Gibang (en. Death)

gi-bang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of transferring a person from their body to another state.
In his stories, he often discusses the process of death.
Sa kanyang mga kwento, madalas niyang talakayin ang prosesa ng gibang.
The state of being dead or no longer in the world.
After a few days of illness, he had died.
Matapos ang ilang araw na pagkakasakit, siya ay nagkaroon ng gibang.

Etymology

Belongs to the root word 'gib' which means 'to insert' or 'to exit.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

death of the soul
The transfer of the soul from the physical body to the afterlife.
gibang ng kaluluwa

Related Words

dead
Condition of being without life.
patay
death
Occurrence of a person's passing.
kamatayan

Slang Meanings

To move quickly or energetically.
The people gushed in the hall when they heard their favorite band.
Gibig ang mga tao sa hall nang marinig ang paborito nilang banda.
To party or have fun joyfully.
We should giba with friends this weekend!
Dapat tayong gigib ng mga kaibigan sa weekend!
To be attractive or intense.
Wow! Your outfit is looking so giba!
Wow! Ang ganda ng ginigibang outfit mo!