Tibain (en. To be strict)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To be strict or harsh towards someone or something.
Be strict with yourself if you want to achieve success.
Tibain mo ang iyong sarili kung gusto mong makamit ang tagumpay.
To impose strict discipline.
He needs to be strict with the students to maintain order.
Kailangan niyang tibain ang mga estudyante upang mapanatili ang kaayusan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

be strict with oneself
Be strict with one's own discipline.
tibain ang sarili

Related Words

strength
The strict characteristic or state.
tibay
discipline
A system of rules that sets limits.
disiplina

Slang Meanings

to become stronger or tougher
You really need to toughen up for this fight.
Kailangan mo na talagang tibain ang loob mo para sa laban na 'to.
someone who doesn't give up easily
Hope you toughen up in the game, don’t give up easily!
Sana tibain ka sa game, huwag kang madaling bumigay!
to stand firm in facing challenges
I told him, just hold on, the right time will come.
Sabi ko sa kanya, tibain mo lang, darating din ang tamang panahon.