Bahaybata (en. Young house)

/ˈba.hajˈba.ta/

Synonyms

Live-in girlfriend or boyfriend, often younger than the partner.

He's my bahaybata now, he's always just there at home.

Siya na lang ang bahaybata ko ngayon, lagi na lang siyang nandiyan sa bahay.

A sibling who is not blood-related, but a close friend treated like family.

Ana and I are like bahaybatas, that's why we're always together.

Para na kaming bahaybata ni Ana, kaya naman lagi kaming magkasama.

Deliberately living life with a partner to be happy.

I want a bahaybata who will join me in all my antics.

Gusto ko ng bahaybata na kasama ko sa lahat ng kaartehan ko.