nagbibigay

Nagbibigay is a Tagalog verb form meaning "is giving" or "gives." It is derived from the root verb bigay, which means to give, and uses the prefix nag- to mark a dynamic, actor-focused imperfective aspect. The form commonly expresses an action that is ongoing, habitual, or recently performed, depending on context.

In sentences, nagbibigay-ng forms are used with an object marker ng to indicate what is being given. The agent performing the action can be named or indicated with a subject pronoun. Examples include: Nagbibigay siya ng pagkain sa mga batang lansangan. Si Ana ay nagbibigay ng payo sa mga kaibigan. Nagbibigay kami ng tulong tuwing may sakuna. These illustrate giving tangible items such as food or advice, and can extend to broader acts of providing or offering.

Related verb forms include nagbigay, which is the past tense or completed aspect meaning "gave," and magbibigay, which marks the future tense meaning "will give." The noun form pagbibigay refers to the act of giving. Nagbibigay is thus a versatile form used across contexts to describe someone providing something to others, whether as a regular practice, a response to a need, or a gesture of generosity.

In usage, nagbibigay often conveys generosity, support, or provision, but it can also describe routine transactions or exchanges. The nuance depends on context, the objects involved, and any accompanying time markers.