From root: dugo
Usage Note
Kadugo refers to someone who shares the same blood or ancestry, signifying a deep family connection.
Examples
" Kadugo ko siya. "
Natural Translation
He is my blood relative.
Literal Translation
Blood-relative my he.
" Mahal ko ang aking mga kadugo. "
Natural Translation
I love my blood relatives.
Literal Translation
Love I the my [plural] blood-relative.
" Kahit malayo na kaming nakatira, hindi ko makakalimutan na kadugo ko sila at parte ng aming pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Even though we now live far apart, I can't forget that they are my blood relatives and part of our family.
Literal Translation
Even-though far now we live, not I can-forget that blood-relative my they and part of our family.
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