malainibay
The English word tipsy is translated into Filipino as malainibay. Wiktionary also lists balasing.
Meaning: slightly drunk (adj)
Ways to say it
| Filipino |
|---|
| malainibay |
| balasing |
Did you know?
- Beyond alcohol, balasing is used to describe inanimate objects that are crooked, skewed or not aligned properly.
- If you want to say someone is feeling the effects of alcohol without using the word 'drunk', you can say they may tama, which literally translates to 'having a hit' or 'having a strike'.
- In Filipino culture, admitting one is may tama is often a social cue that the person is becoming more open or relaxed during a gathering.
Example sentences for Filipino are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Patricia and Juan are at a party.
- PatriciaJuan, malainibay ka na ba?Juan, are you tipsy already?
- JuanKaunti lang, Patricia. Okay lang ako.Just a little, Patricia. I'm okay.
- PatriciaHuwag ka na uminom ng isa pa.Don't drink another one anymore.
- JuanSige, tubig na lang ang iinumin ko.Alright, I'll just drink water.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tipsy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
