Saloygalbahin (en. Gaze)

sah-loy-gahl-bah-heen

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An activity of observing or looking carefully at something.
Gazing at the stars brings joy to people.
Ang saloygalbahin sa mga bituin ay nagbibigay ng aliw sa mga tao.
Examining something in a meticulous way.
A careful gaze at the details of the report is necessary.
Kailangan ang saloygalbahin sa mga detalye ng ulat.

Etymology

Combined from the words 'saloy' and 'galbahin'

Common Phrases and Expressions

gaze at the stars
observing the sky
saloygalbahin ang mga bituin

Related Words

observation
The act of looking or observing.
pagmamasid

Slang Meanings

Talking nonsense, like it doesn't matter
You're just saloygalbahin, get serious!
Dami mong saloygalbahin, mag-seryoso ka na!
Gossip or unsubstantiated news
Don't believe that saloygalbahin!
Huwag kang maniwala sa saloygalbahin na 'yan!
Messy or directionless
Our conversation is like saloygalbahin, I can't understand.
Parang saloygalbahin ang usapan natin, hindi ako nakakaintindi.
A passing story that has no significance
Why are you wasting time on that saloygalbahin?
Bakit ka nag-spend ng oras sa mga saloygalbahin na yan?