Also means
Gabi can also mean taro, a starchy root crop used in Filipino dishes like Laing.
Usage Note
Gabi refers to both 'evening' and 'night' and is used in the common greeting 'Magandang gabi' (Good evening). To indicate that an action happens at night, the phrase 'sa gabi' is typically used after the verb.
Examples
" Maganda ang gabi. "
Natural Translation
The night is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the night.
" Malamig tuwing gabi. "
Natural Translation
It is cold at night.
Literal Translation
Cold every night.
" Tuwing gabi bago matulog, nagbabasa muna kami ng kuwento sa mga bata para mapakalma sila. "
Natural Translation
Every night before sleeping, we first read a story to the children to calm them down.
Literal Translation
Every night before sleep, read first we of story to the children so calmed them.
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