Patibayan (en. Strengthen)

pah-tee-BAH-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of strengthening or enhancing something.
The strengthening of the structure is important for it to be durable.
Ang patibayan ng istruktura ay mahalaga upang ito'y maging matibay.
Steps taken to prove the stability of an object or system.
The reinforcement of the foundation is a necessary project before the construction of the building.
Ang patibayan ng pundasyon ay isang kinakailangang proyekto bago ang pagbubuo ng gusali.
verb
The action of strengthening or reinforcing.
We need to strengthen our relationship to succeed.
Kailangan nating patibayan ang ating ugnayan upang magtagumpay.

Etymology

From the word 'patibay' meaning to strengthen or reinforce.

Common Phrases and Expressions

strengthen the foundation
A process of reinforcing the bases or foundations of a system.
patibayan ang pundasyon

Related Words

durable
A characteristic of being strong and lasting.
matibay
to strengthen
To make something stronger or more stable.
tibayan

Slang Meanings

Just go with it!
He said, 'Don't overthink it, let's just go with this.'
Sabi niya, 'Wag ka na mag-isip, patibayan na lang natin 'to.'
Come on, I'll go with you!
You seem hesitant, but let's just push through. Come on, I'll go with you!
Parang ayaw mo na, pero patibayan na. Tara, samahan na kita!
Just pass it on!
You don't need to stress out, just let it go, pass it on!
Di mo na kailangan magpaka-stress, patibayan na lang, ipasa na lang!