Magpabahay (en. To build a house)

/maɡpaˈbahaɪ/

Synonyms

to set up a home or living space

He needs to set up his apartment and organize it.

Kailangan niyang magpabahay at mag-ayos ng kanyang apartment.

a person who lives in a house without ownership title

He's the one who will live in Mameng's house, he doesn't have anywhere else to stay.

Siya na yung magpabahay sa bahay ni Mameng, wala naman na siyang ibang matirahan.

to rent a place

He's looking for a rental place near the school.

Naghahanap siya ng magpabahay na malapit sa eskwela.