EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
durable; strong; sturdy; steadfast...
to tag along, to follow behind...
to treat someone to a burger...
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/ma-TI-bay/
FIL: Nagtataglay ng katatagan; hindi madaling masira, magupo, o magbago.
EN: durable; strong; sturdy; steadfast
The Nokia 3310 of adjectives. It's for things that last. That Marikina-made leather shoes? Matibay. Your lola's 50-year marriage? Matibay. Your friendship with your bestie that survived all the drama? Super matibay. It's the ultimate seal of quality and resilience.
ROOT MEANING: durability; strength; resilience; sturdiness
Widely used for physical objects, relationships, faith, principles, and evidence. A very versatile and positive descriptor.
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🇵🇭 Gawa sa matibay na kahoy ang mesa kaya hindi basta-basta masisira.
🇺🇸 The table is made of sturdy wood so it won't break easily.
🇵🇭 Kailangan mo ng matibay na ebidensya para mapatunayan ang iyong kaso.
🇺🇸 You need strong evidence to prove your case.
🇵🇭 Matibay ang aming pagkakaibigan kahit magkalayo kami.
🇺🇸 Our friendship is steadfast even if we are far apart.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.