Magkaklase (en. Classmates)

/maɡkaˈklase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Students studying in the same class.
My classmates helped me with my project.
Ang mga magkaklase ko ay tumulong sa aking proyekto.
People who are peers in school or institution at the same level.
I easily made friends with my classmates.
Madali akong nakipagkaibigan sa aking mga magkaklase.

Etymology

from the word 'class', meaning 'group of students' sharing a common subject

Common Phrases and Expressions

We are classmates!
Expressing enrollment or acceptance in the same class.
Magkaklase tayo!
Classmates are together.
Classmates always help each other.
Sama-sama ang mga magkaklase.

Related Words

school
Where classmates study.
paaralan
subject
Subject studied by classmates.
asignatura

Slang Meanings

classmate
As long as we're classmates, our friendship is solid.
Basta't magkaklase tayo, solid na ang friendship natin.
laid-back classmate
My classmates seem like they're from Hawaii, always chill.
Parang taga-hawai lang ang aking mga magkaklase, laging chill.
crew or group
Sometimes my classmates feel like a gang.
Minsan ang magkaklase ko, parang gang na rin kami.