matibay

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Etymology

From ma- +‎ tibay.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /maˈtibaj/, [maˈti.baɪ̯]
  • Hyphenation: ma‧ti‧bay

Adjective

matíbay (Basahan spelling ᜋᜆᜒᜊᜌ᜔) _ (intensified matibayon)

  1. skilled, competent
    Synonym: maurag
  2. (by extension) strong; firm; stable
    Synonyms: makusog, masarig

Sambali

Etymology

From ma- +‎ tibay.

Adjective

matibay

  1. sturdy

Tagalog

Etymology

From ma- +‎ tibay.

Pronunciation
  • Hyphenation: ma‧ti‧bay
  • IPA(key): /maˈtibaj/, [mɐˈti.baɪ̯]

Adjective

matibay (Baybayin spelling ᜋᜆᜒᜊᜌ᜔, plural matitibay)

  1. strong; sturdy; durable; firm; tough
    Synonyms: malakas, matatag

Further reading
  • “matibay”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018
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