From root: usap
Usage Note
Kausap refers to the interlocutor or the person you are currently talking with. It is common to ask, Sino ang kausap mo? to mean Who are you talking to?
Examples
" Sino ang kausap mo? "
Natural Translation
Who are you talking to?
Literal Translation
Who the person-spoken-to your?
" Mabait ang aking kausap. "
Natural Translation
The person I'm speaking to is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the my person-spoken-to.
" Mukhang seryoso ang usapan dahil mahigit isang oras nang nakaharap sa telepono ang aking kausap. "
Natural Translation
The conversation seems serious because the person I'm talking to has been on the phone for over an hour.
Literal Translation
Seems serious the conversation because more-than one hour already facing at phone the my person-spoken-to.
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