From root: asawa
Usage Note
Kaasawa is a formal or specific way to refer to one's partner in marriage. Siya ang aking kaasawa means she is my spouse.
Examples
" Siya ang aking kaasawa. "
Natural Translation
She/He is my spouse.
Literal Translation
She/He the my spouse.
" Ikaw ang aking kaasawa. "
Natural Translation
Your are my spouse.
Literal Translation
You are my spouse.
" Mahigit dalawampung taon na kaming magkasama ng aking kaasawa sa hirap at ginhawa ng buhay. "
Natural Translation
My spouse and I have been together for more than twenty years through the hardships and comforts of life.
Literal Translation
More-than twenty year already we together with my spouse in hardship and comfort of life.
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