tibay
tíbay with stress marks
durability; strength
Also means
Tibay can also mean proof or evidence.
Usage Note
Tibay refers to the durability of objects and the inner resilience of a person. It is most commonly used as the adjective 'matibay' to describe high-quality materials or a person's strong will and character.
Examples
" Matibay ang mesa. "
Natural Translation
The table is sturdy.
Literal Translation
Durable the table.
" Bilib ako sa tibay ng sapatos na ito. "
Natural Translation
I am amazed at the durability of these shoes.
Literal Translation
Amazed I at durability of shoes that.
" Dahil sa tibay ng kanyang loob, hindi siya sumuko kahit napakahirap ng sitwasyon. "
Natural Translation
Because of his inner strength, he didn't give up even though the situation was very hard.
Literal Translation
Because of strength of his inside, not he gave-up even very-hard the situation.
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