Kumaibigan (en. Friendship)

/ku-ma-i-bi-gan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has a close relationship with another person, usually with trust and support for each other.
Friends are always there in times of need.
Ang mga kumaibigan ay laging nandiyan sa oras ng pangangailangan.
A term used to refer to a friend with a special bond.
We often hang out together, so he is my special friend.
Madalas kaming magkasama, kaya siya ang aking kumaibigan.

Etymology

Originating from the combination of the words 'kaibigan' and 'kumusta'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's be friends
An invitation to establish a friendship.
Maging kumaibigan tayo

Related Words

friend
A person who has a friend or companion with mutual trust and knowledge of each other.
kaibigan

Slang Meanings

Brother or sister in a gang or group
My friends and I hang out together at the corner.
Sama-sama kami ng mga kumaibigan ko sa kanto.
Follower or fan
Kiko has a lot of friends on social media.
Ang dami ng kumaibigan ni Kiko sa social media.
Close friend or bestie
Jake is my friend who is more like a brother.
Si Jake ang kumaibigan ko na mas higit pa sa kapatid.