Filipino · Family & People
kaibigan
Friend
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person you know well and like.
Example
Siya ang matalik kong kaibigan.
He is my best friend.
Etymology
'Kaibigan' comes from the root 'ka' meaning 'with' and 'ibigan' meaning 'to love or care for,' thus translating to 'friend.' It highlights the cultural value placed on relationships and friendship.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kaibigan' is used in both spoken and written Filipino in informal contexts to refer to friends, commonly understood throughout the Philippines.