EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to tell someone; to inform...
teammate...
theatrical; dramatic...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/sa-BI-han/
FIL: Pagsabihan o bigyan ng impormasyon, paalala, o utos ang isang tao.
EN: to tell someone; to inform
The act of giving someone a piece of your mind, a friendly reminder, or the latest chismis. 'Bes, sabihan mo ako kung on the way ka na.' It's more about directing the information *to a person*. It can be a gentle 'FYI' or a stern 'I'm telling you for the last time!'
From 'sabi' (to say) + '-an' (locative/directional focus suffix).
ROOT MEANING: statement; saying; what was said
Focuses on the person being told. 'Sabihan mo si Juan' (Tell Juan). Contrasts with 'sabihin', which focuses on the message itself.
💬 JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
VOTE, COMMENT, AND HELP IMPROVE THIS DEFINITION
🇵🇭 Sabihan mo na lang ako kung may pagbabago sa plano.
🇺🇸 Just tell me if there are any changes to the plan.
🇵🇭 Pinagsasabihan ako ng nanay ko dahil gabi na akong umuwi.
🇺🇸 My mom was scolding (repeatedly telling) me because I came home late.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.