Magkapatid (en. Siblings)

mag-ka-pa-tid

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term for people who share the same parents.
They are siblings, a brother and a sister.
Sila ay magkapatid na lalaki at babae.
A group of people related by blood recognized as siblings.
The siblings help each other with their tasks.
Ang magkapatid ay nagtutulungan sa kanilang mga gawain.
A field of association that comes from family.
Siblings often help each other with problems.
Ang mga magkapatid ay madalas na nagtutulungan sa mga problema.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'kapatid' meaning 'sibling'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Brothers
Siblings who are all male.
Magkapatid na lalaki
Sisters
Siblings who are all female.
Magkapatid na babae

Related Words

sibling
A person who shares the same parents with another.
kapatid
relative by marriage
A person who becomes part of the family through marriage.
panday

Slang Meanings

Siblings or siblings who are very close to each other.
We're super close as siblings, almost like best friends!
Super close kami ng magkapatid, parang bestfriends lang!
A term for friends who feel like brothers or sisters due to their strong bond.
Wow, I feel like my friends and I are like siblings!
Grabe, feeling ko magkapatid na kami ng barkada ko!
A term for people who are always together or support each other.
We're like siblings in this fight, let's support each other!
Mga magkapatid lang kami sa laban na 'to, supportahan tayo!