Magkasabay (en. Together)
mag-ka-sa-bay
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adverb
Indicates that two or more things occur at the same time.
They arrived at school together.
Sila ay magkasabay na dumating sa paaralan.
Indicates collective movement or action.
They walked together in the park.
Naglakad sila magkasabay sa parke.
Etymology
The word 'magkasabay' is a combination of 'magkasama' and 'sabay', meaning together or at the same time.
Common Phrases and Expressions
together steps
Joint action or progress in something.
magkasabay na hakbang
Related Words
together
Another term meaning alongside or at the same time, often used in the context of cooperation or collective movement.
sabay
Slang Meanings
happening or meeting at the same time
Come on, let's have lunch together later!
Tara, magkasabay tayo sa lunch mamaya!
they’re both present at the same time
They left the house together and met on the road.
Magkasabay silang umalis ng bahay at nagkita sa daan.
the beats of the songs are almost aligned
The beats of the songs are simultaneous, making it fun to dance!
Magkasabay ang beat ng mga kanta, kaya ang saya sumayaw!