Tagabayan (en. Local resident)

ta-ga-ba-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who lives in a particular place or town.
The locals actively participate in community activities.
Ang mga tagabayan ay aktibong nakikilahok sa mga gawain ng komunidad.
A member of the community from a specific town.
As a local resident, I have the responsibility to enrich our culture.
Bilang isang tagabayan, may pananagutan akong pagyamanin ang aming kultura.
A term used to describe people living in a town.
Locals each have their own stories and experiences in life.
Ang tagabayan ay may kanya-kanyang kwento at karanasan sa kanilang buhay.

Etymology

Taga (from) + bayan (town or community)

Common Phrases and Expressions

hometown
the place where I am from
tagabayan ng bayan
locals
people who live in a place
mga tagabayan

Related Words

town
A place or community where people live.
bayan
community
A group of people with shared characteristics or interests.
komunidad

Slang Meanings

From another place
Oh, you're from the province, don't you know they're from the city?
Ay, taga-bata, di mo ba alam na siya ay tagabayan?
Far away
Your house is so far, you really are from the countryside!
Ang layo ng bahay mo, talagang tagabayan ka!
Out of place
Here in the city, I feel like a stranger!
Dito sa siyudad, parang tagabayan ako!
Provincial life
It's so quiet here, the vibes are really countryside!
Sobrang tahimik dito, talagang tagabayan ang vibes!