From root: opisina
Usage Note
Kaopisina is the term used for a colleague or coworker who works in the same office space as you.
Examples
" Mabait ang kaopisina ko. "
Natural Translation
My officemate is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the officemate my.
" Ang kaopisina ko ay masipag. "
Natural Translation
My officemate is diligent.
Literal Translation
My officemate is hardworking.
" Tinulungan ako ng aking kaopisina sa proyekto kahit malapit nang matapos ang kaniyang sariling trabaho. "
Natural Translation
My officemate helped me with the project even though her own work was almost finished.
Literal Translation
Helped me by my officemate on project even-though near already finish the her own work.
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