From root: bigay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbigay
nag-bi-GAY
gave
Present (Incomplete)
nagbibigay
nag-bi-bi-GAY
giving
Future (Contemplated)
magbibigay
mag-bi-bi-GAY
will give
Usage Note
Magbigay is used when the focus is on the person giving or the act of giving itself, making it the standard actor-focus verb for offering gifts, aid, or information. It is a versatile verb used in both formal and casual contexts to express generosity or the simple act of sharing resources.
Examples
" Magbigay ka ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
Give some water.
Literal Translation
Give you of water.
" Kailangan nating magbigay ng donasyon. "
Natural Translation
We need to give a donation.
Literal Translation
Need we to give of donation.
" Tuwing Pasko, nagbibigay ang aming pamilya ng pagkain sa mga nangangailangan upang maibahagi ang biyayang natanggap namin. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas, our family gives food to those in need in order to share the blessings we received.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas, gives the our family of food to those needing so-that share the blessing received we.
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