kabahagi
partner, shareholder, or partaker
From root: bahagi
Usage Note
Kabahagi is the ka- reciprocal form of bahagi (part, share), denoting a person who shares in something — a co-owner, business partner, stakeholder, or fellow participant in an outcome. It carries a sense of mutual investment or shared stake and reflects the Filipino cultural value of collective participation and shared responsibility.
Examples
" Siya ang kabahagi ko. "
Natural Translation
He is my partner.
Literal Translation
He the partner my.
" Siya ang aking kabahagi sa negosyo. "
Natural Translation
He/She is my business partner.
Literal Translation
He/she the my partner in business.
" Bilang kabahagi sa proyekto, may pananagutan ka rin sa anumang kita o lugi na maranasan namin. "
Natural Translation
As a stakeholder in the project, you also bear responsibility for whatever profit or loss we experience.
Literal Translation
As partaker in-the project, have responsibility you also in whatever profit or loss that will-experience we.
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