Pagkabintay (en. Saying)

pag-ka-bin-tay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing that is said or expressed.
His statement is a saying that we need to appreciate.
Ang kanyang pagkababala ay isang pagkabintay na kailangan nating pahalagahan.
A broader aspect of expressing feelings or thoughts.
In every saying, there is a lesson to be learned.
Sa bawat pagkabintay, may aral na makukuha mula rito.
A statement that contains truth or perspective.
The sayings of the elders often contain life lessons.
Ang pagkabintay ng matatanda ay kadalasang naglalaman ng mga aral sa buhay.

Etymology

The word 'pagkabintay' originates from 'bintay' meaning 'saying' or 'to say' with the prefix 'pag' adding emphasis.

Common Phrases and Expressions

As they say
Commonly used way to express something that others have said.
Ang sabi nga

Related Words

saying
A word that describes a statement or expression.
bintay

Slang Meanings

Lack of knowledge or skills.
You need to study because you have so many gaps in math.
Kailangan mo nang mag-aral, kasi ang dami mong pagkabintay sa math.
Lack of experience.
He's still new, so he has some gaps in his job.
Baguhan pa lang siya kaya may pagkabintay siya sa trabaho.
Lack of updates or information about something.
Seriously, you still don't know that? You have so many gaps!
Seryoso, hindi mo pa rin alam 'yun? Ang dami nang pagkabintay mo!