From root: hikaw
Usage Note
Kahikaw is the ka- companion noun of hikaw, referring to the matching counterpart of a single earring within a pair. The ka- prefix in Filipino regularly forms words denoting a partner, pair member, or co-participant. It is the standard term when one earring of a pair is lost or separated.
Examples
" Nasaan ang kahikaw nito? "
Natural Translation
Where is the matching earring of this one?
Literal Translation
Where the matching-earring of-this?
" Nawala ang isa kong kahikaw. "
Natural Translation
I lost one of my matching earrings.
Literal Translation
Lost the one mine matching-earring.
" Hinahanap ko pa rin ang kahikaw ng paboritong hikaw na nawala sa akin noong nakaraang taon. "
Natural Translation
I am still looking for the matching pair of the favorite earring I lost last year.
Literal Translation
Looking-for I still also the matching-earring of favorite earring that lost to me when past year.
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