Kausap (en. Conversant)

ka-u-sap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who is being talked to or transacted with.

Maria is my conversant regarding the project.

Si Maria ang aking kausap tungkol sa proyekto.

A person who communicates or collaborates.

We need someone to talk to in these situations.

Kailangan natin ng kausap sa mga ganitong pagkakataon.

verb

The action of talking.

I talked to him on the phone this morning.

Kausap ko siya sa telepono kaninang umaga.

The term 'kausap' originates from the root word 'usap' which means 'to talk'.

pleasant conversational partner

A person who is pleasant to talk to or a friend.

kausap na maganda

conversation

A dialogue or discussion.

usapan

friend

A person regarded as a friend or companion in life.

kaibigan

Conversation or chat

I'm talking to someone on the phone, they're so fun!

May kausap ako sa phone, ang saya niya!

Someone to talk to about problems

I need someone to talk to right now, I have so much on my mind.

Kailangan ko ng kausap ngayon, ang dami kong iniisip.

Casual chatting or teasing

I was just talking to Mark, so much teasing!

Kausap ko lang si Mark, ang daming asaran!

Someone you're chatting with

Who are you talking to? They're so nice!

Sino yung kausap mo? Ang bait niya!