nakababatang kapatid
The Tagalog phrase for "younger sibling" is nakababatang kapatid.
nakababatang kapatid is used to describe a brother or sister who was born after another person. While this phrase is used for any younger sibling, if you are specifically referring to the youngest child in a family, the term bunso is commonly used instead.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nakababatang, which is derived from the root word bata (young) and kapatid, which means sibling.
Which one should you use?
Use nakababatang kapatid to refer to a younger sibling, whereas nakatatandang kapatid is used to refer to an older sibling.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective nakabata (younger) requires the linker -ng to connect it to the noun kapatid, resulting in the form nakababatang kapatid.
Did you know?
- The word kapatid comes from the root patid, which means 'to sever' or 'to cut'. This suggests the concept of siblings as being 'cut from' the same source.
- In the Philippines, the term bunso is frequently used as a permanent nickname or title for the youngest child, even after they have reached adulthood.
- The prefix ka- in kapatid is a common linguistic tool in Tagalog used to indicate a companion or a person with whom one shares a specific state or relationship.
Examples in context
- Ang kapatid na bunso ko ay mahusay sa pag-aawit.My younger sibling is excellent in singing.
- Ang aking nakababatang kapatid ay tumutulong sa mga gawain sa bahay.My younger sibling helps with household chores.
- Tara, samahan mo ako at ang bunso nating kapatid sa parke.Come on, let's go with our younger sibling to the park.
- Mayroon akong isang nakababatang kapatid.I have one younger sibling.
- Siya ang aking nakababatang kapatid.He/She is my younger sibling.
- Nagtatrabaho ang aking nakababatang kapatid sa Maynila.My younger sibling works in Manila.
Example conversation
Christina and Ricardo are talking about their families.
- ChristinaMay nakababatang kapatid ka ba, Ricardo?Do you have a younger sibling, Ricardo?
- RicardoOo, may isa akong nakababatang kapatid.Yes, I have one younger sibling.
- ChristinaBabae ba siya o lalaki?Is it a girl or a boy?
- RicardoBabae ang aking kapatid.My sibling is a girl.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kapatid, CC BY-SA 4.0.
