Kasinsinan (en. Kindred)

ka-sin-si-nan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Relative with a close or direct relation.
The kinship of the family is important to their way of living.
Ang kasinsinan ng pamilya ay mahalaga sa kanilang pamumuhay.
Having connection or relation to people based on blood or family.
Kinship provides support in times of need.
Ang kasinsinan ay nagbibigay ng suporta sa mga panahon ng kagipitan.
The relationship of different people related to the same ancestor.
Our kinship is rich in history.
Mayaman ang kasinsinan ng aming lahi sa kasaysayan.

Etymology

from the words 'kasin' and 'sina' referring to relatives or kinship.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blood kin
Involvement in lineage or family.
kasinsin ng dugo

Related Words

kin
A broader term for all relatives, not just immediate family.
kamag-anakan

Slang Meanings

Close sibling or super friend.
He's my kasinsinan, we're like siblings even though we're not really.
Siya ang kasinsinan ko, parang magkapatid na kami kahit hindi talaga.
Hands-up support or help.
We'll all climb together, we're kasinsinan here!
Sama-sama tayong aakyat, kasinsinan tayo dito!
Tight bond with friends.
In any fight, kasinsinan is the mark of true friendship.
Kahit sa anong laban, kasinsinan ang tanda ng tunay na pagkakaibigan.