Istambay (en. Loiter)

is-tam-bay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who stays in one place without a specific purpose.

The loiterers at the corner are playing cards.

Ang mga istambay sa kanto ay naglalaro ng baraha.

A combination of 'stand' and 'by' in English.

loitering at the plaza

staying at the plaza doing nothing

istambay sa plaza

loitering outside

standing or hanging out outside a building

istambay sa labas

hanging out

A person who often enjoys or hangs out with others in a place.

tambay

temporary

Means temporary existence or presence.

pansamantala

A person who has nothing to do, loitering around on the street.

It seems like he's just been hanging out at the corner all day.

Para bang istambay lang siya buong araw sa kanto.

Listening or bothering others without much benefit for yourself.

I might just look like a bystander if I just listen to your story.

Baka magmukha akong istambay kung makikinig lang ako sa kwento mo.

A group of friends who hang out and spend time together.

There are always friends hanging out here at the house when there's no school.

Parating may istambay dito sa bahay kapag walang pasok.