From root: bayani
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ibinayani
i-bi-na-ya-NI
sacrificed for a cause
Present (Incomplete)
ibinibayani
i-bi-ni-ba-ya-NI
sacrificing for a cause
Future (Contemplated)
ibabayani
i-ba-ba-ya-NI
will sacrifice for a cause
Usage Note
Ibayani is used in formal or literary contexts to describe the act of dedicating or sacrificing something, like one's life or effort, for a noble cause or for the sake of the country. It emphasizes a selfless offering that aligns with the values of heroism.
Examples
" Handa siyang ibayani ang kanyang buhay. "
Natural Translation
He is ready to sacrifice his life for the cause.
Literal Translation
Ready he sacrifice-for-cause the his life.
" Gusto niyang ibayani ang sarili niya. "
Natural Translation
He wants to sacrifice himself for the cause.
Literal Translation
Want he sacrifice-for-a-cause the self he.
" Maraming sundalo ang handang ibayani ang kanilang buhay para sa kalayaan ng bayang minamahal. "
Natural Translation
Many soldiers are willing to sacrifice their lives for the freedom of their beloved country.
Literal Translation
Many soldier the ready sacrifice-for-cause the their life for the freedom of country beloved.
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