nakababatang kapatid na lalaki
The Tagalog phrase for younger brother is nakababatang kapatid na lalaki.
Meaning: single-word translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nakababatang (younger), kapatid (sibling) and na lalaki (male/man).
Which one should you use?
If the younger brother is the youngest of all siblings, the word bunso is often used instead.
Did you know?
- The word kapatid for sibling comes from the root patid, which means 'to sever' or 'to cut'.
- In Filipino culture, a younger brother is expected to address his older siblings with respect markers, whereas the older brother does not use them for the nakababatang kapatid na lalaki.
- Many Filipinos use the term bunso as a nickname for the youngest child long after they have grown into an adult.
Examples in context
- Sama ka sa akin, totoy, maglalaro tayo ng larong paborito mo.Come with me, little bro, let's play your favorite game.
- Mayroon akong nakababatang kapatid na lalaki.I have a younger brother.
Example conversation
Maria and Mark are talking about their families.
- MariaMay nakababatang kapatid na lalaki ka ba?Do you have a younger brother?
- MarkOo, isa lang ang nakababatang kapatid na lalaki ko.Yes, I only have one younger brother.
- MariaIlang taon na siya?How old is he?
- MarkSampung taon na siya ngayon.He is ten years old now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kapatid, lalaki, na, CC BY-SA 4.0.
