magsibay
magsíbay with stress marks
to walk side by side
From root: sibay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsibay
nag-SI-bay
walked side by side
Present (Incomplete)
nagsisibay
nag-si-SI-bay
is walking side by side
Future (Contemplated)
magsisibay
mag-si-SI-bay
will walk side by side
Usage Note
Magsibay is the actor-focus mag- form of sibay, describing the act of walking abreast or side by side with someone. It carries connotations of closeness, solidarity, or companionship — most naturally used between friends, couples, or community members showing unity.
Examples
" Magsibay tayo papunta sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
Let's walk side by side to school.
Literal Translation
Walk-side-by-side we toward to school.
" Masarap magsibay sa tabing-dagat habang lumulubog ang araw. "
Natural Translation
It is delightful to walk side by side by the seashore while the sun is setting.
Literal Translation
Delightful to-walk-side-by-side at seashore while progressive-set the sun.
" Habang nag-uusap tungkol sa kanilang pangarap, magsibay sila sa makitid na daan pauwi sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
While talking about their dreams, they walk side by side along the narrow path home to the farm.
Literal Translation
While conversing about to their dream, walk-side-by-side they on narrow linker path homeward to farm.
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