Magkaupong (en. Together)

/mag-kau-pong/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating that two or more entities are adjacent or related.
They are studying together in the classroom.
Sila ay magkaupong nag-aaral sa silid-aralan.
The joining of people or objects in a space.
The friends are seated together on the sofa.
Ang mga kaibigan ay nakaayos na magkaupong sa sofa.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'kaup' which means adjacent or together.

Common Phrases and Expressions

adjacent position
A situation where two or more people are seated or standing close to each other.
magkaupong puwesto

Related Words

kaup
Root word that describes adjacency.
kaup

Slang Meanings

paired up or in a relationship
They look like they are together talking, there's a spark!
Mukhang magkaupong magkausap sila, may spark!
in close proximity
We live just in adjacent houses.
Nasa magkaupong bahay lang kami.
together or side by side
They ate together at the table.
Kumain sila ng magkaupong sa mesa.