Ibibigay

Ibibigay is a Filipino verb form derived from the root word bigay, meaning “to give.” It is used to express a future action in which something will be given to someone else. In Filipino grammar, ibibigay is understood within the object-focus voice, where the emphasis is on what is being given and to whom it is given.

The form is typically analyzed as the future tense of the i- verb complex. It involves the prefix i- attached to the root bigay, with a reduplication pattern that marks tense in this voice, producing ibibigay. Related forms include ibinibigay (is being given) and ibinigay (was given), which illustrate how the same root changes to indicate different time frames and aspect while retaining recipient-focused construction.

Usage and examples:

Ibibigay ko ang libro sa iyo bukas. (I will give the book to you tomorrow.)

Ibibigay ni Maria ang regalo sa bata. (Maria will give the gift to the child.)

These constructions require a recipient phrase, typically introduced by sa, para kay, o sa iyo, to specify who will receive the item.

Notes:

Ibibigay is not the infinitive alone; it functions as a finite verb form in sentences expressing future delivery. It can pair with different subjects and dates to convey planned transfers of items or resources. In broader Tagalog grammar, ibibigay sits among several focus and aspect forms that convey who benefits from the action and when the action takes place.