Magkauban (en. Together)

mag-ka-u-ban

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term describing the presence of a companion or someone alongside.
We are together in the project from start to finish.
Kami ay magkauban sa proyekto mula simula hanggang wakas.
Refers to people who cooperate or work together on a task.
Colleagues must build a good relationship.
Ang mga magkauban sa trabaho ay dapat magkakaroon ng magandang samahan.
Can also refer to people who are together in a particular place or event.
Everyone together in the celebration had a joyful time.
Ang lahat ng magkauban sa selebrasyon ay masayang nagdiwang.

Etymology

from the word 'ka' indicating similarity and 'uban' meaning together.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let's be together
indicates having a companion or unity.
magkauban tayo

Related Words

companion
A word referring to a person or object that is alongside others.
kasama
cooperation
The quality of having good relationships and interaction with others.
pakikisama

Slang Meanings

Long-time friends or companions.
They have been close since elementary school.
Sila na talagang magkauban simula pa nung elementarya.
Together or with someone in a place or activity.
We are together on a project at school.
Magkauban kami sa isang project sa school.
A peer or member of the same group.
He is one of my colleagues at work.
Isa siya sa mga magkauban ko sa trabaho.