Bahaybahay (en. House play)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of game where children mimic life inside a house.
In house play, the children covered pillows to make a house.
Sa bahaybahay, nagtakip ng mga unan ang mga bata upang gawing bahay.
A game where children act as family members.
Often, the children at school play house play during recess.
Kadalasan, ang mga bata sa paaralan ay naglalaro ng bahaybahay tuwing recess.

Common Phrases and Expressions

play house
create pretend scenarios in a house with other children
maglaro ng bahaybahay

Related Words

game
An activity or practice intended to amuse oneself or others.
laro

Slang Meanings

House-play (jokes) - similar to kids pretending to play house.
They were playing house earlier, adjusting imaginary furniture!
Parang nag-bahay-bahay sila kanina, nag-adjust pa ng imaginary furniture!
House-play (indulging) - sharing snacks or goodies.
I had snacks with my friends, just a lot of house-play snacks.
Nagmeryenda ako kasama mga tropa, puro bahay-bahay lang ang inabot.