A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan (part 3 of 12)

A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan (part 3 of 12)

bangday v [AB] be placed, place s.t. transversely across s.t. or pile up in criss-crossing fashion. Inig-abut níya mubanday dáyun siya sa kátri, As soon as she arrives she throws herself across the bed. Nagbanday siya sa íyang tiil sa silya, He is putting his foot across the chair. bangdaybangday n snack consisting of fried sliced bananas (kardába or sab-a) laid one over the other with a thick dough. v {1} [A; a] make bangdaybangday. {2} be criss-crossing.†

banggà n {1} contest of any sort for a winner. Akuy midaug sa banggà sa áwit, I won the singing contest. {2} crash of vehicles bumping into each other. Duhay patay sa banggà dihà sa iskína, Two people died in the crash on the corner. v {1} [C; a] hold a contest. {2} [AC; ab2] bump into s.t. with force. Mibanggà ang bátà níya, The child bumped into her. Ang barku nakabanggà ug búya, The ship crashed into a buoy. {3} [AN2; a2] meet goods before they reach the market to get them cheaper. Adtu ta sa paradahan kay mamanggà ta ug utanun, Let’s go to the bus stop and get vegetables. maN-r-, maN-ay n buyers who meet and buy from a source before the goods reach the market.

banggì v [A3; a] break s.t. off with a snap. Mibanggì siyag sanga, He broke a branch. Nabanggì ang íyang lápis, His pencil broke in two.

banggiítan a {1} notorious. Banggiítang magdadaut sa mga panágat, A notorious destroyer of fishing traps. {2} well-known for some skill. Banggiítang abugádu, Well-known lawyer. v [B12; b6] become notorious, well-known for a skill.

banggíra n projection in the window which holds the eating utensils in daily use. v [A1; a] make, provide with a banggíra. banggirahan = banggíra.

banggis v [A; b] scrape, scrub s.t. off a surface. Kutsilyu ang íyang ibanggis sa húgaw sa lamísa, She’ll use a table knife to scrape the dirt off the table.

banggud v [A; a] rub s.t. with pressure against s.t. else causing it to get chafed, shredded, grated. Akuy mubanggud sa mais, I will shred the corn. Nabanggud ang ákung abága pagkasalibay nákù sa mutur, My shoulder got chafed when I was thrown off my motorcycle. banggúran, bangguran n shredder.

banggun_1 n k.o. blight that infests banana and cacao fruits. The fruit gets hardened with brown spots all over, rendering it unfit for consumption. v [a4] be infested with this blight. -un a banggun-infested.

banggun_2 a idiotic.

banggus v {1} [A; c1] rub s.t. against a rough surface, but not with great pressure. Magbanggus ku sa kapáyas nga salárun, I’ll shred the papayas to make into a salad. Nabanggus ang ákung túhud sa ákung pagkadagmà, My knee got chafed when I stumbled. {2} [A; b6(1)] scrub to clean. Ákung gibanggúsan ug lugud ang buling sa íyang likud, I scrubbed the dirt off his back with a stone.

banghag v {1} [A; a12b2] snap at s.o. Mamanghag nang irúa ug duúlun, That dog will snap if you approach it. {2} [A; b5] snap, speak sharply and curtly. Ayaw siyag duúlag may trabáhu kay banghágun (banghágan) ka, Don’t go near him when he’s doing s.t. because he’ll snap at you.†

banghat = hangbat.

banghaw a having the sour smell which develops in cooking starches which are waterlogged, e.g., corn which has been ground without being fully dried, yams which got waterlogged in rain-soaked ground, etc. v [B; a2] have this sour smell. Mibanghaw (nabanghaw) ang kamúti kay nahúmul ug tulu ka adlaw, The sweet potatoes developed a rotten smell because they soaked for three days.

banghilig, banghílig a sloping (sharply or not sharply). Lugsánay makasáka ang trák kung banghilig, The truck hardly can make it up a slope. v [B; c1] be sloping. Nagkabanghilig ang ámung gibaktásan, The place where we hiked slopes gradually.

banghitaw n = balanghitaw.

banghutin, banghuting = balanghutan.

bángì v [AC; abc3] be on bad terms with each other. Nagbángì mi mahitungud sa kwarta, We had a misunderstanding about money. ka-an n reason for bad feelings.

bángig = bángì.

bángil v {1} [A; b5c] put s.t. beneath or next to s.t. to keep it from jiggling, rolling, sliding, etc. Bangíli (bangíla) ang ligid sa trák, Put a block against the wheels of the truck. {2} [a] eat s.t. before a drinking bout (prop up one’s stomach). Unsay ímung gibángil únà muinum? What did you eat before you drank? {3} [A; c] use a charm to insure success in business or gambling. {4} [A; b5] induce s.o. with a bribe. Bangílun (bangílan) ta siyag tubà arun maabtik sugúun, Give him some toddy to get him to work a bit faster. {5} [A; b] trip a player while running or jumping. (→) n {1} s.t. placed beneath to keep a thing steady or in position. Butangig bangil ang silya arun mupundu, Put a prop beneath the chair so it will be steady. {2} food to stave off hunger. {2a} food taken before drinks (slang). {2b} — sa tinggutum food eaten in place of rice or corn in famine times. {3} charm for gambling or business. {4} s.t. given as an inducement to goad s.o. into action. paN- v [A2] use a charm in gambling or in business. bangilbángil v [A; b] support, fill in the gaps. Ang kamúti ibangilbángil sa pagkáun, Sweet potatoes aren’t the principal food. They are s.t. extra to fill in when there isn’t enough other food. n s.t. that supports. Bangilbángil nà siya nákù sa trabáhu, He is my helper in my job.

bangilid = bakilid.

bángin [so-and-so] might just happen. Ayaw paglihuk bángin mabughat ka, Don’t move. You might have a relapse.

bangingi a nagging, scolding repeatedly. v [B] nag, keep making the same complaints. Mubangingi dáyun siyag higabhian kug paúlì, She starts nagging the moment I arrive home late.

bangíngi v [A2; a12] turn back to bite or fight with s.o. Mubangíngig páak ang iring ug gunítan sa íkug, The cat will turn its head to fight if you hold it by the tail. Ayaw lang nà siya pahunúnga arun dì ka bangingíhun ug áway, Don’t try to stop her or she’ll turn on you, too.

bangis a fierce. v [B2; b4] become fierce. Mubangis (mabangis) ang irù ug higtan, A dog becomes fierce if it is kept tied. -un a of a fierce sort. ma- a very fierce. v [B1456] be fierce. Nagmabangis ang kapaláran kaníya, Fate was very cruel to him.

bangitaw = balanghitaw.

bangka v {1} [A; c] treat, pay the bill for entertainment or food consumed in entertainment. Bangkáhan ta mu ug panihápun, I’ll treat you to dinner. {2} [A; a] deal cards, throw dice, or act as a banker in a gambling game. Bangkáha ang baráha, Deal the cards. n banker or dealer in a gambling game. -dur(→) n = bangka, n.

bangkà n banca, a one-piece dug-out between 5 to 15 meters optionally with one or two masts and/or a motor, and/or outriggers. v [A13; ac1] {1} ride a banca. Bangkáa lang ang Líti, Just take a banca to Leyte. Bangkáa (ibangkà) ang karga, Take the cargo in the banca.

*bangkáag hi-an/ka-an n {1} knowledge about a certain field or skill. Wà kuy hibangkaágan (kabangkaágan) sa radiyu, I have no understanding of radios. {2} awareness. Wà kuy hibangkaágan sa súnug gabíi, I have no knowledge about the fire last night. hi-an v [B1256] be learned, found out about. Wà siyay nahibangkaágan sa íyang tulu ka túig nga paglangyaw, He didn’t learn a thing from his three years abroad.

bangkal n large tree of the secondary forest, hollow in the lower portion of the trunk: Nauclea orientalis.

bangkarúta a bankrupt. v [B12; a2] be bankrupt. Nabangkarúta siya pag-intra sa pulitika, He became bankrupt when he entered politics.

bangkarúti = bangkarúta.

bangkat = bakat.

bangkaw_1 n {1} spear which is thrown. {2} piece in mahjong with the image of a dagger. v [A; a1b2] throw, thrust a spear at. Bangkáwun ta ang usa, I’ll throw a spear at the deer. Hibangkawan ang kawatan, The thief was hit with a spear. paN- v [A2] hunt with a spear.

bangkaw_2 = bangkal.

bangkawbangkaw n end of the spinal column. v [A12; a12] hit s.o. at the end of the spinal column.

bangkay n corpse (slang). Bangkay na dihang nakit-an si Pidru, Pedro was a corpse by the time they found him.

bangkbuk n bankbook.

bangkil n canine tooth, fangs. -an a with prominent fangs. Bangkilan na ang bábuy nga ámung giíhaw, The pig that we slaughtered had long fangs.

bangkiling n k.o. small, deciduous, cultivated tree which has a rounded, light green fruit, fleshy and sour, used as a flavoring for vinegarized dishes or eaten pickled: Cicca acida.

bangkilya_1 n percentage of the amount won, given to the owner of a gambling place or equipment after each game. v [A; b6(1)] give the owner of a gambling equipment a percentage of the winnings for each game.

bangkilya_2 n helper, assistant in doing s.t. v [A; c1] serve as helper, assistant in s.o.’s work. Bangkilyáhun (ibangkilya) tikaw sa pag-asal ug bábuy, You will be my assistant in roasting the pig.

bangkíru_1 n {1} = bangka, n. {2} banker. Mga bangkíru ang naghuput sa puhúnan sa nigusyu, The bankers hold the capital in business. v [B16] be a banker.

bangkíru_2 n one who operates a banca. v [B16] be a banca operator.

bangkíti n banquet. v [AC12; b6(1)] hold a banquet. paN- v [A2; b6] go to a banquet.

bangkítu n stool. v [a12] make into a stool.

bangkíwà n stem of a boat.

bangkiwag a awkward. Bangkiwag nga linihukan, Awkward movement. v {1} [B; c1] be awkward. {2} [AN3PB; a] put things s.w. awkwardly such that they stick out or are in s.o.’s way; be awkwardly put s.w. Nagbangkiwag ang mga palítu pagkahúlug, The toothpicks fell so that they were sticking out every which way.

bangkíyu n {1} toilet seat. {2} toilet seat for children to sit on or to put on a toilet. v [a12] make into a toilet seat.

bangkiyud (from kíyud) = baliálà.

bangkrap = bangkarúta.

bangku n bank. papil di- bank notes, paper money. v [c1] deposit money in the bank. Ibangku (bangkúhun) ku ning ákung pinangitáan, I’ll deposit my earnings in the bank. paN- n banking activities.†

bangkù n bench, three-, four-legged stool. v {1} [a12] make into a bench. {2} [A; c1] keep a player on the bench. Bangkuun (ibangkù) lang siya kanúnay kay dì man pirs páyib, He’s always kept on the bench because he is not one of the top five players.

bangkulísan n k.o. fish.

bangkulíya n despondency over love. v [A123P; a4] be despondent over love. Gibangkulíya ang babáying wà makasulay ug trátu, The woman became despondent because she had never had a lover.

bangkung_1 v [A; c1] dry, thinly sliced bananas, sweet potatoes, cassava, and other root crops. -in- n sun-dried slices of banana and root crops.

*bangkung_2 v [a4] gone crazy. Muiskuyla kang Duminggu karun, gibangkung ka? Have you gone crazy? Going to school when it’s a Sunday!

bangrus = bangus.

bangs n bangs. v [A1; c] wear, form into bangs. Angayan kang magbangs, You look beautiful with bangs.

bangsi n general name for various k.o. flying fish. paN- v [A2] go fishing for flying fish.

bangu = banga.

bangúbang = balangúbang.

bangug_1 a {1} groggy, drunk. Bangug pa ang buksiyadur sa kastígung nadáwat, The boxer is groggy from the punishment he received. {2} stupid, unable to understand, no matter how carefully explained to. v [B2; a12] get groggy, drunk. Nabangug (mibangug) ang isdà sa butu sa dinamíta, The fish got groggy from the dynamite explosion. Gustu ba ku ninyung bangugun niíning tubà? Do you want to make me groggy with this toddy?

bangug_2 n {1} hog cholera, an infectious disease of swine. {2} epithet or curse word. Bangug! Unsa ba ni! Damn! What is this! v [a12] {1} suffer from hog cholera. Gibangug nang babúya, That pig is suffering from hog cholera. {2} [a12] damn you! Bangugun ka pa untà, I hope you go to hell.

bang-ug a foul smell of liquids that have stagnated or food that has spoiled because it has not been freely exposed to air. v [B; b6] {1} become smelly due to stagnation. Mabang-ug ang kík ug dúgay nga gitaklúban, Cake which has been left covered tight too long develops a bad smell. Nagbang-ug ang túbig sa akwaryum, The water in the aquarium is stagnant and smelly. {2} be pent up too long and thus get rotten. Nabang-ug na lang ang íyang pagbátì kay wà níya ikapaháyag, She kept her feelings bottled up inside too long (lit. till they rotted).

bangun_1 n k.o. úbi.

bangun_2 n main floor beams of a house to which the joists (busaug) are nailed.

bángun v {1} [A2; b2] get up from a lying position. Mubángun kug sayu, I’ll get up early. Hibangunan ta gánì ka, búnal giyud, As soon as I can get up I’ll spank you. {2} [AP; c1] make s.t. lying erect. Mabughat kag mubángun (mupabángun) ka ánà, You’ll have a relapse if you lift that. {3} redeem one’s honor. Bangúna (ibángun) ang kanhing kadunggánan sa átung kalíwat, Redeem the former honor of our race. {4} [a12] revive the name of a deceased relative by naming s.o. after him. Bangúnun ku ang ngálan ni anhing lúlu pinaági sa ákung anak, I will bring grandfather’s name to life again through my son. (→)_3 v [A; c1] put a boat on a small elevated platform or wedges when it is beached to prevent it from getting rotten or infested with shipworms. n wedge used to put a boat on.

bangúngut n a nightmare which is said to frighten its victim to death. v [a4] have an attack of bangúngut.

bangus n milkfish: Chanos chanos.

bangut v [A; b6(1)] tie up s.o. or s.t.’s mouth or the lower part of the face. Bangútan ku ang kábaw arun dílì makakaun sa mais, I’ll tie up the carabao’s mouth so it can’t get at the corn. (→) n {1} muzzle, rope tied around an animal’s mouth, gag. {2} face covering. Ayaw siya kuhái sa bangut arun dílì makasinggit (mailhan), Don’t take off her gag (mask) so she cannot shout (be recognized). -an(→) v [A13] be in mourning. Nagbangutan ang bánay sa namatay, The family of the deceased was in mourning.

bangyaw v [A; c] spread information, publicize s.t. Siya ang nagbangyaw nga si Linda gilúgus, She told the whole world that Linda was raped. Gibangyáwan níla ang mga pagánu mahitungud sa Ginúu, They preached about God to the pagans.

bangyáw n sound made by children in war games to imitate the sound of bullets.

banhà {1} noisy in a loud way. {2} exclamation telling s.o. to shut up or to stop making noise. Banhà! Dì ni mirkádu, Be quiet! This is not the market, you know. Banhà! Wà kay lábut, Shut up! It’s none of your business. v {1} [A1; a2] make noise, consider s.t. noisy. Dì ta magbanhà sulud sa simbahan, Let’s not make noise inside the church. {2} [A3; c] divulge s.t. Wà ku magbanhà ning sikritúha sa uban, I never said a word about this secret to anyone. n loud voice. ka- n = banhà, n.

banhal n a k.o. machete about 20″ long with a blade, the top and bottom of which curve together into a point. On the top edge about three-quarters of the way toward the end there is a hook.

banhaw v [A3; a2] bring back to life. Kanang awíta mibanhaw sa ákung kabatan-un, That song brings me back to my youth. Si Kristu ang nagbanhaw ni Lasarus, Christ resurrected Lazarus.

banhig v [A; b6] {1} lie in wait to kill or maul. Ug Bitkung ang makabanhig way mabúhì, When the Vietcong ambush, no one survives. {2} waylay s.o. bringing produce to the market to buy from him directly. Way mulapus mangga dinhi basta hibanhigan sa babaw, No mangoes reach here if s.o. buys them on the way. {3} lay in wait for one’s girl to take her home. {4} ask to join s.o. in his food or s.t. else he has bought s.w.

banhud a numb from loss of circulation or anesthesia. v [BN; a4b4] become numb, for limbs to fall asleep. Mibanhud (nabanhud, namanhud, gibanhud) ákung samput pagliningkud, My buttocks became numb from sitting too long. Nagbanhud pa ákung lagus, My gums are still anesthetized. Gibanhúran ku, Part of me is numb.

banhutin, banhuting = balanghutan.

báni = baláni_1.

ban-id n band-aid. v [c] put a band-aid on.

banidad n {1} indulgement in personal vanity, usually in a conceited manner. Subra ra ang banidad ánang bayhána bísag pubri, magpakadátù, That girl puts on too much. She pretends to be rich though she’s poor. {2} a woman’s self-respect.

banig n woven straw sleeping mat. higdà, lígid sa — be bedridden (lit. lie on the mat). Dúgay na si Ilisabit Tílur nga naglígid sa banig, Elizabeth Taylor has been bedridden for a long time. v {1} [A; ac] spread, make a mat. Maáyung banigun ang tíkug, Tikug is good for making mats. Gibanigan ang bátà, The child had a mat spread for him. {2} [B] form a layer, spread profusely over an area. Mibanig sa yútà ang dáhung layà, The leaves formed a layer on the ground.

banika n {1} area suited for dry farming, not for wet rice cultivation. {2} rural region. v [A1; a12] engage in dry farming, cultivate into a farm. Banikahun níya ang bakilid, He will cultivate the slope. banikanhun a rural, from the country. kabanikahan n fields.

baníku (from abaníku) n {1} a sailboat, usually used for fishing, the sail of which is rolled and unfurled like a fan. {2} a boat like a landing barge, one end of which opens and closes like a fan. v [b(1)c1] make a boat of the baníku type.

banílad n k.o. large tree.

banilya n vanilla. v [c] put, use vanilla.

banitlung n k.o. hardwood tree.

baniug a very much of public knowledge. Baniug kaáyu ang pag-adtu níla sa búwan, Their trip to the moon is very well known. v [A1PB; c] become, make s.t. of public knowledge. Ang tabì mubaniug (mabaniug) sa tibuuk lungsud, The gossip has become known throughout the town. Wà ikabaniug dinhi ang ímung kaminyúun, Your marriage was not made public here. see also tíug.

bankil = bangkil.

bankíyu = bangkíyu.

banlag n small but for temporary shelter or rest. v [A; c1] build a rest hut.

banlas v [A3P; c16] {1} for water to carry s.t. Kusug baháa kay nakabanlas (nakapabanlas) ug payag, It was a bad flood. It washed a hut away. {2} wash away (figuratively). Banlásun (ibanlas) niánang awíta ang ákung kaguul, That song will wash away my grief. n s.t. washed up. Kining mga batúha banlas kini sa ibabaw, These rocks have been washed down from above.

banlaw v [A; b] rinse, clean with water. Nakabanlaw na ku sa kusína, I have rinsed the kitchen floor. Banláwun ku na ang linadlad, I will rinse the clothes which have been bleached. panghiN- v [A2; b7] rinse oneself off with water. Humag kalígù manghimanlaw ka, After bathing, rinse yourself off. Ímung túbig ákung gipanghimanláwan, I took some of your water to rinse myself off. -an(→) n vessel used for rinsing clothes in. -anan(→), -unun(→) n things to be rinsed.

