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.