Tumibay (en. Strengthen)

/tuˈmibai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
the action of hardening or solidifying something
The wall became stronger after being painted with durable paint.
Tumibay ang pader matapos itong pinturahan ng matibay na pintura.
the process of establishing strong stability
Their relationship strengthened because of their effort to understand each other.
Tumibay ang kanilang ugnayan dahil sa kanilang pagsisikap na magkaunawaan.
the development of something to become more stable
Economic trends strengthened after the reforms.
Tumibay ang mga kalakaran sa ekonomiya pagkatapos ng mga reporma.

Etymology

mula sa ugat na salitang 'bigay' na may panlaping 'tum-', na nagpapahayag ng pagkilos ng pagpapatibay

Common Phrases and Expressions

strengthen one's resolve
become strong in the face of challenges
tumibay ang loob
strengthen the foundation
establish a strong basis for a project or relationship
tumibay ang pundasyon

Related Words

strength
indicates the quality of being solid or strong
tibay
to strengthen
a form of a verb that commands to make something strong
tibayan

Slang Meanings

to strengthen
We need to toughen up for this fight!
Kailangan natin tumibay para sa laban na ito!
to be resilient
Despite everything, he stood strong in his beliefs.
Sa kabila ng lahat, tumibay siya sa kanyang pananaw.
to stand firm
We should firm up our decision.
Dapat tayong tumibay sa desisyon natin.