Magkaibigan (en. Friends)
/maɡka'ibiɡan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has friends.
They have been friends since childhood.
Sila ay magkaibigan simula pagkabata.
Refers to the relationship between two people who are friends.
Their friendship continues to grow.
Ang kanilang magkaibigan ay patuloy na lumalago.
A group of people who share friendship.
They have a good bond as friends.
Mayroon silang magandang samahan bilang magkaibigan.
Etymology
Origin of the term 'friend'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
true friends
friends with a deep connection
tunay na magkaibigan
friends in good times and bad
friends who are there in all circumstances
magkaibigan sa hirap at ginhawa
Related Words
friend
A person who has a good relationship with others.
kaibigan
group of friends
A group of friends who often gather together.
barkada
Slang Meanings
Crew or group of friends
We all ate together, so we’re really a crew.
Sama-sama kaming kumain, kaya tropa talaga kami.
Group of friends or clique
We are always together in our clique, so we always enjoy.
Magkakasama kami sa barkada, kaya lagi kaming nag-eenjoy.
Friend
He’s the friend who is always there for me.
Siya ang kaibigan ko na laging nandiyan para sa akin.
Best friend
I’ve been unlucky in love, but that’s okay because my best friend is there.
Minalas ako sa love life, pero okay lang kasi nandiyan ang bestfriend ko.