Kabyaw (en. Inherited property)
/ka-bi-yaw/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A property acquired or inherited from a deceased person, often land, houses, or other assets.
His inheritance is a large house built by his grandfather.
Ang kanyang kabyaw ay isang malaking bahay na itinayo ng kanyang lolo.
An important aspect of wealth distribution traditions in Filipino communities.
In their community, inheritance is the basis for recognizing a family's wealth.
Sa kanilang komunidad, ang kabyaw ang batayan ng pagkilala sa yaman ng isang pamilya.
Common Phrases and Expressions
family inheritance
Property inherited from the family.
kabyaw ng pamilya
Related Words
inheritance
Property received from parents or relatives.
mana
property
Assets that have legal ownership.
arirong
Slang Meanings
street boy or young man with swagger
His style is on point, really kabyaw!
Ang ganda ng ayos niya, kabyaw na kabyaw!
a cool or awesome person
Of course, Mark was really kabyaw at the party!
Siyempre, kabyaw talaga si Mark sa party!
has a strong charisma
Wherever he goes, he's really kabyaw to everyone!
Kahit saan siya pumunta, kabyaw siya sa lahat!
a cheerful or friendly person
It's fun to be around him, he's really kabyaw!
Ang saya kasama ni ginoo, kabyaw siya!