From root: kapatid
Usage Note
Magkakapatid is used when referring to a group of three or more siblings. It emphasizes the collective relationship of the whole group.
Examples
" Apat silang magkakapatid. "
Natural Translation
They are four siblings.
Literal Translation
Four them siblings.
" Lima silang magkakapatid. "
Natural Translation
They are five siblings.
Literal Translation
Five them siblings.
" Bagaman magkakalayo ngayon ang tirahan ng magkakapatid, nagkakausap pa rin sila araw-araw sa pamamagitan ng tawag. "
Natural Translation
Although the siblings now live far apart, they still talk to each other every day through calls.
Literal Translation
Although far-from-each-other now the residence of siblings, talk still they day-day through of call.
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