ipabigay
to have something given
From root: bigay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinabigay
i-pi-na-bi-GAY
had something given
Present (Incomplete)
ipinabibigay
i-pi-na-bi-bi-GAY
is having something given
Future (Contemplated)
ipabibigay
i-pa-bi-bi-GAY
will have something given
Usage Note
Ipabigay is used when you want someone to deliver or hand over an object to another person on your behalf. It highlights the object being given through a delegated action or command.
Examples
" Ipabigay mo ang susi. "
Natural Translation
Have the key given (to someone).
Literal Translation
Have-given you the key.
" Gusto kong ipabigay ang premyo. "
Natural Translation
I want to have the prize given.
Literal Translation
Want I have-given the prize.
" Ipinabigay ko na sa katulong ang regalo bago pa kami umalis kaninang umaga. "
Natural Translation
I had the gift given to the helper even before we left this morning.
Literal Translation
Had-given I already to-the helper the gift before still we left earlier-this morning.
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