Magsabay (en. To join together)

/mɐg.sɐ.baj/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To do something together or alongside others.
They decided to have dinner together.
Nagpasya silang magsabay sa pagkain ng hapunan.
To sync or move along with the movement of other people.
Let's run together to make it easier.
Magsabay tayo sa pagtakbo para mas mapadali.
To perform an activity similar to another person at the same or nearly the same time.
Their projects can coincide in schedule.
Maaaring magsabay ang kanilang mga proyekto sa iskedyul.

Etymology

The word 'sabay' comes from the Spanish word 'sabay', meaning 'together' or 'alongside'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's join together in studying.
Come, let's study together.
Magsabay tayo sa pag-aaral.
Join in the fight.
To join or engage in a fight together.
Magsabay ng laban.

Related Words

together
Means alongside or simultaneously in action.
sabay
join
Refers to having someone else involved in an activity.
sama

Slang Meanings

Do something together at the same time
We can do this, let's just study together.
Kaya natin 'to, magsabay na lang tayo sa pag-aaral.
To partner or be together at an event
It's fine if we go to prom together, I'm so excited!
Okay lang kung magsabay tayo sa prom, excited na ako!
Bringing together two or more people
You guys should come together, it's more fun when there are more!
Magsabay kayo, mas masaya kapag marami!