banlud v [A3P; c] {1} put, toss s.t. into an enclosed space. Akuy nagbanlud sa kargamintu sa ráning burd, I dumped the baggage into the space under the floor boards. {2} put s.o. into a difficult situation or condition. Ang kapalahúbug mauy nagbanlud (nagpabanlud) níya sa kadáut, His alcoholism got him into trouble.

banlun n {1} ban-lon. {2} shirt made of ban-lon. v [A] wear, get a ban-lon shirt.

banlus v [A; ac] rub s.t. on or against s.t. Kinsay nagbanlus ug batu sa bildu nga nagaras man? Who rubbed a stone against the glass? There’s a scratch on it. Bíks ang gibanlus níya sa dughan sa bátà, He rubbed Vick’s ointment on the child’s chest. Ibanlus (banlúsa) nang buling sa lamísa ug basang panaptun, Get the dirt off the table by rubbing it with a wet cloth. n rubbing oil, ointment.

banlut v {1} [A; b] clean the skin of a dressed chicken of prickles or slimy substance. Asin ang ibanlut niánang manúka, Use salt to clean the chicken’s skin. {2} [a4] have the sickness banlut. n k.o. skin disease where a white crust is formed which peels off, exposing red skin and leaving a scar, commonly affecting the feet and hands.

bansa_1 n k.o. half beak (fish).

bansa_2, bansà n a territorial unit, state. v [a12] be a state. Sukad mabansà ang Haway, Ever since Hawaii became a state. Tinípung — n United States.

bansag n name. Kandalaw ang bansag sa ámung baryu kaniadtu, Our village was formerly named Kandalaw. v [A3; c] call s.t. or s.o. with a certain name. Gibanságan siyag bakì, He was nicknamed ‘frog’. ka- n having the same family name. Markus ang íyang ngálan, kabansag sa ámung pangúlu, Marcos is his name, the same name as the President’s. v [c3] be of the same family name. -un n family name. v [A; c1] have the surname. Nagbanságun siyag Ríyis, His family name is Reyes.

bansalan (not without l) n rudder of a boat.

bansay a skillful, proficient. Bansay kaáyu siyang mudúlag ahidris, He plays chess expertly. v {1} [AP; a] train s.o. Akuy mubansay sa buksidur, I’ll train the boxer. {2} [A; a] practice, rehearse. Nagbansay siya sa áwit, She is practicing the song. paka- v [A13] make oneself adept at s.t. Nagpakabansay siya sa karáti tungud sa trabáhu níyang kuyaw, She made herself an expert in karate because of her dangerous job. bansaybansay n annual military training. ma-in-un a in an expert way.

bansíkul = balansíkul.

bansil n gold cap on a tooth. v [A; a] put, make into a gold cap on a tooth.

bansíli v [C; ac] {1} swap, barter. Magbansíli ta. Ímu ring lápis, ákù ang bulpin, Let’s swap. Take the pencil and give me the ball-point pen. Ayaw ipúnang átung hiraminta arun dílì magkabansíli, Don’t put our tools together so they won’t get mixed up. Bansilíhan nákug mais ang isdà, I’ll barter corn for fish. {2} put s.t. in the place of s.t. else. Ibansíli ning lamísa adtung pasistur, Let’s put this table where the small table is.

bansiwag v [B346; c1] for long things to stick out prominently. Mibansiwag ang báraw sa íyang bulsa, The knife stuck out prominently from his pocket. Ayaw bansiwaga (ibansiwag) ímung síku iniglayat nímu, Don’t stick out your elbows when you jump.

bantà v [A3P; a] {1} warn s.o. not to do s.t. Ang pahibalung ‘pagbantay sa irù’ mauy mubantà sa mga táwu, The notice ‘beware of dogs’ will warn the people off. {2} [A; b4] plan to do harm to s.t. Gibantáan nga sunúgun ang lungsud sa mga Húks, The Huks are planning to burn the town. bantàbantà v [A; a12] make an estimate of a quantity. Bantàbantáun kug makaganansiya ba ku, I will make an estimate of whether I’ll make a profit or not. n estimate, calculation.

bantáaw a be situated in clear view from the distance. Bantáaw kaáyu ang syudad didtu sa búkid Manunggal, You get a good view of the city from Mount Manunggal. v [B3] be, become clear in view from the distance. Ihigut ang kábaw niánang nagbantáaw nga lubi, Tie the carabao to the coconut tree which we can see clearly from here. n the clear view of s.t. from a distance. Sa bantáaw lang sa liyun mahadluk aku, Just the sight of a lion from the distance scares me.

bantak = balantak.

bantal v [A; a] bundle s.t. Bantála ang mga bulingun, Bundle the dirty clothes. Písing lig-un ang ibantal sa magasin, Use a strong string to bundle the magazine. n bundle.

bantam a bantam, compact car. v [b6] consider a car a bantam.

bantam wit n bantamweight.

bantang a in plain view and recognizable. v [B3; c1] come into view. Kablítang gátu ug mubantang (mabantang) ang langgam, Pull the trigger when the bird comes into clear view. Nagbantang ang páa sa babáyi, The woman’s thighs are in full view. n bearing. Gidáyig ku ang bantang sa íyang hinigtan, I admire the bearing of his fighting cock.

bantawan n stage or platform.

bantay v [A; b(1)] {1} watch s.t., keep watch over. Wà siyay ági, nagbantay lang sa úras, He doesn’t work. He just watches the clock. Pag-iskápu sa binilanggù kinsay nagbantay? When the prisoner escaped, who was on guard? Dílì siya kasiyut ug daghan ug akuy makabantay, He can’t shoot the ball if I guard him. Bantayi ang linung-ag, Watch the rice. {1a} take care of plants, esp. coconuts. Nagbantay sila sa kalubihan, They were tending their coconut plantation. {2} notice, be aware of s.t. impending. Nadunggaban siya kay walà siya makabantay sa usa ka handus, He got stabbed because he was not aware of the thrust. {3} watch out for, beware of. Pagbantay sa mangunguut, Watch out for pickpockets. Bantayi ni nga dílì maumgan, Take care so it won’t get wet. {4} watch for s.t. to pass. Ibantay kug taksi, Watch for a cab for me. n guard. Namúga ang mga prísu kay natúlug ang bantay, The prisoners escaped because the guard fell asleep. bantaybantay, — sa balutbut, talikud various species of colorful fish that lurk in the reefs and snap at prey: e.g. Diploprium bifascatium. -l-an n guardhouse, guard post. Butangig bantay kanúnay ang balantayan (bantayan), Always keep a guard in the guardhouse. -l-an, -anan a needful of careful watching. Ang bátang bag-u pang mulakaw bantayánan kaáyu, A child who is still starting to walk needs careful watching. hiN-un a minding other people’s business. ma-in-un, ma-un a watchful. Ang mabinantáyung (mabantáyung) mata sa Diyus, The watchful eyes of God. mag-r-, mag-l- n {1} one who watches over s.t. Magbalantay sa tindáhan, Storekeeper. Magbalantay sa sam-ang, Cemetery caretaker. {2} sergeant-at-arms. anghil — see anghil. — sa kalínaw guardian of peace.

bantáyan = batáyan.

bantáyug n monument. v [b] put a monument s.w.

bantì = balalantì.

bantigì n good-luck charm. v [A; c1] use a good-luck charm. Ang síngin nga lísu sa nangkà mabantigì sa paninda, Twin seeds from jackfruits can be used as a good-luck charm when one sells things.

bantílis n hard, fine-grained stone with a smooth surface, gray in color and spots of white. Bantílis kag kasingkásing, You have a heart of granite.

banting n {1} rope or chain tied to s.t. to steady it, hold it down. Hugti ang banting sa balay kay talibagyu, Tighten the rope holding the house because a typhoon is coming. {2} fetter placed on the feet of prisoners. v [A; ac] secure or steady s.t. by fastening s.t. to it; make into a fastening rope. Ug nakabanting ka pa sa bungsud, dílì untà maánud, Had you secured the fish corral, it wouldn’t have been washed away. Lambu ang ibanting sa tabánug, Use a string to balance the kite.†

bantingbanting v [A; a12] for boats to rock from side to side, rock like a boat. Magbantingbanting siyag lakaw kun hubug, He walks with a rocking gait when he is drunk.

bantíyung n {1} oval-shaped squash, a variety of Lagenaria leucanthea. {2} = balantíyung. -un a have sagging breasts like oval-shaped squash.

bantug a famous, notorious. Bantug kaáyung ngálan sa nátad sa pulitika ang Usminya, Osmeña is a well-known name in the field of politics. — ra no wonder [such-and-such] a particular thing happened. Bantug rang dílì kasulti kay amang diay, No wonder he couldn’t talk. He’s a deaf-mute. — na man just because. Bantug na mang nagkinahanglan kug kwarta patas-an nímug tantu, Just because I need money you increase the interest. v [B12; c1] become famous, notorious. pasi- v [A; c] boast about one’s ability, skill. Maúlaw ku magpasibantug sa ákung kadátù, I’m ashamed to brag about my wealth. n bragging. ka- n fame, honor. Ang kabantug ni Ilurdi sa pamuksing, Elorde’s fame as a boxer. -an a famous, notorious. Bantúgan nga mananambal, A well-known doctor. v [B12] become famous, notorious.

bantuk a {1} hard and compact. Bantuk kaáyung unud sa gábi, Taro meat is very firm. {2} for muscles to be firm. Bantuk kaáyu siyag kaunuran, He has firm muscles. Bída, bantuk giyung busúga, My, I’m filled to bursting! {3} — sa dughan filling the breast. Kalípay nga bantuk sa dughan, Happiness that fills the breast. — ug nawung shameless, hardened to others’ opinions. — ug úlu {a} thick-skulled. Bantuk kag úlu. Kápuy itudlù nímu, You are thick-skulled. It’s terrible to try to teach you. {b} stubborn. v [APB3; a] {1} make s.t. harden, harden. Mibantuk (nabantuk) ang basakan sa kataas sa húlaw, The rice field hardened because of the long drought. Bantúkun nátù ang nataran kay himúung baylihan, Let’s tramp the yard down so we can use it as a dance floor. {2} inure, get inured to s.t. Nagbantuk na ning ákung nawung sa mga biaybíay, I have become hardened to their taunts. Nagkabantuk na ang ákung dughan sa kaguul, My heart has become hardened to grief.†

bantul_1 n k.o. small, excellent eating fish with poisonous spines, not deadly but very painful, and a frog-like face.

*bantul_2 gi- has [subject] gone crazy! Gibantul ka ba dihà? Have you gone crazy?

bantúlay v [A; b6] pound buri palm strips in a wooden trough-like mortar to get the starch out. -an(→) n a trough in which strips of buri palm are laid lengthwise and pounded.

bantulinaw a {1} daytime weather conditions where there is a light cloud cover: the sun shines but its heat is mitigated. {2} for the sea to be rippling slightly, but on the whole calm. v [B; b6] {1} be, become lightly overcast. Nagkabantulinaw na man, maáyu nang iduwà, Now that it is gradually clouding over lightly, it is a good time to play. {2} for the sea to be rippling slightly.

bantulínaw n k.o. shiny black or greyish-black olive shell, or a species with jet-black speckles.

bantut n light thudding sound of a falling object. v [B26] {1} make a light thudding sound in falling. Nahúlug nga pútut tung mibantut, That thudding sound was a coconut bud that fell. {2} for a top to fail to spin. {3} [B2; c1] for a business to fail. Ang súgal makapabantut sa nigusyu, Gambling can cause a business to fail. -un(←) a {1} having tendency not to spin well. Bantutun ang kasing gaan, Light tops tend not to spin well. {2} having a tendency to fail in business.

bánu v [B126] for work or an undertaking to come out good. Nabánu tingáli ang íyang pagpaninda kay midakù man ang íyang tindáhan, Her business must have been successful because she has enlarged her store.

banug n k.o. large hawk with chocolate-brown feathers and a white-colored breast. v [b6] consider a hawk. (←) call to drive away chickens. -un n {1} brown and white combination of chicken feathers. {2} name given to rays with wide wing-like extensions of the body which flap as they move through the water, esp. the eagle ray: Aetobatus narinari. banugbánug, tala-(←) n kite. v [A2SN; a2] fly, make into a kite. Magbanugbánug (magtalabanug) ta sa plása, Let’s fly a kite in the plaza.

bánug, ban-ug a for fruits to be bruised. v [AB2; a] {1} soften fruits, for fruits to get bruised. Muban-ug (maban-ug) ang kapáyas ug sigíhag híkap, The papaya will get bruised if you keep touching it. {2} bruise by pounding. Ban-úgun giyud nang tulisag hisakpan, They will beat up that robber if they catch him.

ban-uk_1 n sickness caused by a spirit of the woods (banwaánun) which intrudes sand, feathers, and hairs into the body. The sickness results from bathing in streams or bathing anywhere on Tuesdays and Fridays or may be on the instigation of a sorcerer. The symptoms are stomach pain followed by intense itchy rashes. The cure is túub. v [A; a4b4] cause to get ban-uk.

ban-uk_2 a {1} lush, plentiful in growth. Ban-uk kaáyu ang sagbut sa ákung pilapilan, Weeds are growing lush in my rice field. {2} for a mass to be well-packed. Pwirting ban-úka sa baráha sa kahun. Maglisud ta paghulbut ug usa, The cards are very tightly packed into the box. We’ll have a hard time taking one. v {1} [B26; c1] get packed in tight. {2} [B; aPb] become lush. Nagkaban-uk ang buhuk ni Bal nga nagkadakù, Bal’s hair is becoming thicker as he is growing bigger.

banus_1 a implanted close to each other. v [B2; c16] for standing things to be implanted close to each other. Mibanus (nabanus) ang humayan nga giabunúhan, The field which was fertilized grew densely. Banusun (ibanus) gánì pagtanum ang mga lubi dílì mubúnga, Coconut trees planted too close to each other will not bear fruit.

banus_2, bánus v {1} [A2; a2] for s.t. to happen after s.t. else happened. Mibanus ang kaínit human muulan, The sun shone after the rain shower. Bansun gánì ang tímug, mukalma ang bagyu, The typhoon abates when the east wind lets up. {2} [A; a12] take over after s.o. Bansi ku dinhi sa kusína kay gikápuy ku, Take my place in the kitchen because I’m tired. {3} [AN; b5] put on or wear s.t. which belongs to s.o. else. Mamanus ku sa ímung tráhi kay wà kuy ikapatahì, I’ll wear your suit because I don’t have money to have one made. Maluag ang midiyas ug bansan (bansun) sa dakug tiil, The socks will loosen if s.o. with big feet wears them first. banusbánus v {1} [C; b5] take turns in doing s.t. Magbanusbánus tag dala sa baskit, Let’s take turns in carrying the basket. Banusbanúsi (banusbanúsa) ninyug pas-an ang kawáyan, Take turns in carrying the bamboo on your shoulders. {2} [A3] occur repeatedly one after the other. Magbanusbánus ang kalípay ug kasákit, Joys and sorrows follow one another repeatedly.

banúut n sheath of a coconut blossom.

banwa_1 n thicket. Adtu ta maggapud ug igsulugnud sa banwa, Let’s cut firewood in the woods. v [A1PB; a2] become a thicket, let s.t. revert to the forest. Nagbanwa (nagpabanwa) kug usa ka iktarya, I purposely allowed a hectare of my farm to revert to thicket. banwaánun {1} from the forest. Banwaánung sunuy, Wild rooster. {2} = tagabanwa. taga-, tagi-, banwaánun n supernatural beings which inhabit woodlands, victimize people by rendering them invisible, and are capable of inflicting diseases. Sometimes they show themselves and even make love to women.

banwa_2 n {1} fatherland. Pilipínas ang ngán sa ámung banwa, Our country is called the Philippines. {2} town, village. Ang banwa sa Mandáwi mauswágun, The town of Mandaue is progressive.

banwag v [A; b6(1)] {1} illuminate a place. Banwágan kung agiánan sa súlù, I’ll light the way with a torch. {2} enlighten s.o. Ang ímung tambag mu ray makabanwag sa íyang kaisípan, Only your counsel can enlighten his mind. n illumination.†

banwági n k.o. tree.

banwas = balúnas.

banyágà n rascal, scoundrel. Pangitáun kung banyágà nga nag-ílad nákù, I’ll look for the rascal who swindled me. v [B2; b6] be a scoundrel.

banyak v [A; b6(1)] kick or shove with the sole of a foot. Banyáka (banyáki) ug kusug ang bisiklíta, Pedal the bicycle hard.

banyira n tub or big basin for children to take a bath in or for washing clothes. v [a12] make into a tub or big basin.

banyu n bathroom. v [A; a] construct, add a bathroom. — publiku n public bath.

banyumaríya n double boiler.

banyus n medicine rubbed on one. v [A; b6(1)] rub medicinal materials on s.o. paN- v [A2] rub medicinal materials on oneself.

bápul, bápuls n baffle in a loudspeaker.

bapur n steamship or any large ship propelled by machinery. v [A1; b4] take a boat. Nagbapur ku padúlung sa Sibu, I took a boat in going to Cebu. — digíra n battleship. — mirkantil n merchant ship. bapurbápur v {1} [A1; c1] smoke cigars. {2} [C] have sexual intercourse (riding on each other like on a boat) (humorous).

bár_1 n bar examination for would-be lawyers. v [A] take the bar examination.

bár_2 n the B.A.R., Browning automatic rifle.

bár_3 n cocktail lounge, usually of the sort which have bar-girls of ill-repute.

bara_1 v {1} [A; a2] put a boat in dry-dock. {2} [B12; a2] run aground. Nabara sa píliw ang barku, The boat ran aground in shallow waters. -díru n be in dry dock. v [A3P; c1] put a boat in dry dock. baradiruhan n dry dock.

bára n {1} steel bar, rod. — dikabra crowbar. {2} frame of a bicycle. {3} measurement, the span from the shoulder to the tip of the opposite hand with the arm extended. {4} — i — eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth. Pamaslan tikaw bára i bára sa ímung gibúhat kanákù, I will repay you eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth for what you have done to me. {4a} punishment sent to a philanderer that his daughter falls victim to a philanderer. Bára nà níya nga gipaangkan ang íyang anak kay himabáyi man, It’s his punishment for being a philanderer that his daughter was made pregnant. v {1} [A13; a12] make into a bar. {2} [b4] for a girl to suffer at the hands of a philanderer as a punishment to her father. Baráhan ang átung anak ug magsígi kag pamabáyi, Our daughter will become a victim herself if you keep chasing women. {3} [A2C; c1] for a brother and sister in one family to marry a brother and sister in another. Gibára sa mga Kurtis ug Sansis ang ílang mga anak, A son and daughter of the Corteses’ married a son and daughter of the Sanchezes’. barabára n shaft for a horse carriage. v [a] make into a shaft for a carriage, put a shaft on. barabara n shaft in a pressurized kerosene lantern which holds the needle controlling the width of the orifice through which the vaporized kerosene passes. barahan n {1} yard-*stick. {2} criterion for measuring s.t. -in-(→) n k.o. cloth of cheap quality with big, checkered prints. v [A; b6] wear this sort of cloth.†

baradíru n see bara_1.

