Maibigan (en. Friend)

/ma.i.bi.gan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who has a close relationship with others, especially in companionship and support.

He is my friend since childhood.

Siya ang aking maibigan mula pagkabata.

A person who provides help and support in life’s situations.

Having friends in times of trouble is important.

Importante ang pagkakaroon ng maibigan sa panahon ng kagipitan.

A person who is an ally or companion in activities.

He has many friends at his work.

Marami siyang maibigan sa kanyang trabaho.

derived from the root word 'ibig' meaning desire or love

to become friends

to befriend or become a friend

maging maibigan

loyal friend

a friend who is always there in times of need

matapat na maibigan

companionship

The quality of having a good relationship with others.

pakikisama

togetherness

The activity of being together or cooperation.

pagsasama

Just friends, nothing more

He said, we're just friends, so it's all good.

Sabi niya, friends lang talaga kami, kaya chill lang.

Best friends

We're just a group of friends but Ana and I are still besties.

Barkada lang kami pero besties parin kami ni Ana.

Crew or squad

You know, Kevin and I are in the same crew, always together.

Alam mo na, tropa kami ni Kevin, laging magkakasama.

Close friend, often used humorously

She's my close friend, we always laugh about our crushes.

Siya yung kabespren ko, lagi namin pinagtatawanan yung mga crush namin.