From root: gabi
Usage Note
Gabigabi describes a recurring event or habit that happens nightly.
Examples
" Naliligo siya gabigabi. "
Natural Translation
He/she takes a bath every night.
Literal Translation
Bathing he/she every-night.
" Nagbabasa siya ng libro gabigabi. "
Natural Translation
He/she reads a book every night.
Literal Translation
Reading he/she of book every night.
" Gabigabi akong nagdarasal bago matulog dahil naniniwala akong nakatutulong ito sa aking kapayapaan ng isip. "
Natural Translation
I pray every night before sleeping because I believe it helps with my peace of mind.
Literal Translation
Every-night I praying before sleep because believing I that helping it to my peace of mind.
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