From root: sundalo
Usage Note
Kasundalo is used to refer to a comrade or a peer within the same military unit. It emphasizes the bond between soldiers.
Examples
" Kaibigan ko ang kasundalo niya. "
Natural Translation
His fellow soldier is my friend.
Literal Translation
Friend my the fellow-soldier his.
" Tinulungan siya ng kanyang kasundalo. "
Natural Translation
He was helped by his fellow soldier.
Literal Translation
Helped him by his fellow-soldier.
" Ipinaglaban niya ang kanyang mga kasundalo dahil para sa kanya, sila ay parang tunay na pamilya na. "
Natural Translation
He fought for his fellow soldiers because, to him, they were like real family.
Literal Translation
Fought-for he the his fellow-soldiers because for him, they are like true family already.
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