From root: tambay
Usage Note
Pagtatambay is the gerund-like noun referring to the action of spending time idly with others. Ang pagtatambay ay bahagi na ng kulturang Pilipino. Hanging out is already a part of Filipino culture.
Examples
" Masaya ang pagtatambay sa kanto. "
Natural Translation
Hanging out at the corner is fun.
Literal Translation
Happy the hanging-out at corner.
" Nakakatuwa ang pagtatambay kasama kayo. "
Natural Translation
Hanging out with you all is enjoyable.
Literal Translation
Enjoyable the act-of-hanging-out with you (plural).
" Bagaman tila walang silbi sa iba, ang pagtatambay namin ang nagpapatibay ng aming pagkakaibigan taun-taon. "
Natural Translation
Although it may seem pointless to others, our hanging out is what strengthens our friendship year after year.
Literal Translation
Although seems without use to others, the hanging-out our the strengthens of our friendship year-after-year.
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