From root: away
Usage Note
Kaaway is commonly used to refer to a person one is in conflict with or a rival in a competition.
Examples
" Wala akong kaaway sa eskwela. "
Natural Translation
I have no enemies at school.
Literal Translation
None I enemy at school.
" Sino ang iyong kaaway? "
Natural Translation
Who is your enemy?
Literal Translation
Who the your enemy?
" Mahirap mabuhay nang may kaaway, kaya mas mabuting ayusin ang hindi pagkakaunawaan habang maaga pa. "
Natural Translation
It's hard to live with an enemy, so it's better to settle the misunderstanding while it's still early.
Literal Translation
Hard to-live with has enemy, so more good to-fix the not understanding while early still.
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