Tabingtabi (en. By the side)

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Synonyms

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.