From root: klase
Usage Note
Kaklase is formed from the prefix ka- (co-, fellow) and the Spanish loanword klase (class). It is an everyday word used by students of all ages to refer to someone who shares the same class. The ka- prefix pattern is highly productive in Tagalog for expressing shared identity or activity.
Examples
" Kaibigan ko ang kaklase ko. "
Natural Translation
My classmate is my friend.
Literal Translation
Friend my the classmate my.
" Ang kaklase ko ay mahilig sa agham. "
Natural Translation
My classmate loves science.
Literal Translation
The classmate my is fond-of in science.
" Tuwing may pagsusulit, nag-aaral kaming magkasama ng aking kaklase para mas madaling maintindihan namin ang mga aralin. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there is an exam, my classmate and I study together so that we can understand the lessons more easily.
Literal Translation
Every-time there-is exam, study we together with my classmate so more easy-link understand we the plural lesson.
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