EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
townmate...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/ka-NA-yon/
FIL: Isang tao na nagmula o kasalukuyang naninirahan sa kaparehong nayon, bayan, o lalawigan.
EN: townmate
Your "kababayan" but on a more local, small-town level. It's that instant connection you feel when you're in the big city (or abroad!) and meet someone from your tiny hometown. Suddenly, you're best friends, sharing stories about the local chismosa and the best kakanin vendor.
From 'ka-' (denoting company or being part of a group) + 'nayon' (village, town).
ROOT MEANING: village, barrio, countryside
The prefix 'ka-' here signifies a shared origin or community.
🇵🇭 Nagulat si Maria nang malamang kanayon pala niya ang bago niyang katrabaho.
🇺🇸 Maria was surprised to find out that her new coworker was her townmate.
💬 JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
VOTE, COMMENT, AND HELP IMPROVE THIS DEFINITION
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.