Magkaagamagam (en. Co-relatives)

/maɡkaːʔamaˈɡam/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term for people related to each other who collaborate or work together as interconnected relatives.
Their family is composed of many co-relatives who help in every project.
Ang kanilang pamilya ay binubuo ng maraming magkaagamagam na nagtutulungan sa bawat proyekto.
Referring to a group of people with a common goal and shared interests due to their pride in their family or lineage.
The co-relatives often gather in meetings and celebrations.
Ang mga magkaagamagam ay madalas na nagsasama-sama sa mga pagtitipon at salu-salo.
A symbol of connection and unity among relatives who share the same blood.
The coming together of co-relatives emphasizes the importance of family.
Ang pagsasama-sama ng magkaagamagam ay nagbibigay-diin sa halaga ng pamilya.

Etymology

The term comes from the roots of the word 'kaagamagam' related to having a companion or relative.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we are co-relatives
We are related as relatives.
magkaagamagam kami

Related Words

family
A group of people who share the same relation or blood.
pamilya
lineage
The line of people descended from a common ancestor.
salinlahing

Slang Meanings

chaotic or overly messy
The party last night was so crowded, it was really chaotic!
Ang party kagabi ay ang daming tao, sobra talagang magkaagamagam!
commotion or misunderstanding
We just laughed at the chaos in our conversations.
Nagtawanan na lang kami sa magkaagamagam sa mga usapan namin.
excessive gathering that is not orderly
Sometimes, the chaos in hanging out is more fun.
Minsan, mas masaya ang magkaagamagam sa tambayan.