Gibay (en. Reveal)
/giˈbay/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of showing or revealing something.
The revelation of her talent is undeniable.
Ang gibay ng kanyang talento ay hindi matatawaran.
The process of releasing information or knowledge.
The revelation of secrets created a big mess.
Ang gibay ng mga sikreto ay lumikha ng malaking gulo.
verb
To bring out or shed light on something.
She should reveal her true feelings.
Dapat niyang gibayin ang kanyang tunay na nararamdaman.
To show something that has not yet been seen.
You need to reveal your plans to others.
Kailangan mong gibayin ang iyong mga plano sa iba.
Etymology
from the root 'giba', which means 'to increase' or 'to add' to something
Common Phrases and Expressions
revelation of truth
expression of true information or situation.
gibay ng katotohanan
Related Words
to expose
A word that refers to the act of showing or shedding light.
ilantad
Slang Meanings
A pitiful or down-and-out situation
Wow, his life is really gibay right now, no money and no job.
Grabe, ang gibay ng kanyang buhay ngayon, walang pera at walang trabaho.
Worthless or useless
This exam is gibay, it's so hard!
Ang gibay ng exam na 'to, sobrang hirap!
Out of order or reason
Why is our plan so gibay? We should have been scheduled!
Bakit ang gibay ng plano natin? Dapat nakaschedule na tayo!