kinakapatid
kinakapatíd with stress marks
godbrother or godsister
From root: kapatid
Usage Note
Kinakapatid refers to the godsibling relationship established through baptism or confirmation — the child of one's godparent becomes a kinakapatid. This kinship bond is taken seriously in Filipino Catholic culture and extends social obligations of closeness and mutual support.
Examples
" Kinakapatid ko siya sa binyag. "
Natural Translation
He/She is my godsibling from baptism.
Literal Translation
Godsibling my he/she at-the baptism.
" Si Maria ang kinakapatid ko sa binyag. "
Natural Translation
Maria is my godsibling from baptism.
Literal Translation
Si Maria the godsibling my at-the baptism.
" Kahit malayo na kami nang magkalakihan, itinuturing ko pa rin siyang tunay na kapatid dahil kinakapatid ko siya mula sa pagkabata. "
Natural Translation
Even though we grew apart as we got older, I still consider him/her a true sibling because he/she has been my godsibling since childhood.
Literal Translation
Even far already we when grew-up, consider I still him/her-as true sibling because godsibling my he/she from childhood.
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