From root: bigay
Usage Note
Mapagbigay describes someone who is selfless and willing to share their resources or accommodate the needs of others.
Examples
" Mapagbigay ang kaibigan ko. "
Natural Translation
My friend is generous.
Literal Translation
Generous the friend my.
" Ang lolo ko ay mapagbigay. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is generous.
Literal Translation
The grandfather my is generous.
" Kahit kakaunti lang ang kinikita, napakapagbigay pa rin ng aming kapitbahay sa mga nangangailangan sa aming lugar. "
Natural Translation
Even though they earn very little, our neighbor is still very generous to those in need in our area.
Literal Translation
Even though little only the earning, very-generous still of our neighbor to plural needing in our place.
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