Imbitahan (en. To invite)

/im-bi-ta-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of inviting or calling someone to attend an event.
He wants to invite all his friends to his birthday.
Nais niyang imbitahan ang lahat ng kanyang mga kaibigan sa kanyang kaarawan.
To encourage other people to participate in an event or activity.
He should invite the neighbors for the gathering.
Dapat niyang imbitahan ang mga kapitbahay para sa salu-salo.
Expressing the intention to collaborate or connect with others.
The company decided to invite potential clients for the seminar.
Ang kumpanya ay nagpasya na imbitahan ang mga potensyal na kliyente para sa seminar.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'bitaw' meaning to release or let go.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Invite me to the wedding.
Imbitahan mo ako sa kasalan.
Imbitahan mo ako sa kasalan.
Can I invite you tomorrow?
Puwede ba kitang imbitahan bukas?
Puwede ba kitang imbitahan bukas?

Related Words

invitation
A formal document or message containing an invitation.
imbitasyon
guest list
A list of people expected to attend an event.
diyaryo ng paanyaya

Slang Meanings

To call or ask to join in an occasion.
Please invite us to your birthday party!
Imbitahan mo naman kami sa birthday party mo!
To invite someone for a social gathering.
Aren't you going to invite her to the wedding?
Di mo ba siya iimbitahin sa kasal?
To join or participate in an event.
I hope you invite me to the reunion!
Sana iimbitahin mo ako sa reunion!