gabi
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A Filipino word for the time after sunset
- noun
- Philippine
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noche
- During the festival, people danced in the streets late into the gabi.
Examples
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The gabi is so peaceful.
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The family gathered every gabi to share stories and laughter after dinner.
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He enjoys walking by the beach at gabi when the air is cool and quiet.
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I love walking under the stars at gabi.
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The children gazed up at the stars as gabi settled over the village.
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They decided to host their gathering in the gabi, enjoying the cool evening air.
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During gabi, the streets were filled with the sound of music and laughter.
How Late
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gabi comes from the Filipino word that means 'night'. So, when you see gabi in English use, it refers to the night or nighttime in Filipino settings.