Downstairs in Tagalog

“Downstairs” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Sa ibaba” or “Sa baba”, referring to the lower floor or level of a building. Understanding these Tagalog expressions will help you give directions and describe locations within multi-story structures in Filipino.

[Words] = Downstairs

[Definition]:

• Downstairs /ˌdaʊnˈstɛrz/
• Adverb: On or to a lower floor of a building; down the stairs.
• Adjective: Situated on a lower floor.
• Noun: The lower floor or floors of a building.

[Synonyms] = Sa ibaba, Sa baba, Pababa, Sa ground floor, Sa unang palapag

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The kitchen is located downstairs next to the living room.
• Ex1_PH: Ang kusina ay matatagpuan sa ibaba katabi ng sala.
• Ex2_EN: Please go downstairs and check if the door is locked.
• Ex2_PH: Mangyaring pumunta sa baba at tingnan kung nakasara ang pinto.
• Ex3_EN: My parents sleep in the downstairs bedroom.
• Ex3_PH: Ang aking mga magulang ay natutulog sa silid-tulugan sa ibaba.
• Ex4_EN: I heard someone walking downstairs in the middle of the night.
• Ex4_PH: Narinig ko ang isang tao na naglalakad sa baba sa kalagitnaan ng gabi.
• Ex5_EN: The guests are waiting downstairs in the lobby.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga bisita ay naghihintay sa ibaba sa lobby.