Bumating (en. Greeting)

bu-ma-ting

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
the act of greeting or receiving
He greeted the guests with a smile.
Bumating siya sa mga bisita nang may ngiti.
the process of showing respect or kindness to others
He greeted his teacher as a sign of respect.
Bumating siya sa kanyang guro bilang pagpapahayag ng respeto.
the action of welcoming a person
The parents greeted their child who returned from abroad.
Bumating ang mga magulang sa kanilang anak na nagbalik mula sa ibang bansa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Happy greeting
This is a common greeting on occasions.
Maligayang bati
Greet someone
Give a greeting to someone.
Bumati ka

Related Words

greeting
A simple greeting or welcome to a person.
bati
welcome
The act of receiving or welcoming a person.
salubong

Slang Meanings

Enjoying oneself
His life is so fun, it's like he's celebrating with delicious food.
Ang saya ng buhay niya, parang bumabati ng masarap na pagkain.
Splashing around
But behind the smile, there are surely tears being shed.
Ngunit sa likod ng ngiti, tiyak na may bumabating luha.
Returning
He hopes that his friends are coming back after a long time.
Umaasa siyang bumabati na ang kanyang mga kaibigan matapos ang matagal na panahon.