived from the root 'sinda' which means similarity or likeness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

as many as the fire
refers to the quantity or number of fires in any situation.
kasindami ng apoy

Related Words

sinda
The root word meaning similarity or likeness.
sinda

Slang Meanings

Family member like a sibling
Of course, Jake is like a sibling to me, that's why we are always together.
Siyempre, si Jake kasindami ko, kaya't lagi kaming magkasama.
Close friend to the heart
He's my closest friend in life, like a real brother.
Siya ang kasindami ko sa buhay, parang tunay na kapatid na rin.
Person who is very well-known
Every Christmas, I'm always with my close ones at home.
Tuwing pasko, kasama ko lagi ang mga kasindami ko sa bahay.