From root: tibay
Usage Note
Patibayan refers to a situation where parties compete to see who can last the longest or remain strongest. It implies a test of stamina and durability.
Examples
" Patibayan ito ng loob. "
Natural Translation
This is a test of will.
Literal Translation
Endurance-contest this of inside.
" Ito ay patibayan ng loob. "
Natural Translation
This is an endurance contest.
Literal Translation
This is endurance-contest of inside.
" Naging patibayan ng loob ang mahabang biyahe dahil walang nagreklamo kahit gutom at pagod na ang lahat. "
Natural Translation
The long trip became a test of endurance because no one complained even though everyone was already hungry and tired.
Literal Translation
Became endurance-contest of inside the long trip because none complained even hungry and tired already the all.
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