Magkaugali (en. To be similar in behavior)

/maɡkaʊɡali/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of being similar or having a similar nature.
They are similar in their outlook on life.
Sila ay magkaugali sa kanilang pananaw sa buhay.
Performing actions that reflect similarities in behavior.
They became similar when they worked together.
Naging magkaugali sila nung nagkasama sa trabaho.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kaugali' meaning 'habit' or 'behavior'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they are alike
They have similar manners or behavior.
magkaugali sila

Related Words

behavior
The manner in which someone behaves.
ugali

Slang Meanings

getting along well
Mark and I get along really well, like we're brothers.
Sobrang magkaugali kami ni Mark, parang magkapatid na.
compatible
Jane and I really get along, that's why we became a couple.
Sobrang magkaugali talaga kami ni Jane, kaya naging magkasintahan kami.
clicking with someone
Where else can you find someone we get along with, like we never fight?
Saan ka ba nakakita ng ganung magkaugali, na parang hindi kami nag-aaway?