Katubaghay (en. Response)
ka-tu-ba-gay
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of answer or response to a question or situation.
His response to the question clarified the discussion.
Ang kanyang katubaghay sa tanong ay nakapagbigay ng liwanag sa usapan.
Answering a question that may include opinions or explanations.
His response took a long time due to the amount of information he wanted to share.
Matagal ang kanyang katubaghay dahil sa dami ng impormasyon na nais niyang ibahagi.
An answer that concerned the listeners because it was unexpected.
His response to his argument drew criticism from his peers.
Ang katubaghay niya sa kanyang argumento ay nagdulot ng batikos mula sa kanyang mga kasama.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'tubag' meaning answer or response.
Common Phrases and Expressions
response of the heart
an answer that comes from feelings or emotions.
katubaghay ng puso
quick response
an answer that is thoughtless or emotionally driven.
mabilis na katubaghay
Related Words
response
a word or statement used from one person to another as an answer.
tugon
answer
another term used as a synonym for katubaghay.
sagot
Slang Meanings
A playmate or friend that feels like a partner
My partner in basketball is so good!
Yung katubaghay ko sa basketball, sobrang galing!
Like a soulmate or life partner
He's really my partner; no one else!
Siya na talaga ang katubaghay ko, wala nang iba!
A teammate or ally in struggles
Our fight is strong because we are partners!
Malakas ang laban natin, kasi magka-katubaghay tayo!