Timenoun
Gabii
gah-BEE-ee
EnglishNight / Evening
Word of the Day · Thursday, August 13, 2026
Gabii — Bisaya Word of the Day for August 13, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Gabii" covers the entire stretch from evening through nighttime, which is exactly why "maayong gabii" flexibly works as both "good evening" and "good night" depending on context.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Karong gabii" (tonight) is when a lot of Cebuano family and social life happens — cooler evening temperatures make gabii activities, like dinner gatherings or evening walks, far more comfortable than the daytime heat.
Example Sentences
Making evening plans
Unsa'y plano ta karong gabii?
“What's our plan for tonight?”
Signaling bedtime
Gabii na, panahon na sa pagpahulay.
“It's night already, time to rest.”
Describing a nightly routine
Nagkatigom sila kada gabii sa tindahan.
“They gather every evening at the store.”
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Quick Quiz
Why do many social and family activities happen during "gabii" in tropical Cebu?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Gabii" mean in Bisaya?
"Gabii" means "Night / Evening" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Time category, pronounced as "gah-BEE-ee".
How do you pronounce "Gabii" in Cebuano?
"Gabii" is pronounced "gah-BEE-ee". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Gabii" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Unsa'y plano ta karong gabii?" — "What's our plan for tonight?". "Karong gabii" (tonight) is when a lot of Cebuano family and social life happens — cooler evening temperatures make gabii activities, like dinner gatherings or evening walks, far more comfortable than the daytime heat.
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