kapitbansa
kapitbansâ with stress marks
neighboring country
Usage Note
Kapitbansa compounds kapit (adjacent) and bansa (country/nation) to refer to a country that borders or is geographically close to the Philippines. It is used in news, diplomatic, and educational contexts when discussing regional relations in Southeast Asia.
Examples
" Malapit ang aming kapitbansa. "
Natural Translation
Our neighboring country is close.
Literal Translation
Close the our neighboring-country.
" Ang Malaysia at Indonesia ay kapitbansa ng Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
Malaysia and Indonesia are neighboring countries of the Philippines.
Literal Translation
The Malaysia and Indonesia are neighboring-countries of-the Philippines.
" Mahalagang panatilihin ang mabuting relasyon sa ating mga kapitbansa upang manatiling mapayapa ang rehiyon. "
Natural Translation
It is important to maintain good relations with our neighboring countries so that the region stays peaceful.
Literal Translation
Important-to maintain the good relationship with our neighboring-countries so-that remain peaceful the region.
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