EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to side with; to take someone's side...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/kam-PI-han/
FIL: Ang akto ng pagpanig o pagkiling sa isang tao, grupo, o pananaw, lalo na sa isang alitan o kompetisyon.
EN: to side with; to take someone's side
This is what happens in every family gathering, office drama, or even sa national elections. It's choosing your team, your 'kakampi.' It's the 'you can't sit with us' of the adult world. 'Bakit mo siya kinakampihan? Dahil ba crush mo?'
From "kampi" + "-han" suffix. "Kampi" is from Spanish "campo" (camp, side).
ROOT MEANING: allied with, on the same side; ally, teammate
Often used in contexts of conflict, debate, or competition. It implies choosing one side over another.
🇵🇭 Huwag mong kampihan ang mali, kahit pa kaibigan mo siya.
🇺🇸 Don't side with what is wrong, even if it's your friend.
🇵🇭 Sa debate, agad na nagkaroon ng kampihan ang mga manonood.
🇺🇸 In the debate, the audience immediately started taking sides.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.