Bayi (en. Baby)

/ˈbaji/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A young human, from birth to a few years old.

The baby loves to play with his toys.

Ang baby ay mahilig maglaro sa kanyang mga laruan.

A term used for a newly born being.

I saw the new baby at the hospital.

Nakita ko ang bagong bayi sa ospital.

A symbol of innocence and purity.

Babies are considered symbols of hope.

Ang mga bayi ay itinuturing na simbolo ng pag-asa.

From the Malay word 'baji' meaning 'baby' or 'infant'.

Birth of a baby

The process of a new baby coming into the world.

Pagsilang ng bayi

Caring for the baby

The act of taking care of a newly born.

Inaalagaan ang bayi

infant

A term often used synonymous with baby, especially in translation.

sanggol

mother

The person who gave birth to the baby.

ina

A term for a girl who is going through something bad or is fond of mischief.

That girl is always causing trouble at school.

Ang bayi na 'yon, lagi na lang nagkakalokohan sa eskwela.

Sometimes used for girl friends who are as weird as 'kuya' (older brother).

Hey girl, let's hang out outside!

Bayi, tara na, tambay tayo sa labas!