From root: artista
Usage Note
Kaartista refers to a colleague in the acting industry. It is common to hear actors refer to their co-stars using this term during interviews.
Examples
" Mabait ang kaartista ko. "
Natural Translation
My fellow actor is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the fellow-actor my.
" Nakita ko ang aking kaartista. "
Natural Translation
I saw my fellow actor.
Literal Translation
Saw I my fellow-actor.
" Sa panayam, pinasalamatan ng aktor ang kanyang mga kaartista na tumulong sa kanya noong nagsisimula pa lang siya. "
Natural Translation
In the interview, the actor thanked his fellow actors who helped him back when he was just starting out.
Literal Translation
In interview, thanked by-the actor the his fellow-actors who helped to him when starting still just he.
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