From root: tambay
Usage Note
Istambay is a localized term from 'standby' used to describe people who hang out idly on the streets. Maraming istambay sa labas ng tindahan. There are many bystanders outside the store.
Examples
" Maraming istambay sa kanto. "
Natural Translation
There are many loafers on the corner.
Literal Translation
Many loafer at corner.
" Huwag kang maging istambay sa kanto. "
Natural Translation
Do not be a loafer on the street corner.
Literal Translation
Do not you become loafer at corner.
" Dati siyang istambay sa kanto, ngunit nagbago na ang kanyang buhay nang makakita ng disenteng trabaho. "
Natural Translation
He used to be a loafer on the corner, but his life changed when he found a decent job.
Literal Translation
Before he loafer at corner, but changed already the his life when saw of decent job.
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