bárag v [B256; a12P] lose one’s footing, stagger from a blow or drunkenness. Mibárag (nabárag) siya pagsumbag nákù, He staggered when I boxed him. Barágun (pabarágun) ta ka niíning usa ka básung tubà, I’ll make you stagger with this glass of palm toddy.

baragbárag v [A] pace back and forth in front of s.o., usually with a purpose. Mubaragbárag ang amahan ug pamisitáhan ang íyang dalága, When s.o. visits the daughter, the father paces back and forth conspicuously in front of them.

baráha n playing card. bistu ang — it is clear what you (he, etc.) has up his sleeve. — nga dunut highly improbable excuse for doing s.t. Ayaw kug sugali ánang ímung baráha nga dunut, Don’t hand me those phoney excuses. {1a} mahjong piece. v [AC2; a1] play cards. Nakigbaráha nákù ang duha ka sugarul, The two gamblers asked me to play cards with them. Mánu ta. Baraháun, Let’s decide who will be first with cards. -dur(→) n dealer in cards. v {1} [B16; a12] be the dealer. {2} [A12] hire, have as a card dealer.

barak n leg muscles.

bárak n barracks. v [a2] make into barracks.

baráka n a room added to a house as an extension. v [A1; b6(1)] construct an extension to a house. -in- n hip roof with sloping ends and sloping sides. v [c1] construct a hip roof.

barandilya, barandilyas n fence or balustrade made of rails and posts. v [A1; c1] put, make into a railing.

bárang n {1} k.o. sorcery whereby insects are introduced into the intended victim. {2} insect, usually a mutant specimen, with which bárang sorcery is performed. v [A; a12] practice bárang on s.o. Barángun siya ni Danílu, Danilo will inflict his sorcery on him. -an(→) n sorcerer.

baranggay n {1} a unit of government of the pre-Spanish Filipinos, the titular head of whom was the dátù or sultan. {2} = balángay. {3} a nightly rosary held by turns in the houses in a certain neighborhood. Átù rung turnu sa baranggay, Tonight, the nightly rosary of the baranggay will be held in our house. v {1} [A2C23] hold a baranggay. {2} [A13] go to one’s girl friend’s house, as the members of a prayer group go to s.o.’s house for the baranggay (colloquial).

barasbáras = barabára. see bára.

barásu = brásu.

barat a {1} cheap, petty: refusing to pay a reasonable price and heeding matters not worth one’s attention. {2} cheap, vulgar. Barat na kaáyu nang bayhána, bísan kinsa lang ang ubanan, That woman is very cheap. Anybody can have her. v {1} [B; b6] for a person to become cheap. Mauy ibarat nímu ug ímu siyang ashan, You will come to be vulgar if you attach importance to what she says. {2} [B; c1] for things to be of little value, inferior, make s.t. in an inferior way. Mibarat (nabarat) ang písu, The peso has become devalued. Ayúha pagtahì. Ayawg barata (ibarat), Sew that dress well. Don’t put out s.t. cheap. -íra a fond of bargaining prices down too much. v [B12] be a haggler. Makabastus ang labihang pagkabaratíra, It is degrading to bargain too hard. -íru = baratíra (male).

baratíha n piece of wood about 1″ thick, 2″ wide and anywhere from one foot up in length, usually used for flooring. v [a] make into floorboards.

baratilyu n bargain sale. v [A1; c1] hold a bargain sale. Baratilyúhun (ibaratilyu) níla ang ílang uld istak, Their old stock is going to be on sale. paN- v [A2; b(1)] buy s.t. on sale. Mamaratilyu kug sapátus, I’ll buy shoes that are on sale.

baratíru see barat.

barátu_1 a low price. Barátu kaáyu ang palalítun ug sirbisyu sa Hungkung, Goods and services are very cheap in H. K. v {1} [B; a2] become, be cheap. Mubarátu (mabarátu) ang bugas kun ting-ani, Rice gets to be cheap during harvest time. {2} [AP; b6] cheapen, make contemptible. Ang babáying mukúyug ug láki bísan ása nagbarátu (nagpabarátu) sa íyang kaugalíngun, A woman who goes just anywhere with a man cheapens herself. baratuhun a of a cheap sort. Sinínang baratuhun, A cheap shirt.

barátu_2 n cut from one’s winnings. Tagái kug barátu sa daug nímu sa búlang, Give me a cut from your winnings in the cockpit. v [A; c] give s.o. a cut from one’s winnings.

baraw, báraw_1 v [A; a12b2] interrupt the tossing of the coin in gambling to annul that particular toss. Baráwa nang antugun kun suspitsádu ka sa inantugan, Interrupt the toss if you are suspicious about the way the coins are being tossed. (→) expression used to squelch a friendly request for s.t. ‘Daúgan ka man. Paliti kug sapátus, ha?’—‘Baraw. Píla ra guy daug.’ ‘You won in gambling. How about buying me a pair of shoes?’—‘Just hold your horses there. That much I didn’t win.’

báraw_2 v {1} [C] for fighting cocks to hit each other with their gaffs while in the air.

báraw_3 = balaraw.

barawan n k.o. large squid (núkus).

baraybaray v {1} [A; a12] pile s.t. up. Baraybaraya ang mga kahun simpig sa bungbung, Pile the boxes against the wall. {2} [AB36; c1] fall, put in line. Mibaraybaray sila atubángan sa maistru, They lined up before the teacher.

barbahan n wooden container for coconut palm toddy in the shape of a rectangle 3′ by 4′.

barbas_1 v [A; bc] wash infected skin with boiled leaves of medicinal herbs. Mu rag nagamay ang kabahung nga nabarbasan, The ulcer seemed to get smaller after it was cleaned and washed. n the water and boiled leaves of medicinal herbs used in washing sores, ulcers, and other skin diseases.

barbas_2 = balbas.

barbikiyu n food barbecued on a stick. v [A; a] barbecue s.t.

barbil n bar bell. v [A; a12] exercise with a, make into a bar bell. -ádu, -áwu a having a well-developed physique of the sort that results from exercising with a bar bell. v [B126] become well-built.

barbir n barber. — siyap = barbiríya. -íya n barbershop.

barbíru n barber. v [B16; a12] become, make into a barber. barbiruhan n barbershop.

barbityurits n barbiturates.

barbula n valve in a pipe or tire.

barbun v [A12; b(1)] go to a banquet only for the sake of eating. Mamarbun si Isku sa bunyag sa anak ni Uduy, Isko will certainly be there for the food when Odoy’s son is baptized. n act of attending a banquet for eating alone. Kung pamarbun na gánì ang hisgútan way katupung ni Alù, Talking of going to parties just for the food, no one can beat Alo. -íru a attending banquets for the sake of food alone.

barda = balda.

bardádu n = baldádu. see balda.

bards_1 n barge. v {1} [A1; a12] take a barge. {2} [A2; a12] make into a barge.

bardut a prostitute (slang). v [B126; b6] be, become a prostitute. paN- v [A2; b6] patronize a prostitute.

bargas n k.o. plow made of steel (so called after the brand name Vargas).

barì n a k.o. sickle for cutting long and thick grass, with the blade at the outside edge, and fastened to a wooden handle about 3′ long. v [A; a] cut grass with a barì.

barikus n varicose veins. v [a4b4] have varicose veins. Barikusun (barikusan) kag maghayhil ka, You’ll get varicose veins if you wear high heels.

baril_1 n barrel, drum.

baril_2 v [A; ab2] shoot s.o. or s.t. with a gun. Si Risal dihà barila sa Luníta, Rizal was executed at the Luneta.

barílis_1 n k.o. blue-finned tuna which grows to 3′.

barílis_2 n metal drums for oil.

barína n screw auger for making holes. — dimánu n a screw auger with no brace, gimlet. v [A; b] bore a hole with a drill. Barináhi ang káhuy úsà twirkáhi, Drill a hole in the wood before you put in the screw.

barínis n water container made of an internodal section of bamboo. v [A13; a12] make, make into a water container of this sort.

barinúgan a stubborn, refusing to yield or comply. Barinúgan kaáyung igsuúna kay dílì mupatúu sa ákung tambag, He is a stubborn brother because he refuses to heed my advice. v [B12; b6] be, become stubborn.

barinuhan = barinúgan.

bárit n barrette for holding the hair in place. v [A; a] wear, make into a barrette.

baríta n bar of soap, chocolate, etc. Tagsingkwinta na ang baríta sa sabun, Soap costs fifty cents a bar now. v [A; a] form, make into a bar. Baritáhun ta ning tsukulit, Let’s form this chocolate into bars.

baritun n {1} = baritunu. {2} baritone musical instrument. {2a} brass wind instrument: the baritone. {2b} baritone saxophone.

baritunu n a baritone voice or s.o. with a baritone voice. v [B; a] be a baritone; sing in the baritone. Mubaritunu (mabaritunu) tingáli ning ákung tíngug ug maulitáwu na ku, I will probably have a baritone voice when I reach adolescence. Magbaritunu ku kay kúlang sila, I’ll sing with the baritones because there’s not enough of them. Baritunúhi nang íyang kanta, Sing the baritone part to the song.

barkáda n people one goes around with. Giimbitar kung ákung mga barkáda sa ákung adlaw, I invited my cronies to my birthday party. v [C1; a1c3] go around together. Way kaláki ning magbarkáda, It’s no good to go around with a gang. mag- n people who are gang mates. Nadáhig siya sa imbistigasiyun kay magbarkáda man sila sa nakapatay, He was also investigated because he was in the same gang as the murderer. ka- n gang mate. barkadur a fond of going around with one’s gang.

barkilyus n baked sweet made from flour, eggs, sugar and rolled into crisp hollow tubes. v [A; a] make barquillos.

barku n large ship. hibyaan sa — {1} not catch the boat. {2} failed to get married. walà kuy — I’m poor. v [A1; a] take a ship.

barnáti v {1} [A; a12] drive s.o. to work very hard. Gibarnáti pagpagúna ang sinuhúlan, The hired laborer was made to work hard weeding. {2} [B16] become skilled in s.t. after constant, strenuous training. Ang pagtrabáhu níya sa talyir nakabarnáti (nakapabarnáti) níya sa makina, His work in the shop made him skilled with machines.

barnis n varnish. v [A; b6(1)] varnish s.t. Barnísan kung ímung sungkud, I’ll varnish your cane.

barpin n an ornamental pin with a clasp. v [A; c1] wear an ornamental pin.

bartíha n {1} plank, board. Gilugkat ang usa ka bartíha sa bungbung, One plank was torn off the wall. {2} parcel, block of land. Bahínun sa tulu ka bartíha ang ílang yútà, Their land will be divided into three parcels. {3} share. v {1} [A; a1] make, or cut into planks or boards. {2} [A; b6(1)] put a board between two things. Bartihái ang kanal arun makalabang ang kutsi, Place some planks over the canal so the car can pass over it. {3} [A; a] divide, cut up into pieces or sections. Hukum ang mubartíha (magbartíha) sa yútà nga iapud-apud sa mga anak, A judge will apportion the land that will be distributed among the children. Bartiháa ang kík sa walu ka bátà, Divide the cake among the eight children. {3a} [A] get a share or a part of. Nakabartíha siyag duha ka gatus sa usa ka byáhi, His share in one trip was two hundred pesos.

bartindir n bartender, one who acts as a bartender. v [B36; a] be the one who mixes the drinks.

bartulína n cell for the solitary confinement of a prisoner. v [A; c1] place in solitary. Ayaw panguláta arun dì ka bartulináhun (ibartulína), Don’t fight with anybody or you will get put in solitary.

bartuníku n k.o. fish, the climbing perch: Anabas testudines.

baru, báru n large cylindrical water or rice container made from tin plate or an empty petroleum can, having a capacity of around 5–6 gallons. v [a12] make into such a container.

barug v {1} [APB36; c1P] stand, stand up, cause to do so. Mubarug kita inigtugtug sa nasudnung áwit, Let us stand when the national anthem is played. Mibarug ang íya pagbása níya ug librung law-ay, He got a bone on (lit. his stood up) when he read the dirty book. Nagbarug (nagpabarug) siya sa masakitun, He helped the sick man get to his feet. {1a} [B3(1)46; c1] for a building to stand, be built. Sa katapúsan nagbarug nang balay nga ákung gitúkud, At last the house I constructed was built. {2} [A2; c2] stand up for one’s opinions or principles. Makabarug ra giyud sa katapúsan ang matúud, Truth prevails in the end. Barugi (ibarug) ang katinúud sa ímung gipanulti, Stand up for the truth of your statement. {3} [A; b6] stand for, act as proxy for s.o., guarantee for s.o.’s obligations or rights. Akuy nagbarug sa íyang útang sa bangku, I stood as guarantor for his debts to the bank. Gibarugan ku ni tiyù pagpamaláyi nákù kay wà si Tátay, My uncle stood for my father when I made the formal marriage proposal. {4} [B12; c1P] get standing in a community. Ang makabarug (makapabarug) sa táwu ang íyang prupisyun, A man’s profession gives him dignity. {5} [B2] look good in s.t., for s.t. to become one. Dì ka mubarug sa míni kay tag-as kag tul-an, You don’t look good in a mini because you have long legs. n {1} height. Mubù ug barug, Of a short height. {2} bearing and features. Ang íyang barug daw istadista, His bearing is statesman-like. paN- n {1} stature and/or features of a person. Ambúngang pamarug, Handsome features. {2} one’s standing in a profession or any group. -ánan n principle. Táwung way barugánan, A man without principles. (←)-an a for a person to have a good bearing. Barúgan nga pagkalaláki, Good-looking man.

barumbáda v [A; c] squander s.t. valuable. Nagbarumbáda lang ka sa ímung kabílin, You are squandering your inheritance. Ibarumbáda lang níyang íyang nindut nga sinínà, gihímung pambáy, She wastes her beautiful dress, using it around the house.

barumbádu a {1} ill-mannered. Barumbádu nang anáka kay dì mangáyug katahúran sa íyang katiguwángan, That child is ill-mannered because he doesn’t greet his folks. {2} careless in dress; wearing clothing untidily or in such a way as to destroy it. Barumbádu siyang mamisti. Lúpig pay buguy, He dresses terribly, worse than a tramp. {3} vagabond, vagrant. v {1} [B2; b6] become ill-mannered. {2} [B3(1)6; c] become careless of one’s dress, treat clothes carelessly. Ayaw ibarumbádu kanang ímung púlung putì sa tubaan, Don’t ruin your white shirt wearing it to the toddy stand. {3} [B1; b6] become a vagabond. Nagbarumbádu siya sukad mapapha sa trabáhu, He became a tramp after he lost his job.

barumitir, barumitru n barometer. v [b6(1)] measure s.t. with a barometer.

barung n fancy, embroidered shirt with long sleeves used for formal wear. It slips over the head and is worn outside of the trousers. — púlu short-sleeved version of the barong with buttons all the way down. — Tagálug, Pilipínu = barung. v [A; a] wear, make into barong.

barungbárung = balungbálung.

barúnguy n k.o. flying fish, name given to several smaller species.

barut n tobacco that is of the lowest class. Ibaligyag kinilu ang barut, The cheapest k.o. tobacco is sold by the kilogram. a {1} inferior in quality. Dalì rang mulubad ang panaptung barut, A cloth which is inferior in quality easily fades. {2} ugly to look at. v [B; a] be, become inferior in quality or ugly. Mibarut (nabarut) ang lamì sa tabákung wà maputus, The tobacco lost its flavor because it hadn’t been wrapped. Nagkabarut ang átung dapit kay midagsang ang iskwátir, This place is turning into an eyesore because of the proliferation of the squatters.

bárut n the inedible pulp of the jackfruit which surrounds the edible flesh.

barútu n small boat with a dug-out bottom, plank or sawali sidings, and usually with outriggers. v [A13; c1] ride a small boat. Magbarútu ta paingun sa Sámar, Let’s take a boat to Samar. Barutúha (ibarútu) ang masakitun sa píkas pulù, Transport the patient to the other island on a boat. paN- v [A2C12; b6(1)] go boating. Nakigpamarútu nákù ang ákung trátu, My boy friend asked me to go boating with him.

baryabli a changeable, fickle. Ning tyimpung baryabli ang dátù mapubri, ang pubri maadunáhan, In these uncertain times the rich become poor and the poor, rich. v [B2] be variable. Ang bili sa palalítun kanúnayng mubaryabli (mabaryabli), Retail prices are constantly fluctuating.

baryu n {1} barrio, the smallest territorial unit of government. {2} the country as opposed to the city or town. Láay ang kinabúhì sa baryu, Life in the country is boring. v [APB26; a12] be, become, make into a barrio. Kining urdinansáha ang mibaryu (mipabaryu) sa Pásil, This ordinance made Pasil a barrio. — nga way kaldíru, kū́n n a barrio without pots, a humorous allusion to the place where a person heads after death. — kapitan n captain of the barrio, the barrio chief. — kawunsil n barrio council, the lawmaking body of the barrio. tininti dil — n barrio lieutenant, the title formerly given to the head of a barrio. baryubaryu v [c] {1} stay in separate groups, not mingling with the rest. Nagbaryubaryu ang mga dátù ug musimus nga bisíta, The rich visitors were in separate groups from the poor visitors. {2} for each to do his own, not work cooperatively. Magbaryubaryu lang tag plíti, Each of us pays his own fare. Ug makigbaryubaryu mu, maglain lang pud mi, If you want to do it on your own, then we’ll do ours on our own, too. baryuhánun n {1} resident of rural areas. Kadaghánan sa baryuhánun dinhi magbabául, Most of the barrio folk here are farmers. tagi- n resident of a barrio. katagi- n barrio-mate.

bás = balas.

bása v [A3S; ab2] {1} read. Dílì ku makabasa, I cannot read. Wà ku kabasa ánà, I haven’t had a chance to read that. Basáha ang Biblíya, Read the Bible. Basáhi siya, Read to him. Hibasahan gánì ni Tátay ang sulat sa ímung trátu, If Father reads your boy friend’s love letter. {2} interpret signs, omens. Inighuman ug urasiyun sa básu, basáhun dáyun sa tambálan ang ímung mga sakit, After the shaman says the magic words into a glass, he will read your sickness in it. {3} [a3] understand, get the meaning. Nabása ku sa ímung mata nga gihigugma mu siya gihápun, I can read in your eyes that you still love him. hiN-(→) a fond of reading. kabasahun a feel very much like reading. balasahun n reading matter. mag-r-/l-(→), um-r-/l-(→) n the readers of a certain publication. tig- a in the habit of reading.†

basà a {1} wet. {2} watery, soft. Dì ku gustug kan-un nga basà ang pagkalútù, I don’t like rice with too much water in it. {3} — ang papil ruined reputation. Walay musugut níya kay basà na ang íyang papil sa pagkapalikíru, Nobody has accepted his marriage proposals because he has a bad reputation as a philanderer. {4} — ang tíngug raspy voiced. v {1} [APB12; b5] wet s.t., become wet. Ang ulan mauy mubasà (mupabasà) sa pilapilan, The rain will wet the ricefields. Bas-i (bas-a) kanang ímung túhud, Wet your knee a little. Mabasà lang nà siya kun malígù, He doesn’t have intercourse. (Lit. He only gets wet when he takes a bath.) {2} [A; b5] wash s.t. Si Pitra mubasà áning húgawng lamísa, Petra will wash this dirty table. {3} [a] cook, using more water than usual. Gibasà níya paglung-ag ang kan-un, She cooked the rice soft (with more water than usual). {4} [A13] bathe with s.t. on. Bísan sulud sa banyung sirádu nagbasà gihápun, Even in the privacy of her bathroom, she bathed with s.t. on. {5} [B1256] — ang papil for reputation to be ruined. hiN-(←) v [A; b] wash s.o.’s feet. Himasái ang mga bátà únà pakatulga, Wash the children’s feet before you put them to sleep. panghiN-(←) v [A2] wash one’s feet. Nanghimásà ka na? Have you washed your feet? -un a watery.

