kasama
/kaˈsama/
The Tagalog word for 'with' is kasama.
Kasama is used to express companionship, meaning 'with' in the sense of being accompanied by a person. Because of this, it can also function as a noun meaning 'companion', 'roommate' or 'colleague' depending on the context.
Meaning: with (prep)
What does it mean word for word?
The word kasama is derived from the root sama, which means 'to go along' or 'to accompany'.
Which one should you use?
Use kasama when 'with' implies companionship with a person. If you mean 'with' in the sense of 'having' or 'possessing' an object, use may or mayroon instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using kasama to mean 'with' followed by a person's name or a pronoun, use the markers si or sina instead of ang.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈsama/
Did you know?
- The word sama can also mean 'bad' or 'evil' in other contexts, making the transition to kasama meaning 'companion' a curious shift in nuance.
- The word kasama was used as the name of a major peasant movement in the Philippines during the 20th century to emphasize collective struggle.
- The root word sama is a linguistic relative of the Sanskrit word sama, which relates to concepts of 'together' or 'even'.
Examples in context
- Sino ang kasama mo?Who's with you?This sentence is useful for asking who is with someone using kasama.Tatoeba #8667990 by England, translation #6645779 by CK
- Natulog ka kasama siya?You slept with her?This sentence shows kasama being used to ask if someone slept with her.Tatoeba #11739393 by qwertzu, translation #2103104 by Hybrid
- Sino ang kasama mo diyan?Who's there with you?Tatoeba #8667991 by England, translation #2892888 by CK
- Kasama ko ang aking pamilya.I am with my family.
- Siya ang kasama ko sa proyektong ito.He/She is with me on this project.
- Kaibigan ko siya at lagi naming ginagawa ang mga bagay na iyan nang magkasama.He/She is my friend, and we always do those things together.
- Gusto kong sumama sa inyo sa beach. Sabay ba tayo?I want to join you at the beach. Can we go together?
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Example conversation
Juan and Maria are talking at a coffee shop.
- JuanKasama mo ba si Pedro?Is Pedro with you?
- MariaHindi, mag-isa lang ako.No, I am alone.
- JuanAkala ko ay kasama mo siya.I thought he was with you.
- MariaMay trabaho siya ngayon.He has work today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “with” translations and entries kasama, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kasama, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
