Magpakagabi (en. To stay up all night)

mag-pa-ka-ga-bi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action that describes sleeping or staying awake all night.
We stayed up all night for the important project presentation.
Nagpakagabi kami sa mahalagang paghaharap ng mga proyekto.
A way of referring to temporarily partaking in night activities or celebrations.
Every summer, we stay up all night for the barbecue parties.
Bawat tag-init, nagpakagabi kami sa mga barbecue party.

Etymology

From the word 'gabi' meaning 'night' and 'mag-' a prefix used to indicate action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we stayed up all night
gathered together and enjoyed the whole night
nagpakagabi tayo

Related Words

sleepless
Condition of not sleeping for long hours.
puyat

Slang Meanings

Party all night
We partied magpakagabi until dawn.
Nagma-party kami magpakagabi hanggang umagang-umaga.
Sweat it out with fun
Come on, let's magpakagabi and sweat it out with fun!
Tara, magpakagabi tayo at magpawis sa saya!
Hanging out endlessly
I hope we can magpakagabi at the hangout, it's fun!
Sana magpakagabi tayo sa tambayan, ang saya eh!