Buddy in Tagalog

“Buddy” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “kaibigan”, “pare”, or “tropa”. This friendly term refers to a close friend or companion, often used in casual and informal contexts. It reflects warmth and camaraderie in Filipino culture, making it a popular way to address friends and acquaintances.

[Words] = Buddy

[Definition]:

• Buddy /ˈbʌdi/
• Noun 1: A close friend or companion.
• Noun 2: (Informal) A form of address for a man or boy, especially a stranger.
• Verb 1: To become friendly with someone; to pair up as companions.

[Synonyms] = Kaibigan, Pare, Tropa, Barkada, Kasama, Kumpare

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: My buddy and I have been friends since childhood.
• Ex1_PH: Ang aking kaibigan at ako ay magkaibigan na mula pagkabata.
• Ex2_EN: Hey buddy, can you help me carry these boxes?
• Ex2_PH: Hoy pare, maaari mo ba akong tulungan na magdala ng mga kahong ito?
• Ex3_EN: He’s not just a coworker, he’s my best buddy at the office.
• Ex3_PH: Hindi lang siya katrabaho, siya ay aking pinakamatalik na kaibigan sa opisina.
• Ex4_EN: The children were paired up as reading buddies in class.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga bata ay pinagsama bilang kasama sa pagbabasa sa klase.
• Ex5_EN: Listen buddy, you can’t park your car here.
• Ex5_PH: Makinig ka pare, hindi ka maaaring magparada ng kotse mo dito.