Bistayin (en. To stay)

bis-ta-yin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of staying or remaining in a place.

Due to the storm, they decided to stay with their relatives.

Dahil sa bagyo, napagpasyahan nilang bistayin ang kanilang mga kamag-anak.

To become a temporary guest in a place.

I will stay at my friend's house for a while.

Bistayin ko muna ang aking kaibigan sa kanilang tahanan.

Derived from the word 'bista' meaning 'view' or 'sight' combined with 'in' used in phrases

Come back and stay

Return to a place and stay for a while.

Bumalik at bistayin

view

The sight or landscape seen from a particular point.

bista

Companion or bonding friend

My buddies, let's go to the mall!

Mga bistayin ko, tara na sa mall!

Buddy or friend that's like family

Since we're close friends, we're like family.

Dahil magka-barkada kami, para na rin kaming bistayin.

Close or familiar friend

He's my true buddy at the party!

Siyang tunay na bistayin ko sa party!