Magkahiyang (en. Coincide)

maɡkaˈhijang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Similarity or sharing of characteristics or conditions.
The intertwined projects exhibited coinciding objectives.
Ang magkahiwang proyekto ay nagpakita ng magkahiwang layunin.

Etymology

Three root words: 'magka-' (together), 'hiyang' (similar or compatible), which combine to convey meaning.

Common Phrases and Expressions

two coinciding
Expressing the agreement of two people or ideas.
magkahiyang dalawa

Related Words

compatible
Related to matching or suitability with each other.
hiyang
companion
Refers to having an accompanying thing or person.
kasamang

Slang Meanings

They really match well together.
They are really like a couple made in heaven, that’s why they always get along.
Sila talaga, parang magkahiya ang galing, kaya lagi silang nagkakasundo.
They are opposites in personality.
They are opposites, but they have so much fun together.
Magkahiyang sila, pero ang saya saya nila kapag magkasama.
They are so compatible, it's like there's no effort in everything.
They are so compatible; it feels like there's no effort in anything they do.
Sobrang magkahiyang sila, parang walang effort sa lahat ng bagay.