EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to give to each other...
excellence, skillfulness, expertise...
social welfare...
Pang-uri
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/mag-bi-ga-YAN/
FIL: Ang kilos ng palitan ng pagbibigay sa pagitan ng dalawa o higit pang tao; pagpapakita ng pagiging bukas-palad sa isa't isa.
EN: to give to each other
This is the spirit of Christmas, bayanihan, and potlucks in one word. It's about reciprocal giving. It's not just 'I give to you,' but 'we give to each other.' When the family does gift-giving, they 'magbigayan.' When your team is cramming for a deadline, you 'magbigayan' ng support (and coffee). It’s the verb for 'walang iwanan.'
From `mag-` + `bigay` + `-an` (reciprocal action suffix).
ROOT MEANING: gift; something given
Implies a mutual or group action. The focus is on the exchange and shared generosity.
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🇵🇭 Sa Pasko, masaya ang mga pamilya na magbigayan ng regalo.
🇺🇸 During Christmas, families are happy to give gifts to each other.
🇵🇭 Dapat tayong magbigayan sa oras ng pangangailangan.
🇺🇸 We should be generous to one another in times of need.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.