Usage Note
Pabling is a colloquial Filipino term for a man who pursues multiple romantic relationships simultaneously. It carries a mildly disapproving tone and is used in casual conversation, often with a mix of humor and criticism. The term is commonly used among younger Filipinos.
Examples
" Pabling talaga ang kapatid mo. "
Natural Translation
Your sibling is really a playboy.
Literal Translation
Playboy really the sibling your.
" Kilala silang pabling noong kabataan nila. "
Natural Translation
They were known as a playboy during their youth.
Literal Translation
Known they-as playboy during youth their.
" Kahit kilala siyang pabling noong dalaga pa ako, naniwala pa rin akong magbabago siya para sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was known as a playboy back when I was still single, I still believed he would change for me.
Literal Translation
Even-though known he-as playboy when single still I, believed still also I-that will-change he for to me.
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