Bayanihin (en. Communitarian spirit)

bä-yä-nē-hēn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A type of action where people collaborate for the welfare of their community.
In bayanihan, people collectively move a house to a new location.
Sa bayanihan, ang mga tao ay sama-samang nagdadala ng bahay sa bagong lokasyon.
An art of collaboration aimed at fostering unity and action for a better community.
Bayanihan can be seen in community projects where everyone collaborates.
Ang bayanihan ay nakikita sa mga proyektong pangkomunidad na nagtutulungan ang lahat.

Etymology

Root words: bayan (community) and -in (verb affix)

Common Phrases and Expressions

Bayanihan during disasters
Community collaboration during crises such as disasters.
Bayanihan sa panahon ng sakuna

Related Words

community
A community or place inhabited by people.
bayan
together
The act of people coming together for a purpose.
sama-sama

Slang Meanings

Community help in life
We need to come together for community help in life so we won't struggle with challenges.
Kailangan nating magsama-sama na bayanihan sa buhay para hindi tayo mahirapan sa mga pagsubok.
Community help mode
I'm in community help mode right now, so help me with my project!
Nasa bayanihan mode ako ngayon, kaya tulungan niyo ako sa proyekto ko!
Community help vibe
The community help vibe here is so nice, so many are helping!
Ang saya ng bayanihan vibe dito, ang daming tumutulong!