magkabalikat
side by side or as partners
From root: balikat
Usage Note
Magkabalikat describes two or more people or entities working closely together as allies. It literally implies being shoulder-to-shoulder in an endeavor.
Examples
" Magkabalikat kaming nagtrabaho. "
Natural Translation
We worked side by side.
Literal Translation
Side-by-side we worked.
" Magkabalikat tayong haharap sa pagsubok na ito. "
Natural Translation
We will face this challenge side by side.
Literal Translation
Side-by-side we will-face to test this.
" Magkabalikat ang buong pamilya sa pagtatayo ng bagong bahay matapos masira ang luma sa bagyo. "
Natural Translation
The whole family worked side by side in building the new house after the old one was destroyed by the storm.
Literal Translation
Side-by-side the whole family in building of new house after destroyed the old in storm.
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