From root: kape
Usage Note
Magkakape can refer to a person who has a habit of drinking coffee or someone who sells it for a living.
Examples
" Magkakape ang tatay ko. "
Natural Translation
My father is a coffee drinker.
Literal Translation
Coffee-drinker the father my.
" Ang lolo ko ay magkakape. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is a coffee drinker.
Literal Translation
The grandfather my is coffee-drinker.
" Bilang matagal nang magkakape, hindi makapagsimula ng araw ang lolo ko kung wala siyang nainom na mainit na tasa. "
Natural Translation
Being a longtime coffee drinker, my grandfather cannot start his day if he has not had a hot cup.
Literal Translation
As long-time coffee-drinker, not can-start of day the grandfather my if none he drank a hot cup.
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