Magkakaibigan (en. Friends)

mag-ka-ka-i-bi-gan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of people who maintain a good relationship with each other as friends.
They have been friends since childhood.
Sila ay magkakaibigan simula pagkabata.
Individuals who help each other and share experiences.
In their cooperation, their bond as friends became stronger.
Sa kanilang pagtutulungan, lalong tumibay ang kanilang samahan bilang magkakaibigan.

Etymology

The word 'magkakaibigan' is composed of the root word 'kaibigan' meaning 'friend' and the affix 'magka-' which denotes being together.

Common Phrases and Expressions

We will be friends forever.
Expresses a promise to remain friends.
Magkakaibigan tayo forever.

Related Words

friend
A person who has a special relationship with you.
kaibigan
companionship
Refers to the active formation of a group or relationship.
samahan

Slang Meanings

Crew or group of friends
Let's hang out later, friends!
Sama-sama tayo mamaya, mga barkada!
Gang or squad
My squad, we always hang out together.
Ang tropa ko, lagi kaming nagkakasama.
Neighbor, used informally to refer to close friends
These are my neighbors, we always chat.
Kapitbahay ko ang mga ito, laging nagkukwentuhan.