From root: biyaya
Usage Note
Pagbibiyaya refers to the action or process of distributing gifts or granting favors to a group of people.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang pagbibiyaya sa kapwa. "
Natural Translation
Bestowing blessings on others is important.
Literal Translation
Important the bestowing-blessings on fellow.
" Ang pagbibiyaya ay nagdudulot ng kagalakan. "
Natural Translation
Bestowing blessings brings joy.
Literal Translation
The act of bestowing blessings brings joy.
" Ang pagbibiyaya ng pagkain sa mga nasalanta ay nagpakita ng tunay na pagmamalasakit ng komunidad. "
Natural Translation
The giving of food to the disaster victims showed the community's genuine compassion.
Literal Translation
The bestowing of food to the stricken showed of true compassion of-the community.
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