Katlabian (en. Opposite entity)

ka-tla-bi-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person or thing that is the opposite or counterpart of another.

Juan is the counterpart of Pedro in the field of sports.

Si Juan ay ang katlabian ni Pedro sa larangan ng palakasan.

The association or connection of two different characteristics.

The opposite of light is darkness.

Ang katlabian ng liwanag ay dilim.

Represents a child of a parent that has contradictory traits of either the mother or father.

His opposite is not like him at all.

Ang kanyang katlabian ay hindi nakakatulad sa kanya.

Derived from the root word 'labî', meaning opposite, and 'kat-' which connects to the idea of possession or characteristics.

opposite of thought

The process of understanding and accepting ideas or views that are contrary to one's own perspective.

katlabian ng isip

opposite

A term that describes something contrary or opposing.

labî

counterpart

Another word for congruence or opposite.

katapat

Siblings in joy or companions in happiness

They're my companions on campus, always happy when we're together.

Sila yung mga katlabian ko sa campus, laging masaya pag magkakasama.

Best friend or close friend

I hope my best friend is there at my birthday party!

Sana nandiyan ang katlabian ko sa birthday party ko!

Group of friends or clique

There are only three of us, but two of my buddies are coming to the outing.

Tatlo lang kami, pero dalawa sa mga katlabian ko ang kasama sa outing.