ibayo
ibáyo with stress marks
other side; double effort
Usage Note
Ibayo has two distinct senses. Literally it means the other side or the far side — across a body of water or a boundary. Figuratively, it is used in the phrase 'ibayong pagsisikap' (doubled effort) to mean redoubled or intensified. The figurative sense appears in motivational and inspirational writing and speeches encouraging greater effort.
Examples
" Nasa ibayo ang bahay nila. "
Natural Translation
Their house is on the other side.
Literal Translation
At-the other-side the house their.
" Pumunta siya sa ibayo. "
Natural Translation
He/She went to the other side.
Literal Translation
Went he/she to-the other-side.
" Sa ibayong pagsisikap ng buong pamilya, natapos nila ang pag-aaral ng kanilang panganay sa kabila ng hirap. "
Natural Translation
Through the redoubled effort of the whole family, they managed to put their eldest through school despite the hardship.
Literal Translation
In-the doubled effort of-the whole family, finished they the studies of their eldest in spite of-the hardship.
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