From root: bahay
Usage Note
Kapitbahay refers to someone who lives in the house next to or near yours. It is a very common word in daily conversation.
Examples
" Mabait ang kapitbahay namin. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbor is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the neighbor our.
" Ang kapitbahay namin ay mabait. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbor is nice.
Literal Translation
Our neighbor is kind.
" Ang bago naming kapitbahay ay laging handang tumulong tuwing may problema kami sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
Our new neighbor is always ready to help whenever we have a problem at the house.
Literal Translation
The new our neighbor is always ready to-help every-time there problem we in house.
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