Kompadre (en. Godfather)

kom-pa-dre

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A male friend or relative who acts as godfather in a baptismal ceremony.

Juan is Carlos's godfather and he baptized his child.

Si Juan ang kompadre ni Carlos at siya ang nagbinyag sa kanyang anak.

A close friend, particularly in the context of family life.

I know Marco as a close friend of my child.

Kilala ko si Marco bilang kompadre sa aking anak.

A term for a man who has a close relationship with a family due to marriage or baptism.

He is the godfather for all the weddings in our village.

Siya ang kompadre sa lahat ng mga kasal sa aming barangay.

Derived from Spanish 'compadre' meaning 'godfather' or 'friend'.

godfather in life

Special friend considered involved in the family.

kompadre sa buhay

komadre

A term for a female friend or relative who acts as godmother.

komadre

Friend's godfather

We're like brothers; he's always there for me.

Parang kompadre na kami, lagi na siyang nandiyan sa likuran ko.

Buddy or partner in crime

In trouble, he's really my partner.

Sa mga gulo, siya talaga ang kompadre ko.

Together in everything

We're like family, together in all joys and hardships.

Tila kompadre na kami, sama-sama sa lahat ng saya at hirap.