From root: lahi
Usage Note
Kalahi refers to a fellow member of the same race or ethnic group. It is often used to express solidarity among people of the same origin.
Examples
" Kalahi ko siya. "
Natural Translation
She is of the same race as me.
Literal Translation
Same-race my he/she.
" May nakita akong kalahi sa parke. "
Natural Translation
I saw someone of the same race at the park.
Literal Translation
Have saw I same-race at-the park.
" Tuwang-tuwa siya nang makakilala ng kalahi sa malayong bansa na nagsasalita rin ng Tagalog. "
Natural Translation
He was overjoyed to meet a fellow countryman in a faraway country who also spoke Tagalog.
Literal Translation
Very-glad he/she when met of same-race in faraway country who speaks also of Tagalog.
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