Magkumboy (en. To assist)

mag-kum-boy

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to assist or collaborate with others.
Juan wants to help his friends with their project.
Nais ni Juan na magkumboy sa kanyang mga kaibigan sa kanilang proyekto.
An action of providing support or help in a task.
Helping fellow students leads to better results.
Ang magkumboy sa mga kapwa mag-aaral ay nagdudulot ng mas magandang resulta.
The act of assisting a person or group in achieving a goal.
We should help our parents with household chores.
Dapat tayong magkumboy sa magulang natin sa mga gawain bahay.

Etymology

The term 'magkumboy' originates from the root word 'kumboy' which means 'to help'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's help each other!
We should assist one another.
Magkumboy tayo!

Related Words

help
An action of providing support or aid to others.
tulong
support
Recognition and providing assistance to a person or thing.
suporta

Slang Meanings

Follower or someone who carries bags
They are the 'magkumboy' who always help him with his things.
Sila 'yung magkumboy na laging tumutulong sa kanya sa mga gamit niya.
Siblings or close friends who are always together
I have a 'magkumboy' at school, we are always together on all projects.
May magkumboy ako sa school, lagi kaming magkasama sa lahat ng projects.
Group of people walking together
The 'magkumboy' are like a crew just hanging out on the street.
Ang mga magkumboy ay parang tropa lang na naglilibang sa kalsada.