Sabi (en. Said)
/ˈsabi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of saying or expressing something.
He said he wouldn't be able to go to the party.
Sabi niya ay hindi siya makakapunta sa party.
Expressing an opinion or viewpoint.
The teacher said that studying is important.
Sabi ng guro, mahalaga ang pag-aaral.
Providing information or news.
The news said that a storm is coming.
Sabi ng balita, may bagyo na darating.
Common Phrases and Expressions
They say
According to what others say.
Sabi nila
As God says
According to the teachings or words of God.
Sabi ng Diyos
Related Words
will say
The act of saying in the future.
sasabihin
said person
Person who spoke or provided information.
nagsabi
Slang Meanings
just talk, no proof
That's just talk, there's no proof.
Sabi-sabi lang yun, wala namang pruweba.
you just said
You just said you would help, but you didn't do it.
Sabi mo lang na tutulong ka, pero di mo naman ginawa.
as Grandma says
As Grandma says, 'Let's help each other in the family.'
Sabi ni Lola, 'Magtulungan tayo sa pamilya.'