katuwang
katuwáng with stress marks
associate; helper; assistant; partner
From root: tuwang
Usage Note
Katuwang implies a partner who works alongside someone in a task or endeavor, sharing the load. It is warmer and more collaborative than 'assistant' (katulong) and is often used in professional, civic, or family contexts to describe close working relationships.
Examples
" Siya ang katuwang ko. "
Natural Translation
He/She is my partner.
Literal Translation
He/She the partner my.
" Siya ang katuwang ko sa pagsasagawa ng proyektong ito. "
Natural Translation
He/She is my partner in carrying out this project.
Literal Translation
He/She the partner my in carrying-out-of the project this.
" Kahit pagod na kami, nagtatrabaho pa rin nang mahusay ang aking katuwang dahil gusto niyang matapos ang lahat bago mag-Pasko. "
Natural Translation
Even though we're already tired, my partner still works well because he/she wants everything finished before Christmas.
Literal Translation
Even tired already we, working still well the my partner because wants he/she finish the all before Christmas.
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