Magabihan (en. To spend the night)

/ma.ga.bi.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the action of spending the night in a place.
They decided to spend the night at their friend's house.
Nagpasya silang magabihan sa bahay ng kanilang kaibigan.
The act of staying in a place from night until morning.
He spent the night at his grandmother's due to the bad weather.
Siya ay nagabihan sa kanyang lola dahil sa masamang panahon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spend the night outside
to spend the night outside
magabihan sa labas
let's just spend the night
to stay or linger in a place overnight
magabihan nalang

Related Words

night
The period of time from sunset to sunrise.
gabi

Slang Meanings

to make noise or celebrate
Let's magabihan later at Juan's house, his party is going to be fun!
Magabihan tayo mamaya sa bahay ni Juan, ang saya ng party niya!
to be true to oneself or not to pretend
You should magabihan with your friends, don't hide behind a mask.
Dapat kang magabihan sa mga kaibigan mo, huwag kang magtago sa likod ng maskara.
to be happy and lively
As long as I'm with you, we'll magabihan anywhere!
Basta kasama kita, magabihan tayo kahit saan!