Buhay (en. Life)
boo-hai
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of existence or being.
Life is full of challenges.
Ang buhay ay puno ng mga pagsubok.
The total experience of an individual from birth to death.
Every moment of life is important.
Mahalaga ang bawat sandali ng buhay.
The act of sustaining or maintaining living things.
We need to take care of our pets for their lives.
Kailangan nating alagaan ang ating mga alagang hayop para sa kanilang buhay.
Etymology
From Proto-Austronesian *buhay.
Common Phrases and Expressions
very much alive
Very active or full of vigor.
buhay na buhay
dreams are alive
Dreams become reality.
buhay ang pangarap
Related Words
to die
The process of ceasing life.
mamatay
art
The expression of life through art.
sining
Slang Meanings
very lively
It feels like the world is very lively today, so much fun!
Parang buhay na buhay ang mundo ngayon, ang saya saya!
emotionally insensitive or tough
There he goes again, he's so emotionally insensitive, doesn't care about anyone!
Ayun na naman, buhay bato na naman si Kuya, wala talagang pakialam sa iba!
the twists and turns of life
There are so many art pieces about the twists and turns of life on social media right now.
Dami namang art ng buhay ng tao sa social media ngayon.
life is really tough
School is so challenging, life is really tough for us!
Sobra na ang challenge sa school, buhay arrgghhh na kami!