Gabe (en. Evening)

gah-beh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The time from sunset to bedtime.
In the evening, we often tell stories around the fire.
Sa gabe, madalas kaming nagkukwentuhan sa harap ng apoy.
A part of the hours that has low light.
He only goes out during the evening because of his fear of the dark.
Siya ay lumalabas lamang tuwing gabe dahil sa kanyang takot sa madilim.
After the day when the weather starts to become cool.
Evening always brings tranquility to the surroundings.
Ang gabe ay palaging nagbibigay ng katahimikan sa paligid.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gabi', which refers to the time of darkness or the end of the day.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good evening
A greeting or a message to uplift the spirits of the person being addressed.
na magandang gabe
evening of our lives
Indicates times of happiness or good experiences.
gabe ng ating buhay

Related Words

sundown
The time when the sun sets and light decreases.
sundown
dark
When there is insufficient light; a common characteristic of evening.
madilim

Slang Meanings

Best friend or like a sibling friend.
He's my gabe, we are always together.
Siya yung gabe ko, parati kaming magkasama.
A person who is impressive or cool.
Your gabe is amazing, he always gets applause.
Ang galing ng gabe mo, palagi siyang pinapalakpakan.
You can also refer to someone as 'gabe' if you want to feel closer to them.
I don’t know, but it feels like we’re gabe to each other.
Di ko alam, pero parang gabe na rin kami sa isa't isa.