Magkabista (en. To have similarities)

/magkaˈbista/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to having similarities or likeness.
They share similarities in their music interests.
Sila ay magkabista sa kanilang mga hilig sa musika.
Having common traits in a group.
The students have similarities in their artistic skills.
Magkabista ang mga mag-aaral sa kanilang mga kasanayan sa sining.

Etymology

From the Tagalog word 'kabis' meaning to have traits or similarities.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Their perspectives are similar.
Their views have similarities.
Magkabista ang pananaw nila.

Related Words

kabis
Means having traits or similarities.
kabis

Slang Meanings

to become close or friends
The people here, we already became close with each other.
Yung mga tao dito, magkabista na kami sa isa't isa.
to have similar interests or hobbies
Fans of this band, it's like we have the same taste in music.
Ang mga fan ng band na 'to, parang magkabista kami sa gusto naming music.
to work together or collaborate on a project
In our project, we teamed up with some suppliers.
Sa project namin, magkabista kami ng mga suppliers.