Katambukan (en. Accompaniment)

/ka.tamˈbukan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An item that is included or added to the main item.
The accompaniment of her ideas helped in the development of the project.
Ang katambukan ng kanyang mga ideya ay nakatulong sa pagpapaunlad ng proyekto.
Reflects the natural relationship of things or people.
The accompaniment of life and nature is important for our survival.
Ang katambukan ng buhay at kalikasan ay mahalaga sa ating kaligtasan.
Acts as a partner in a task or responsibility.
She is her mother’s accompaniment in her studies.
Siya ang katambukan ng kanyang ina sa kanyang pag-aaral.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tambu', meaning 'to join' or 'to accompany'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

accompaniment of intellect
the gathering of ideas that enrich knowledge
katambukan ng talino

Related Words

bulk
Refers to excess addition or surplus.
tambok

Slang Meanings

Bunch of street flowers or flashy youth showing off.
Wow, there are so many street flowers around, they have no shame!
Grabe, puro katambukan na lang ang nasa paligid, di sila na nahiya!
A person who is too flashy or arrogant.
That flashy person always introduces themselves to everyone.
Yung katambukan na yun, lagi na lang nagpapakilala sa mga tao.