Hibas (en. Begin)

hi-bas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
This is an action word that means to start or initiate.
Everyone is waiting for the beginning of the program.
Hinihintay ng lahat ang hibas ng programa.
The 'hibas' is used to describe the process of initiating a goal or task.
On the last page of the book, the start of the story can be found.
Sa huling pahina ng libro, makikita ang hibas ng kwento.
It is often used as the start of an event:
The beginning of our celebration is scheduled for the morning.
Ang hibas ng ating pagdiriwang ay nakatakdang sa umaga.

Etymology

The term 'hibas' comes from the root word 'hibas' in Tagalog, meaning 'to begin.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Beginning of the day
Start of the morning or new day.
Hibas ng araw
Start of the show
Beginning of a show or program.
Hibas ng palabas

Related Words

beginning
Means referring to the start or preparation for something.
umpisa
start
A word similar to hibas referring to the start.
simula

Slang Meanings

like a baby
Jeremy is panting, just like a baby walking around.
Ang hihingal ni Jeremy, parang pabebe lang na naglakad.
overly affected
Come on, you're so overly affected by what other people say, you're really haggard!
Ano ka ba, sobrang affected sa mga sinasabi ng ibang tao, hibas na hibas ka na!
exhausted
The event was fun, but I'm still exhausted.
Ang saya ng event, pero hibas pa rin ako sa sobrang pagod.