Paglabay (en. Lapse)
pag-la-bay
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The passing or passage of a person or thing in a specific place.
During his passing, he noticed the beautiful view.
Sa kanyang paglabay, napansin niya ang magandang tanawin.
The sequence of events or time that has passed.
Over the years, his perspective on life changed.
Sa paglabay ng mga taon, nagbago ang kanyang pananaw sa buhay.
An opportunity for departure or the end of a situation.
The passing of people around him caused great sadness.
Ang paglabay ng mga tao sa kanyang paligid ay nagdulot ng labis na kalungkutan.
Etymology
root word: labay
Common Phrases and Expressions
Over time
As years or occasions pass.
Sa paglabay ng panahon
Related Words
to pass
The verb referring to the action of passing or lapsing.
lumabay
Slang Meanings
no more mistakes, just keep going
Just don’t give up, and no matter what happens, let's just keep moving!
Basta huwag kang bibitaw, tsaka kahit anong mangyari, paglabay lang tayo!
next opportunity or chance
Oh no, maybe we'll just do that next time; we don't have time right now.
Naku, baka sa susunod na paglabay na lang yun, wala na tayong oras ngayon.
just pass; it's cool
Just pass that, we’re chill, no pressure.
Paglabay na yan, chill lang tayo, walang pressure.