Paabutin (en. To be made to wait)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To defer or allow a person to wait.

Just let him wait while we are waiting for our companion.

Paabutin mo na lang siya habang nag-aantay tayo sa ating kasama.

The process of someone waiting to receive something or service.

At the coffee shop, customers often have to wait before their order is served.

Sa coffee shop, madalas na paabutin ang mga customer bago maihain ang kanilang order.

The act of waiting for a specific time or occasion.

He wants to make his mother wait for the arrival of their guests.

Nais niyang paabutin ang kanyang ina sa pagdating ng kanilang bisita.

Will he make you wait?

Will he have you wait?

Paabutin ka ba niya?

wait

The act of waiting for something or someone.

hintay

wait

Similar word referring to waiting.

antay

to make someone wait (as a form of torture)

Just make him wait, he's taking too long!

Paabutin mo na lang siya, ang tagal na nya!

to prolong someone's wait (as in communication)

Don't make him wait, just tell him right away.

Huwag mo na siyang paabutin, sabihin mo na agad.

waiting (impatiently for something)

I don't want to wait, I want it instantly!

Ayoko na ng paabutin, gusto ko instant na!