magkuya
an older brother and younger sibling pair
From root: kuya
Usage Note
Magkuya refers to a pair of siblings where one is the older brother of the other.
Examples
" Magkuya sila ni Ben. "
Natural Translation
He and Ben are an older-brother-younger-sibling pair.
Literal Translation
Brother-pair they and name- Ben.
" Masaya ang magkuya. "
Natural Translation
The brothers are happy.
Literal Translation
Happy the brother-pair.
" Magkuya sila, kaya laging sinisigurado ng nakatatanda na may makakain at maayos ang nakababatang kapatid. "
Natural Translation
They are an older brother and younger sibling, so the elder one always makes sure the younger sibling has food and is well.
Literal Translation
Brother-pair they, so always makes-sure the elder that has food and well the younger sibling.
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