Ibig (en. Wish)

ˈi.bɪɡ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling or state of desire for something.
His wish is to have a bright future.
Ang kanyang ibig ay magkaroon ng magandang kinabukasan.
verb
To act with desire or want.
He wants to travel abroad.
Ibig niyang maglakbay sa ibang bansa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Meaning
The meaning or interpretation of something.
Ibig sabihin
Do you want this?
Do you wish for this?
Ibig mo ba?

Related Words

love
A deep feeling of love or desire, often related to romantic relationships.
pag-ibig
desire
A word that expresses longing or wish for something.
nais

Slang Meanings

love
Do you love him/her?
Ibig mo ba siya?
interested
He/She is interested in this game.
Ibig niya ang laro na ito.
want
Do you want to eat?
Ibig mo bang kumain?
dream of
I dream of traveling to another country.
Ibig kong maglakbay sa ibang bansa.