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    Kabatian (en. Greeting)

    /ka-ba-ti-an/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A way of expressing welcome or reception to a person.
    The greeting of the people upon the arrival of the visitor was full of joy.
    Ang kabatian ng mga tao sa pagdating ng bisita ay puno ng kasiyahan.
    A form of conversation that serves as initial recognition.
    In his greeting, he immediately noticed his friends.
    Sa kanyang kabatian, agad na napansin ang kanyang mga kaibigan.
    A group of people who meet to greet each other.
    The greeting of the citizens in the community is important for their unity.
    Ang kabatian ng mga mamamayan sa komunidad ay mahalaga sa kanilang pagkakaisa.

    Etymology

    Originating from the word 'bati' which means greeting or meeting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Good morning!
    A common greeting in the morning.
    Magandang umaga!
    Long live!
    A traditional greeting meaning 'long live' or a greeting of success.
    Mabuhay!

    Related Words

    checking in
    An activity of asking about the news or condition of a person.
    kamustahan
    greeting
    Analogous terms meaning greeting or expressing good intentions.
    pagbati

    Slang Meanings

    friend who feels like a sibling
    Mark and I are so close, we really feel like we’re siblings.
    Sobrang close na kami ni Mark, para na talaga kaming kabatian.
    best friend or buddy
    He's always by my side, he's been my kabatian since elementary.
    Nasa tabi ko lagi yan, kabatian ko siya since elementary.
    sibling with great love
    I wish everyone had a kabatian like Aliana.
    Sana lahat ng tao ay may kabatian na katulad ni Aliana.