básag_1 n large, rectangular bamboo hamper for storing dirty clothes. v [a1] make into this k.o. hamper.

básag_2 v {1} [AB126; a1] for s.t. not thick to split or shatter, split or shatter s.t. Kinsay nagbásag sa pinggan? Who broke the plate? Nabásag ang sista, The guitar cracked. {2} [B12] for the voice to crack. Mabásag ang tíngug kun bayungbáyung na, When you reach adolescence, your voice cracks. (→) a {1} cracked, shattered. Ayaw gamíta nang sag-úba kay basag na, Don’t use that bamboo container because it is cracked. {2} cracked in voice.

basagbasag n k.o. garfish.

basagbásag n glabella, the part of the frontal bone between the two eyebrows, extending a little above and below.

basak n field of wet-cultivated rice. v [A; a1] cultivate a rice field. Basakun ku nang usa ka iktariya, I will make that one hectare into a rice field. -an n rice field.

basal v [A; a] bang on s.t. to produce noise. Basalun námung táru ug may iskilipsi, We’ll beat the kerosene cans when there’s an eclipse. n anything used in banging. Basal sa bumbu, The drumstick.

basalyu, basalyus_1 n vassal. v [a12] make into a vassal.

basalyus_2 n loyal circle of followers (colloquial). Ang basalyus sa pulitiku, The inner circle of the politician’s followers. v [B126] be, become loyal followers of ...

basangag, basángag a a toothless mouth that is wide open. v {1} [B56; c1] for a toothless mouth to be wide open, as in laughing. {2} [B2] for the gum to lose a row of teeth leaving a large gap. Nabasangag íyang lagus, There was a big gap in his gums.

basar n a shop or department store that sells various kinds of goods. v [a12b6] make into a bazaar.

basas, básas v [A12; b(1)] have the upper hand, be on the winning end. Wà kay basasan ánang bayhána, You have no chance of getting the upper hand with that woman.

basbas_1 v [A; b] chop off nodes, lumps, etc. in wood or bamboo. Gibasbásan níya ang mga lipak pára sa ílang sáwug, He cleaned and smoothed the bamboo strips for the flooring. -in- n chips, particles removed from wood that has been cleaned. -in-an a {1} carefully smoothed wood. {2} carefully selected words. Binasbásan ang íyang mga púlung, His words are carefully selected.

basbas_2 v [A; b] husk corn. Basbasi ang mais, Husk the corn. n husks of corn.

basbas_3 v [A; a12] train with constant repetition. Akuy mibasbas níyas ínum, I taught him to drink. Nabasbas ku sa trabáhu human mamatay si Pápa, I learned how to work after Papa died. Gibasbas níya ang irù pagsáyaw, He trained the dog to dance.

basbas_4 = balasbas.

basdak v [B6; ac] be tight and bulging due to fullness, esp. the stomach. Basdákun tang átung tiyan, Let’s fill our stomachs chock-full. Ginabas ang átung ibasdak sa pansing bag, Let’s fill the punching bag full of sawdust.

bashuy = bas-uy, 1.

bási_1 n {1} rice wine. {2} wine made from sugar cane. v [a1] make into rice or sugar cane wine.

bási_2 n military base. — nabal naval base. v [A2; a2b6] establish a military base.

bási_3 v [A; c1] base a conclusion or course of action on s.t. Ang maáyu mauy basíhi sa ímung kinabúhì, Base your life on what is good. Ayaw giyud ibási (basíha) ang ímung paghukum sa íyang sulti, Don’t base your decision on what she says. n basis.

bási_4, básì = básin.

basíbas v [AN2] daybreak. Mibasíbas (namasíbas) nang kabuntágun, Morning was breaking.

basilika n basilica.

basilin n vaseline. v [b6(1)] rub vaseline on.

básin {1} [so-and-so] might happen but I hope not, lest [so-and-so] happen. Pagdala ug páyung, básig muulan, Take along an umbrella. It might rain. Buháta dáyun, básin ug malímut ka, Do it the first thing. You might forget to do it. {2} I hope [so-and-so]. Básin pag manwildu sila run, I hope they will give us our salary today. Básin ug mahúlug tà ka ánang káhuy, I hope you fall out of that tree. paN- v {1} [A2; b6] try one’s luck. Pamasíni ug paningil, mubáyad tingáli siya, Try your luck collecting from him. He might just pay up. {2} [A2; b8] pin one’s hopes on s.o. Mamásin ku sa ákung kamanghúran nga maduktur, I am pinning my hopes on my youngest child’s becoming a doctor. panghiN- v [A2; b8] hope for s.t. to happen. Nanghimásin lang ku nga dílì ulúrun ang mais, I am just hoping that my corn won’t get infested with worms. pamasinbásin v [A; b6] try one’s luck with pretty slender chances of success. Mamasinbásin lang ta. Piláhay ug swirtihun, Let’s try a long shot. Who knows, we might be lucky.

basiyar v [A; c] transfer the contents of a container to another container. Sáku ang basiyari sa bugas, Transfer the rice to a sack.

basiyu, basíyu n {1} empty container. {1a} empty cartridge shell. {2} empty plate to eat off of. Panghatágig basíyu ang mga bisíta, Give the visitors empty plates. v {1} [B2; a12] for containers to be empty. {2} [AN; c] set the table. Pamasíyu na, Set the table now. Ang plátung bag-u mauy ibasíyu, Set the new plates on the table. {3} for machinery (gears, propellers, etc.) not to engage. Mubasíyu ang kadína sa bisiklíta, The bicycle chain fails to engage. Ug mubasíyu ang pála sa bangkà muusab ang inandaran, When the propeller of the boat gets out of the water, the noise of the motor changes in quality.

baska_1 a for corn or rice to be cooked dry and loose. v [B6; a12b6] for rice to be cooked dry and loose. Mubaska (mabaska) ang linung-ag nga mais kun kúlang ug túbig, The corn grits will be dry if they lack water.

baska_2 v [APB; c1] for things not liquid to fill s.t. to capacity, be filled. Undángi pagtakus sa bugas kung mabaska (mubaska) na ang sáku, Stop pouring the rice into the sack if it is already filled to capacity. Nagbaska ning ákung tíyan, My stomach is full to capacity. n chock-full, bulging due to fullness.

baskad = buskag.

baskag = buskag.

baskit n {1} basket. {2} = baskit bul. v [A1; a] {1} make into a basket. {2} [A; c6] {a} intercept correspondence before it reaches its destination. Gibaskit sa inahan ang suwat sa íyang anak, The mother intercepted the letter for her daughter (and threw it away). {b} throw away correspondence. Gibaskit lang intáwun ang ákung aplikasyun, My application was just consigned to the circular file.

baskit bul n basketball game. v [AC; b6] play basketball. -an n basketball court.†

baskug a strong and healthy, vigorous in movement. Baskug kaáyu siyang manglihuklihuk kay batan-un pa, He is full of pep because he is still young. v {1} [B2; a] be strong and healthy. Ang gátas makabaskug (makapabaskug) sa láwas, Milk makes you strong. {2} [A; b7c1] do in a brisk and vigorous manner. Baskúga (ibaskug, baskúgi) ang pagsíkad sa bisiklíta, Pedal the bicycle more briskly. {3} — ang kabúhì v [B3(1)] for the pit of the stomach to palpitate rapidly in pain due to kabúhì. Mabaskug ákung kabúhì basta mukáun kug útang tinunuan, The pit of my stomach palpitates fast if I eat vegetable stew cooked in coconut milk.

baskula n scales for weighing, where the fulcrum is not in the middle, e.g., steelyard.

baslan see bálus.

basngag v [A; b5c] utter sharp words in anger or impatience. Mamasngag siyag samuksamukun kun magtrabáhu, He snaps at people when he is disturbed while working.

basnig n a haul seine net, round in shape, for catching fish which run in schools and can be attracted by light. paN- v [A2; b] fish with the basnig.

basta {1} provided that, if and only if. Ihátag ku ning risíbu basta bayran ku nímu, I will give you the receipt provided that you pay me. Bísag magabin-an ka, basta na lang madala ákung gitúgun, Even if it takes half the night, so long as you do what you were told to do. {2} [so-and-so] is the case, no matter what anyone says. Na, basta, náa lagi, Well, that’s the way it is. There is, believe it or not. {3} with commands reminding a person to keep his promise: don’t forget! Basta ayaw giyud ug pakítà dinhig usab, Mark this, don’t ever show your face here again. Basta ha? Muuban ku, Don’t forget now. I want to go along. — nga, kay — to make the story short, suffice it to say that. Basta nga (kay basta) pagpanganti níya, nangatágak ang buláwan, Anyway, when he made a wish, gold pieces fell out. — kay = basta, 1, 2. bastabasta a not very exact, accurate. v [c1] do s.t. in an inaccurate way. Ug bastabastáhun (ibastabasta) nímu, alkansi ta, If you do it any old way, we will lose money. dílì — not just ordinary. Dílì bastabasta tung kasála, That was no ordinary wedding.

bastanti sufficient in amount for a certain need. ‘Ígù ning lima?’—‘Bastanti.’ ‘Will these five do?’—‘Yes. They’re just enough.’ v [B126] be sufficient. Ang diklarasyun sa tistígus mauy nakabastanti (nakapabastanti) sa ibidinsiya, The declaration of the witness was enough to make the evidence sufficient.

bastar v [A2; c5] be enough, sufficient. Dílì makabastar (ikabastar) nang kwartáha sa ákung kinahanglanun, That money is not enough for my needs.

bastarda_1 v {1} [B; c1] set, be placed across s.t. diagonally. Nagbastarda ang hubug sa dálan, The drunk was lying diagonally across the road. Bastardáha (ibastarda) pagtáud sa rayna ang banda, Put the band diagonally across the queen. {2} [B; c1] be crooked, not straight. Nagbastarda ang linya sa mga kadíti, The cadets’ line is crooked.

*bastarda_2 íha di- illegitimate daughter.

bastardu_1 a for a course or direction to be off to the side and not directly into. v [B56; a1] be off to one side. Nagbastardu ámung ági tungud sa sulug, Our course was off to one side because of the current.

*bastardu_2 íhu di- illegitimate child.

bastid a {1} for a bulb to be burnt out. {2} be out in blackjack. v {1} [A; a12] spurn a suitor (slang). Gibastid si Husi sa íyang gipangulitawhan, The girl Jose is courting spurned him. {2} [B126] for a bulb to burn out. {3} [B126] go over twenty-one in blackjack. Wà ka ba mabastid? Didn’t you go over twenty-one?

bastidur_1 = birsu_1.

bastidur_2 n rounded frame for use in embroidery. v [A1; a] use, make into an embroidery frame.

bastika n the hard core of thick abaca rope which remains when the rope is worn out. Ayaw ilábay ang písì. Magámit pa ang bastika niíni, Don’t throw the rope away. The hard core can still be used.

bastipul = bustipul.

bastiyan n {1} man’s name. {2} euphemism for bastus.

bastruk v [A; a1] strike s.o. with the butt of a gun. Bastrúkun ku siya ning karbin, I’ll strike him with the butt of this carbine.

bastun n {1} walking stick, usually polished and sometimes with carved designs. {2} package, bar, long like a cane. Usa ka bastung sabun, A long bar of soap. Usa ka bastung sigarilyu, A carton of cigarettes. — di San Husi = kilála. v {1} [A; a] use, make into a cane. {2} [A2; a] hit with a cane. {3} [A; a12] make into long bar-shaped cakes or packages. -íru n jailer. v [A1; a12] be a jailer.

bastus_1 a acting in a morally reprehensible way. Kabastus, mangílad ug buta, How reprehensible! Cheating a blind man! Nagkalingaw ug isturyag bastus, They were amusing themselves telling dirty stories. [B2; b6] to be morally reprehensible. paka- v [A13; a12] act in a reprehensible way, treat, regard s.o. as reprehensible. Nagpakabastus ka ánang ímung pangitsúra, The way you’re dressed, you look reprehensible.

bastus_2 n clubs in the Spanish cards. v [B12; b4(1)] for a club to be drawn. Hibastusan ang ákung karta, I drew a club, or My cards were beaten by a club.

básu n {1} drinking glass. {2} the Virgin Mary (Biblical). Básung ispirituhánun, The Spiritual vessel (of God’s grace). v [a12] make into a drinking glass. binasúan n dance with glasses on the hands and head. v [A3] dance the glass dance.

bas-ug v [A; c] heave a load onto the shoulders. Siya ra ang mibas-ug sa dakung bukag, He heaved the large basket onto his shoulders by himself.

basúka n bazooka. v [A; a] fire a bazooka at.

básul_1 v {1} [A2; bc3] blame s.o. for a fault. Mubásul aku nímu, I will blame you. Ang draybir ang gibásul (gibasúlan) sa aksidinti, The driver was blamed for the accident. Unsa may ikabásul nímu nákù nga nagtúman man ku? What are you blaming me for, since I did what you said? {2} [A13; b3] repent, regret having done s.t. Nagbásul kung walà mupadáyun pagtuun, I regretted that I did not continue my studies. Wà kuy kabasúlan sa ákung gibúhat, I did nothing I regret. pag- n repentance.

básul_2 n k.o. hairy caterpillar with hair that produces an itchy prick. v [a4b4] have básul on it, be pricked by a básul. Gibásul ang bayábas, The guava tree has caterpillars on it. Hibasulan ku, I was pricked by a básul.

básul_3 n whitlow, an inflammation at the edge of the finger- or toenails. v [B126; a4b4] become, have a whitlow. Mabásul nà ug dílì tambálan, That will turn into a whitlow if you don’t put medicine on it. Dì ku makatayip kay gibásul (gibasúlan) ang ákung tudlù, I can’t type because I have an inflammation on my finger.

básun = básin.

basúni n {1} thorn lodged in the flesh. {2} s.t. which causes a sharp emotional pain. Basúni sa ákung dughan ang ímung pag-ayad, It was a thorn in my heart that you spurned my love. v [B3(1)6] for a thorn to be lodged in the flesh. Mubasúni ang tunuk sa tuyum sa ímung tiil, The sea urchin’s thorn will lodge in your foot. Nabasúni sa láwas ang bála, The bullet was lodged in the body.

basúra n {1} garbage. {2} one’s dirty secrets, kept from the public. Nangahúkad ang ílang mga basúra, They washed their dirty linen in public. v [a12] {1} make into a garbage container. {2} [A; c] throw s.t. into the garbage. basurahan n receptacle for garbage.

basuríru n garbage collector. v [B156; a2b] be, make into a garbage collector.

bas-uy n {1} simple stew made of pork flesh and innards, fried in spices and thrown in boiling water, usually prepared at feasts to be given to the helpers. {2} stew made from bananas or tubers boiled in water and sweetened. v [A; a2] make bas-uy.

baswat v [A; a] lift or carry s.t. heavy, usually by holding the bottom. Gibaswat sa nubyu ang nubya padúng sa naghulat nga awtu, The bridegroom carried the bride to the waiting automobile.

basyaw v [B26] for a depressed area to gather water. Mubasyaw (mabasyaw) ang nátad inig-ulan, The yard becomes a pool when it rains. n standing water that gathers on a depressed area.

bat n baseball bat. v [A; a1] bat a ball.

bát_1 n butt of a gun. v [A1; a] make a butt.

bát_2 = bátir_1.

bát_3 = balat.

báta_1 v [A; a] divide into equal groups or portions for sale. Batáha sa dúsi ka bugkus ang kamunggay, Divide the vegetables into twelve equal bundles. n portion for sale. batabáta v [A; a12] estimate the quantity of s.t. Batabatáha ang íyang pangidarun, Estimate how old she is.

báta_2 n woman’s nightgown. — dibanyu bathrobe. v [A; a] wear, make into a nightgown. Dì siya mubáta ug nipis, She won’t wear a flimsy nightgown.

bátà n {1} child. {2} son or daughter. {3} mistress, concubine. {4} bodyguard, protege of s.o. of high rank. Nag-abusar ábi bátà man sa prisidinti, He’s abusive because he’s the president’s protege. — nga lintì tough, ruffian. kanay — attaboy, that’s the way you should be. a {1} young, in the early period of life or growth. Bákang bátà, Young cow, heifer. Matul-id nímung hiwing káhuy kun bátà pa, You can straighten a crooked tree while it’s young. Bátà siyang tan-áwun, She looks very young. {2} a novice in the field. Bátà pa íyang pagkaduktur, He’s still a novice at practicing medicine. {3} for the hour to be early. Bátà pa ang kagabhíun, The night is still young. v {1} [B2; a] get to be young-looking. Mibátà kang tan-áwun niánang sinináa, You look young in that dress. {2} [A12; a12] make s.o. his mistress or protegee. Nakabátà kug mistísa, I had a mistress with a Spanish blood. Matun íyang gibátà, He made a goon into his protege. (→) v {1} [A; a12] rear s.o. from childhood. Gibátà ku ni Tiyù pagkamatay ni Tátay, My uncle took care of me after my father died. {2} [B1; c1] grow up in a certain atmosphere. Nagbatà aku sa kakabus, I grew up in poverty. Bataa (ibatà) siya sa kabuútan, Rear him in an atmosphere of honesty. paka- v [A13; a12] act like, consider, treat like a child. Ayaw ku pakabatáa. Antígu na bítaw ku, Don’t treat me like a baby. I know how already! batàbátà n {1} right-hand man. {2} bodyguard. {3} protege. {4} errand boy, right-hand man. v [A2; a1] request s.o. to run an errand for him. Ibatàbátà ra kug palit ug bínu, Do me a favor and get some wine. batàbatà n younger. v = binátà. batàbataun a {1} childish. {2} fond of children. -in- a acting like a child. v [A; c1] act like a child. Ayawg ibinátà (binatáa) ang ímung sinultihan, Don’t talk in a childish way. Ug binatáan ku níya, mawálà ákung kasukù, When she acts like a little child to me, my anger vanishes. binat-an n way s.o. takes care of children. ka- n childhood friend. ka-an n children. batan-un a young, youthful. Batan-un pa siyang naminyù, He got married while he was still quite young. kabatan-un n {1} the days of one’s youth. Kun handúmun nátù ang átung kabatan-un, When we reminisce about our youth. {2} state of being young. -ut(→) n naughty child, usually used as a term of address. Uy bataut ka, Hey, you naughty boy! a childish in behavior. Dalága ka na piru bataut gihápun, You’re grown-up, but you act like a child. v [B12] become childish.

