From root: pamilya
Usage Note
Kapamilya refers to a relative or a member of the same household. It is also a very recognizable term used as branding by the major ABS-CBN media network to refer to its audience.
Examples
" Siya ay aking kapamilya. "
Natural Translation
He is my family member.
Literal Translation
He is my family-member.
" Sila ang aking kapamilya. "
Natural Translation
They are my family members.
Literal Translation
They the my family-member.
" Kahit malayo kami sa isa't isa, itinuturing ko pa rin siyang kapamilya dahil magkasama kaming lumaki noong bata pa. "
Natural Translation
Even though we're far from each other, I still consider her family because we grew up together as kids.
Literal Translation
Even far we from one-another, consider I still her family-member because together we grew-up when child still.
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