Magkahawig (en. Similar)

maɡkaˈhawɪɡ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Having a resemblance in the affairs or form of something.

They often share similar views on life.

Madalas silang magkakahawig ng pananaw sa buhay.

adjective

Having similarity or resemblance in appearance, character, or traits.

They are similar cousins.

Sila ay magkahawig na magpinsan.

Showing resemblance in things or people.

The teachers and students have similar ideas.

Ang mga guro at estudyante ay magkahawig sa kanilang mga ideya.

Combination of 'mag-' and 'kahawig', meaning having a likeness or resemblance.

similar family

Family that shows common traits or appearances.

magkahawig na pamilya

resemblance

The word 'kahawig' means having similarity or likeness to a person or thing.

kahawig

looks alike

They look alike, Jake and Sam!

Parang magkahawig sila ni Jake at ni Sam!

like twins

Wow, they are like twins, Jessica and Marielle!

Grabe, twinny sila ni Jessica at ni Marielle!

double ganger

Wait, looks like you have a double ganger here in school!

Teka, mukhang may double ganger ka dito sa school!