Baybay (en. Spelling)
/bajˈbaj/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of spelling out the letters of a word.
Learn how to properly spell difficult words.
Alamin mo kung paano ang tamang baybay ng mga mahihirap na salita.
The order of letters in a word.
Make sure the spelling of your name is correct.
Tiyakin mong tama ang baybay ng iyong pangalan.
The writing of words using their letters.
Correct spelling is necessary for documents.
Kailangan ang tamang baybay para sa mga dokumento.
Etymology
from the Tagalog word 'baybayin' meaning 'shore or coastline'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Spell it out
Write or say the letters of a word.
Ibaybay mo
Form the spelling
Write the correct sequence of letters.
Bumuo ng baybay
Related Words
baybayin
Writing system used by indigenous Filipinos before colonization.
baybayin
Slang Meanings
Cooking area
Cook the popcorn while watching a movie.
Baybay ang popcorn habang nanonood ng sine.
It's like saying 'It's getting late.'
Let's go home, it's getting dark!
Baybay na tayo, parang ang dilim na!
Just relax
Let's just chill this weekend, no plans.
Baybay lang tayo ngayong weekend, wala masyadong plano.
Let's go
Let's go, there's still a lot to do.
Baybay na tayo, madami pang dapat gawin.