Bumati (en. Greet)

boo-ma-tee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To engage with another person through greeting.
He greeted everyone with 'Good morning.'
Bumati siya ng 'Magandang umaga' sa lahat.
A way of showing respect or regard to another person.
He greeted his teacher with a smile.
Bumati siya nang may ngiti sa kanyang guro.
To welcome or receive a person or group of people.
People greeted when their guest arrived.
Bumati ang mga tao kapag dumating ang kanilang bisita.

Etymology

Root Word: bati

Common Phrases and Expressions

Greet happily
A greeting accompanied by happiness or good vibes.
Bumati ng masaya
Greet with respect
A greeting that shows respect.
Bumati nang may galang

Related Words

greet
A word or action used to engage with another person.
bati
greeting
Noun for the process of giving a greeting.
pagbati

Slang Meanings

to speak or talk to others
He greeted the people on the street as he passed by.
Bumati siya sa mga tao sa kalye nang dumaan siya.
to show respect or gratitude
I greeted my grandmother when I saw her at the market.
Bumati ako sa lola ko nang makita ko siya sa palengke.
to reconcile or make peace
After the fight, we greeted each other again.
After the fight, nag-bumati na kami sa isa't isa.