From root: banda
Usage Note
Kabanda is a term for a person who belongs to the same musical group as the speaker. It signifies a shared musical pursuit and camaraderie.
Examples
" Kabanda ko siya dati. "
Natural Translation
He used to be my bandmate.
Literal Translation
Bandmate my he before.
" Si Ben ang aking kabanda sa gitara. "
Natural Translation
Ben is my bandmate on guitar.
Literal Translation
[,] Ben is my bandmate on guitar.
" Matagal na naming kabanda si Mia, kaya alam na namin kung paano kami magsabay sa tugtugan. "
Natural Translation
Mia has been our bandmate for a long time, so we already know how to play in sync with each other.
Literal Translation
Long-time already our bandmate [,] Mia, so know already we how we go-together at playing.
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