Sibling in Tagalog

Sibling in Tagalog means “Kapatid” – referring to a brother or sister who shares at least one parent with you. This is one of the most fundamental family relationship terms in Filipino culture, where family bonds are deeply valued and respected.

[Words] = Sibling

[Definition]:

• Sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/
• Noun 1: A brother or sister; one of two or more children having one or both parents in common.
• Noun 2: Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

[Synonyms] = Kapatid, Kapamilya, Magkakapatid (plural), Magkapatid (between siblings), Kadugo

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I have three siblings: two brothers and one sister.
• Ex1_PH: Mayroon akong tatlong kapatid: dalawang lalaki at isang babae.
• Ex2_EN: My sibling and I always support each other in difficult times.
• Ex2_PH: Ang aking kapatid at ako ay laging nagtutulungan sa mahihirap na panahon.
• Ex3_EN: She is very close to her younger sibling.
• Ex3_PH: Napakalapit niya sa kanyang nakababatang kapatid.
• Ex4_EN: As the eldest sibling, he feels responsible for his brothers and sisters.
• Ex4_PH: Bilang panganay na kapatid, nararamdaman niyang responsable siya sa kanyang mga kapatid.
• Ex5_EN: The siblings decided to share their inheritance equally.
• Ex5_PH: Ang magkakapatid ay nagpasyang hatiin nang pantay-pantay ang kanilang mana.