EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to act as a sponsor or escort (in a wedding/baptis...
to hug, to embrace...
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Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/mag-A-bay/
FIL: Ang pag-akto bilang isang abay o kasama sa isang seremonya, tulad ng kasal o binyag, na nagbibigay ng suporta at tulong.
EN: to act as a sponsor or escort (in a wedding/baptism)
This is the verb form of being an "abay" (groomsman/bridesmaid). When your friend asks you to **mag-abay** in their wedding, it's an honor, but also a responsibility. It means you're officially part of the entourage, the pre-nup photoshoot, and the group chat where you plan the bridal shower. It's less about escorting and more about making sure the bride doesn't have a panic attack.
Commonly used in the context of weddings, baptisms, and other formal ceremonies.
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🇵🇭 Napili siyang mag-abay sa kasal ng kanyang matalik na kaibigan.
🇺🇸 She was chosen to be a bridesmaid at her best friend's wedding.
🇵🇭 Sino ang gusto mong mag-abay sa binyag ng anak mo?
🇺🇸 Who do you want to be a sponsor at your child's baptism?
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.