Abang (en. Brother)

None

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A male sibling.

He is my brother who studies in college.

Siya ang aking abang na nag-aaral sa kolehiyo.

A term of respect for males.

Speak to the brother with respect.

Makipag-usap ka sa abang nang may paggalang.

male brother

a male relative or companion

abang na lalaki

sister

A female tied to a family.

kapatid na babae

family

A group of people connected by blood or marriage.

pamilya

Waiting for someone or something, often used for people who are interested in others.

I'm just waiting for Juan, maybe we'll talk later.

Nasa abang lang ako kay Juan, baka makapag-usap kami mamaya.

Someone who is keeping watch or monitoring, often used for a person who is observing.

I’m just watching outside the house; I just want to know if he's there.

Abang-abang lang ako sa labas ng bahay; gusto ko lang malaman kung nandiyan na siya.