Magkakaiba (en. Different)

[mɑg.kɑ.kɑ.ɪ.bɑ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to things or people that are not alike.
The flowers in the garden have different colors.
May magkakaibang kulay ang mga bulaklak sa hardin.
Indicates different types or forms.
Each person has different views on life.
Ang bawat tao ay may magkakaibang pananaw sa buhay.
Shows that a group is not homogeneous.
The class consists of different students.
Ang klase ay binubuo ng magkakaibang estudyante.

Etymology

Composed of the root word 'iba' and the prefix 'magka-'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Our opinions are different.
We have different perspectives on the issue.
Magkakaiba ang ating opinyon.
We have different backgrounds.
Each of us has different origins.
Magkakaiba ang ating mga pinagmulan.

Related Words

other
Another thing or person, unlike others.
iba
origin
The source or origin of something.
pinagmulan

Slang Meanings

different types
They have different personalities, that's why they often fight.
Sila magkakaiba ng ugali, kaya't madalas silang nag-aaway.
diverse
The people in the group are different, so the ideas are diverse.
Magkakaiba ang mga tao sa grupo, kaya diverse ang ideas.
distinct
Their dressing styles are distinct.
Magkakaiba ang kanilang mga estilo sa pananamit.