Hatinggabi (en. Midnight)

ha-ting-ga-bi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the night that usually starts around midnight.
At midnight, people are usually asleep.
Sa hatinggabi, ang mga tao ay kadalasang natutulog na.
A time that is often considered quiet and peaceful.
I often study at midnight for peace of mind.
Kadalasan, nag-aaral ako sa hatinggabi para sa kapayapaan ng isip.
A time of night that usually has traditions or rituals.
There are celebrations at midnight every New Year.
May mga pagdiriwang sa hatinggabi tuwing Bagong Taon.

Etymology

The word comes from 'hating' and 'gabi,' meaning 'early part of the night.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

It's midnight
A specific time of midnight.
Hatingabi na

Related Words

night
The part of the day that starts from sunset until dawn.
gabi

Slang Meanings

Very early morning or the time that's extremely quiet and dark.
I got home at dawn, the surroundings were really quiet.
Naka-uwi na ako ng hatinggabi, sobrang tahimik na ng paligid.
Time close to midnight.
It's already twelve, it's midnight!
Alas dose na, hatinggabi na!
Time to rest or peak of the night.
That's where we'll say goodbye at dawn.
Diyan tayo magpapaalam sa hatinggabi.