Katabi (en. Beside)
ka-ta-bi
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that is beside or next to another person or thing.
The person beside me at the table brought snacks.
Ang aking katabi sa upuan ay nagdala ng meryenda.
The condition or state of being close to someone or something.
The house next to ours is clean and tidy.
Ang katabi ng bahay namin ay malinis at maayos.
Common Phrases and Expressions
beside the bed
next to the bed
katabi ng kama
next to the house
beside the house
katabi ng bahay
Related Words
side
A word that refers to the edge or side of an object.
tabi
shelter
A space or area that can provide cover under something.
silong
Slang Meanings
next to you, friend, or someone close to you
Go ahead and fill the seat next to me.
Sige, punuin mo na lang ang upuan sa katabi ko.
someone you are often with, a familiar person
Of course, Mark is always next to me in class.
Siyempre, katabi ko lagi si Mark sa klase.
a playmate or someone you are with
The person next to me in basketball is always making jokes.
Yung katabi ko sa basketball, laging maraming banat.