Akbay (en. To link arms / to embrace)

/ˈak.baj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action of embracing or linking one person's arm with another.

They linked arms while walking in the park.

Sila ay nag-akbay habang naglalakad sa park.

verb

The act of connecting one's arm with another person.

He linked arms with his friend while on the road.

Nag-akbay siya sa kanyang kaibigan habang nasa daan.

Root word: 'kbay'

We linked arms with each other.

Nag-akbay kami sa isa't isa.

hug

A way of expressing love or care through body contact.

yakap

arm

Part of the body from shoulder to elbow.

bisig

Start going together and close.

Just lean on me while we walk.

Akbayin mo na lang ako habang naglalakad tayo.

Show intimacy or care.

I hope you lean on me when we are at the mall.

Sana akbayan mo ako kapag magkasama tayo sa mall.

Put an arm around someone's shoulder.

Whenever I see him, I always lean on him.

Pag nakikita ko siya, akbay ako palagi.