Magkaiba (en. Different)
mag-kai-ba
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates that there is a difference or not the same.
Their opinions on the issue are different.
Magkaiba ang kanilang mga opinyon sa isyu.
Shows dissimilarity in characteristics or values.
Different cultures have their own traditions.
Ang magkaibang kultura ay may kanya-kanyang tradisyon.
Indicates alternative choices or options.
There are many different ways to achieve the goal.
Maraming magkaibang paraan para maabot ang layunin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Different worlds
Indicates that two people or things are vastly different.
Magkaiba ang mundo
Related Words
difference
The state of being different or not the same.
pagkakaiba
unlike
Meaning not like others.
kaiba
Slang Meanings
not the same
Even though we're different, I’m fine with it.
Kahit magkaiba kami, okay lang sa'kin.
totally different
She is totally different from my previous acquaintances.
Ibang-iba talaga siya sa mga dating kakilala ko.
look at the contrast
Look at the contrast: they are really different.
Tingnan mo yung contrast: magkaiba talaga sila.