Masabay (en. To be able to join)

/ma.sə.baɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Means to join or participate in an activity or action.

I was able to join them in arriving at the church.

Masabay ako sa kanila sa pagdating sa simbahan.

Can refer to the ability to keep up with the pace or flow of something.

You need to keep up with the pace of the class so you won't fall behind.

Dapat kang masabay sa takbo ng klase upang hindi mahuli.

Shows synchronization with other people or situations.

He joined in on the conversations of his friends.

Masabay siya sa mga usapan ng kanyang mga kaibigan.

The word 'masabay' comes from the word 'sabay', which means 'moving together'.

Go with the flow

To adapt or conform to the situation or trend.

Masabay sa agos

Keep up with the rhythm

To synchronize actions or pace with others.

Masabay sa ritmo

together

A verb that means to do something simultaneously or together.

sabay

alongside

Means occurring or being done at the same time as others.

kasabay

to go along or keep up with the actions of others

As long as you keep up with the system, you're good.

Basta masabay ka lang sa sistema, okay na.

to butt in or interfere in a discussion

It's like he joins the conversation even though he has nothing to do with it.

Parang masabay siya sa kwentuhan kahit wala namang kinalaman.

to be easy-going or carefree

As long as you go along with the vibe, let's just chill!

Basta masabay ka lang sa trip, chill lang tayo!