EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
accomplice, conspirator...
to have (something) developed...
to have (something) pounded/crushed...
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/ka-sa-BU-wat/
FIL: Isang tao na kasama o katulong sa paggawa ng isang lihim, masama, o ilegal na plano.
EN: accomplice, conspirator
Your 'partner in crime,' but for real crimes, or at least something shady. This is the person who helps you plan a surprise party, or the co-worker who agrees to cover for you when you sneak out early. In teleseryes, this is the kontrabida's sidekick who does all the dirty work.
From ka- (companion prefix) + sabuwat (conspiracy).
Carries a strong negative connotation of being involved in a secret, often malicious, plot.
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🇵🇭 Hinahanap pa ng mga pulis ang kasabuwat ng magnanakaw.
🇺🇸 The police are still looking for the thief's accomplice.
🇵🇭 Nalaman niyang ang kanyang matalik na kaibigan pala ang kasabuwat sa paninira sa kanya.
🇺🇸 She found out that her best friend was the conspirator in the plot to ruin her reputation.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.