sibay
síbay with stress marks
walking shoulder to shoulder
Usage Note
Sibay describes two or more people walking abreast, side by side, typically as an expression of closeness, solidarity, or companionship. The common form magsibay is used affectionately between friends or couples.
Examples
" Magkasibay sila sa daan. "
Natural Translation
They are side by side on the road.
Literal Translation
Shoulder-to-shoulder they on road.
" Masaya ang sibay nila habang naglalakad sa parke. "
Natural Translation
Their walking shoulder to shoulder while walking in the park is happy.
Literal Translation
Happy the walking shoulder to shoulder their while walking in park.
" Magkasibay na naglakad ang mag-asawa sa tabing-dagat habang pinagmamasdan nila ang paglubog ng araw. "
Natural Translation
The couple walked side by side along the shore while watching the sunset.
Literal Translation
Shoulder-to-shoulder walked the couple at seaside while watching they the setting of sun.
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