Taongpares (en. Partner)
/tʰa.o.ŋ.pa.res/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is a companion or partner in a task or relationship.
He is my partner in the exam.
Siya ang aking taongpares sa pagsusulit.
A person who has a relationship with another person, usually in the context of a romantic relationship.
They traveled together as partners.
Magkasama silang naglakbay bilang mga taongpares.
Etymology
Combined from 'person' and 'pair'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
partner in life
A person who is significant and always together in life.
taongpares sa buhay
to be a partner
To have a partner in a situation or task.
maging taongpares
Related Words
having
The state of having a partner or companion.
pagkakaroon
compromise
The acceptance of each other in a relationship.
kompromiso
Slang Meanings
The mistress or partner of someone who is married
She's the taongpares of our neighbor, so it's a bit awkward when we see each other.
Siya yung taongpares ng kapitbahay namin, kaya medyo awkward kapag nagkikita kami.
A person who seems to have multiple relationships or flings
Wow, he's like a taongpares with how many girlfriends he keeps changing.
Grabe, parang taongpares na din siya sa dami ng mga girlfriend na pinapalit.
Sometimes used to refer to a friend who is a duet partner
It's karaoke time, come on and let's be taongpares!
Karaoke na, tara na at magtaongpares tayo!