Pagbigyan (en. To grant)

pahg-bee-gyaan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb describing the act of giving or granting something or a favor.
We need to grant his request because he is helping us.
Kailangan nating pagbigyan ang kanyang kahilingan, dahil siya ay tumutulong sa atin.
The act of agreeing to a request or need.
He decided to grant his friend during her crisis.
Nagpasya siyang pagbigyan ang kanyang kaibigan sa pagdaan nito sa crisis.
Supporting or agreeing to the wishes of others.
The parents decided to grant their child's dream.
Ang mga magulang ay nagpasya na pagbigyan ang kanilang anak sa kanyang pangarap.

Etymology

The word originates from the root word 'bigyan' which means 'to give'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Grant me this
Please let me achieve what I want.
Pagbigyan mo ako
No harm in granting
It is not bad to help or comply with requests.
Walang masamang pagbigyan

Related Words

helping
The act of assisting others.
pagtulong
supporting
The act of providing support or help.
pagsuporta

Slang Meanings

to help or participate
Come on, just give in to what he wants.
Sige na, pagbigyan mo na siya sa gusto niya.
to yield or concede
Just give in to him; he's begging!
Pagbigyan mo na siya, nakikiusap na 'yan!
to allow or permit
Why can't you just let him have this once?
Bakit di mo siya pagbigyan kahit isang beses lang?