From root: baba
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ibinaba
i-bi-na-BA
lowered something
Present (Incomplete)
ibinababa
i-bi-na-ba-BA
lowering something
Future (Contemplated)
ibababa
i-ba-ba-BA
will lower something
Usage Note
Ibaba is used when moving an object to a lower position or asking a driver to drop off a passenger at a specific destination. It is an object-focused verb that is essential for giving directions or managing physical items.
Examples
" Ibaba mo ako rito. "
Natural Translation
Drop me off here.
Literal Translation
Lower you me here.
" Kailangan mong ibaba ang bag mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to lower your bag.
Literal Translation
Need you lower the bag your.
" Pakiusap, ibaba mo muna ang mga kahon sa unang palapag bago tayo umakyat sa itaas. "
Natural Translation
Please bring the boxes down to the first floor first before we go up.
Literal Translation
Please, lower you first the boxes at first floor before we go-up to top.
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