From root: bibingka
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbibingka
nag-bi-bing-KA
made or sold bibingka
Present (Incomplete)
nagbibibingka
nag-bi-bi-bing-KA
making or selling bibingka
Future (Contemplated)
magbibibingka
mag-bi-bi-bing-KA
will make or sell bibingka
Usage Note
Magbibingka is used when someone is making or selling bibingka, particularly in the context of traditional Filipino street food or during the Christmas season. It emphasizes the process of preparation or the occupation of a bibingka vendor.
Examples
" Magbibingka tayo bukas. "
Natural Translation
Let's make bibingka tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Make-bibingka we tomorrow.
" Gusto niyang magbibingka tuwing Pasko. "
Natural Translation
He/She wants to make/sell bibingka every Christmas.
Literal Translation
Want he/she make-bibingka every Christmas.
" Tuwing Pasko, nagbibibingka ang aking ina sa harap ng bahay upang makadagdag sa kita ng pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas, my mother makes and sells bibingka in front of the house to add to the family's income.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas, making-bibingka the my mother in front of house so-that add to income of family.
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