Gabigabihan (en. Nighttime)
ga-bi-ga-bi-han
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The period from dusk until before sunrise.
In the nighttime, I often stroll around the park.
Sa gabigabihan, madalas akong naglalakad-lakad sa parke.
The hours of darkness when people typically sleep.
In the nighttime, it's hard to see animals in the forest.
Sa gabigabihan, mahirap makakita ng mga hayop sa gubat.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'gabi,' meaning 'evening,' and 'gabihan,' meaning 'nighttime.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
walking at nighttime
walking during the evening hours
naglalakad sa gabigabihan
Related Words
evening
The time of day after afternoon and before dawn.
gabi
twilight
The time when darkness falls before night.
takip-silim
Slang Meanings
Hurrying home
Come on, it's late, I need to go home!
Sige na, gabigabihan na ako, kailangan ko nang umuwi!
To talk too long
Don't drag your story on, we will run out of time!
Huwag ka nang gabigabihan sa kwento mo, maubos ang oras!
Cooking late at night
I'm preparing snacks late at night for the movie marathon!
Nag-gabigabihan na ako ng snacks para sa movie marathon!