Kabig (en. Turn)

ka-big

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A turn or change in direction.

You need to make a turn to the left to get to school.

Kailangan mong gumawa ng kabig sa kaliwa upang makarating sa paaralan.

A shift in conversation or discussion.

The turn of the discussion brought new ideas.

Ang kabig ng talakayan ay nagdala ng mga bagong ideya.

verb

To make a turn or change direction.

The driver needs to turn the vehicle onto this road.

Ang driver ay kailangan kabigin ang sasakyan sa kalsadang ito.

To change the subject or theme in conversation.

Sometimes we need to turn the conversation towards more important issues.

Minsan ay kailangan nating kabigin ang usapan patungo sa mas mahahalagang isyu.

From the word 'big' which means 'quiet' or 'reflective'.

Turn to the left

Turning to the left side.

Kabig sa kaliwa

Turn to the right

Turning to the right side.

Kabig sa kanan

bend

A term describing a change of direction, often used in the context of driving or walking.

saliko

retrace

An attempt to correct a wrong direction or action.

bawi

Friend or buddy

Hey, buddy! Let’s grab a drink.

Uy, kabig! Tara, inom tayo.

Companion or teammate

Is your buddy already there?

Nandiyan na ba si kabig mo?

Brother or bro

I’m so proud of this brother of mine.

Sobra akong proud sa kabig kong ito.