From root: bangka
Usage Note
Kabangka identifies a person who is sharing a boat ride with you. Nakakausap mo ba ang iyong mga kabangka?
Examples
" Kaibigan ko ang aking kabangka. "
Natural Translation
My boatmate is my friend.
Literal Translation
Friend my the my boatmate.
" Siya ang aking kabangka sa ilog. "
Natural Translation
He is my boatmate on the river.
Literal Translation
He is my boatmate in the river.
" Tinulungan ako ng aking mga kabangka nang mabaligtad ang aming bangka sa gitna ng malakas na alon. "
Natural Translation
My boatmates helped me when our boat capsized in the middle of the strong waves.
Literal Translation
Helped me by-my the boatmates when capsized the our boat in middle of strong waves.
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