Libay (en. Help)

/liˈbay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of helping or supporting others.
The help he provided to his friend was greatly appreciated.
Ang libay na ginawa niya sa kanyang kaibigan ay labis na pinahalagahan.
Providing assistance during times of need.
The community's help is needed for the disaster victims.
Kailangan ang libay ng komunidad sa mga biktima ng kalamidad.
A form of action to lighten the burden of others.
His help brought relief to the people.
Ang kanyang libay ay nagbigay ng ginhawa sa mga tao.

Etymology

From the Tagalog word 'libay' which pertains to the act of serving or aiding.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give help
to be willing to assist others
magbigay ng libay
to accept help
to accept help that is offered
tanggapin ang libay

Related Words

help
A noun referring to the action of providing support or assistance.
tulong
support
Refers to any kind of assistance or occasional care.
suporta

Slang Meanings

A fun adventure or freedom
I want to chill at the beach with my friends.
Gusto kong maglibay sa beach kasama ang barkada.
To have fun or enjoy
Come join us, let’s hang out at the mall later!
Sama kayo, maglibay tayo sa mall mamaya!
To be carefree or worry-free
During the vacation, I just chilled and didn't think about problems.
Nung bakasyon, naglibay lang ako at hindi nag-isip ng problema.