From root: kwarto
Usage Note
Magkakwarto describes individuals who live together in the same room, such as students in a shared dormitory or boarders in a house.
Examples
" Magkakwarto kami sa dorm. "
Natural Translation
We are roommates in the dorm.
Literal Translation
Roommates we at dorm.
" Kami ay magkakwarto sa dorm. "
Natural Translation
We are roommates in the dorm.
Literal Translation
We are roommates at dorm.
" Noong kolehiyo, magkakwarto kami ng matalik kong kaibigan kaya napakalapit naming dalawa hanggang ngayon. "
Natural Translation
In college, my best friend and I were roommates, which is why the two of us are still very close to this day.
Literal Translation
During college, roommates we of close my friend so very-close by-us two until now.
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