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sabik

sabík with stress marks

eager; excited

adjective noun sa-BIK Native origin Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions
Illustration of "sabik" (eager; excited)

Usage Note

Sabik expresses deep longing or eager anticipation, especially when reuniting with loved ones or missing home after being away. It is usually paired with the preposition "sa" to point to the person or thing you are yearning for.

Examples

Beginner

" Sabik na akong umuwi. "

Natural Translation

I'm eager to go home.

Literal Translation

Eager already I to-go-home.

Intermediate

" Sabik na akong makita ka. "

Natural Translation

I am eager to see you.

Literal Translation

Eager I to see you.

Advanced

" Matapos ang ilang taon sa ibang bansa, sabik na sabik na siyang makasama muli ang kanyang pamilya sa Pasko. "

Natural Translation

After several years abroad, he is extremely eager to be with his family again at Christmas.

Literal Translation

After the some years in other country, eager very already he to-be-with again the his family at Christmas.

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Derived Words

kasabikan DERIVED

eagerness; excitement

pananabik DERIVED

intense longing; yearning

Actor Focus Verbs

manabik AF VERB

to feel eager

Object Focus Verbs

panabikan OF VERB

to long for something

ikasabik OF VERB

to cause eagerness

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