Penpal (en. Kaibigan sa sulat)

pen-pal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who exchanges letters or messages with another person, often from another country.
Maria has a penpal who lives in Japan.
Si Maria ay may penpal na nakatira sa Japan.
A friend identified by writing a letter.
They started friends through their letters.
Nagsimula silang magkaibigan sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga sulat.
A category of people who aim to exchange culture and experience in writing.
Many students become a penpal to practice language.
Maraming estudyante ang nagiging penpal upang magpraktis ng wika.

Etymology

Combination of the words 'pen' and 'pal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

start a penpal
The process of having a new friend in writing.
magsimula ng penpal
write to a penpal
Communicating with a friend in writing.
sumulat sa penpal

Related Words

letter
A form of communication using written language.
sulat
friend
A person with a close relationship or friendship.
kaibigan

Slang Meanings

Siblings in letters
A person who becomes your friend through exchanging letters.
Isang tao na nagiging kaibigan mo sa pamamagitan ng pagpapalitan ng mga liham.
Countryman in letters
Sometimes, you haven't met them yet but you both share stories.
Minsan, 'di mo pa sila nakikita pero kapwa kayo nagbabahaginan ng kwento.
Letter buddy
Even from afar, it's fun to talk through letters.
Kahit malayo, nakakatuwang mag-usap sa pamamagitan ng sulat.