Labay (en. Wave)

/la.baj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An act of shaking a hand or anything to express greeting or invitation.

When he saw me, he paid his hand.

Nang makita niya ako, naglabay siya ng kanyang kamay.

Demonstration of interaction or emotions to others by action.

The child's lap shows his joy.

Ang labay ng bata ay nagpapakita ng kanyang saya.

verb

The action of shaking or motion to get the attention of others.

He has difficulty paying attention to get their attention.

Nahihirapan siyang maglabay upang makuha ang kanilang atensyon.

From the Tagalog word 'labay' meaning to wave or show presence.

to wave

to happen or pass by a place while greeting others

maglabay

greeting

A way of expressing good manners or camaraderie through words or gestures.

pagbati

greeting

Let's go to the barangay later for the festival.

Labay tayo sa barangay mamaya para sa pista.

blazing

The sun is blazing at the top of the mountain.

Labay na labay ang araw sa tuktok ng bundok.

life

My life is so lively when I'm happy.

Labay ang buhay ko tuwing kay saya.