Pagbatyaw (en. Greeting)

/pag-ba-ti-yaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of greeting to others.
Greeting is an important part of our culture.
Ang pagbatyaw ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng ating kultura.
The expression of words that describe good relations.
In greeting, we show our respect.
Sa pagbatyaw, ipinapakita natin ang ating respeto.
A way to express recognition to another person.
Greeting guests is a good deed.
Ang pagbatyaw sa mga bisita ay isang magandang asal.

Etymology

from the word 'batyaw' which means 'word or greeting'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Happy greeting
A greeting of joy or good news.
Maligayang bati
Greeting and welcoming
Combining greeting and receiving.
Pagbati at pagsalubong

Related Words

welcome
The act of receiving or greeting a person.
salubungin

Slang Meanings

Hey, how's it going?
Hey, friends! What's the news?
Pagbatyaw, mga kaibigan! Anong balita?
Welcoming or greeting
We should have a greeting for the guests later.
Dapat may pagbatyaw tayo sa mga bisita mamaya.
Welcoming someone with energy
Your greeting was intense, you looked so hyped!
Grabe ang pagbatyaw mo, para kang naluya!