From root: biyaya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbiyaya
nag-bi-YA-ya
bestowed grace
Present (Incomplete)
nagbibiyaya
nag-bi-bi-YA-ya
bestowing grace
Future (Contemplated)
magbibiyaya
mag-bi-bi-YA-ya
will bestow grace
Usage Note
Magbiyaya is primarily used in religious or formal contexts to describe the act of bestowing divine grace or blessings. It is rarely heard in everyday casual conversation, where simpler terms for giving are preferred.
Examples
" Marunong siyang magbiyaya. "
Natural Translation
He knows how to bestow grace.
Literal Translation
Knows-how he bestow-grace.
" Masarap magbiyaya sa mga mahihirap "
Natural Translation
It feels good to bestow grace to the poor
Literal Translation
Good bestow to the poor.
" Naniniwala kaming magbibiyaya ang Diyos sa mga taong tapat na naglilingkod sa kapwa. "
Natural Translation
We believe that God will bestow grace upon those who sincerely serve others.
Literal Translation
Believe we will-bestow-grace the God to the people sincere serving to fellow.
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