Ibayo (en. Across)
/iba-yo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Refers to another place or location.
They live across the river.
Nakatira sila ibayo ng ilog.
Indicating greater distance or unlike a person or thing.
His home is far away in another place.
Malayo ang kanyang tahanan sa ibayo.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'ibayong', which means 'in another place' or 'across'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
across the sea
on the other side of the sea; on another shore
ibayo ng dagat
in another place
in another location; somewhere else
nasa ibayo
Related Words
other
Refers to the difference of a person or thing.
ibang
next to
Means next to or along with another thing or person.
kabilang
Slang Meanings
something else
While we were walking, he said, 'It seems like the distance is still something else!'
Habang naglalakad kami, sabi niya, 'Parang ibayo pa ang layo nito!'
extreme
The party was so fun, it was extremely fun!
Ang saya ng party, ibayo ang saya!
over the top
There she is again, her drama is over the top again!
Nandiyan na naman siya, ibayo na naman ang drama!