Tabihan (en. Side)

/ta.bih.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or part at the edge of something.
The side of the road is full of flowers.
Ang tabihan ng kalsada ay puno ng mga bulaklak.
A part that is definitely not in the center.
Here at the side of the river, we can have a picnic.
Dito sa tabihan ng ilog, maaari tayong mag-piknik.

Etymology

from the word 'tabi', meaning 'side' or 'edge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

side of the road
The area at the side of the road.
tabihan ng daan
at the side
In the part or area at the edge.
nasa tabihan

Related Words

side
A word describing a location at the edge.
tabi
edge
A part or location at the outside or perimeter of something.
gilid

Slang Meanings

Buddy or acquaintance in the squad
He's my buddy for drinking later.
Siya yung tabihan ko sa inuman mamaya.
Friend who's always there by your side
I'm so happy you're always there, buddy!
Sobrang saya na nandiyan ka palagi, tabihan!
Someone well-known or popular in the group
He's famous in the group, like everyone's buddy.
Sikat siya sa grupo, parang tabihan ng lahat.