Kalabnugan (en. Gathering)
ka-la-bnu-gan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A gathering of people for a specific purpose.
The gathering of people in the park brought joy and amusement.
Ang kalabnugan ng mga tao sa parke ay nagdala ng saya at aliw.
An occasion where people come together to celebrate or interact.
Maria wants a gathering to celebrate her birthday.
Nais ni Maria ang isang kalabnugan upang ipagdiwang ang kanyang kaarawan.
Etymology
root word: labnug meaning the gathering of customs or traditions.
Common Phrases and Expressions
family gathering
a gathering of family members.
kalabnugan ng pamilya
friends gathering
a gathering of friends for fun or celebration.
kalabnugan ng mga kaibigan
Related Words
salu-salo
A term referring to a gathering where people eat and come together.
salu-salo
pagsasama-sama
A process of creating collective activities or occasions.
pagsasama-sama
Slang Meanings
A friendship or relationship that is deeper
Jo and I are so close, it's like we're siblings!
Sobrang kalabnugan kami ni Jo, parang magkakapatid na!
A felt connection or bonding
The bond we have is inexplicable; we just know we're there for each other.
Ang aming kalabnugan ay hindi maipaliwanag, basta't alam naming nandiyan ang isa't isa.
A happy time spent together
Our bonding during outings is always full of laughter.
Masaya ang kalabnugan namin sa mga outing, laging puno ng tawanan.