From root: bigay
Usage Note
Pambigay describes objects specifically intended or set aside to be given away as gifts or donations.
Examples
" May pambigay ako sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
I have something to give you.
Literal Translation
Has item-for-giving I to you.
" May pambigay ka ba sa bata? "
Natural Translation
Do you have something to give to the child?
Literal Translation
There-is item-for-giving you (,) to child?
" Bago kami umuwi sa probinsya, naghanda kami ng maraming pambigay para sa aming mga kamag-anak doon. "
Natural Translation
Before we went home to the province, we prepared many gifts for our relatives there.
Literal Translation
Before we go-home to province, prepared we of many item-for-giving for our relatives there.
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