Overseas in Tagalog

“Overseas” in Tagalog translates to “Ibayong-dagat”, “Sa ibang bansa”, or “Dayuhan”, meaning in or to a foreign country across the sea. These terms are commonly used to describe work, travel, or living abroad. Learn how Filipinos express this important concept, especially relevant to OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers), in the examples below!

[Words] = Overseas

[Definition]:

• Overseas /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/
• Adverb: In or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.
• Adjective: Coming from, situated in, or relating to a foreign country across the sea.

[Synonyms] = Ibayong-dagat, Sa ibang bansa, Dayuhan, Sa labas ng bansa, Abroad

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: My sister is working overseas as a nurse in Canada.
• Ex1_PH: Ang aking kapatid ay nagtatrabaho sa ibayong-dagat bilang nars sa Canada.

• Ex2_EN: He plans to study overseas next year to pursue his master’s degree.
• Ex2_PH: Plano niyang mag-aral sa ibang bansa sa susunod na taon upang ituloy ang kanyang master’s degree.

• Ex3_EN: The company has many overseas branches in different countries.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kumpanya ay may maraming sangay sa ibayong-dagat sa iba’t ibang bansa.

• Ex4_EN: Overseas Filipino Workers contribute significantly to the Philippine economy.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga manggagawang Pilipino sa ibayong-dagat ay malaking tumutulong sa ekonomiya ng Pilipinas.

• Ex5_EN: They offer overseas shipping for all their products.
• Ex5_PH: Nag-aalok sila ng pagpapadala sa ibang bansa para sa lahat ng kanilang mga produkto.