EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
ally; follower; one under someone's influence...
to keep a secret...
to deviate; to change the subject...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/ka-BIG/
FIL: Isang tao na kapanalig o nasa ilalim ng impluwensya ng isang makapangyarihang tao, lalo na sa politika.
EN: ally; follower; one under someone's influence
In the world of Philippine politics, this is your guy, your ally, your 'bata'. It's someone in your political stable. When a new mayor wins, they bring in all their 'kabig' to fill positions. It’s all about who you know and who's on your team.
A metaphorical extension of 'kabig' (to pull in), as in someone who has been 'pulled into' one's circle of influence.
Primarily used in a political context. The pronunciation stress often shifts to the last syllable to distinguish it from the physical action.
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🇵🇭 Lahat ng posisyon sa city hall ay napunta sa mga kabig ng bagong mayor.
🇺🇸 All the positions in city hall went to the allies of the new mayor.
🇵🇭 Kilala siya bilang isang tapat na kabig ng senador.
🇺🇸 He is known as a loyal follower of the senator.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.