Panghitabo

event; occurrence; happening; incidentnoun

Alternative meanings

Something that happens at a specific time and place. It can refer to an important event, a happening, an unexpected situation, or an occurrence within a story or context.

Pronunciation

pahng-hee-TAH-boh

Root and affixes

Comes from hitabo, to happen, occur, or take place. With pang- it forms panghitabo, meaning event, occurrence, or happening.

Variants or conjugations

hitabo; events; happened; will happen; life event

Related words and expressions

happen; incident; occasion; news; history; situation

Meaning and usage notes

Panghitabo is general and works for event, occurrence, or happening. For an organized event, okasyon or panagtapok may also fit depending on context.