From root: sama
Usage Note
Kasamahan is specifically used for peers, coworkers, or fellow members of a group.
Examples
" Kaibigan ko ang kasamahan ko. "
Natural Translation
My colleague is my friend.
Literal Translation
Friend my the colleague my.
" Mabait ang aking kasamahan. "
Natural Translation
My colleague is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the my colleague.
" Tinulungan ako ng aking mga kasamahan nang malaman nilang maraming trabahong natitira. "
Natural Translation
My colleagues helped me when they found out there was a lot of work left.
Literal Translation
Helped me by my plural colleague when know they many work remaining.
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