mapagbiyaya
generous or gracious
From root: biyaya
Usage Note
Mapagbiyaya describes someone who is naturally inclined to give and share their blessings with others.
Examples
" Mapagbiyaya ang aming kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbor is generous.
Literal Translation
Generous the our neighbor.
" Ang Diyos ay mapagbiyaya. "
Natural Translation
God is generous.
Literal Translation
The God is generous.
" Dahil mapagbiyaya ang kanyang puso, lagi siyang nagbabahagi ng pagkain sa mga nangangailangan kahit kakaunti lang ang kanyang kita. "
Natural Translation
Because his heart is generous, he always shares food with those in need even though his income is small.
Literal Translation
Because generous the his heart, always he share of food to the in-need even little only the his income.
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