Magkakauri (en. Having the same kind)

mag-ka-ka-uri

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Type of things that are alike or similar.

The same kind of flowers are noticeable in the garden.

Ang magkakauri ng mga bulaklak ay kapansin-pansin sa hardin.

verb

To have likeness or sameness.

They noticed that they all had the same views.

Nakita nila na silang lahat ay magkakauri sa kanilang mga pananaw.

Root words: 'magka' and 'uri'

same kind of animals

Animals belonging to the same breed or species.

magkakauri ng hayop

same kind of people

People with similar traits or characteristics.

magkakauri ng tao

type

Refers to the category or class of an object.

uri

together

Refers to having simultaneous characteristics or states.

magka

similar or the same

They're alike in their love for music.

Sila'y magkakauri sa hilig sa musika.

synonymous

In terms of words, 'helpful' and 'generous' are synonymous.

Sa mga salita, ang 'matulungin' at 'mapagbigay' ay magkakauri.

part of the same group

We're part of the same team, so we easily get along.

Magkakauri kami sa team, kaya madali kaming magkasundo.

fellow countrymen

We're all fellow countrymen from the city.

Lahat kami ay magkakauri, mga taga-siyudad.