Uyab

partner / boyfriend / girlfriendnoun

Alternative meanings

partner; boyfriend; girlfriend; romantic partner; sweetheart, depending on context

Pronunciation

OO-yahb

Root and affixes

Uyab works as a noun. It can refer to a boyfriend, girlfriend, or romantic partner. For a formal partner or spouse, kapikas may be used; bana means husband and asawa means wife.

Variants or conjugations

uyab; akong uyab; imong uyab; uyab nako; uyab nimo; kapikas; bana; asawa

Related words and expressions

kapikas = partner or spouse; bana = husband; asawa = wife; gugma = love; relasyon = relationship; kauban = companion or partner

Meaning and usage notes

Uyab is the most natural option for partner in everyday romantic context. If talking about a married partner or spouse, kapikas, bana, or asawa may be more precise.