sibasib
sibásib with stress marks
a ferocious attack
Usage Note
Sibasib is a reduplicated form suggesting intense, repeated aggression — the ferocious biting or charging of an animal, or metaphorically a fierce verbal or physical attack. It is common in literature and vivid spoken accounts of fights or animal encounters.
Examples
" Natakot ako sa sibasib ng aso. "
Natural Translation
I was frightened by the ferocious attack of the dog.
Literal Translation
Frightened I in ferocious-attack of dog.
" Nakakatakot ang sibasib ng mabangis na aso. "
Natural Translation
The ferocious attack of the wild dog is scary.
Literal Translation
Scary the ferocious attack of wild dog.
" Walang sinuman ang makakapigil sa sibasib ng galit na pulutong nang malaman nilang nadaya sila sa halalan. "
Natural Translation
No one could stop the ferocious onslaught of the angry crowd when they learned they had been cheated in the election.
Literal Translation
None someone the can-stop in ferocious-attack of angry that crowd when learned they cheated they in election.
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