Katabay (en. Companion)
/ka.ta.bay/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who accompanies or partners in an activity.
He is my partner in the project.
Siya ang aking katabay sa proyekto.
A friend or acquaintance who is often together.
We have many companions at school.
Marami kaming mga katabay sa paaralan.
A person who is with you in a mission or goal.
We need a partner to complete our mission.
Kailangan namin ng katabay para tapusin ang aming misyon.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'taba', meaning partner or companion.
Common Phrases and Expressions
companion in life
A person who is continuously with you in life’s moments.
katabay sa buhay
partner in hardship and ease
A person who is with you in trials and triumphs.
katabay sa hirap at ginhawa
Related Words
companion
A person who is involved in an activity or situation.
kasama
cooperator
A person who collaborates on a project or goal.
katuwang
Slang Meanings
Affair or live-in partner
His katabay is his ex who became his affair again.
Ang katabay niya ay yung ex niya na naging kabit na naman.
Bestfriend or close friend
Who is your katabay in life? You guys seem happy.
Sino ang katabay mo sa buhay? Saka mukhang masaya kayo.
Partner or ally
They are my katabay in my problems, always there.
Sila ang katabay ko sa mga problema ko, laging nandiyan.