From root: bigo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binigo
bi-ni-GO
disappointed
Present (Incomplete)
binibigo
bi-ni-bi-GO
disappointing
Future (Contemplated)
bibiguin
bi-bi-gu-IN
will disappoint
Usage Note
Biguin is used when an individual fails to meet the expectations of another or thwarts someone's hopes. It carries a more serious tone than simple disappointment, often used in contexts involving broken promises or failed duties to family and country.
Examples
" Ayaw kong biguin ang guro ko. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to disappoint my teacher.
Literal Translation
Dislike I disappoint the teacher my.
" Ayaw kong biguin si Nanay. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to disappoint Mom.
Literal Translation
Dislike I disappoint name-, Mom.
" Nag-aral siyang mabuti dahil ayaw niyang biguin ang mga magulang na nagsakripisyo para sa kaniyang pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
She studied hard because she didn't want to disappoint her parents, who sacrificed for her education.
Literal Translation
Studied she well because dislike she disappoint the plural parent that sacrificed for her education.
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