Base Forms
Verb
mabuhay
Affix
ma
Root Word
buhay
Trigger
actor
Aspects
| Infinitive | mabuhay |
| Complete | nabuhay |
| Progressive | nabubuhay |
| Contemplative | mabubuhay |
| Recently Complete, formal | kabubuhay |
| Recently Complete, informal | kakabuhay |
Imperative
mabuhay
Other Verbs with the Same Root
Etymology
From ma- + buhay. The interjection is a calque of Spanish ¡Viva!.
Translations
live, be alive
welcome, affirm or greet the arrival of someone