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    Magpabahay (en. To build a house)

    /maɡpaˈbahaɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of constructing or building a house.
    You should build a house on the new land you bought.
    Magpabahay ka sa bagong lupa na binili mo.
    The process of developing a dwelling from start to finish.
    He wants to build a house before the end of the year.
    Nais niyang magpabahay bago ang pagtatapos ng taon.
    The arrangement of materials and design for a house.
    You need to build the house properly to avoid damage.
    Kailangan mong magpabahay nang maayos upang hindi ito madamage.

    Etymology

    Verb derived from the word 'bahay' meaning home or structure for living.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    build a house in a nice place
    construct a house in a pleasant environment
    magpabahay sa isang magandang lugar

    Related Words

    house
    A structure used as a dwelling.
    bahay
    build
    The act of erecting or constructing a structure.
    tayo

    Slang Meanings

    a person who lives in a house without ownership title
    He's the one who will live in Mameng's house, he doesn't have anywhere else to stay.
    Siya na yung magpabahay sa bahay ni Mameng, wala naman na siyang ibang matirahan.
    to rent a place
    He's looking for a rental place near the school.
    Naghahanap siya ng magpabahay na malapit sa eskwela.
    to set up a home or living space
    He needs to set up his apartment and organize it.
    Kailangan niyang magpabahay at mag-ayos ng kanyang apartment.