Makibahay (en. To visit a home or household)

/makɪˈba.haɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to interact or socialize with others in their home.

I joined my friends to visit their family.

Sumama ako sa aking mga kaibigan upang makibahay sa kanilang pamilya.

The act of visiting someone else's home to talk or socialize.

We often visit our neighbors in our community.

Madalas kaming makibahay sa mga kapitbahay sa ating barangay.

A type of action commonly done during celebrations or occasions.

We decided to participate in the festival of our community.

Nagpasya kaming makibahay sa pista ng aming barangay.

Derived from the word 'kiba' meaning 'house' with the prefix 'ma' indicating involvement or participation.

Visit during the festival

To mingle or attend a celebration held at someone else's home.

Makibahay sa pista

Visit friends' homes

To visit friends' houses to socialize.

Makibahay sa mga kaibigan

house

A structure where people reside.

bahay

friend

A person who has a close relationship with another person.

kaibigan

To participate in the lives of other people

Sure, let's join in on her life, I also want to know her story.

Sige, makibahay tayo sa kanya, parang gusto ko rin malaman ang kwento niya.

To join in or engage in conversation

Why don't you join in the conversation? It's so fun!

Bakit di ka makibahay sa usapan? Ang saya-saya!

To intrude on a conversation

It seems like you weren't invited, but it's okay, just join in.

Parang hindi ka naman invited, pero ok lang, makibahay na lang.