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    Abay (en. Helper)

    /aˈbaj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who provides assistance or support to others.
    Maria is my helper at the wedding.
    Si Maria ang aking abay sa kasal.
    A companion who supports or cares for someone during a special occasion.
    He needed a helper to better organize his program.
    Kinailangan niya ng abay upang mas maayos ang kanyang programa.

    Etymology

    Known from the Spanish word 'abay' meaning 'help' or 'assistant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wedding helper
    A role or responsibility of a person in a wedding ceremony as a companion or caretaker.
    abay sa kasal

    Related Words

    help
    An action of providing the needed support of a person.
    tulong

    Slang Meanings

    Lacking respect or direction in life.
    Our friend is always busy but seems aimless in what he's doing.
    Yung tropa namin, laging abala pero parang abay sa ginagawa niya.
    A person who seems useless or does not contribute.
    That member of our group is like a dead weight; he doesn't really help.
    Yung kasama namin sa grupo, parang abay lang, di naman ganun nakakatulong.
    Showy but lacks real knowledge.
    Sometimes it's annoying how some show off and make a lot of noise but really know nothing.
    Minsan nakakainis yung mga abay na gumagawa ng malaking ingay, pero wala naman talagang alam.