From root: ibig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inibig
i-ni-BIG
loved
Present (Incomplete)
iniibig
i-ni-i-BIG
is loving
Future (Contemplated)
iibigin
i-i-bi-GIN
will love
Usage Note
Ibigin is a formal or poetic term for loving someone, often found in literature, songs, and traditional vows rather than casual conversation. It implies a deep, soul-level affection or a conscious choice to love, making it less frequent in daily speech compared to 'mahalin'.
Examples
" Iibigin kita magpakailanman. "
Natural Translation
I will love you forever.
Literal Translation
Will-love I-you forever.
" Gusto kitang ibigin habambuhay. "
Natural Translation
I want to love you forever.
Literal Translation
Want I-you to love forever-life.
" Nangako siyang iibigin ako nang tapat kahit anong pagsubok ang dumating sa aming buhay. "
Natural Translation
He promised to love me faithfully no matter what trials come into our life.
Literal Translation
Promised he to-love me with faithful even-if whatever trial the come to our life.
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