Pabati (en. Greeting)

pah-bah-ti

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A message or greeting performed to show welcome to another person.
He gave a greeting to the guests at his birthday.
Nagbigay siya ng pabati sa mga bisita ng kanyang kaarawan.
The way of expressing greetings or good wishes to others.
Greeting all friends is important during gatherings.
Ang pabati sa lahat ng kaibigan ay mahalaga sa mga pagtitipon.

Etymology

root word: bati

Common Phrases and Expressions

Greetings to everyone!
A greeting to all present.
Pabati sa lahat!
Happy greeting!
A joyful greeting for a special occasion.
Maligayang bati!

Related Words

greeting
A message of welcome or good wishes.
bati
greeting
Expressing good wishes to others.
pagbati

Slang Meanings

To say 'hi' or greet someone
Just greet him so he'll be happy.
Pabati mo na lang sa kanya para masaya siya.
A message conveyed to other people, often special
I have messages to convey to my friends.
May mga pabati akong dala para sa mga kaibigan ko.
Like a 'shout-out' or recognition for someone
Shout-out to kuya, you're amazing!
Pabati nga pala kay kuya, ang galing mo!