kapit-bisig

See also: kapitbisig

Tagalog

Alternative forms

Etymology

From kapit (“hold”) +‎ bisig (“arm”).

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /ˌkapit ˈbisiɡ/ [ˌkaː.pɪt̪ ˈbiː.sɪɡ̚]
  • Rhymes: -isiɡ
  • Syllabification: ka‧pit-bi‧sig

Noun

kapit-bisig (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜉᜒᜆ᜔ᜊᜒᜐᜒᜄ᜔)

  1. interlocking of arms; being arm in arm
    Synonyms: abrasiyete, salikop
  2. (figurative) cooperation; helping one another
    Synonyms: pagtutulong-tulong, tulong, damayan

Derived terms

  • magkapit-bisig
  • pagkakapit-bisig

Further reading

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