Bataan n Bataan, a province in Southwestern Luzon. — dí n Bataan Day.

batad n sorghum, k.o. coarse grass used for forage: Andropogon sorghum.

batadbátad n the space between the anus and the genitalia.

bátak v {1} [AB12; a] split s.t. long or break s.t. open; be split, broken open. Nagbátak siyag kawáyan, He is splitting bamboo. Ayaw batáka ang nangkà kay hilaw pa, Don’t split the jackfruit open because it is still unripe. Palakul ang ibátak sa káhuy, Split the wood lengthwise with an axe. {2} [b(1)] pay off debts by splitting coconuts or bamboo. (→) a cracked, broken. Batak ang dakung kaldíru, The large kettle is cracked. -an(→) n board where s.t. is sliced, esp. in circumcisions. l-an(→) n {1} clumps of bamboo from which bamboo stems are usually taken. {2} debt to be paid off by splitting bamboo or coconuts open.

batakan n {1} measuring stick, ruler. {2} principle by which judgment of s.t. is gauged. Ang púlung sa Diyus mauy batakan sa kinabúhì, Our lives are based on the word of God. — nga baláud n basic law, the Constitution.

batakbatak n {1} k.o. frog that croaks very loudly. {2} loquacious person.

batal n hardened part on an otherwise soft or medium-soft surface. Dúnay batal sa abukádu, There was a hard spot in the avocado. Dúnay batal sa kutsun, There was a hard lump in the mattress. Mga batal sa samad, Clots of blood in the wound. v [B6] {1} be s.t. hard in an otherwise soft area. Mibatal ang pistúla sa íyang bulsa, One could feel a hard place in his pocket where his pistol was. {2} be, become brazen. Mibatal (nabatal) na ning náwung kug síging pangútang, I have become shameless from constantly borrowing money. — ang náwung a shameless, hardened to insults. pa- v [A; b6(1)] stay put, refuse to move or budge from a position. Nagpabatal lang siya sa íyang gilingkúran bísag gipasíbug, He did not budge from his seat even when he was asked to move a little. -an n flat floor of wood or stone raised above the ground found at the back of the kitchen, used for storing water jars, and washing. It usually has steps going down. v [A; c1] make, add a batalan.

bataliyun = batalyun.

batalya n {1} battle. {1a} fight (humorous usage). {2} soldiers arrayed for battle. {3} any large group of persons going s.w. or grouped together. v [A13] have a fight, conflict, or battle. Kasayu ninyung nagbatalya ganína, How early you were at it this morning! -dur(→) a one who fights for principles, causes, etc. Batalyadur kaáyu nang bayhána, That woman is a great fighter.

batalyun n battalion. v [a2] make into a battalion.

*batánas way — ill-bred, no manners (euphemism for way batásan).

batang_1 n = apáli.

batang_2, bátang_1 v [A; c] lie prostrate. Nagbatang na ang masakitun ug pila ka búlan sa banig, The patient has been bed-ridden for several months. Ibatang ang ímung láwas sa baybáyun, Lie down on the beach. v {1} [A; c1] keep still without moving. Ipabatang (pabatanga) ímung tuu, suntuk sa wala, Keep your right arm in place and hit with your left. {2} stay in a place permanently. Pabatangun ku nímu dinhi hangtud sa hangtud? Will you make me stay in this place forever? {3} stick around s.w. without doing anything. Nagpabatang ka dihà nga daghan man tag trabáhu? Why are you sitting around there doing nothing when there is so much to do? pa-(←) n k.o. longline fishing, usually for sharks.

bátang_2 n log. tulud — see tulud.

bat-ang = balat-ang.

batangbátang n hook of an earring.

batanggas n things that originate in the province of Batangas. {1} jackknife. {2} a breed of chicken popularly used in cockfighting because of its remarkable strength and fierceness. v [A1; b6] stab with, make into a jackknife.

batangginya n native of the province of Batangas (female). v [B126] be, become a Batangueña.

bátas v [A; a] {1} cut down bamboo poles. {2} split bamboo poles. {3} [b(1)] pay off a debt by splitting or cutting down bamboos. Ákù lang batásan ning ákung útang nímu, I’ll pay off my debt to you by cutting bamboos down.

batásan n {1} custom, usual way of acting. Batásan námung mangadyì únà mangáun, It’s our custom to pray before eating. {2} one’s manners, way of dealing with s.o. Maáyung batásan, Good way of dealing with people. Way batásan, Having no manners. v [A23; c1] make doing s.t. a habit. Nabatásan na sa mga kutsíru ang pagpílì sa ílang sakay, The rig drivers have gotten into the habit of choosing their passengers. Ibatásan (batasánun) ku sa ákung mga anak ang kamatinahúrun, I will train my children to be respectful. paN- n proper behavior, the social conventions. Pamatásan sa mga militar ang pagsaludar, Saluting is a part of military courtesy. n set of customs.

bátaw = bulay.

batáyan n a bird trap made of bamboo with a bait or bird decoy. The bird is caught when it alights on the trigger mechanism which snaps a noose as the bird perches on it. v [a] make into a batáyan. paN- v [A2; a] catch birds with a batáyan.†

batbat v [A; c1] relate or describe an event in detail. Batbáta (ibatbat) sa hukmánan ang ímung nasaksihan, Explain to the court what you saw.

bathálà n {1} God. Makagagáhum ang (si) Bathálà, God is all powerful. {2} a god. Ang salapì nahímung bathálà álang kaníya, Money became his god. v [c1] worship like a god. Ikaw ang ákung bathaláun (ibathálà) hangtud sa hangtud, I will worship you like a god forever. paka- v [A13; a12] act like a god, treat like a god. Ángay nga pakabathaláun ang bána sa asáwa, It is only right that a wife treat her husband like a god. Culu- n false gods, idols. v [A; a] worship false gods.

bathay v [B3(1)46N; b6] s.t. which appears prominently on part of one’s body. Mibathay (namathay) ang ugat sa íyang agtang, Veins stood out prominently on his forehead.

batì a {1} inferior in quality. Ayaw pagpalit ug sinínang batì, Don’t buy clothes which are inferior in quality. {2} ugly (derisive). Batig dagway, Ugly in face. v {1} [B; a2] for s.t. to get to be of poor quality. Mabatì ang lamì sa tinúlang isdag kaugmaan, Fish stew develops a bad flavor if you keep it till the following day. {2} [B; a1] get to be ugly. Mauy nakabatì (nakapabatì) sa átung syudad ning mga balungbálung, These shacks are what makes our city ugly.

bátì_1 v {1} [A23; a12] feel s.t., have symptoms of a sickness. Dì ka mubátig kasakit íning dagúma, You won’t feel anything from this needle. Gibátì ba nímu ang kahapdus? Did you feel the pain? {2a} [a4] feel s.t. that affects the whole body. Gibátì siya ug katugnaw, She felt cold. {2b} be sensitive to, emotionally disturbed by. Batíun kug kamíngaw, I feel lonely. {3} [A123S; a2b2] hear. Dì siya makabatì kay bungul, He cannot hear because he is deaf. Nabátì níya ang dahúnug sa litì, He heard the rumbling sound of the thunder. Hingbatian kung ílang panagsulti, I overheard their conversation. {4} [A23] sympathize with. Mubátì sa ímung kalisud ang ímung kadúgù, Your kin will sympathize with you in your hardship. a audible. Bátì kaáyu sa ámù ang ímung katáwa, We can clearly hear your laughter from our house. (→) v [A13; a12] be in labor. Nagbatì na siya. Dad-a sa matirniti, She’s in labor. Bring her to the clinic. Hináut nga láki nang íyang gibatì, I hope it’s a boy she is in labor with. paN- v {1} [a1] perceive s.t. through physical sensation. Pamatía ang ákung pulsu, Feel my pulse. {2} [A2S; a] listen. Wà ka ba mamátì sa ákung sulti? Weren’t you listening to my story? Pamatíun ta ning plakáha, Let’s listen to this record. n {1} feeling, state of the body. Láin ang ákung památì karun, I feel rather unwell today. {2} opinion. Unsay památì mu báhin niánà? What is your opinion about that? paniN- = paN-, 2. pabatìbátì v {1} [A; ac] say s.t. bad within s.o.’s earshot. Pabatìbatíun ku níyag mga púlung nga pahiubus, He says hurting words within my hearing. {2} say or ask for s.t. by hints with indirection. Mupabatìbátì siya nímu kay nakagustu siya sa ímung rilu, He will give you hints (lit. let you overhear) because he likes your watch. -in- n a beloved person. Binátì nga asáwa, Beloved wife. -l-an n {1} feelings, sensitivities. Gisamáran mung ákung balatían, You hurt my feelings. {2} sickness. Balatían nga tísis, The sickness of T.B. ma-in-un a sympathetic, showing one’s sufferings. pag- n feelings toward s.o.†

bátì_2 n {1} hog cholera, a deadly disease affecting pigs. {2} by extension, fowl cholera. v [a4] be infected with hog cholera.

batibáti v [A; a2] do s.t. severely and repeatedly to s.o. Akuy nagbatibáti ug kuláta sa kawatan, I rained blows on the thief. Pastilan níyang nakabatibáti ug kasábà, My! How mercilessly she scolded them! Gibatibáti silag dril, They were drilled mercilessly.

batid a skilled, having specialized training. Batid kaáyu siya sa makina, He’s an expert on engines. v [AB12; a2] get to be an expert or a specialist. Akuy mibatid (mipabatid) níya sa pangisdà, I made him an expert in fishing. paka- v [A13] make oneself expert in. Nagpakabatid ku sa pyánu, I made myself expert in piano playing.

batíis n {1} leg, esp. the lower leg. {2} legs of pants. v [A; c1] make a leg for toys, trousers, etc. Kining bulpin ang batiísun (ibatíis) sa munyíka, Make these ballpoint pens into the legs for your doll. hiN- v [A; b] wash s.o.’s legs. Himatiísi ang bátà, Wash the child’s legs. panghiN- v [A1; b] wash one’s legs. Manghimatíis ku únà matúlug, I’ll wash my legs before I go to bed. -un a having good strong legs.

batikan, batíkan a for a person to be famous. Ang batíkang aktur sa mga lílas dramátik, The famous movie actor. v [B2; c1] become famous.

Batikánu n Vatican.

batikubra n k.o. snake.

batikúla n crupper, part of saddle or harness which goes around the tail. v [A; c1] put on, make into a crupper.

batikúlun n {1} gizzard, the second stomach of a bird. {2} stomach (humorous usage). Dì musakit ang batikúlun kug musugut kag sa dílì, It won’t bother my stomach (lit. gizzard) whether you accept me or not.

batil_1 n full-bodied cargo boat without outriggers. It moves by means of a sail or an engine.

batil_2 v [A; a] beat or whip eggs, cream, etc. Batila ang sikwáti úsà iságul, Whip up the chocolate before mixing it in. Tubag batilan sa tungug, sa úlu námù makahúngug, Toddy with mangrove bark mixed into it goes to the head. n utensil for beating.

batimbátim = batinbátin_2.

bátin_1 n k.o. hide and seek played by teams. v [A12C2; b6] play bátin. batinbátin_1 = bátin_1.

bátin_2 v [A; ac2] call a pig. Batína ang bábuy arun kalawgan, Call the pigs so I can feed them. n the call or summons for a pig. -an, -an(→) n s.t. beaten to call pigs.

batinbátin_2 n fruit of fruiting trees or vegetables in the early stages of formation. Daghan nang mga batinbátin ang mangga, There are lots of young fruits on the mango tree. v [A; b6] grow into young fruits. Mibatinbátin na ang mga búnga sa tsíkus, The sapodilla fruits have made their appearance now.

báting v [A1; a] go swimming. Magbáting ta sa Talísay, Let’s go bathing in Talisay. — sut, siyut n bathing suit. san — v [A1; b6] take a sunbath.

batingaw n k.o. mousetrap with a trigger mechanism that snaps. v {1} [A; a] catch with a mousetrap. {2} [A2; c1] make into a mousetrap.

batinggílan = batinggúlan. see batinggul.

batinggul a headstrong, stubborn, not listening to advice. -an a = batinggul. v [B12; b6] get to be stubborn. ka-an n stubbornness.

bátir_1 n {1} baseball bat. {2} one at bat. {3} one’s turn in batting. v [A; a1] strike with a bat.

bátir_2 n butter. v [A3; c] put butter on.

batiri, batiríya n battery. v [A; a] use a battery, put a battery in.

batirplay urkids n k.o. orchid.

batirul n tall pot made of clay or metal for cooking chocolate. v [A; b6] cook in the chocolate pot. -in- v [A; c1] put one’s hands on the hips like the handle of a chocolate pot. Nagbinatirul siyag bantay sa nagtrabáhu, She stood with her hands on her hips while she watched the workers. n medium-sized fish corral in the shape of a chocolate pot, put in 1 to 3 fathoms of water.

batis n batiste, a fine, thin linen or muslin.

batiwtiw n tailor bird, the song of which is popularly said to be, ‘Dakug putus’, ‘Having a large penis’: Orthotomus atrogularis.

batiyà n a shallow and wide basin usually with a crumpled side for laundry. v [a1] make this sort of wash basin.

batsi_1 n potholes in streets. v [B2; c1] for roads to have potholes, make potholes. Mubatsi (mabatsi) ang kalsádag síging lunúpan, A road that gets flooded will get full of potholes. batsihun a full of potholes.

batsi_2 (slang, from sibat) v {1} [A2; c] get out of s.t., run away. Mibatsi si Títù sa íyang buluhatun, Tito bugged out of the chores. Nakabatsi ang mamumúnù sa prisuhan, The prisoner escaped from the jail. Batsíhan pa nà nímung ímung asáwa, If you just run away from your wife. Ákung ibatsi ang ákung trátu, I will run away with my girl friend. {2} [A; ac1] steal, get s.t. by foul or illegal means. Si Pilu ang mubatsi sa ilimnun, Pilo will steal the drinks.

batsíhì n k.o. edible marine nerite snails.

batsilyir n {1} B.A. degree. {2} one who holds the B.A.

batu_1 n {1} rock, stone, pebble. {2} precious stone, kidney stone. {3} s.t. that has hardened. Batu na ang kukakúla, The coca-cola has frozen solid now. {4} piece used in a game of checkers, chess, sungkà, or any game that uses pieces. {5} flint in a lighter. {6} -ng búhì n k.o. stone which is heavy, compact, hard, whitish, and which pops when heated. v {1} [B; a1P] harden into stone. Ayaw paulani ang simintu kay mubatu nà, Don’t expose the cement to the rain because it will harden. Batuhun pagpagáhì ang balikutsa, Let the coconut candy harden like stone. {2} [AP; a2P] {a} stand stock-still like a stone. Mubatu (mupabatu) man lang ug sugúun, He just stands there when he’s told to do s.t. {b} harden oneself to s.t. Nabatu na ang nawung niánang bayhána, That woman has become hardened to insults. {3} [A; c] put a stone in jewelry. Úpal ang ibatu sa singsing, Use opal for a stone in your ring. {4} [A; b] put as an anchor or sinker. Batuhi ug dakù, Use a big stone for sinker. {5} [b6(1)] put a flint in a lighter. — baláni n magnet, lodestone. v [B12; a1] become a magnet, impart magnetic force to s.t. batubalaníhun a magnetizing. Batubalaníhung pahiyum, A magnetic smile. (←) v {1} [A; b5] to throw stones at. Batúun (batúan) nátù ang irung búang, Let’s stone the mad dog. {2} [A; a] line, pave s.t. with stones. Batúhi ang karsáda, Pave the road with stones. n the action of stoning. paN- n {1} anchor, sinker. {2} anchor man in a relay. Si Grig ang ílang pamatu (pangbatu) sa lumbà, Greg is their anchor man in the relay. {3} a person who can be relied upon in emergencies, the best bet in a contest. {4} spending money. Náa bay pamatu nímu? Do you have any money to spend? v [c1] {1} use or make as anchor or sinker. {2} be anchor man, best bet. {3} use for spending money. batubátu n {1} anchor. {2} sinker on a fishing line. {3} stone used for artificial jewelry. v [A; c1] {1} put, use as a sinker. Batubatúhan ang iring nga lumsan, Put a sinker on the cat you are going to drown. {2} pelt with stones. {3} put in a stone in fancy jewelry. -in- n k.o. úbi that is firm and round or oval-shaped. batuun a {1} full of rocks, stones. {2} pimply-faced. {3} fruits of seeds or hardened parts.†

batu_2 v [A; a2] borrow money, buy s.t., usually basic commodities, on credit. Mubatu kug duha ka gantang bugas, I’ll buy two gantas of rice on credit. Magbatu kug kinyintus kang Dun Pakítu kay magbáy ku, I’ll borrow five hundred pesos from Don Paquito to build my house.

batúan n good-sized basket of any shape, but shallow, usually loosely woven, with no cover, used as a container for farm produce. v [A12; a1] make or use a batúan.

batubára n boom, a spar extending along the bottom of the sail attached to the mast. v [A; ac1] make into, attach a boom of this sort.

batud n k.o. fish.

bátud n grub of a coconut beetle (bakukang). v [a4] {1} be infested with bátud. {2} be crazy. Gibátud ka dihà? Are you crazy?

bátug_1 v [A2S; b6] {1} perch on s.t., alight to perch. Mibátug ang tulábung sa bukubuku sa kábaw, The heron landed on the carabao’s back. Ang panan-aw ni Husi didtu magbatug sa gwápang babáyi, Joseph let his gaze rest on the beautiful woman. Tabúning pagkáun arun dì batúgan sa lángaw, Cover the food or the flies will get on it. {2} for children to go home at supper time. Uy! Památug na mu! Urasiyun na, Hey! You kids go home now. It’s time for prayers.

bátug_2 = bat-ug.

bat-ug n k.o. barracuda.

bátuk_1 against, versus. Ang áway ni Balug bátuk Di Liyun, The fight of Balug versus De Leon. Tambal bátuk sa sip-un, A medicine against colds. v {1} [A23C12; b(1)] oppose. Dì aku mubátuk sa ákung mga labaw, I will not oppose my superiors. Ayaw batúki ang pagbuut sa ímung ginikánan, Don’t oppose the wishes of your parents. {2} [A; b] respond to a hurt by being cold or silent to the perpetrator. Dílì maáyung magbátuk sa ginikánan kun kasab-an, It’s no good to feel resentment against your parents if they scold you. ma-in-un a resentful, tending to respond to slights by coldness.

bátuk_2 n a small area different in color or texture from the background. Ang irù dúnay itum nga bátuk sa masigkakílid, The dog has a black spot on either side. v [A; a] dye s.t.

bátuk_3 = balalátuk.

batul_1 a {1} for smooth or soft surfaces to have hard spots. {2} hard, brazen in character. v {1} [B4] get to have rough spots. Nagkabátul man ning manggáha, This mango is full of hard spots. {2} [B3N] get to be hard or brazen in character. Mibátul ang íyang nawung, She got to be shameless. Nagkabatul na ang kasingkásing níya, Her heart is becoming hardened.

batul_2 n k.o. seaweed.

bátul_1 n {1} = bátud. {2} = básul_2. {3} slow-moving or slow-witted person. v = bátud, v.

bátul_2 v [a4] {1} for everything to go wrong at once. Gibátul ning ákung pagkabutang. Nabuthan ku ug nahutdan pug gasulína, Everything has been going haywire. I got a flat and ran out of gasoline. {2} be crazy. Gibátul ka nga sagúlan nímug tubà ang kapi? Have you gone crazy mixing palm toddy into the coffee?

bat-ul n hard lumps found in fleshy fruits. v [a4] for fruits to get lumps in them. Gibat-ul ang ságing, The bananas have lumps in them. ka- v [A13] be full of lumps. Nagkabat-ul ang mangga, The mangoes are full of lumps.

batulang = batúan.

