Ilabi na

especially; particularly; above all; in particularadverb / connector

Alternative meanings

Ilabi na is used to highlight one person, thing, reason, or situation within a larger idea: especially, particularly, above all, or in particular. Labi na is also very common in everyday speech.

Pronunciation

ee-LAH-bee nah

Root and affixes

Related to labi, which expresses more, a greater degree, or preference. Common forms: ilabi na, labi na, labi na gyud.

Variants or conjugations

labi na; ilabi na; labi na gyud; labi na kung; labi na sa

Related words and expressions

especially; particularly; above all; more than anything; in particular; highlight; emphasis

Meaning and usage notes

Ilabi na and labi na often work as connectors. For “especially if…”, use labi na kung. For “especially in/at…”, use labi na sa.