From root: bigay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
bumigay
bu-mi-GAY
yielded
Present (Incomplete)
bumibigay
bu-mi-bi-GAY
yielding
Future (Contemplated)
bibigay
bi-bi-GAY
will yield
Usage Note
Bumigay is used to describe objects breaking under pressure or individuals yielding to physical or emotional exhaustion. In modern slang, it is also used colloquially to mean giving in to temptation or coming out of the closet.
Examples
" Bumigay ang tuhod niya. "
Natural Translation
His knee gave out.
Literal Translation
Yielded the knee his.
" Maaaring bumigay ang mesa sa bigat. "
Natural Translation
The table might yield to the weight.
Literal Translation
Possible yield the table at weight.
" Sa kabila ng tibay ng kanyang loob, bumigay din siya at umiyak nang malaman ang balita. "
Natural Translation
Despite his inner strength, he too gave way and cried when he learned the news.
Literal Translation
At opposite of strength of his inside, yielded also he and cried when learned the news.
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