batun_1 v {1} [A1; b(1)] have or possess s.t. Nagbatun siya ug dakung hibalu, He is deeply learned. Ayaw batuni ang pagdumut, Do not nurse your hatred. {2} [A; b(1)] have a servant. Nakabatun kamig kiriwan kaáyu, We had a thieving servant. {3} [A; b(1)] take care of s.t. Kinsay mibatun sa bátà pagkapíang niíni? Who was looking after the child when he broke his leg? Batuni kinig maáyu kay handumánan ni nátù, Take good care of this because it is a souvenir. {4} [AN; b(1)] raise and take care of s.o. else’s domesticated animal for a consideration, usually for half the offspring. Siyay namatun sa ákung anay, He raised my sow for half the litter. -in-an n servant. v [B1256] become a servant. binatnan n {1} animal raised for s.o. {2} foster child.

batun_2 n baton. v [A; b] {1} conduct an orchestra, choir, etc. Inig-áwit ninyu, ákung batunan, When you sing, I’ll conduct. {2} [A; a] make into a baton.

batung n net used for trapping animals by placing it across the path or dropping it over the animal. (←), batung v {1} [A1; ab2] trap animals with a net. Batunga ninyu ang bakatin, Catch the wild pig in a trap. {2} [A; ab2] make into a net trap.

bátung = balátung.

batúnis = butúnis.

bátus n {1} claquer, a person or group of persons hired to clap or root. Mga bátus kadtung namakpak níya, Those who applauded for him were paid claquers. {2} follower, person who defends s.o. or is on his side. Wà dihà ang tanang bátus sa bágis, Not all the ruffian’s followers were there. {3} underlings, protege of a politician. Bátus siya sa mayur, He is one of the mayor’s boys. v {1} [B56; a12] be, make into claquer, defender, protege of a politician.

bat-us n stomach discomfort due to overeating. v [A3P] {1} cause stomach discomfort. {2} [a4] suffer from over-satiation. Kun gibat-us ka ligdan ug gantang, If you feel discomfort from overeating, roll a quart jar over your stomach.

batúta n {1} baton. {2} policeman’s billy. {3} penis (slang). v {1} [A; b] conduct an orchestra. {2} [a12] make into, strike with a nightstick or baton.

batuwang n = batúan.

batuytuy n k.o. conch.

batwan n k.o. small tree of the secondary forest.

batwánun = balatwánun.

batyà = batiyà.

batyag v {1} [A; b8] notice, be aware of s.t. Wà ku makabatyag sa ulan kay nahinánuk aku, I didn’t notice the rain because I was sound asleep. Nabatyagan ku siya nga milabay dinhi, I noticed him passing by here. {2} [A3P] make s.o. aware. Ang paghut sa irù nakabatyag (nakapabatyag) kanákù nga dinhay misulud, The dog’s barking made me aware that s.o. had come in. {3} [A2N; a12Nb2] have physical sensations. Mubatyag ka gánì sa kutukutu mu, risulta na nà sa ínum, If you feel pain in the pit of your stomach, it’s the result of drinking. Pamatyágun (batyágun) nímu ang kasakit unyà, You will feel the pain later. n feeling, sensation. Pamatyag sa kaluud, A sensation of vomiting.

bau n land or fresh-water turtle. paN- v [A2; b6] catch turtles. Mamau ta sa humayan, Let’s catch turtles in the rice fields. baúhay, baúay Mr. Turtle (in stories).

baubau n k.o. bug infesting squash, bright red in color, about a centimeter long.

báud = baláud.

baug_1 v [A; a1] spank, whip to discipline. Gibaug sa kutsíru ang kabáyù, The rig driver beat the horse.

baug_2 a {1} for eggs to be addled or old. {2} for a house to be no good. Baug nga balay, A ramshackle house. {3} sterile, incapable of producing offspring. v {1} [B; b6] for eggs to get old and addled. Ayawg ug-úga ang itlug. Mabaug unyà, Don’t shake the eggs. They’ll get addled. {2} [B16; b4] be, become incapable of producing offspring. (←)_1 v {1} [B126] for an infection to putrify. Nabáug ang íyang hubag, His boil putrified. {2} = búug.

báug_2 v [B6; a4] be constipated. Mabáug (mubáug) ang bátà ug hidaghanag painum ug sikwáti, A child will get constipated if it drinks too much chocolate. Gibáug aku, I’m constipated.

baul_1 n cultivated dry field. Gidáru nákù ang baul, I plowed the field. v [A1; a2] engage in farming, cultivate a field. Baulun nákù ang pátag, I’ll cultivate the plain. binal-an, -in-an n {1} parcel of land cultivated for farming. Kakugnan na karun ang binal-an (binaulan) níya kanhi, Thick cogon grass is growing in what used to be his farmland. {2} products from one’s farm. {3} way of farming. kabal-anan n farmlands. mag-r-(←) n farmer. paN-, paniN- n farming. Ang pamaul (panimaul) mauy kasagárang pangítà dinhi, Most of the people here live by farming.

baul_2 n trunk. — mundu n trunk with an arched top.

baul_3, bául a {1} out of shape, poorly proportioned. Bául ug nawung, Having an ill-proportioned face. {2} not resonant in sound. Bául nang sistáhag tíngug, That guitar has a poor sound. v [B1; b6] become ill-proportioned or of poor resonance. Nabául ang lamísang íyang gihímù, dakug tiil, The table he made turned out ugly. It had such big legs. see also pamául.

baulu = bahuulu.

báung n drinking cup made of a half of a coconut shell. v [a12] make a báung.

baungun, baúngun = buluungun.

báus n severe inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin. v [b6] have a severe groin inflammation of this sort.

baut v [A; a12] keep s.o. beaten in a game without allowing him a chance to win back. Bautun tikaw sa tsís arun mutagam ka, I won’t let you win a single chess game so you’ll learn your lesson.

báut_1 v [B123] get satisfaction, convinced. Walà ku mubáut sa íyang pangatarúngan, I was unconvinced by his reasoning. Dílì ku mabáut hangtud makabunal ku níya, I will not be satisfied until I can give him a beating.

báut_2 if only [such-and-such] a thing had happened. Báut mibálik pa, dílà ra untay way labud, If only he had come back. He would have gotten it. (Lit. The only thing that would have escaped my pummeling would have been his tongue.) Báut pag napalit nákù tung yutáa, dátù na tà ku, If only I had bought that land, I would be rich now.

báut_3 = gipakaingun (dialectal). see ingun_1.

baúu = bau.

báwang n {1} k.o. red onion, the size of a marble used medicinally and as a spice. {2} garlic bulb. {3} triangular-shaped firecracker, of greater intensity than the ordinary firecracker.

báwas a [b7c] deduct s.t. from s.t. Bawási nang túbig sa táru, Remove some of the water in the can.

bawbaw_1 = balawbaw, 2. v [c1] place the gaff higher on a fighting cock so as to give the opponent an advantage. — sa tuu fighting with a special gaff on the right to give the opponent an advantage.

bawbaw_2 = balbal.

bawbu n k.o. tree.

bawhag a {1} doing things unthinkingly. Bawhága níyang milabang sa dálan way lingìlíngì, How careless of her to cross the street without looking to the right or left. {2} unthinking in speech. Bawhága nímu, magpalumaluma ka mag sáad, You talk too much. You make promises you can’t possibly fulfill. Bawhága nímu. Nabungat tu nímu nga wà tà tu siya kahibalu, How careless of you. You let it slip out when he wouldn’t have even known about it. v [B] be unthinking in what one does.

bawhinya n orchid trees, small or ornamental trees of the genus bauhinia, bearing flowers resembling orchids.

báwì v [A; a2] {1} take back s.t. lent or given. Ug dì ka mubáwì sa ímung gisulti, If you don’t take back what you said. Dì na mabáwì kay binayran, You can’t get it back because it’s been paid for. Gibawían ang saup sa íyang uma, The tenant had his land repossessed on him. {2} save, deliver (Biblical). Bawíun mu kami sa mga panulay, Deliver us from evil. (→) v {1} [A2; a12] recoup one’s losses, recover one’s investment. {2} [A; ac] recompense, make up for s.t. Way makabawì sa ímung salà kanákù, Nothing can make up for the wrong you have done me. Bawia ang ímung kalaksut pinaági sa kabuútan, Compensate for your ugliness by being nice. Kining kwarta ibawì sa ímung giantus, This money is to compensate for your sufferings. {3} [AB236; c1] bring s.t. back onto course by pulling it in the opposite direction; get back on course. Aku ang mibawì sa manubíla, I turned the steering wheel to the opposite direction to get the car on course. Ug dílì mubawì ang barútu, If the boat doesn’t right itself. Inigkíling sa sakayan ibawì (bawia) sa tuu, When the boat tilts, pull it to the right.

báwis n k.o. fish.

bawkag = balúkag.

bawnsir n bouncer. v [B136; a1] be, make into a bouncer.

bawnus = balúnus.

bawtismu n baptism. v [A; b6] baptize s.o.

bawù = balù_2, 3.

baw-u n dish made of stewed lean meat cooked dry in a pan over fire and constantly stirred so that it comes out like pieces of string in a bunch. v [A; a] make baw-u.

bawud = balud.

bawug = balug. bawugbáwug n piece of pliant bamboo used as lever for a bucket used to draw water. v [A; b6] make into a bamboo lever of this sort, put such a lever on a well.

bawugbug = balugbug.

báwuk = báluk.

bawukbáwuk = báluk.

báwun = bálun.

bawunas = balúnas.

báwund v [A; a1] bind s.t. into a book.

bawungbáwung = balungbálung.

bawungkut n k.o. brown turban shell, the delphinula snail.

bawúnù n k.o. mango tree: Mangifera caesia.

bawúnus = balúnus.

báwut a evenly matched. v [C2] be evenly matched. Báwut kaáyu ang duha ka intranti sa banggà, The two contestants were very evenly matched. walay — unevenly matched. Walay báwut ug kanà ipárang sa ákù, They’re poorly matched if you set that one off against mine.

bay n see abay.

báy = balay.

bayà_1 {1} particle giving an admonitary tone. {a} with an imperative: make sure that, better do. Hinumdumi bayà, You’d better remember. Sigurúa bayà ha, Make sure you do it! {b} with a statement: watch out. Mamáak bayà nà, Watch out! He bites. Ikaw bayà ang nanghilabut, ayaw pamasángil, You touched it. Don’t try to make excuses. {c} = bayáay. {2} particle with a statement or exclamation: [so-and-so] is different than it should be. Tiawtíaw ka bayà, You’re joking, though you shouldn’t be. Bayà, nagbinátà ka dihà, Hmm, you’re acting like a child. Kabuútan bayà nímu, How good of you, but you shouldn’t have. Bayang kusúga níyang midágan, mu rag unsáun siya, God! How he ran away. As if I were going to do s.t. to him. ‘Panginum mu áning kúk, u.’—‘Busug pa bayà ku, bay,’ ‘Here, drink this coke.’—‘No thanks, I’m still full.’ {3} why should that be the case when ... Wà nay bugas? Nagpalit bayà aku gahápun, There’s no rice? Why? I just bought some yesterday. {4} particle conceding that s.t. is the case which one didn’t think to be so. Nákug dì ka kamaung mulútù. Lamì bayà, I thought you didn’t know how to cook. But I must say it’s good. Pagkadakù bayà sa Manílà, I did not know Manila was this big. -ay(←) particle with a condition: a feared consequence will happen if the condition happens (had happened, were to happen). Bayáay (bayà) na man ug nasakpan pa ta. Prísu giyud, God! If we had been caught. It would have meant jail.

bayà_2 v [A; c6] leave s.t. exposed. Mga babáying bigáun nga mubayà sa ílang láwas sa kadaghánan, Lewd women who expose their bodies in public. Kinsa may nagbayà íning asúkar sa lamísa? Who left the sugar uncovered on the table? pa- v [B46; b4(1)] pay s.t. no mind. Mupabayà gánì ka sa ímung nigusyu, maalkansi ka giyud, If you neglect your business, you will surely lose. Pabay-i na lang ang ílang insultu, Don’t pay their insults any mind.

bayábas n guava: Psidium guajava. paN- v {1} [A2; bc] gather guava fruit. Adtu ta sa sapà mamayábas, Let’s gather guavas near the river. {2} [A23C12; c] have sexual intercourse (humorous). Ipamayábas ku ning ákung trátu arun dì makabuwag nákù, I’ll have sexual intercourse with my girl so she won’t break off with me. {3} [A23] monkey around instead of doing s.t. seriously. Mamayábas ning batáa ug sugúun, This child plays around when he is told to do s.t. -an n place where guava trees abound. -in- pidgin, broken language. v [A; c1] speak or write a language this way.

báyad v {1} [A2S3S; b1] pay for s.t. Nagbayad mig kinyintus káda búlan, We paid five hundred a month. Bayran ku lang ug písus ang gantang, I’ll just pay one peso for a ganta. Bayran ku ra siya, I’ll pay him. Pilay ibáyad? How much shall we pay? {2} [A13S; b1] pay a moral debt. Magbáyad ka sa ímung pag-insultu nákù, You’ll pay for your insults to me. n {1} fee, charge. Way báyad ang gamayng bátà, There is no charge for small children. {2} amount which serves as payment. Pilay báyad sa bibingka? How much do we owe for the rice cakes? Báyad sa ímung kaáyu, In return for your goodness. balayranan, balayran, balaydan, balaydanan n things to be paid for. ig-l/r-(→) n amount to be paid. kabayáran n recompense. Ang kwartang nasunud níya kabayáran sa íyang paghágù, The money she inherited was a recompense for her trouble. {2} retribution, punishment. paniN- n just desert. Ang ímung pagkabilanggù panimáyad sa ímung kamaldítu, You got your just deserts when you went to jail. — sa útang a man’s daughter (humorous usage—from the notion that a man pays for his sins against women by what happens to his daughter: if he commits a sin against a woman, the same thing will happen to his daughter as punishment to him). balayrunun (balaydunun, bayrunun) n amount to be paid off. Líbu pang balayrunun ku sa bangku, I still have one thousand pesos to pay off to the bank.

bay-ad v [B3(1); c1] lie on the back. Dì kung katúg ug magbay-ad. Tikungkung giyud, I can’t sleep on my back. I have to curl up. Ayaw bay-ára (ibay-ad) ang halígi sa agiánan, Don’t put the post down in the way.

bayamban = balanban_1, 2.

bayanan = balayanan. see balay.

bayang_1 v [AB; bc] go, put s.t. where it is exposed to view or to the elements. Mibayang na siya sa íyang baráha, He has already spread his cards open for everyone to see. Nagbayang sa ulan ang mga bátà, The children were exposed to the rain. Gibayang sa lamísa ang inasal, The roasted pig was placed on the table where everyone could see it. Mabayang sa katilingban ang pulitiku, A politician’s life is exposed to public view. Pagtárug lingkud. Ayaw pagpabayang, Sit properly. Don’t expose yourself to public view. (←)_1 v [A; b5] set food on the table. Gibayángan (gibáyang) na ang lamísa, The table has been set.

bayang_2 n k.o. marine fish, wide as it is tall.

báyang_2 n the flag-raising ceremony (so called from the Tagalog words of the Philippine national anthem: Báyang Magíliw ‘Beloved Country’.) v [A13] hold the flag-raising ceremony.

bay-ang n k.o. tree.

bayang-ang v [A; b6c1] be displayed, exposed to others’ eyes. Dílì maáyung tan-áwun ang dalága ug mubayang-ang lang paglingkud, dílì manapu, It’s unbecoming for a young lady to sit down carelessly without covering her front. Bayang-ánga (ibayang-ang) ang ímung tinda, Lay out all the items for sale.

bayangbáyang n k.o. small round-shaped marine fish.

bayáni n hero. v [B16; b6] be a hero. bayaníhun a heroic.

bay-ansil n small-scale business of buying and reselling, usually elsewhere, with a profit. v [A] engage in this business.

báyas n {1} bias, a cut diagonal to the cloth. {2} piece of cloth cut diagonally about 1½″ wide to be used as facing. — tip a prepared cloth tape for facing necklines, armholes, or hems. v [A; a] cut cloth diagonally, cut a bias tape. Bayása ang kwilyu sa ákung sinínà, Cut the collar of my dress diagonally.

bayat a {1} worn-out, dilapidated, esp. clothes. {2} poor in quality. {3} slovenly in dress. Bayat ang ákung pamisti run kay magtrabáhu man ku sa uma, I’m slovenly dressed because I am going to work in the field. {4} mentally slow, stupid. Kabayat. Dúgay kaáyu nga nakat-un, How dull he is. It took him forever to catch on. {5} sluggish, slow-moving. {6} poor in doing things. Bayat kaáyu nang musiyat, He is a poor shot. (←) v [B2; b6] {1} for things to get worn out and dilapidated. Nabáyat (mibáyat) na lang ning ákung sapátus sa pagkanúnayng gináwì, My shoes have become ragged and worn-out from constant use. Nagkabayat na ang ílang payag, Their shack is gradually falling into ruin. {2} be poor in quality. Mabayat (mubayat) giyud nang ímung trabáhug ímung kiátan, Your work will turn out shoddy if you go about it carelessly. {3} be slovenly. {4} get to be dull, stupid. {5} get to be sluggish, slow-moving. {6} get to be unskilled in doing things. kabayatbayat v [A13] be hard put to do s.t. because of the large number of things that have to be done at once. Nagkabayatbayat mig panghípus sa wà pa muabut ang mga bisíta, We were in a dither trying to clean up before the visitors arrived.

bayaw n brother-, sister-in-law. v {1} [A12] get for a brother- or sister-in-law. {2} [c] be brothers- and sisters-in-law. Dì ku gustung makigbáyaw níya kay palahúbug siya, I don’t want to have him as a brother-in-law because he’s a drunkard. {3} [a12] make s.o. a brother- or sister-in-law.

báyaw v [APB236; c1] raise, rise into the air. Ang hánging kusug mauy nagbáyaw (nagpabáyaw) sa papil, The strong wind blew the papers into the air. Dì makabáyaw dáyun ning tabanúga, This kite won’t soar up right away. Ang pagbáyaw ni Kristu, The ascension of Christ. Ibáyaw (bayáwa) ang túung kamut sa baksir, Raise the boxer’s right hand. n elevation of the host in the mass.

bayáyat a {1} slovenly in dress or appearance. {2} dilapidated, worn-out. Balay nga bayáyat, A dilapidated house. v [B; b6] {1} get slovenly in dress. Nagkabayáyat na karun ang íyang pamisti nga naminyù na siya, She has become slovenly in her manner of dressing now that she’s married. {2} get worn-out or dilapidated. Mubayáyat (mabayáyat) ang sapátus ug sigíhag sul-ub, The shoes will get all worn-out if you keep wearing them.

baybay_1 n beach. paN- v [A2; b6] {1} go along the beach. Namaybay ug lawig ang bapur, The boat sailed close to the shore. {2} = pamalaybay. see balaybay. -un = baybay. kabaybayúnan n seashores.

baybay_2 = bábay.

bayhun n {1} carriage, bearing of a person. Gikaibgan kung ambúngan níyang bayhun, I admire his handsome posture. {2} gait in walking. {3} outline, appearance of s.t. Makítà gíkan sa lungsud ang bayhun sa payag ibábaw sa bungtud, The outline of the shack on the top of the hill is visible from the town. {4} having the form of (Biblical usage). Ang láwas ug dugù ni Kristu sa bayhun sa pán ug bínu, The flesh and blood of Christ in the form of bread and wine. v [AN; c6] swing the arms in walking. Ibayhun ímung paglakaw, Walk swinging your arms. paN- n {1} way of walking. Ilhan ta ka bisag layù sa ímu lang pamayhun, I know you from afar by your carriage. {2} appearance.

