Gabihan (en. Evening)
/gabiˈhan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The time from sunset until complete darkness.
Tonight there are gatherings in our barangay on Sunday evening.
Ngayon ay may mga salu-salo sa aming barangay sa gabi ng Linggo.
A part of the day that is included in the cycle of day.
I prefer to stroll in the evening because the air is cool.
Mas gusto kong maglakad-lakad sa gabihan dahil malamig ang hangin.
A time commonly shared with family or friends.
Evening is an ideal time for gatherings and storytelling.
Ang gabihan ay ideal na panahon para sa salo-salo at pagpapalitan ng kwento.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'gabi' which means 'night' in Spanish.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Sunday evening
The entire day of Sunday that ends in the evening.
gabihan ng Linggo
arrival of evening
The coming of night or arrival of darkness.
pagsapit ng gabihan
Related Words
noche
Spanish word for 'night'.
noche
happen
A common action or event that occurs at night.
mangyari
Slang Meanings
it's night already
It's already night, let's go eat!
Gabihan na, tara na't kumain!
late at night
That person loves to tell stories in the late night, the stories just keep coming.
Mahilig magkuwento 'yan sa gabihan, dumadami ang kwento.
end of the day
That's enough going out, it's the end of the day.
Tama na ang labas, gabihan na.