From root: ibig
Usage Note
Pagkakaibigan refers to the state or quality of being friends and the bond that connects people.
Examples
" Matibay ang aming pagkakaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Our friendship is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the our friendship.
" Mahalaga ang ating pagkakaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Our friendship is important.
Literal Translation
Important the our friendship.
" Kahit dumaan sa maraming pagsubok, lalong tumibay ang aming pagkakaibigan dahil hindi kami nag-iwanan sa hirap. "
Natural Translation
Even after going through many trials, our friendship grew even stronger because we did not abandon each other in hard times.
Literal Translation
Even passed in many trials, more strengthened the our friendship because not we abandoned-each-other in hardship.
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