ngayong gabi
The English phrase "tonight" is translated into Filipino as ngayong gabi.
The phrase is used as an adverb to describe something happening during today's evening.
Meaning: during today's evening (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ngayong gabi is composed of ngayon, which means "now" or "this" and gabi, which means "evening" or "night".
Did you know?
- The word gabi is a homonym in Filipino. While it means 'night' in this phrase, it also refers to a species of edible root crop known as taro.
- In Filipino, the word gabi does not just describe the time of day, but can also refer to the 'evening meal' itself.
- The word ngayon in ngayong gabi functions as a demonstrative, acting more like 'this' than 'now' when paired with time periods.
Examples in context
- Maaaring umulan ngayong gabi.It might rain tonight.This sentence is useful for discussing the possibility of rain with ngayong gabi.Tatoeba #5214101 by kanlaon, translation #5296351 by katalex
- Sinong magsasalita ngayong gabi?Who is going to speak tonight?This sentence is useful for asking who will be speaking with ngayong gabi.Tatoeba #1415542 by nonong, translation #243324 by CK
- Gusto mong magsine ngayong gabi?Would you like to go to a movie tonight?This sentence is useful for asking about a desire to go to a movie with ngayong gabi.Tatoeba #1705624 by nonong, translation #764790 by CK
- Abangan ang espesyal na palabas ngayong gabi!Watch out for the special program tonight!
- Sa gabing ito ay gaganapin ang malaking pagdiriwang.The grand celebration will take place this evening.
- Tara, nood tayo ng sine mamaya!Let's go watch a movie tonight/later!
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Example conversation
A couple is discussing their plans for the evening at home.
- RicardoMay lakad ka ba ngayong gabi?Do you have plans tonight?
- PatriciaWala naman, bakit?Not really, why?
- RicardoGusto mong kumain sa labas ngayong gabi?Do you want to eat out tonight?
- PatriciaSige, ayos 'yan, Ricardo.Sure, that sounds good, Ricardo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tonight” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
