Pagbati (en. Greeting)
/pag-ˈba-ti/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of expressing greetings or acknowledgment to a person or group.
We often give greetings to friends on their birthday.
Madalas tayong nagbibigay ng bati sa mga kaibigan sa kanilang kaarawan.
Expression of good wishes or fortunes intended to convey to others.
His greeting is full of love and hope.
Ang kanyang bati ay puno ng pagmamahal at pag-asa.
A form of art aiming to greet a moment or occasion.
Greeting the new year is a traditional practice.
Ang pagbati sa bagong taon ay isang tradisyunal na kinagawian.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Happy greeting
A formal greeting, often used on occasions like birthdays.
Maligayang bati
Christmas greeting
Greeting associated with Christmas.
Pagbati ng Pasko
Related Words
to greet
The act of giving a greeting to a person or group.
batiin
speaking
The process of expressing words, which may include greetings.
pagsasalita
Slang Meanings
Hello?
Greetings! What's up?
Pagbati! Anong balita?
Sup?
Greetings, friend! What's up?
Pagbati, kaibigan! Sup?
Yo!
Greetings to everyone, yo!
Pagbati sa lahat, yo!