EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to match or suit...
to be good for; to be beneficial...
to be able to add; to contribute to...
Pang-uri
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/ma-i-ba-GAY/
FIL: Magawang itugma o iakma ang isang bagay sa isa pa upang magkaroon ng harmoniya o pagiging angkop.
EN: to be able to match or suit
This is your brain on 'OOTD' mode. You're trying to **maibagay** your shoes with your bag. It's also what you do when you're setting up two of your friends: 'Hmm, bagay kaya sila?' You're trying to see if you can match their personalities. It's the art of finding the perfect match, whether in fashion, love, or home decor.
From 'bagay', meaning 'thing,' 'matter,' or 'suitable.' The 'ma-i-' prefix denotes ability.
ROOT MEANING: suitable; fitting; appropriate
Used for matching items, colors, people, or concepts. Implies creating a harmonious or suitable combination.
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🇵🇭 Nahihirapan siyang maibagay ang kulay ng kurtina sa kulay ng pader.
🇺🇸 She's having a hard time matching the color of the curtain with the color of the wall.
🇵🇭 Sana ay maibagay ko ang aking presentasyon sa inaasahan ng mga kliyente.
🇺🇸 I hope I can suit my presentation to the clients' expectations.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.