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    Tabingtabi (en. By the side)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A place that is beside or at the edge of something.
    He is standing by the side of the road.
    Nakatayo siya sa tabingtabi ng kalsada.
    The state of being next to another person or thing.
    The children are playing by the side of the river.
    Ang mga bata ay naglalaro sa tabingtabi ng ilog.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    beside the river
    The part that is at the side of a river.
    tabing tabi ng ilog
    beside the road
    The part that is at the side of the street or road.
    tabing tabi ng kalsada

    Related Words

    side
    A term referring to the edge or part close to something.
    tabi
    edge
    Refers to the part of something that is not the front.
    gilid

    Slang Meanings

    Excuse me (used when passing by an unseen entity or force)
    Excuse me, a manananggal passed by here.
    Tabi-tabi po, may dumaan na manananggal dito.
    Waving to spirits or supernatural beings
    Waving to the beings, no bad intentions!
    Kaway-kaway sa mga nilalang, walang masamang balak!
    Avoiding spirits or enchantments
    You need to avoid the spirits when walking at night, just to be safe!
    Kailangan ng iwas sa engkanto kapag naglalakad sa gabi, tabi-tabi lang!
    A gesture to appease supernatural beings
    Made a gesture to the wind to not anger the aswang.
    Nag-kumpas sa hangin para hindi magalit yung mga aswang.