From root: gabi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ginabi
gi-na-BI
overtaken by night
Present (Incomplete)
ginagabi
gi-na-ga-BI
being overtaken by night
Future (Contemplated)
gagabihin
ga-ga-bi-HIN
will be overtaken by night
Usage Note
Gabihin is used when someone is delayed or stays out late, literally being "caught by the night" while away from home. It often carries a slight warning or concern about getting home safely or finishing a task before dark.
Examples
" Baka gabihin ka sa daan. "
Natural Translation
You might be caught by night on the road.
Literal Translation
Might overtaken-by-night you on road.
" Ayaw naming gabihin sa daan. "
Natural Translation
Our wish is not to be overtaken by night on the road.
Literal Translation
Not-want we overtaken-by-night on road.
" Umuwi ka na nang maaga dahil baka gabihin ka at delikado ang daan kapag madilim na. "
Natural Translation
Go home early because you might be overtaken by night and the road is dangerous once it's dark.
Literal Translation
Go-home you already early because might overtaken-by-night you and dangerous the road when dark already.
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