Night in Tagalog

“Night” in Tagalog is translated as “gabi”. This word refers to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. “Gabi” is one of the most fundamental time-related words in Filipino and is used in various everyday expressions and greetings like “Magandang gabi” (Good evening/night).

Let’s explore how “night” is used in Tagalog with definitions, synonyms, and practical examples.

[Words] = Night

[Definition]:

• Night /naɪt/
• Noun 1: The period of darkness in each twenty-four hours; the time from sunset to sunrise.
• Noun 2: The darkness of night; nightfall.
• Noun 3: An evening or night regarded in a particular way or for a particular purpose.

[Synonyms] = Gabi, Kinagabihan, Madaling-araw (late night), Hatinggabi (midnight), Takipsilim (dusk/twilight)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The stars shine brightly in the night sky.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga bituin ay kumikinang sa kalangitan sa gabi.
• Ex2_EN: I prefer to study at night when it’s quiet.
• Ex2_PH: Mas gusto kong mag-aral sa gabi kapag tahimik.
• Ex3_EN: We stayed up all night talking about our dreams.
• Ex3_PH: Nagpuyat kami buong gabi na nag-uusap tungkol sa aming mga pangarap.
• Ex4_EN: Good night, sleep well and sweet dreams.
• Ex4_PH: Magandang gabi, matulog ka nang mahimbing at may matamis na panaginip.
• Ex5_EN: The night market is always crowded on weekends.
• Ex5_PH: Ang palengke sa gabi ay laging puno ng tao tuwing katapusan ng linggo.