Mapagbiyaya (en. Beneficent)

/ma.paɡ.bi.ja.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Capable of providing good or benefit.

Beneficent people are always willing to help others.

Ang mga mapagbiyayang tao ay laging handang tumulong sa iba.

Bringing grace or goodness.

His actions are beneficent and brought smiles to the people.

Ang kanyang pagkilos ay mapagbiyaya at nagdulot ng ngiti sa mga tao.

Having good heart or intentions.

Beneficent deeds bring light to dark places.

Ang mapagbiyayang mga gawain ay nagbibigay liwanag sa madilim na lugar.

from the root 'biyaya' and the adjectival prefix 'ma-'

Charity is beneficent.

Charity is beneficial and generous.

Kawanggawa ay mapagbiyaya.

Every small help is beneficent.

Every small act of kindness is beneficial.

Ang bawat maliit na tulong ay mapagbiyaya.

grace

Something that provides joy or goodness.

biyaya

help

An action that brings support or assistance to others.

tulong

Has a big heart for giving

Juan is so generous; he always has gifts for the kids.

Sobrang mapagbiyaya si Juan, lagi siyang may handog sa mga bata.

Often gives help

He is known in the neighborhood as generous because he always helps those in need.

Kilala siya sa barangay bilang mapagbiyaya dahil laging tumutulong sa mga nangangailangan.

Wealthy or not stingy

Even though he doesn't have much money, he's still generous.

Dahil mapagbiyaya siya, kahit wala na siyang gaanong pera, patuloy pa rin siyang nagbibigay.