Magkatabi (en. Next to each other)

/maɡkaˈtabi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Next to each other means being in adjacent or close positions.

We stood in adjacent chairs in the church.

Nakatayo kami sa magkatabing upuan sa simbahan.

The houses are side by side

The houses are lined up closely next to each other.

Nakatabi ang mga bahay

side

Refers to the edge or boundary between two things.

tabi

together

Having a person or thing close to each other.

sama

to be squeezed together

Let's squeeze together here on the sofa, it's fun!

Magka-squeeze tayo dito sa sofa, ang saya!

together, side by side

Let's hang out here side by side, just chill.

Sama sama tayo dito sa tabi, chill lang.

side by side friends

It's cool that we are side by side while watching the movie.

Ayos lang na tabs at tabs tayo habang nanonood ng sine.