From root: payong
Usage Note
Kapayong identifies the person you are sharing an umbrella with. It is a common term used during the rainy season when people huddle together under one cover.
Examples
" Ikaw ang aking kapayong. "
Natural Translation
You are the one sharing an umbrella with me.
Literal Translation
You the my umbrella-sharer.
" Siya ang aking kapayong kanina noong umulan. "
Natural Translation
He/She was the person sharing an umbrella with me when it rained earlier.
Literal Translation
She/he is my umbrella-sharer earlier when it-rained.
" Naging matalik kong kaibigan ang aking kapayong noong biglang umulan habang naghihintay kami ng sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
The person I shared an umbrella with became my close friend when it suddenly rained while we were waiting for a ride.
Literal Translation
Became close my friend the my umbrella-sharer when suddenly rained while waiting we of vehicle.
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