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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Mopatigbabaw

English

To prevail.verb

Pronunciation

mo-pa-tig-BA-baw

Root and affixes

Related to ibabaw, above or on top, with a sense of dominating or standing out.

Meaning and usage notes

Used for ideas, forces, decisions, or situations that predominate or win out. Modaug is more direct for winning.

Actions & States, Ideas & Abstract Concepts
Example 1

Ang kamatuoran mopatigbabaw sa katapusan.

The truth will prevail in the end.

Example 2

Mopatigbabaw ang kalinaw kaysa kagubot.

Peace will prevail over chaos.

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