Magkakabakas (en. To be connected)
/maɡkaˈkaˌbakas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to do something together.
The students will be connected in making the project.
Magkakabakas ang mga mag-aaral sa paggawa ng proyekto.
Conducting a task or activity with others.
In the spirit of togetherness, their group succeeded.
Sa sigla ng pagkakabakas, nagtagumpay ang kanilang grupo.
Building relationships or connections with others while collaborating.
Through working together, they developed a good camaraderie.
Sa magkakabakas, nagkaroon sila ng magandang samahan.
Etymology
The word 'magkakabakas' originates from the word 'kabakas' which means 'together' or 'to be together'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be together in hard times and in ease
Represents unity in trials and triumphs.
magkakabakas sa hirap at ginhawa
Related Words
to be together
An advantage of being together and collaborating for a goal.
kabakas
collaboration
The process of working or cooperating together.
kolaborasyon
Slang Meanings
There will be grudges or conflicts.
Because of the misunderstanding, Mark and I will have issues later.
Dahil sa hindi pagkakaintindihan, magkakabakas na kami ni Mark mamaya.
There might be misunderstandings between people.
They might have conflicts if they don’t fix their conversation.
Baka magkakabakas sila kung hindi nila ayusin ang kanilang usapan.