Magkinakapatid (en. Siblings)

/maɡ.ki.na.ka.pa.tid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
People who have the same parents.
They are siblings who grew up in the same house.
Sila ay magkinakapatid na lumaki sa iisang bahay.
Must refer to a national relationship regarding a family with children with parents.
There are siblings who are based on loved ones.
May mga magkinakapatid na nakabase sa mga mahal sa buhay.

Etymology

Root word: 'sibling', with prefix 'mag-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

We are siblings.
A way of saying that we are related or have familial ties.
Tayo ay magkinakapatid.

Related Words

sibling
A person who has the same parents or comes from the same family.
kapatid

Slang Meanings

Best friend or close friend.
You two are really close like siblings, always together!
Kayo na talaga ni Jomar, para kayong magkinakapatid, laging magkasama!
Team members or buddies in a league.
In basketball, Jon and Marco act like siblings, always helping each other on the court.
Sa basketball, sila Jon at Marco parang magkinakapatid, lagi silang nagtutulungan sa court.
Housemate or someone living together.
We’re just like siblings here in the dorm, it's so much fun!
Parang magkinakapatid lang kami dito sa dorm, ang saya!