Bayaw (en. Brother-in-law)
ba-yaw
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The term for your spouse's brother or your sibling's spouse's brother.
He is my brother-in-law, and he often visits us.
Siya ang bayaw ko, at madalas siyang bumisita sa amin.
Etymology
Derived from the Tagalog word related to familial relations.
Common Phrases and Expressions
brother-in-law by birth
The born brother of the spouse.
bayaw na naipanganak
Related Words
in-law
The parent of your spouse.
biyenan
sister-in-law
The sister of your spouse.
hipag
Slang Meanings
brother-in-law
Of course, my brother-in-law is with me at the party!
Siyempre, kasama ko ang bayaw ko sa party!
a close friend or acquaintance
As long as my friend is there, I can handle anything.
Basta't andiyan si bayaw, kakayanin ko lahat.
a term used by a younger person to call an older male relative
Brother-in-law, join us for basketball later!
Bayaw, sali ka sa basketball mamaya!