Also means
Kabit is also used colloquially to refer to a mistress or the other woman in an extramarital affair.
Usage Note
Kabit as a verb means to attach or connect things such as wires or pipes, but as a noun in modern slang it refers to a secret romantic partner or mistress, used widely in pop culture, teleseryes, and social media commentary on infidelity. The dual meaning creates rich wordplay in Filipino humor.
Examples
" Ikabit mo ang kable dito. "
Natural Translation
Attach the cable here.
Literal Translation
Attach you the cable here.
" Huwag kang magkabit ng ibang babae kung mayroon kang asawa. "
Natural Translation
Don't have a mistress if you have a wife.
Literal Translation
Don't you have-as-mistress of other woman if there-is-to-you wife.
" Bago mo buksan ang makina, tiyaking maayos mong naikabit ang lahat ng kable sa tamang saksakan. "
Natural Translation
Before you turn on the machine, make sure you've properly connected all the cables to the right socket.
Literal Translation
Before by-you turn-on the machine, ensure proper by-you connected the all of cables to right socket.
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