Sabit (en. Attached)

/sa.bit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An item that is hanging or tied to another item.
This is a hanging coin on my waist.
Ang ito ay isang sabit na barya sa aking gulman.
A symbol of debt or obligation.
His name is attached to this debt.
May sabit ang kanyang pangalan sa utang na ito.
verb
The action of rising or being placed that causes an item to be attached.
The flag must be hung in its place.
Kailangang sabitin ang bandila sa kanyang lugar.

Etymology

The root of the word 'sabit' refers to being tied or attached.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tightly attached
a state of being excessively suspended or tightly tied.
sabit na sabit

Related Words

tied transactions
A kind of simple transaction in another agreement or debt.
sabit-sabit

Slang Meanings

Will be used as an excuse or reference to complain or grumble.
It's like these people are always down to complain about everything.
Parang sabit yung mga tao dito, lagi na lang gusto magreklamo sa lahat.
A person or thing that shouldn't be involved but is just there.
I'm just a bystander in this conversation; I don't really know the topic.
Sabit lang ako sa usapan, di ko kasi alam yung topic.