EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to have someone give; to ask to be given...
wristwatch, timepiece...
watercolor...
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/pa-bi-GAY/
FIL: Isang pakiusap o utos na mag-abot o magkaloob ng isang bagay sa nagsasalita o sa ibang tao.
EN: to have someone give; to ask to be given
The command you use when you're too lazy to get something yourself. "Pabigay nga nung remote." It's the verbal equivalent of pointing at something you want. It's a staple in every Filipino household, used to command siblings, kids, or anyone within earshot to act as your temporary hands.
From `pa-` (to ask someone to do) + `bigay` (to give).
ROOT MEANING: gift; something given
A command form. Often softened with "nga" or "naman". For example, "Pabigay nga..." (Please give...).
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🇵🇭 Pabigay naman ng baso ng tubig.
🇺🇸 Please give me a glass of water.
🇵🇭 Maaari mo bang pabigay itong sulat kay Ana?
🇺🇸 Can you have this letter given to Ana?
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