Payabat (en. Invitation)

/pajɐˈbɐt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

an invitation usually given for an occasion.

I received an invitation for my friend's wedding.

Tumanggap ako ng payabat para sa kasal ng aking kaibigan.

the influence or effect of an invitation on others.

The invitation brought many guests to our gathering.

Ang payabat ay nagdala ng maraming panauhin sa ating salu-salo.

to receive an invitation

receiving an invitation from someone.

magtanggap ng payabat

to give an invitation

offering an invitation to someone.

magbigay ng payabat

occasion

an event or special happening that is celebrated.

okasyon

Ambiguous or unclear situation

Wow, the conversation you guys had is so payabat! I can't understand what you actually want to say.

Naku, ang payabat ng usapan niyo! Hindi ko maintindihan kung ano talaga ang gusto mong sabihin.

Talking about things that are not true or exaggerated

Stop being payabat! We all know you didn't go to the concert!

Wag ka na magpayabat! Alam naman nating hindi ka nakapunta sa concert!

Speaking in indirect ways

Your answer is so payabat; it's better if you just say it directly.

Ang payabat ng sagot mo, mas mabuti pang diretsuhin mo na lang.