From root: edad
Usage Note
Magkaedad is used when describing two or more people who were born in the same year or have the same age.
Examples
" Pananda ang libro ko ay mayroon. "
Natural Translation
My book has a marker.
Literal Translation
Marker the book my has.
" Kami ay magkaedad. "
Natural Translation
We are of the same age.
Literal Translation
We are same-age.
" Kahit magkaedad kami, mas matanda siyang kumilos dahil maaga siyang naghanapbuhay. "
Natural Translation
Even though we are the same age, she acts older because she started earning a living early.
Literal Translation
Even though same-age we, more old she act because early she sought-livelihood.
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