bayi n {1} female animal or plant. {2} descriptive term given to plants, where the same name is given to different species or varieties. The smoother and usually larger variety or species is described as bayi whereas the thornier or smaller variety is called laki ‘male’. Kudyapà nga bayi, The smooth kudyapà (Amaranthus viridis) as opposed to the kudyapà nga laki, the armed kudyapà (Amaranthus spinosus). (←) human female. Báyi ákung anak, My baby is a girl. bayhána particular, exclamatory woman. Patyun ta ka bayhána (babayhána) ka, I’ll kill you, you woman. Kinsang bayhána (babayhána)? Which woman? v [B1256; c1] turn out to be a girl. Ug mabáyi, átù siyang nganlag Ána, If she turns out to be a girl, we’ll call her Anna. babáyi n {1} woman. {2} = báyi. babayhána = bayhána. -ng búhat a woman of proper deportment. Dílì muláag ang babáying búhat, A lady doesn’t roam about. {3} mistress. Gipusil sa asáwa ang babáyi sa íyang bána, The wife shot her husband’s mistress. v {1} = báyi, v. {2} [A12; a12] have, make into a mistress. paba-(←) v [A1] fool around with women. pama- v [A2] take a mistress. Gastúsu kining mamabáyi ta, It’s expensive to keep a mistress. hima-, hiN- a fond of women. panghima- v [A13] chase after women. binabáyi, binabayi a {1} effeminate. Binabáyi siyag panlíhuk, He is effeminate in his motions. {2} — nga ulan lingering drizzle. {3} cock with hen-like feathers. {4} adapted for a woman’s use. Bisiklítang binabayi, A woman’s bicycle. v [A; c1] do s.t. like a woman. Nagkabayù ug binabáyi, Riding sidesaddle. Binabayha (ibinabáyi) ímung tingug, Make your voice sound like a woman’s. makiba-(←) = hima-, a. babayin-un a = binabáyi, 1, 2. bayin-an, babayin-an, tagbayin-an, tagbabayin-an, tagbayi n people on a bride’s side in a marriage. kababayin-an n women as a group. Dì makabutar ang kababayin-an, The women cannot vote. baláyi n parents of one’s children-in-law. v [C] be in the baláyi relation, parents of children that married each other. binaláyi n daughter-in-law. v [A12; a12] make, get as daughter-in-law. pamaláyi v [A2; b] ask a girl’s hand from her parents. Kinsa may dakung táwu sa ímung pamaláyi? When you asked for her hand in marriage, who was the spokesman? Gipamay-an na siya, S.o. has already asked for her hand in marriage. babayíru = himabáyi.†

bayibáyi_1 n bayingbaying.

bayibáyi_2 n shin. v [a12] hit in the shins. Nahitakingking siya kay ákung gibayibáyi pagpátid, He hopped in pain when I kicked him in the shins.

bayin v [A; a] bind a book.

bayingbaying n praying mantis.

bayinti number twenty. v see tris for conjugation. bayintihun n {1} twenty-centavo coin, twenty-peso bill. dya- n twenty-peso bill. — únu, dus, trís, etc. n twenty-one, two, three, etc. bayinti dus n twenty-two rifle. bayntisingkuhun n twenty-five cent coin. bayinti utsu a lacking in intelligence (like the month of February which has fewer days than other months. People who are born in February are thought to have a tendency to act foolishly.)

baykarb n sodium bicarbonate.

baykawun, baykawunt n the Viscount aircraft. v [A13P; b6] take a Viscount.

baylákag = balyákag.

baylan n a person supposed to have close and friendly relationships with supernatural beings, evil or good, such that he can deal with them on behalf of other people: he can ask them to bring illness or cure illnesses of any sort, natural or supernatural in cause. He officiates at offerings (diwáta) and at folk weddings and other ceremonies in relation to supernatural beings. v [B156] be, become a baylan.

bayli n dance, ball. v {1} [AC; b1c3] do ballroom dancing. Gibaylíhan (gikabayli) nákù si Rús, I danced with Rose. Dúm kaáyu ang ílang gibaylíhan, The place where they are dancing is very dim. Kining sunatáha maáyung baylíhan, This song is a good one to dance to. {2} [A1; a12] hold a dance. baylíhan, baylihánan n dance hall, floor. -rína n {1} woman fond of, skilled in dancing. {2} taxi dancer. {3} ballerina. v [B16; a12] become skilled in dancing, a ballerina or a taxi dancer.

baylu v {1} [C; ac1] exchange. Magbaylu tag lápis, Let’s exchange pencils. Baylúi ug manuk ang ákung mais, Barter my corn for a chicken. Ayaw ibaylu ang ímung sapátus sa íyang pantalun, Don’t swap your shoes for his pants. {2} [AN; a2] take s.t. with the understanding that one will give it or its equivalent back. Bayluun kung ímung dus písus, I will borrow your two pesos. {3} [A; b6(1)] buy things for immediate household use. Pagbaylu ngadtug sigarilyu, Go buy some cigarettes. n s.t. one borrowed from s.o. else. Ang baylu mung kwarta nákù wà nímu ilisdi, You did not repay the money you borrowed from me. bayluay, baylúay v [C] exchange with one another.

bayna n the sheath of a gaff. v [A; c] {1} sheath the gaff. {2} [a12] make into a sheath.

baytamins n vitamins.

bayu, báyu_1 v {1} [A; ab6] beat to a pulp or powder. {2} [A; a1b2] rain blows on s.o. Bayuhun takag ilárun ku nímu, I’ll rain blows on you if you swindle me. -in-(→) n homemade dynamite consisting of a wick, fuse, and gunpowder pounded compactly inside a can or bottle.

báyu_2 n a coat coloration of horses: light yellowish tan to a deep reddish brown.

bayùbáyù (from kabáyù) name given to various fish with a diagonal posture in the water or horse-like appearance, esp. pipe fishes.

báyud a discolored, bruised, esp. fruit. v [B; a] for fruit or other crops to become discolored or bruised. Nabáyud ang kamúti nga gibyáan sa ínit, The sweet potatoes became discolored because they were left exposed to the sun. Nagkabáyud ang ákung láwas sa binunalan, My body has become black and blue from being beaten.

bayúdang = bayúrang.

bay-ug v [AB; a] {1} shake, rock s.t. Mubay-ug siya sa dúyan, magdung-ag pa, She rocks the cradle and still has to do the cooking. Nabay-ug ang tibuuk Batanggas pagbutu sa Taal, The whole province of Batangas shook when Taal erupted. {2} shake out of complacency, break the peace and quiet. Nabay-ug ang tibuuk balángay sa balità, The whole village was shaken up by the news. {3} [B12; a1] get bruised, rattled by being rocked or bumped into s.t. Nagkabay-ug ang bábuy sa kataas sa ámung byáhi, The pig was all bruised and shaken after our long journey. Ayawg bay-úga nang mga mangga, Do not bruise the mangoes.

bayugbayug = balukbáluk.

bayugbug = balugbug.

bayukáwi n k.o. smooth climbing bamboo of the forest, woven into baskets: Dinochloa scandens.

bayukbáyuk = balukbáluk.

bayukbuk n natural fertilizer composed of dead leaves and manure. v {1} [A; b] apply compost. {2} [a12] make into compost.

bayukut = alúla.

bayulin n violin. v [A; a2] play, play on the violin. -ista n violinist. v [B1; a12] become, make into a violinist.

bayulit n violet in color. v [B2; c1] be, make violet in color.

bayumbu n movable screen, room divider. v [A; a] put, make into a divider. Bayumbúhan kung ákung kusína, I’ll make a divider for my kitchen.

bayung n {1} adolescent cock. {2} adolescent boy. v [B25; b6] {1} get to be a cockerel. {2} get to be an adolescent boy. bayungbáyung n a pre-adolescent boy.

báyung_2 = dáyung.

bayungad a {1} for s.t. long to be bent or sagging. {2} protruding upper lip. v [B] {1} be sagging, bent. Nagbayungad ang bukubuku sa kabáyù sa kabug-at sa karga, The horse’s back is sagging under the heavy load. Nabayungad ang atup tungud sa kabug-at sa sín, The roof is sagging under the weight of the iron sheet. {2} for the upper lip to be protruding in an ungainly way.

bayuníta n bayonet. v [A; ab2] stab with a bayonet. -in- n hunting knife shaped like a bayonet.

bayupsi v [A; b5] take a biopsy.

bayúrang n {1} a k.o. bolo about 22″ long having a straight blade with a straight back which curves down to the blade near the tip. {2} a k.o. bolo around 18″ long with a shallow convex curve two-thirds way to the top edge and upward curve on the bottom edge meeting the top edge in a point.

báyut n {1} sissy. Báyut ka. Nahadluk ug lawàlawà, You’re a sissy because you’re afraid of spiders. {2} male homosexual. Báyut ang ákung kusturíra, My dressmaker is a homosexual. {3} small light plane. v [B126; b6] become sissy or homosexual. paN- v [A2; b6] hire oneself out to a male homosexual. -un(→) a sissyish, effeminate. Bayutun siyang manglihuklihuk, He acts in an effeminate manner. -i {1} = -un(→). {2} nagging, complaining sort. v [B126; b6] be a whining grumbler.

bayuuk, bayúuk n mumps. v [a4b4] be affected with mumps. Dì mabukang ákung bàbà kay gibayuuk ku, I cannot open my mouth because I have mumps. Gibayuukan ang wala kung áping, I have mumps in the left cheek.

bayúus n {1} bud from which a fruit or flower develops. {2} a girl who is about to blossom into full womanhood. v [B] grow buds. Katahum sa búwak nga mubayúus na, How lovely the budding flower is.

baywantikwan n a k.o. bargain sale in which a buyer gets free an extra item of the same class as the thing he buys. v [A13; c6] hold a buy-one-take-one sale. Ibaywantikwan níla ang uld istak arun madispatsar, They are selling their old stock on a buy-one-take-one basis in order to dispose of it.

bi_1 {1} = ambi. {2} particle coming at the end of sentences expressing a request, meaning ‘please’ a in requesting an action to be done in direction of the speaker. Itudlus ra nang butilya, bi, Hand me that bottle, please. Dad-a ngari bi, Please bring it over here. Dì ku bi, Yes, please (Lit. I don’t want any, let me have it). {b} in requesting an action to be done for the benefit of the speaker when the speaker is situated close to the person requested. Imakinilya ku ári, bi, Please type this up for me.

bi_2 n letter B.

bí {1} (from híbi) expression of teasing to a child to heighten its embarrassment (paghíbì). Bí, dì ka tagáag kindi, Nah, nana nahna, you’re not going to get any candy. {2} expression used in calling goats.

bias n water container made of one internode of a bamboo tube. v [a12] make into a bias.

bíaw v [B; b6] {1} for water to gather s.w. Gibiáwan ámung sílung pagbahà, Our ground floor was filled with water when it flooded. {2} for tears to well up in the eyes. Mga lúhà nga nabíaw sa íyang mga mata, Tears that welled up in her eyes. (→) n large, loosely woven basket where farm produce is gathered. -an(→) n container for holding a supply of water. Biawan sa túbig baláan, The font of the holy water.

biaybíay v [A; a1] deride s.o., say s.t. to humiliate s.o. Ayaw siya biaybiáya tungud sa íyang pagkabakul, Don’t humiliate him just because he is hunchbacked. Ibiaybíay níya ang mahúgaw níyang kagahápun, Deride her with her evil past. n derision. Giantus ni Kristu ang tanang biaybíay sa mga Hudíyu, Christ suffered the derision of the Jews. ma-un a derisive. Mabiaybiáyun nga mga pangutána, Humiliating questions.

biaypi n V.I.P.

bíba {1} cheerful and jolly in a talkative way. {2} particle: Long live! Bíba si Usminya! Bíba ang Pilipínas! Long live Osmeña! Long live the Philippines! v [B26; c1] be, become cheerful. Mubíba (mabíba) ang íyang kinaíya ug may kwarta, He gets a cheerful disposition when he gets money. bibahut a endearingly cheerful, jolly. ka- n endearing cheerfulness. Dì ku maúlaw muadtu sa íla tungud sa ílang kabibahut, I’m not afraid to go to their house because they are so warm and friendly.

bíbi_1 n small duck with colored feathers. v [b6] raise ducks. bibihan n duck farm.

bíbi_2 n k.o. lucine clam.

bíbi_3 n {1} baby. {2} nickname for a girl. v [A; a12] nickname a child ‘baby’.

bibingka n {1} rice cake made from finely ground rice mixed with coconut milk, sugar, and sometimes with other ingredients as flavoring. {2} woman’s genitalia (humorous usage). — nga usay likì n woman’s genitalia (lit. rice cake with a single crack). — nga hilaw n woman’s genitalia. v {1} [A; a2] make rice cakes. {2} [A123P; a12] put between the devil and the deep blue sea (from the idea that the bibingka is baked in between two fires). Ug mupaúlì ku kasab-an. Ug dílì, kasab-an sad. Nabibingka ku, If I go home, I’ll be cussed out. If not, I’ll be cussed out, too. I’m between the devil and the deep blue sea.

bibirun n {1} baby’s feeding bottle. {2} woman’s breast (humorous). v [AB16; a1] {1} feed with a bottle, take the bottle. Nagbibirun ka ba sa ímung bátà? Are you bottle-feeding your baby? Magbibirun lang gihápun ning batáa, This child still drinks from a bottle. {2} [A; c1] make into, use as a feeding bottle.†

bibisítir v [B6] take care of s.o.’s child, usually in contexts talking about the States. Dad-a ku sa istits, aku lay mubibisítir sa ímung anak, Take me to the States and I will be your child’s nursemaid.

bibliya, biblíya n the Holy Bible.

bibliyutika, bibliyutíka n library. v [A13; a2] make into a library.

bíbu a for a place to be lively, full of fun. Bíbu kaáyung syudad kun mapasku, The city is full of life at Christmastime. v [B2; a] get to be lively.†

bíbut n {1} an endearing term for a baby. {2} girl (slang). {3} one’s girl (slang). v [A12; a12] have, make s.o. his girl. Insik ang íyang gibíbut, He took a Chinese girl for his girlfriend.

bída_1 n {1} adventure, experiences of a person in his lifetime. {2} role in a drama. Kinsay nagdá sa bída ni Maríya Klára? Who plays the role of Maria Clara? {3} one who plays the leading role. Muintra ku basta akuy bída, I’ll participate as long as I am the leading lady. v {1} [AC; a] tell one’s experiences, adventures. {2} [B2356; a2] be the leading player, make the leading player.

bída_2 short for purbída.

bidbid n {1} k.o. small sprat or herring. {2} net used to catch the bidbid. paN- v [A2; b6] catch bidbid. n fishing for bidbid.

bíding_1 n bead-like embroidery on cloth. — nga makina n machine for doing beading. v [A; b6(1)] do beading on cloth.

bíding_2, bídings n mattress, sheets, etc. to sleep on. v {1} [A1; b6] put bedding s.w. {2} [c1] use as, make into bedding. Bidínga (ibíding) ning mga hábul, Use these sheets for your bedding.

bidiyù = bidyù.

bidlak v [A; a] tear, rip apart with force. Nabidlak ang íyang sinínà nga nasángit sa alambri, Her dress got ripped when it got caught on the wire.

bidlì n feeling of nausea or heartburn due to eating heavy foods. v [B146; a4] develop such a feeling. Magbidlì ang ákung ginhawáan ug mukáun kug tambuk, I get nauseated when I eat pork fat. Gibidlì aku pagkáun nákug kamúti, I felt heartburn after I ate sweet potatoes.

bidlísiw n rays of the sun. v {1} [A2; b6] for the rays of the sun to shine. Mibidlísiw nang adlaw pagbángun nákù, The sun was shining when I woke up. {2} [A2S] for a liquid to spurt continuously. Nagbidlisiw ang túbig sa likì sa túbu, The water is spurting out of the crack in the water pipe.

bidsit, bidsiyit n sheet or blanket used as a cover. v [A; c1] put, make into a bed cover.

bíduk = bíruk_1, 2.

bidyù n {1} spear, the size of a coconut midrib, used as a probe for crabs and other slow-moving things. {2} spear of this size, shot like an arrow for small fish, crabs, etc. v [A; a] shoot or stab s.t. with a bidyù. paN- v [A; a] catch things with the bidyù.

bígà_1 n plant cultivated for its edible corms, member of the Araceae family, similar in appearance to the bagyang (Alocasia macrorrhiza), but smaller and growing in dry fields.

bígà_2 n great sexual desire. Tigúwang piru may bígà gihápun, He may be old, but he still has strong sexual urges. v [A123P; b4] stimulate one’s sexual desire; have sexual desire. Makabígà (makapabígà) ang sibúyas bumbay, Onions can increase one’s sexual desire. Gibigáan ka dihà nga manghaluk ka man? Why are you kissing me? Are you possessed of an uncontrollable sexual desire? paN- v {1} [A2; b6] have sexual desires. Namígà nang ákung anay, My sow is displaying sexual desire. {2} [A23] go find sexual adventures. Ang pampaman ang maáyung pamigáan, The whorehouse is the best place to unleash your sexual urges. pa- n aphrodisiac. -un a libidinous, oversexed. v [B12; b6] be, become libidinous. May mga táwung mabigáun ug mahubug, There are people who become oversexed when drunk.

bigal n {1} sow, mother pig. {2} a woman who has given birth (humorous usage). Bigal siya apan dílì asáwa, She is a mother (lit. sow) but not a wife. v [a2] make into a sow. Bigalun ku ning babúya, I’ll raise this pig into a sow. -l-un(←) n pig intended to be raised into a sow.

bigamya n bigamy. v [B126; a3] be a bigamist, be charged with bigamy. Ang sumbung imbis adultiriya, nabigamya, The charge was changed from adultery to bigamy. Nabigamya siya kay kaduha magpakasal, He was convicted of bigamy because he contracted two marriages.

bigatlà humorous euphemism for bigatlun.

bigatlun = bigáun. see bígà_2.

bigay v [A; c] {1} give s.t. which has been extorted. Ug dì ka mubigay, dì ka kapasar, If you don’t give a bribe, you won’t pass. Bigyan giyud ang mga dispatsir, You have to pay protection money to the dispatchers. {2} deliver a blow to s.o. Bigyan ta kag ímu kung ilárun, I’ll hit you one if you swindle me. {3} allow s.o. to make sexual advances (slang). Mubigay nà siyag íyang uyab ang kasáyaw, She will give herself freely if her boyfriend is her dancing partner. {4} [A12; b6] have sexual intercourse with (slang). Bigyan nákung ákung hinigugma, I’ll have sexual intercourse with my girl. {5} purposely lose a point in jai-alai to enable the opponent to get it. Ug ibigay nà níya run, dì na kadaug, If he purposely loses this game, he can’t win any more. n a point purposely defaulted in jai-alai in order to let the opponent have it. a giving one’s self fully to sexual advances (slang).

