kambal
/kamˈbal/
The Tagalog word for twins is kambal.
kambal means twins, two children born at the same birth and it can also mean one twin.
How does it change in a sentence?
Tagalog nouns do not change for plural. When needed, the plural marker mga goes before the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
kambal is pronounced /kamˈbal/, with stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In many Filipino cultures, the birth of kambal is often viewed through the lens of superstition, where certain gestures or offerings are made to ensure the babies' health.
- Kambal is often used as a term of endearment or a nickname for a very close friend who looks or acts like you, regardless of whether you are actually related.
- The word kambal is used beyond biology to describe any two things that are perfectly matched or identical, such as two pieces of clothing or two similar-looking objects.
Examples in context
- Nanganak siya ng kambal.She gave birth to twins.Nanganak siya ng kambal means she gave birth to twins.Tatoeba #4661203 by saluyot, translation #312090 by CK
- Hindi mo makilala kung sino ang sino sa kambal na 'yan.You can't tell these twins apart.Here kambal refers to a pair of twins who look alike.Tatoeba #762461 by gracefully, translation #430211 by witbrock
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juan and Maria are looking at a photo album.
- JuanKambal ba sila?Are they twins?
- MariaOo, kambal silang lalaki.Yes, they are twin boys.
- JuanAng cute ng mga kambal.The twins are so cute.
- MariaSalamat, Juan.Thank you, Juan.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry kambal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
