Beside in Tagalog

“Beside” in Tagalog is translated as “Sa tabi” or “Katabi”. This preposition indicates the position of being next to or at the side of someone or something. Mastering this word helps you describe locations and spatial relationships accurately in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Beside

[Definition]:

• Beside /bɪˈsaɪd/
• Preposition: At the side of; next to.
• Preposition: Compared with; in comparison to.

[Synonyms] = Sa tabi, Katabi, Sa gilid, Kasiping, Sa tagiliran

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Please sit beside me during the meeting.
• Ex1_PH: Pakiupo naman sa tabi ko sa panahon ng pulong.
• Ex2_EN: The restaurant is located beside the shopping mall.
• Ex2_PH: Ang restaurant ay matatagpuan sa tabi ng shopping mall.
• Ex3_EN: She stood beside her husband throughout the ceremony.
• Ex3_PH: Nakatayo siya sa tabi ng kanyang asawa sa buong seremonya.
• Ex4_EN: The dog sleeps beside its owner’s bed every night.
• Ex4_PH: Ang aso ay natutulog sa tabi ng kama ng kanyang may-ari tuwing gabi.
• Ex5_EN: There is a small park beside the church where children play.
• Ex5_PH: May maliit na parke sa tabi ng simbahan kung saan naglalaro ang mga bata.