Tabig (en. Distant)

/ˈta.bɪɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece or section of land that is away from another place.
There is a beautiful view on the outskirts of the mountain.
May magandang tanawin sa tabig ng bundok.
adjective
Means far, not close.
His house is on the outskirts of the village.
Ang kanyang bahay ay nasa tabig ng nayon.
Expresses something that is not in the middle or near.
We should avoid taking the distant road.
Dapat nating iwasan ang pagkuha ng tabig na daan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

outlying land
Land that is far from the town center.
tabig na lupa

Related Words

seashore
A place close to the sea or coastline.
tabing-dagat

Slang Meanings

move aside or get out of the way
Move aside! The car is coming down!
Tabig! Bumababa na yung kotse! (Tabig! The car is coming down!)
ugly or awkward
Your outfit is so ugly!
Ang tabig naman ng suot mo! (Your outfit is so tabig!)
a shameless person
Look, he's being shameless again with his laughter.
Ayun, tabig na naman siya sa tawanan. (Look, he's being tabig again with his laughter.)