Pabaunan (en. Gift)

/pa-ba-u-nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An item given as a gift or offering.
He gave a pabaunan to his guests.
Nagbigay siya ng pabaunan sa kanyang mga bisita.
A gift that often carries a symbolic meaning.
The pabaunan is a symbol of gratitude.
Ang pabaunan ay simbolo ng pasasalamat.
An item given to a person leaving or traveling.
He bought a pabaunan for his child studying abroad.
Bumili siya ng pabaunan para sa kanyang anak na mag-aaral sa ibang bansa.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'pabaon' which means to give or provide.

Common Phrases and Expressions

initial gift
Gift given as an initial offering.
pabaunang regalo
souvenir gift
Item given as a memento.
pabaunan ng alaala

Related Words

farewell gift
Item given before leaving or traveling.
pabaon
gift
An item given to someone as a sign of love or friendship.
regalo

Slang Meanings

Token or gift meant for friends or family.
I bought a pabaunan for my friends in Manila.
Bumili ako ng pabaunan para sa mga kaibigan ko sa Manila.
Prepared foods or gifts to take with someone on their trip.
Don't forget your pabaunan before you leave.
Huwag kalimutan ang pabaunan mo bago umalis.
An opportunity to provide capacity or support to someone.
Because of the pabaunan of confidence given to her, she succeeded.
Dahil sa pabaunan ng kaigtingan sa kanya, nagtagumpay siya.