kaiba
kaibá with stress marks
unique, different
From root: iba
Usage Note
Kaiba means different, distinct, or unique and is one of the most common adjectives in everyday Tagalog. It is used to contrast things ('kaiba siya sa iba' — she is different from the rest) or to express that something stands out. The part of speech is more accurately adjective rather than noun, as it functions predicatively and attributively.
Examples
" Kaiba ka sa iba. "
Natural Translation
You are different from the rest.
Literal Translation
Different you from others.
" Isang kaiba na kwento ang narinig ko. "
Natural Translation
I heard a unique story.
Literal Translation
A different that story the heard I.
" Bagaman magkapatid sila, lubhang kaiba ang ugali ng dalawa kaya madalas silang hindi magkasundo sa simpleng bagay. "
Natural Translation
Although they are siblings, the two have very different temperaments, so they often don't agree on simple things.
Literal Translation
Although siblings they, very different the temperament of-the two so often they not agree on simple thing.
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