Babae (en. Woman)

/baba.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person with the female gender.
The woman loves to study.
Ang babae ay mahilig mag-aral.
A person who constitutes a part of society.
Women play an important role in our society.
Ang mga babae ay may mahalagang papel sa ating lipunan.
A person capable of giving birth or possessing female characteristics.
A woman has a unique gift.
Ang babae ay may natatanging biyaya.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'babae' which refers to gender.

Common Phrases and Expressions

women
people who are female
mga babae

Related Words

mother
A woman who carries a child.
ina
young woman
A young girl who is not yet married.
dalaga
educated woman
A woman with higher education.
babaeng may pinag-aralan

Slang Meanings

Do you know that chick over there on the corner?
Do you know that chick over there on the corner?
Kilala mo ba yung chick na yun sa kanto?
Your outfit looks great, babe!
Your outfit looks great, babe!
Ang ganda ng outfit mo, babe!
That girl at the party was so much fun!
That girl at the party was so much fun!
Sobrang saya ng girl na 'yon sa party!
Becky is so happy with her new shoes!
Becky is so happy with her new shoes!
Ang saya-saya ni Becky sa kanyang bagong sapatos!