Magkaterno (en. Matching outfit)

/maɡkaˈtɛrno/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A style of dress where two people wear the same type or color of clothing.

They decided to wear matching outfits at their wedding to showcase their unity.

Sila ay nagpasya na magkaterno sa kanilang kasal upang ipakita ang kanilang pagkakaisa.

Often seen in couples or friends as a symbol of friendship or love.

They bought matching outfits for their reunion.

Bumili sila ng magkaterno na damit para sa kanilang reunion.

A compound word formed from 'magka-' and 'terno' fitting to the cultural context of wearing matching outfits.

Let's buy matching outfits.

Bumili tayo ng magkaterno na damit.

terno

A style of clothing that has matching top and bottom pieces, commonly used for formal occasions.

terno

kasuotan

An important part of our culture, referring to the clothing or attire of a person.

kasuotan

Living together like a married couple without a legal marriage.

They're together now, they're in a common-law partnership despite not being married.

Sila na ngayon, magkaterno na sila kahit walang kasal.

A long-term relationship without formal marriage.

Her and her boyfriend, they've been together so long they seem like they're in a common-law partnership.

Siya at ang boyfriend niya, parang magkaterno na sila sa tagal ng relasyon.

A strong and committed relationship even without a written agreement.

They're serious now; they're really in a common-law partnership.

Seryoso na sila, magkaterno na talaga sila.