Pangabay (en. Adverb)

/paŋɐˈbaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A type of word that describes or gives conditions to a verb, adjective, or other adverbs.

He carefully read the story so he wouldn't get lost in the sentences.

Maingat na binasa niya ang kwento upang hindi siya maligaw sa pangungusap.

Indicates manner, place, time, or reason.

She studied hard so she passed.

Nag-aral siya ng mabuti kaya siya ay pumasa.

Adverb that describes the manner of action.

He arrived early to prepare.

Dumating siya nang maaga upang makapaghanda.

faster

indicating manner

ng mas mabilis

more carefully

indicating manner of action

ng mas maingat

verb

A word that denotes action or movement.

pandiwa

adjective

A word that describes the characteristics of a noun.

pang-uri

just a request

My request to you, can you help me with my project?

Pangabay ko sa'yo, pwedeng patulong sa project ko?

sorry for bothering you

If I'm requesting, I'm sorry for bothering you.

Kung makapangabay ako, pasensya na kung naabala kita.

a plea

Sometimes, you really just need to make a request.

Minsan, kailangan mo lang talagang magpangabay.