Gabihin (en. Nighttime)

gah-bee-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The period from sunset to sunrise.
We walked by the river at night.
Naglakad kami sa tabi ng ilog noong gabihin.
A time of tranquility or calmness.
The night flourishes with stars and the moon.
Ang gabihin ay umuunlad sa mga bituin at buwan.
verb
The occurrence of an event or behavior happening at night.
It's nighttime and we need to go home.
Gabihin na at kailangan na nating umuwi.

Etymology

The word 'gabihin' comes from the word 'gabi', which means 'night' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Joyful night
A night filled with joy and happiness.
Gabihing masaya

Related Words

night
The time representing the darkness of night.
gabi

Slang Meanings

Sometimes used as a term for hanging out or chilling
Come with us tonight, let's watch a movie!
Sama ka sa amin sa gabihin, mag-nood tayo ng sine!
Time for partying or having fun
It seems so much fun tonight, there are so many people!
Parang ang saya sa gabihin ngayon, ang daming tao!