Babhin (en. Brother)

ba-bhin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A term used to refer to a younger male sibling.

He is my brother who always plays outside.

Siya ang aking babhin na palaging naglalaro sa labas.

As a form of camaraderie, it refers to the bond of males as brothers.

My brother is part of our family that helps each other.

Ang aking babhin ay bahagi ng aming pamilya na nagtutulungan.

Malay language

I have a younger brother

Ako ay may nakababatang kapatid na lalaki

may babhin ako

Siblings

Refers to siblings in general, can be male or female.

kapatid

Older brother

Refers to an older male sibling.

kuya

A woman who is infatuated with peers or those younger than her.

My sister is like a babhin with younger guys; she always has companions who are younger than her.

Yung ate ko, parang babhin sa mga bagets, lagi siyang may kasama na mas bata sa kanya.

An initial meeting with flirtation.

Wow, they're babhin-ing; you can see the guy's smirk!

Aba, nagbabahin na sila; kita mo ang asim ng ngiti ng lalaki!

Like courtship but in a more sophisticated and flirty way.

My friends said, 'Wow, our group is so babhin!'

Sabi ng mga kaibigan ko, 'Hala, ang babhin ng tropa natin!'