Magkasabwat (en. Collaborator)

/mag-ka-sab-wat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to collaborate with a purpose.
They are collaborating on the project to achieve success.
Sila ay magkasabwat sa proyekto upang makamit ang tagumpay.
The action of people working together for a specific purpose.
These collaborators are working together to create good legislation.
Ang magkasabwat na mga ito ay nagtutulungan upang makagawa ng mabuting batas.
Being involved in a secret plan or organization.
They are collaborating on a plot to bring down the company.
Magkasabwat sila sa isang balak na pabagsakin ang kumpanya.

Etymology

from the root words 'nag-' and 'sabwat' (where 'magka-' refers to a collective action)

Common Phrases and Expressions

collaborating in purpose
together for a specific aim
magkasabwat sa hangarin
collaborating on a plan
working together on a secret plan
magkasabwat sa plano

Related Words

conspiracy
A term referring to participation or collective action.
sabwat
collaborative
An adjective describing collaboration for a purpose.
sabwatang

Slang Meanings

Accomplice in a bad scheme
They are the accomplices in the shoplifting.
Sila ang magkasabwat sa pagnanakaw sa tindahan.
Talking or cooperating secretly
I know they are in cahoots with each other in that fight.
Alam kong magkasabwat sila sa pag-aaway na 'yan.