Pitongibayo (en. Seven falls)

/pi.tong.i.ba.jo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A term referring to seven stages of collapse or downfall.

The sevenibayo is a symbol of extreme trials in our lives.

Ang pitongibayo ay isang simbolo ng matinding pagsubok sa ating buhay.

Combination of 'pito' meaning 'seven' and 'gibayo' which may refer to 'a collapse or downfall'.

seven falls of life

Intense trials or challenges faced in life.

pitongibayo ng buhay

collapse

Refers to the process of failure or breakdown.

pagbagsak

Seven times harder (as a humorous joke)

Oh man, calling him that is like saying he's seven times tougher!

Naku, parang pitong ibayo ang tawag mo sa kanya eh!

Seven times worse (used to express frustration)

You have so many problems? That’s just seven times worse!

Ang dami ng problema mo? Pitong ibayo naman yan!