From root: bigay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ibinigay
i-bi-ni-GAY
gave
Present (Incomplete)
ibinibigay
i-bi-ni-bi-GAY
is giving
Future (Contemplated)
ibibigay
i-bi-bi-GAY
will give
Usage Note
Ibigay is an object-focused verb used when the specific item being given is the focus of the sentence. It is the standard way to express the act of giving something to someone in both formal and informal contexts.
Examples
" Ibigay mo sa akin ang lapis. "
Natural Translation
Give me the pencil.
Literal Translation
Give you to me the pencil.
" Kailangan mong ibigay ang susi. "
Natural Translation
You need to give the key.
Literal Translation
Need you-link give the key.
" Ibinigay ng guro ang gantimpala sa mag-aaral na nagsumikap nang husto sa buong taon. "
Natural Translation
The teacher gave the award to the student who worked very hard throughout the whole year.
Literal Translation
Gave by-the teacher the award to-the student who strove very-much in whole year.
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