Ibati (en. To greet)

/i'bati/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to greet or show respect.
Greet your friends when they arrive.
Ibati mo ang iyong mga kaibigan kapag sila'y dumating.
Expression of good intention towards others.
He often greets everyone he meets with a smile.
Madalas siyang nag-iiwati ng ngiti sa kanyang mga nakakasalubong.
Welcoming a person with a smile or kind words.
Greet her as if you haven't seen each other for a long time.
Ibati mo siya na parang matagal na kayong hindi nagkita.

Etymology

From the word 'bati' meaning 'to speak or greet'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Greet him/her with a cheerful greeting.
Ibati mo siya ng masayang bati.
Ibati mo siya ng masayang bati.
Greet your fellow beings.
Ibati ang iyong kapwa.
Ibati ang iyong kapwa.

Related Words

greeting
The process or way of greeting a person.
pagbati
to greet
The action of greeting a person.
batiin

Slang Meanings

To share a secret or a collection of gossip.
Go ahead and tell him what Mark did, it's exciting!
Ibati mo na sa kanya kung anong ginawa ni Mark, nakaka-excite!
To announce or inform others.
Let our friends know that we're having a party this weekend.
Ibati mo na sa mga kaibigan natin na may party tayo sa linggo.
To tell or inform about news.
Let the group know that there's a change in the plan.
Ibati mo na sa grupo na may pagbabago sa plano.