Kasama

Kasama is a word in Filipino languages, primarily Tagalog, with several related meanings centered on accompaniment and inclusion. As a noun, kasa­ma denotes a companion or associate—someone who accompanies the speaker. As an adjective or prepositional usage, it means “together with” or “including,” used to indicate accompaniment or inclusion in phrases and lists.

In everyday usage, kasama often appears with the marker si to designate a person who is with someone, as in Kasama ko si Ana (Ana is with me) or Si Juan ang kasama ko (Juan is the person with me). It also occurs in expressions that mean something is included, such as Kasama sa presyo (included in the price), where items like food and drinks may be described as part of the package.

Kasama is also the name of a town in Zambia, serving as the capital of Zambia’s Northern Province and functioning as a district-level administrative and commercial hub. The town is a regional center for governance, markets, and transportation within northeastern Zambia.

Etymologically, the word derives from the Tagalog root sama, meaning to join or accompany, with affixes that form a term indicating accompaniment or inclusion. Kasama’s usefulness across noun, adjective, and prepositional roles makes it a common and versatile element in Filipino speech, literature, and everyday conversation.