Bikol Central edit

Etymology edit

From ma- +‎ tibay.

Pronunciation edit

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

Adjective edit

matíbay (Basahan spelling ᜋᜆᜒᜊᜌ᜔) _ (intensified matibayon)

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

Sambali edit

Etymology edit

From ma- +‎ tibay.

Adjective edit

matibay

  1. sturdy

Tagalog edit

Etymology edit

From ma- +‎ tibay.

Pronunciation edit

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

Adjective edit

matibay (plural matitibay, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜆᜒᜊᜌ᜔)

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

Further reading edit

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