Magbayan (en. To be a citizen of)

/maɡˈba.jan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to join or be part of a community.

He will be able to magbayan next month after his studies.

Makakapag-magbayan siya sa susunod na buwan pagkatapos ng kanyang pag-aaral.

The process of entering or becoming a citizen in a country or locality.

Magbayan is not simple; necessary documents are required.

Ang magbayan ay hindi basta-basta; kinakailangan ang mga dokumento.

submit documents

to provide or submit the necessary papers for citizenship

magbayan ng mga dokumento

citizen

A person who has legal rights and obligations in a particular country or community.

mamamayan

town/community

A community or local territory.

bayan

From the town, always returning to their hometown.

He always goes back to his hometown during vacations to see his family.

Magbayan na siya tuwing bakasyon para makita ang pamilya niya.

Someone who returns to their province.

Once he leaves Manila, he will go back to his province.

Kapag umalis na sa Maynila, magbayan na siya sa kanilang probinsya.