Magkabyaw (en. To get married)
mag-ka-bi-yaw
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or process of marrying.
The couple wants to get married next year.
Nais ng dalawa na magkabyaw sa susunod na taon.
The state of being together in a legal marriage.
After they got married, they planned a big celebration.
Matapos silang magkabyaw, nagplano sila ng isang malaking selebrasyon.
Etymology
galing sa ugat na 'kabyaw' na nangangahulugang 'pagkasal' o 'pagsasama' ng dalawa.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Let's get married
We should get married.
Magkabyaw na tayo
Related Words
wedding
A ceremony that unites couples.
kasal
to marry
The process of having a legal spouse.
mag asawa
Slang Meanings
waiting for the chance to be with the one you love
I was so happy when we finally got together.
Ang laki ng saya ko nung magkabyaw kami sa wakas.
to have mutual feelings or relationship
I thought there was no hope, but we got together!
Akala ko walang pag-asa, pero nagkabyaw din kami!
to become lovers
They were just friends before, but now they are together.
Dati silang magkaibigan lang, pero ngayo'y magkabyaw na sila.