EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to move to the side; to step aside...
new Chinese immigrant (historical)...
almond-eyed, slant-eyed...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/tu-ma-BI/
FIL: Ang pag-usog o pagpunta sa gilid upang magbigay-daan o lumayo sa isang bagay o tao.
EN: to move to the side; to step aside
The standard operating procedure when you see your ex with their new partner walking towards you in the mall. Also, what you do in a crowded MRT when someone shouts "dadaan po!". It's the polite way of saying "get out of my way" or "I'm getting out of your way."
From 'tabi' (side) with the -um- infix.
Often used as a command: "Tumabi ka!" (Move aside!). This is the completed aspect of the verb.
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🇵🇭 Tumabi siya para makadaan ang ambulansya.
🇺🇸 He moved to the side so the ambulance could pass.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.