Masabi (en. To be able to say)

/maˈsa.bi/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

The perfective aspect of the verb 'sabi,' meaning the action of saying has been completed.

I want to be able to say everything I feel.

Nais kong masabi ang lahat ng aking nararamdaman.

Indicates the ability to express an idea or opinion.

People can express their thoughts in the meeting.

Masabi ng mga tao ang kanilang saloobin sa pagpupulong.

A synonym of 'masabi' is a symbol of expression.

It's hard to express what I truly feel.

Mahirap masabi ang tunay na nararamdaman.

Originating from the root word 'sabi' which means 'saying' or 'to say.'

I can say that

Masabi ko na

To be able to say to you

Masabi sa iyo

sabi

The root of the word 'masabi,' meaning 'to say' or 'saying.'

sabi

sinasabi

The present form of the verb 'sabi,' meaning 'is saying.'

sinasabi

just a saying

I can only say my dreams are about you.

Masabi na lang ang mga pangarap ko sa'yo.

to drop a bombshell

Oh wow, that statement you made to her was a bombshell!

Hay naku, lagapak ang sinabi mo sa kanya!

smooth answer

His answer was smooth, almost like he just wanted to say he knew something.

Swabe ang sagot niya, parang masabi lang na may alam siya.

only if it can be said

Only if it can be said, that's painful!

Lamang kung masabi, masakit kaya yun!