bigay
bigáy with stress marks
to give
Usage Note
Bigay is commonly used with the affixes i- for the object given and -an for the recipient, making it vital for daily transactions. It is a fundamental word reflecting the Filipino culture of generosity, sharing, and social connection.
Examples
" Ganda ng bigay mo sa akin. "
Natural Translation
What you gave me is lovely.
Literal Translation
Beauty of gift your to me.
" Salamat sa iyong bigay. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your gift/given item.
Literal Translation
Thanks to your gift.
" Hindi natin masusukat ang halaga ng bigay na nagmumula sa puso ng isang tao. "
Natural Translation
We cannot measure the value of a gift that comes from someone's heart.
Literal Translation
Not we can-measure the value of gift that comes-from the heart of a person.
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