ibaba
ibabâ with stress marks
down, bottom
Usage Note
Ibaba means the bottom, lower part, or downstairs — both as a noun (the bottom of something) and as a directional adverb (go down, below). It is used for physical direction and location in everyday speech. It contrasts with itaas (up, above). Common in giving directions or describing the location of objects and floors in a building.
Examples
" Nasa ibaba ang kusina. "
Natural Translation
The kitchen is downstairs.
Literal Translation
At-the bottom the kitchen.
" Nasaan ang pinto sa ibaba? "
Natural Translation
Where is the door downstairs?
Literal Translation
Where the door at-the bottom?
" Kung hahanapin mo ang susi, nahulog ito sa ibaba kaya tingnan mo muna ang sahig bago ka magreklamo. "
Natural Translation
If you're looking for the key, it fell down to the bottom, so check the floor first before you complain.
Literal Translation
If will-look you the key, fell it at bottom so look you first the floor before you complain.
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