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bibigan

rim or opening of a vessel

noun bi-bi-GAN DERIVED Less Common
Home & Lifestyle Household Items
Illustration of the root word "bibig" (mouth)
Illustration from root: bibig

From root: bibig

Usage Note

Bibigan refers to the mouth-like opening or top edge of objects like jars, pots, or sacks. For example, ang bibigan ng plorera refers to the rim of the vase.

Examples

Beginner

" Basag ang bibigan ng baso. "

Natural Translation

The rim of the glass is cracked.

Literal Translation

Cracked the rim of-the glass.

Intermediate

" Basagin mo ang bibigan ng paso. "

Natural Translation

Break the rim of the pot.

Literal Translation

Break you the rim of the pot.

Advanced

" Maingat mong takpan ang bibigan ng banga upang hindi makapasok ang alikabok o mga insekto sa loob. "

Natural Translation

Carefully cover the opening of the jar so that dust or insects cannot get inside.

Literal Translation

Carefully you cover the rim of-the jar in-order-to not enter the dust or insects in inside.

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