kakambal

Tagalog

Etymology

From ka- +‎ kambal.

Pronunciation
  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /kakamˈbal/ [kɐ.xɐmˈbal]
  • Rhymes: -al
  • Syllabification: ka‧kam‧bal

Noun

kakambál (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜃᜋ᜔ᜊᜎ᜔)

  1. twin (specifically cotwin)

Usage notes
  • The word kambal refers to both of the twins while kakambal refers to only one of the twins.
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