Ibayong (en. Far)

i-ba-yong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates love or feelings towards something that is distant or different.
There are distant mountains across the river.
May ibayong mga bundok sa kabila ng ilog.
adverb
An adverb indicating distance or location.
He lives in the far part of the town.
Nakatira siya sa ibayong dako ng bayan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'iba' meaning 'different' or 'far away'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

across the sea
referring to a place or state that is far from where one is.
ibayong dagat

Related Words

other
Means 'not the same' or 'different'.
iba
side
A part or section of something.
dako

Slang Meanings

far away or in another place
He said he is now across the sea.
Sabi niya, nasa ibayong dagat na siya ngayon.
at another level or higher level
His gameplay is really at another level.
Yung laro niya, ibayong galing talaga.
higher standard or quality
The products here have a higher quality.
Yung mga produkto dito, ibayong kalidad.