Mangapitbahay (en. Neighborhood resident)

/maŋ.ka.pit.ba.haj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person living next to or nearby.

The neighborhood resident is always ready to help in times of need.

Ang mangapitbahay ay laging handang tumulong sa oras ng pangangailangan.

A person who has responsibilities and interactions with their neighbors.

As a neighborhood resident, having a good relationship with everyone is important.

Bilang isang mangapitbahay, mahalaga ang pagkakaroon ng magandang relasyon sa lahat.

root word derived from 'kabit-bahay,' referring to interactions with neighbors.

the interaction with fellow neighbors is important

Interacting with neighbors is essential to maintain a good community.

mahalaga ang pakikisalamuha sa mga kapwa mangapitbahay

neighbor

Term for a person living next to or nearby.

kapitbahay

community

A group of people who are connected to one another in a place.

komunidad

A neighbor who is always around, just hanging out.

There’s Mang Juan, that neighbor who lives close to us, just chilling here all the time.

Ayun si Mang Juan, siya yung mangapitbahay na malapit lang sa atin, chill lang lagi dito.

A person who loves to join in conversations or gatherings.

Lisa is such a chatterbox, a neighbor who never runs out of gossip.

Sobrang pila nyan si Lisa, mangapitbahay na hindi nawawalan ng chika.

Holds all the gossip or news in the neighborhood.

He is the type of neighbor who knows all the stories in the village.

Siya yung mga mangapitbahay na alam lahat ng kwento sa barangay.