kabalat
kabalát with stress marks
person of the same race
From root: balat
Usage Note
Kabalat is derived from balat (skin) and literally means one who shares the same skin — a person of the same ethnicity or race. It underscores shared heritage rather than just nationality and may appear in literature, speeches, and community organizing among overseas Filipinos.
Examples
" Kabalat ko siya. "
Natural Translation
He is of the same race as me.
Literal Translation
Same-race my he.
" Nakakilala siya ng mga kabalat niya sa ibang bansa. "
Natural Translation
He/She met fellow Filipinos in another country.
Literal Translation
Met he/she of people same-race his/her in another country.
" Sa malayong lupain, mas madali kang makakaramdam ng kapanatagan kapag nakatagpo ka ng iyong mga kabalat na nauunawaan ang iyong kultura. "
Natural Translation
In a faraway land, you can more easily feel at ease when you come across fellow people of your race who understand your culture.
Literal Translation
In faraway land, more easy you to-feel of ease when come-across you of your same-race that understand the your culture.
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