Halubaybay (en. To decipher)
/ha.lu.ba.i.bay/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of spelling words or arranging letters in the correct order.
The teacher teaches how to properly spell the words.
Ang guro ay nagtuturo kung paano ang tamang halubaybay ng mga salita.
The process of understanding symbols or forms of things.
A good deciphering is needed to understand the symbols on the map.
Kailangan ng mabuting halubaybay upang maintindihan ang mga simbolo sa mapa.
Etymology
from the words 'halo' and 'baybay'
Common Phrases and Expressions
spelling of words
the process of spelling and forming words
halubaybay ng salita
Related Words
spelling
a part of the communication process that refers to the spelling of words.
baybay
Slang Meanings
Something unexpected or explosive (figuratively)
The bombshell he dropped at the event was really something else.
Kakaiba talaga ang halubaybay na ipinakita niya sa event.
Completely out of control anger
In her rage, she couldn't hold back anymore.
Sa sobrang halubaybay, hindi na siya nakapagpigil.
Losing one's mind
Because of his rage, it seems like he completely lost his mind.
Dahil sa halubaybay niya, parang nawalan na siya ng bait.
Very angry
Wow, he was so mad earlier when he found out I was late.
Grabe, halubaybay siya kanina nang malaman niyang na-late ako.