From root: kapatid
Usage Note
Pagkakapatid refers to the state of being siblings or the bond of brotherhood/sisterhood. It can also describe the fellowship between members of an organization or religion.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang pagkakapatid namin. "
Natural Translation
Our brotherhood is important.
Literal Translation
Important the brotherhood our.
" Matibay ang kanilang pagkakapatid. "
Natural Translation
Their brotherhood is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong their brotherhood.
" Kahit malayo sila sa isa't isa, hindi nabawasan ang pagkakapatid na nadarama ng magkakaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Even though they were far from one another, the sense of brotherhood the friends felt was not diminished.
Literal Translation
Even far they from each other, not lessened the brotherhood that felt by friends.
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