Paibabawan (en. Superiority)

/pa.iba.baw.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Level or state that is higher than others.

In his job, he is in a position of superiority over his colleagues.

Sa kanyang trabaho, siya ay nasa paibabawan ng kanyang mga katrabaho.

Condition that focuses more on or excels in any aspect.

The superiority of education contributes to a country's development.

Ang paibabawan ng edukasyon ay nakakatulong sa pag-unlad ng isang bansa.

to reach a higher status

To attain a high level or position.

maging sa paibabawan

leadership

The process of being a leader or having authority in a group.

pamumuno

status

Having a specific condition or state in society.

katayuan

acting overly nice or sweet

When she was acting overly nice, I thought it was real, but the truth is, she had some gossip.

Nang nagpa-bait-baitan siya, akala ko totoo, pero ang totoo, may chika pala siya.

trying hard to look cute or attractive

There she goes again, trying hard to look cute in front of her crush.

Ayan na naman siya, pa-cute na naman sa harapan ng crush.

someone who seems not to care or listen

If it works, she won't be like that, honestly, she just seems to be listening to the wind.

Kung uubra, 'di na siya ganun, honestly, parang nakikinig lang sa hangin.

trying too hard to be funny or clever

The things he says are just trying too hard to be funny, he's dumb.

Yung mga sinasabi niya, talagang pa-korny lang, bobo kasi.