Gumabay (en. To guide)

gu-ma-bay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To give direction or help to a person.
His teacher is always ready to guide her students.
Ang kanyang guro ay laging handang gumabay sa kanyang mga estudyante.
To teach or lead a person on the right path.
We need someone to guide us on our journey.
Kailangan natin ng isang tao na gumabay sa ating paglalakbay.
To provide support or advice.
He was made an advisor to guide his colleagues.
Siya ay ginawang tagapayo upang gumabay sa kaniyang mga kasamahan.

Etymology

The word 'gumabay' originates from the root word 'gabay' which means help or guidance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

guide me
to teach or provide help to me
gumabay sa akin
guide the way
to help in making the right decisions
gumabay sa landas

Related Words

guidance
help or direction given to a person
gabay
advisor
a person who gives advice and guidance
tagapayo

Slang Meanings

to help or guide
I need you to guide me on this project.
Kailangan kita na gumabay sa akin sa project na 'to.
to be a mentor
He guided me in my studies in engineering.
Siya ang gumabay sa akin sa pag-aaral ko sa engineering.
to teach the right way
He guided me so I wouldn't get lost.
Gumabay siya sa akin nang hindi ako maligaw.