Panablay (en. Enhanced)

/pa.na.blai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of good joy or happiness brought by a pleasant experience.
The panablay of his celebration will never be forgotten.
Ang panablay sa kanyang pagdiriwang ay hindi malilimutan.
Joy that comes from the gathering of family and friends.
The panablay of their gathering was full of joy and love.
Ang panablay ng kanilang salu-salo ay puno ng saya at pagmamahalan.

Etymology

Alibata word

Common Phrases and Expressions

joy in every celebration
Happiness or joy felt in all occasions.
panablay sa bawat pagdiriwang

Related Words

celebration
A celebration or welcoming of a person, often accompanied by joy.
salubong
gathering
A gathering or feast with family and friends.
salu-salo

Slang Meanings

unrealized dream
He said he wants to be an artist, but that seems like just a panablay.
Sabi niya, gusto niya maging artista, pero parang panablay na lang 'yun.
vague or uncertain situation
Our plans for the weekend are panablay now. Nothing is certain yet.
Yung plano natin sa weekend, panablay na eh. Wala pang sigurado.
unbelievable or questionable story
What he said about his luck in life sounds like panablay.
Parang panablay yung sinabi niya tungkol sa napaka-swerte niya sa buhay.