From root: ibig
Usage Note
Maibigin describes a person who is naturally affectionate or has a tendency to be loving toward others.
Examples
" Maibigin siyang bata. "
Natural Translation
She is a loving child.
Literal Translation
Loving she child.
" Siya ay isang maibiging ina. "
Natural Translation
She is a loving mother.
Literal Translation
She is a loving mother.
" Bagaman mahigpit siya kung minsan, isa siyang maibiging ama na laging gumigising nang maaga para ihatid ang mga anak sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
Although he is strict sometimes, he is a loving father who always wakes up early to take the children to school.
Literal Translation
Although strict he if sometimes, one he loving father that always waking-up early to take the children to school.
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