Bedeutung
Working together in unity for a goal.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is synonymous with the 'Bayanihan' spirit. It reflects the collectivist nature of Filipino society where the group's survival is paramount. It is an emotionally charged word because of its association with the 1986 EDSA Revolution. It evokes images of people power and peaceful change. Many TV shows and charity programs use 'Kapit-bisig' in their titles to signify that they are helping the poor or the needy through community support. For Filipinos living abroad, 'Kapit-bisig' is used to describe the support systems (like hometown associations) that help newcomers adjust to a new country.
Use it for Morale
If your team is tired, saying 'Kapit-bisig lang!' acts like a verbal high-five and a call to keep going.
Not for Romance
Don't use this to describe your date. It sounds like you are about to start a protest or move a house together.
Bedeutung
Working together in unity for a goal.
Use it for Morale
If your team is tired, saying 'Kapit-bisig lang!' acts like a verbal high-five and a call to keep going.
Not for Romance
Don't use this to describe your date. It sounds like you are about to start a protest or move a house together.
The EDSA Connection
Be aware that for older Filipinos, this phrase carries a lot of pride and emotional weight from the 1986 revolution.
Verb Forms
Remember to use 'nag-' for things that happened and 'mag-' for things you want to happen.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Kapit-bisig'.
Ang mga mamamayan ay ________ para sa kapayapaan.
'Nagkakapit-bisig' is the progressive form, meaning they are currently uniting for peace.
Which situation is the BEST use of 'Kapit-bisig'?
Saan mo dapat gamitin ang 'Kapit-bisig'?
'Kapit-bisig' is for collective effort and unity, especially during crises.
Complete the dialogue.
Manager: 'Malaki ang hamon sa atin.' Employee: 'Opo, sir. ________ ang buong team para malampasan ito.'
The employee is promising that the team will work together in unity.
Match the phrase to the correct meaning.
Kapit-bisig
It's the standard figurative meaning of the idiom.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Kapit-bisig vs. Kapit-tuko
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenAng mga mamamayan ay ________ para sa kapayapaan.
'Nagkakapit-bisig' is the progressive form, meaning they are currently uniting for peace.
Saan mo dapat gamitin ang 'Kapit-bisig'?
'Kapit-bisig' is for collective effort and unity, especially during crises.
Manager: 'Malaki ang hamon sa atin.' Employee: 'Opo, sir. ________ ang buong team para malampasan ito.'
The employee is promising that the team will work together in unity.
Kapit-bisig
It's the standard figurative meaning of the idiom.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, it is a uniquely Filipino idiom, though the concept of unity exists everywhere.
Yes, especially if you are encouraging a team or thanking them for their cooperation.
Bayanihan is the cultural tradition/spirit; Kapit-bisig is the specific act of being united in effort.
No, it is a standard idiom that is used in formal, neutral, and informal settings.
It sounds a bit strange because it implies a group. You'd usually say it to a group or about a group.
No, 'Kapit-bisig' is almost always positive. The negative 'clinging' idiom is 'Kapit-tuko.'
The hyphen represents a short glottal stop or just a clear separation between the two words.
Yes, many inspirational Filipino songs use this phrase to talk about hope and unity.
Absolutely! It's great for describing a team that plays well together.
It means 'forearm,' but it is often used to symbolize 'labor' or 'strength.'
Yes! Even though it's an idiom, it's very common and easy to understand literally.
The phrase itself doesn't change, but the verbs you use with it (like 'nagkakapit-bisig') imply plurality.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Bayanihan
similarCommunal unity and cooperation.
Tulong-tulong
synonymHelping each other.
Pagkakaisa
builds onUnity.
Kanya-kanya
contrastEach to their own.
Sama-sama
similarTogether.
