magkatabi
positioned next to each other
From root: tabi
Usage Note
Magkatabi describes two or more entities that are situated or sitting adjacent to one another.
Examples
" Magkatabi ang dalawang bahay. "
Natural Translation
The two houses are next to each other.
Literal Translation
Next-to-each-other the two houses.
" Magkatabi kaming natulog kagabi. "
Natural Translation
We slept next to each other last night.
Literal Translation
Positioned-next-to-each-other we slept last night.
" Mas mabuting magkatabi ang mga magkakaibigan sa upuan para hindi sila maingay sa likod ng silid. "
Natural Translation
It's better for friends to sit next to each other so they won't be noisy at the back of the room.
Literal Translation
More good next-to-each-other the friends in seat so not they noisy at back of room.
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