From root: bilang
Usage Note
Kabilang is used to signify that someone or something is a member of a group or part of a set.
Examples
" Kabilang ako sa koro. "
Natural Translation
I belong to the choir.
Literal Translation
Included I in choir.
" Sila ay kabilang sa grupo. "
Natural Translation
They are included in the group.
Literal Translation
They are included in group.
" Ipinagmamalaki niya na kabilang siya sa unang grupo ng mga nagtapos sa bagong programa. "
Natural Translation
She proudly says that she is among the first group to graduate from the new program.
Literal Translation
Proud she that included she in first group of the graduated from new program.
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