bigiw v [A2; b3] run fast for a reason. Mibigiw ug dágan ang ilagà nga nakakità sa iring, The rat ran away fast on seeing the cat. Nakabigiw kug dágan sa pagkahibalu nákung naligsan siya, I ran as fast as I could when I found out she was run over. n k.o. small canoe designed for getting s.w. fast. It consists of a single piece with outriggers, sloping upwards sharply in the front and the back. bigiwbígiw = bigiw, n.

bigkas v {1} [A1B26; a12b2] for string, rope, cloth, etc. to snap apart under tension, make s.t. snap. Walà may nagbigkas ánà. Nabigkas lag íya, Nobody broke it. It snapped by itself. {2} [A2B26; b5] rip stitches apart. Gibigkas (gibigkasan) sa sastri ang hawakan, The tailor took it apart at the waist.

bigking = bíking.

bignì v [A12C; b3] {1} for animals to fight with lots of noise but little action. Gibignían sa mga baktin ang lawug, The piglets fought over the slop. {2} have petty quarrels (derogatory usage).

bigsà a {1} with high spirits, tending to be noisy and uninhibited in speech and manner. Aligri nà siyag makainum kay bigsà, He is fun when he is tipsy because he is lively. {2} flirtatious, not passive or reserved towards men. v [B] get to be in high spirits or flirtatious. Mubigsà (mabigsà) nang bayhána basta náay mga láki, That woman gets coquettish when there are men around.

bigsyat n big shot (slang). v [B126; a2] get to be a big shot.

bigtas v [AB2; c1] for stitches or bonds which hold things together to snap; cause them to do so. Kinsay nagbigtas sa kawu sa bag? Who made the handle of the bag come off? Nabigtas (mibigtas) ang tahì sa sáku sa paghasuk sa kupras, The seams on the sides of the sack came open when the copra was pounded to stuff it full.

bigting v [A; b] strike an animal in the leg to disable it, usually in preparation for butchering it. Nagsaguyud ang tarian sa manuk ingun kini sa hibigtingan, The cock’s fighting leg is dragging, as if it got slashed.

biguk v [A1; a] cheat out of, steal s.t. Kinsay nagbiguk sa kuliksiyun? Who pocketed the collection?

bigunya n begonias, k.o. ornamental annual flowers: Begoniaceae spp. — dibumbilya hairy species of begonia with white flowers and small reddish leaves. — dikalbásà a hairy species of begonia with large squash-like leaves. — dikurasun k.o. begonia with heart-shaped flowers.

bigut_1 n s.o. having ugly, knotted scars at the neck. v [B126] for the neck to be ugly with knotted scars. Nabigut ang íyang líug sa lamparúnis, His neck was all scarred with skin eruptions.

bigut_2, bígut_1 v {1} [A; b5] sew s.t. with large, rough stitches. Gibígut (gibigutan) lang íning tapulan ang íyang muskitírung nagísì, The lazy girl just sewed her torn mosquito net with large stitches. {2} [A; bc] fasten s.t. with a pin. Ibigut ang ríbun sa ímung púlu, Pin the ribbon on your shirt. (→) n s.t. that has been pinned or stitched with large stitches.

bígut_2 a for a woman’s or child’s body to be compact and well-rounded. Angayan ang batingsut sa mabígut níyang láwas, She is well-built, and a bathing suit looks good on her.

bigúti n mustache. v [A1] wear a mustache. pa- v [A1] grow a mustache. bigutíhun a {1} have a mustache. {2} descriptive name given to various k.o. fish with barbels. -lyu n small thin mustache. v [A1; b6] have, wear such a mustache.†

bigwis_1 v [B46] have loose bowel movements, light diarrhea. Mubigwis ka gyud ug magpatakà kag káun, You will get loose bowel movements if you eat just anything.

bigwis_2 n offspring. Daghan silang bigwis, There’s a lot of kids in their family. paN- v [A2] bear young. Mamigwis na sad ang iring, The cat is going to have a litter again.

bíhag v [A; a12] {1a} bring into captivity. Mga múrus ang mibíhag sa mga Bisayà, Muslims who captured and carried away Visayan people. {1b} attract the attention. Makabíhag sa átung pagtagad, Can attract our attention. Bihágun ku ang ímung kasingkásing, I’ll captivate your heart. {2} for fowls to attract another fowl not belonging to the flock. Nabíhag ákung sunuy sa ílang himungáan, My rooster was attracted to stay at their place by their hen. {3} [A3P; b4] defeat in a contest such that the loser is given to the winner, most commonly in cockfighting. Gibihágan mig duha, We lost (had defeated on us) two cocks. (→) n {1} person captured. {2} fowls attracted to another flock. {3} s.t. lost in a contest where the winner takes the loser, esp. the defeated cock. bihagay v [C; a12] for keeps, such that the winner gets the loser’s thing. Nagbihagay silag húlin, They are playing marbles for keeps. maka-r-, ma-un a attractive, captivating. maN-r- n s.t. that is a steady winner, and wins over the loser. Mahal kining sunúya hay mamimíhag, This is a valuable cock because it is a steady winner.

bíhì n k.o. small univalve.

bihìbihì, bihihì = bahìhì.

bihikulu n motor vehicle.

bihilya n a day of abstinence from meat. v [A1] observe abstinence from meat.

bíhis v [A; b] wipe off the dirt from s.o.’s body with a damp cloth. Bihísi ang bátà únà pakatulga, Wipe the child’s body with a wet cloth before putting him to sleep. paN- v [A2; b] wipe oneself or s.o. with a damp cloth.

bíhu a adept, skillful. Bíhu kaáyu siyang mamakak, She’s very good at lying. v [B12] get to be skillful, adept. Nabíhu ku sa pagpangindiksiyun, I became adept in giving shots.

bíhud n {1} roe. {2} one’s children (humorous). Pila nay bíhud mu karun? How many children do you have now? paN- v {1} [A2] have roe. Namíhud nang bansíkul nga ákung nakúhà, The mackerels I caught were full of roe. {2} [A23] become pregnant (humorous). Namíhud ka lang nga way banabána? You became pregnant without a husband? bidhan n {1} fish having roe. {2} pregnant woman (humorous). tingpamíhud n spawning season.

bihúku = uway.

bíhun n k.o. Chinese noodle, translucent, coarser than the miswa but finer than tanghun. v [A1C12; b6] prepare a dish with bíhun.

bíi short for Maáyung gabíi, Good evening.

bíka n {1} potsherd. {2} s.t. worth as much as a sherd. Unsa man ang sápì ku, bíka, nga dì mu dawátun? Is my money worthless that you don’t accept it?

bikabika n k.o. fish.

bíkag v [AB126; a12] prod, urge s.o. to do s.t. Bísag giunsag bíkag, dílì giyud siya mukúyug, No matter how much we prod him, he won’t go. Ang íyang trátu mauy nagbíkag níya paghímug dautan, Her lover prodded her to do s.t. bad. (→) a having the urge to do things in imitation of theirs. Bikag nga pagkatáwu. Unsay buhátun sa uban íyang sundun, He is a copycat. Whatever other people do he wants to do, too.

bikàkà_1 = bikangkang.

bikàkà_2 n k.o. hopscotch played on a rectangular figure divided into two rows, each row of which contains four frames. v [A; b(1)] play this k.o. hopscotch.

bikang_1 a {1} busy, preoccupied because of too many things to do at once. {2} encumbering, causing extra work. v [B12] get encumbered, too busy with many things. Makabikang (makapabikang) ning mga silya sa ákung paglampásu, These chairs make it all the harder to get the floor scrubbed. Nagkabikang ku sa trabáhu nga nagkadaghan na ning mga táwu dinhi, I have so much work now that there are so many people staying here.

bikang_2, bíkang a having the feet spread apart, front to back or sideways. Bikang íyang linaktan, He walked with his feet spread apart. v {1} [A2; c1] take a stride, take a long step. Dì siya makabikang kay guut íyang palda, She cannot take big steps because she has a tight skirt on. {2} [c1] set one’s feet apart. Napukling kay walà man mabíkang ang mga tiil, He fell because he had not set his feet well apart. n large stride. -in- a for the legs to be widely spread apart.

bikangkang v [A; c1] spread one’s legs apart. Ug dì ka mubikangkang, dúgay kang kahimugsúan, If you don’t spread your legs, you’ll have a hard time giving birth.

bikarbunátu n sodium bicarbonate.†

bikaryu n officer of the church.

bikil v {1} [A; c1] nudge, move s.t. out of its position. Kinsay nagbikil sa kwadru nga naharag man? Who moved the picture, that it is tilting? Ibikil (bikila) ang tupad mung natúlug, Nudge the fellow beside you. He fell asleep. {2} [B; c1] {a} protrude, stick out. Kun magtanum ug kamúting káhuy ibikil (bikila) ang píkas tumuy sa yútà, When you plant cassava stems, let one end stick out of the ground. {b} encumber by protruding. Mubikil ang bátà sa íyang tiyan iglakaw níya, The child in her stomach sticks out and makes it hard for her to walk. {2c} [A; ab2] trip s.o. Nabikil ku sa tuud, I tripped over the stump. {3} [B126] suddenly twisted so as to get sprained. Nagtakiang siyang naglakaw kay nabikil ang íyang tiil, He walked with a limp because his foot got twisted. {4} [AC3; ac3] {a} be contrary, opposed. Ang íyang anak mauy nakabikil sa íyang pagminyù ug usab, Her child made it difficult for her to remarry. Nagbíkil ang ílang mga hunàhúnà, Their opinions differed. {b} provoke a quarrel, annoy s.o. with the purpose of angering him. Bísag unsa na lay ílang buhátun nga ibikil sa bátà, They never run out of ways to make the child cry. a contrary, adverse. Bikil kaáyu ning batáa. Bisag unsay átung isulti, lalísun giyud, This child is very contrary. He gives back talk to whatever we say. (→) n quarrel, provocation to a fight. Wà pa mahílut ang ílang bikil, Their quarrel hasn’t been settled. biklunun, biklúnun, bikilúnun a {1} needing prodding. Biklunung batáa mabáwu kag paayun-áyun únà mulíhuk, The child needs to be prodded. You go wild trying to get him to do s.t. {2} very sensitive, easily disturbed. Biklunun si Pidru. Sabdan lag gamay, masukù dáyun, Pedro is sensitive. Just nudge him, and he gets angry right away.

bíking_1 v [A; a12] carry s.t. hanging down in the hands. Nagbíking ug baskit, Carrying a basket. Ayaw bikínga ang bátà, Don’t carry the child by the arms.

bíking_2, — pawdir n baking powder.

bikíni n bikini. v [A1; c1] wear, make into a bikini.

bikiri n bakery. v [A12; a12] get, make into a bakery.

biks_1 n Vicks, brand name for mentholated medicines. — inhílir n Vicks inhaler.

biks_2 = bíku_1.

biktima n victim of foul play. v [a12] be made a victim. Nabiktima ku sa mamarigla, I was a victim of the thugs.

bikturi n the money used after the war, so called because of the legend ‘victory’ on the bill.

bikturya v [A12] win the love of s.o. Dì ka na ángay mangabughù sa dáang trátu sa ímu nga bána. Tutal, ikaw may nakabikturya níya, You shouldn’t be jealous of your husband’s former girl friend. Anyway, you were the one who landed him.

bikturyúsu a victorious.

bíku_1 n hopscotch. v [AC; b6] play hopscotch. bikubíku = bíku.

bíku_2 n sweet made of sticky rice cooked with coconut milk and sweetened, popularly eaten between meals. v [A; a2] make bíku.

bikug v [APB26; a1] move s.t. fastened, bend s.t. firm out of place, be moved, bent. Dì ni mabikug kay gilansang, You can’t budge it because it’s nailed. Ang íyang disisiyun dílì mubikug (mabikug), His decision cannot be changed. Bikuga siya sa íyang gilingkúran, Dislodge him from where he is sitting.

bíkug_1 n cramp in the muscles. v {1} [BN246; b4] get a cramp. Mibíkug (namíkug, nabíkúgan) ákung bitíis, I have a cramp in my legs. {2} [b(1)] cause cramps.

bíkug_2 n a coconut or nípà midrib. silhig nga — n broom made of coconut or nípà midribs. (→) v [A; ab2] beat s.o. with a coconut or nípà midrib.

bíkul n variety of white rice, recently introduced because of its high yield.

*bikusbikus ka- v [A13] be miserably poor and hard up.

bikwad a bent backwards, flat on its back, twisted askew. Tukúri nang pusti. Bikwad man, Straighten out the post. It is leaning over backwards. v [AB; ab2] lean backwards, be bent askew; cause s.t. to do so. Mibikwad siya arun dílì hiig-an ang íyang nawung, She ducked backwards so that her face would not be hit. Nagkabikwad ang tiil sa lamísa, The legs of the table are getting all bent out of shape.

bikwang v [A; a12] cause s.t. to fall or turn over by pulling the feet or some appendage upwards. Bikwánga lang ang batíyà arun mayabu ang túbig, Turn the basin over to spill the water out. Bikwánga ang bábuy dáyun gapúsa, Pick the pig up by the legs and bind it.

bikwing = bíking.

bíla v [A; b1c1] spread the legs apart to the sides. Ngánung mubíla ka mang maglingkud? Why do you spread your legs when you sit? bilahan n crotch. bilabila n name given to grasses which have tassels consisting of three or more spikes growing in at greater than 90° angles from each other (like legs spread apart), e.g. Eleusine indica.

bílà, biláan n ethnic group in Southern Mindanao. ka- n Bilaan region in Southern Mindanao.

bílad v [AB; c1] widen, spread out, spread s.t. out. Ang bulad núkus mubílad kun ihúmul sa túbig, Dried squid will spread out when soaked. Nagbílad sila sa báling arun mauga, They are spreading the net to dry it. Gipamutul níya ang mga tanum arun mabílad ang agiánan, He cut the trees down to widen the path. n width, spread. Hiktin ang bílad sa banig, The mat is narrow across. a wide, broad. Bílad kaáyu ang ílang uma, Their farm stretches over a broad area. biladbilad = baliálà.

biláda_1 n program of musical and literary numbers, usually held in the evening. v [A1; a] hold such a program.

biláda_2 n extension of a room or of a house. v [A; c1] make an extension, add an extension to a room.

bilag-ung = balag-ung.

bilakà_1 v [A1; c1] sit squat with legs crossed. Nagbilakà siyang naglingkud daw Budha, He is squatting with legs crossed like Buddha.

bilakà_2 n a variety of dwarf coconut, so short that sometimes its fruit touch the ground, with a trunk as big as the ordinary variety of tree, but with slightly bigger fruit.

bílang v [A2; c1] consider, treat s.o. as. Dì ku mubílang nímung igsúun tungud sa pakauwaw nga ímung gipátik sa átung ngálan, I won’t recognize you as a sister because of the disgrace you brought upon our name. Gibílang kung inahan ang ákung gikasiráhan, I consider my landlady a mother. n in the capacity of. Bílang mananambal sultían tikaw sa makadáut nímu, As a doctor I’ll tell you what is harmful for you.

bilangbílang n k.o. cactus-like plant of the strand, the stems and leaves of which are used as a condiment and vegetable: Sesuvium portulacastrum.

bilanggà n infection affecting the vaginal lips, characterized by reddening and intense itching. v [a4b4] for vaginal lips to become reddish and itchy. Malagmit bilanggaun (bilanggaan) kag dílì ka manghúgas sa ímung binday, You’ll get an infection in your vagina if you don’t wash it.

bilanggù v [A3P; c1] imprison. Bilanggúun (ibilanggù) ka sa ímung lawak, You will be confined to your room. -in- n prisoner. -an(→) n prison.

bilanggutánan expression of surprise or discomfort, mild euphemism for bilat sa íyang ina. Bilanggutánan, hikalimtan kung ákung yáwi, Damn! I forgot my keys. v [a12] say bilanggutánan to s.o.

bilangkad, bilangkat v [A; c1] have the legs spread wide apart. Nagbuy-ud siya nga nagbilangkat sa katri, She was sprawled on the bed with her legs apart. -ra n broad, woman who is cooperative in sexual matters.

bilar n vigil, esp. one of the dead. Dúnay bilar basta dúnay mamatyan, A vigil is always held if the dead person has relatives. v {1} [A; b] keep a wake. Gibilaran níla ang minatay, They kept vigil over the corpse. {2} [A; b] do s.t. late into the night. Magbilar kug tuun rung gabíi, I will stay up late studying tonight. {2a} [B156] stay up late. Nabilar ku gabíi kay hilabihang pagsákit sa bátà, I stayed up late last night because the baby was very sick.

bilas n the husband or wife of one’s husband’s or wife’s sibling. v [C; a12] be bilas. Magbílas na ta kay gipakaslan kung igsúun sa ímung asáwa, We’re bilas now because I married your wife’s sister.

bílas n eye infection, conjunctivitis. v [A123P; a4] have sore eyes. Gibílas ákung mata, I have conjunctivitis.

bilásun n k.o. fish, the name given to the broad species of Caesio, esp. Caesio erythrogaster.

bilat n {1} cunt of a person or animal (coarse). {2} profane exclamation. {a} expression indicating disbelief. Bilat! Ása man ku mutúu adtu, Hell! You think I’d ever believe that. {b} expression indicating exasperation at s.t. which happened contrary to one’s desires. Bilat! Nasipyat pa giyud dà, Shit! I missed again. — sa ímung (íyang) ina, inahan {1} profane exclamation used upon experiencing annoyance. Ikawng bilat sa ímung ináha ka, You son of a bitch, you. Gikaun sa bilat sa íyang ina, The son of a bitch ate it. {2} watchamacallit, a filler word. Ag kadtung unsa gud tung bilat sa íyang ináha tu—íyang íhi, That—um, what was that son of a bitch there called, the axle. bilatbilat v [B1245; a12] have more work to do than one can manage (coarse word). Nagkabilatbilat ku sa trabáhu dinhi, I’m swamped with work here. Akuy ímung bilatbilatun ug pabáyad ning utánga? You trying to drive me crazy paying these debts. -ra n broad, a derogatory word referring to a woman.

bilaug n k.o. fair-sized, edible clam.

bilay n hanging screen. (←) v [A; a] hang a protective screen. Gibiláyan ku ang bátà arun dì mainitan, I hung a screen up for the child so it wouldn’t be in the sun. bilaybílay v [A; a] hang a temporary walling for a temporary shelter. Magbilaybílay ta samtang walà pa tay balay, We’ll put up a screen as a temporary shelter as long as we have no house.

bilbátum n bell-bottom pants.

bilbaw see surísu.

bilbig n k.o. white, edible clam, growing to 2″.

bilbiki = milibiki.

bilbil v [A123P; a12] make, be overly obese. Ang ímung kadakug káun mauy nakabilbil (nakapabilbil) nímu, Your voracious appetite made you overly obese. -un a overly obese.

bilding n building. v [b6] erect a building.

bildu n glass. Bildu sa bintánà, Glass in the window. v [A; b6(1)] fit s.t. with glass. Bildúhan tag bag-u ang ímung antiyúhus, Let’s fit your glasses with new lenses.

bildúra n vegetables, root crops cooked in stews and soups with meat. v [A; b6(1)] cook vegetables with soup or stew.

bildyun n k.o. bread in loaf, around 6″ long with a fine, soft texture.

bilgas n Belgian nuns. Ang kulihiyu sa Santa Tirísa gipadágan sa mga bilgas, St. Theresa’s School is run by Belgian sisters.

bilhad v [A; a12] pull two vertical things apart. Bilhára ang birha arun makalusut ta, Pull the railings apart so we can get through.

bili n {1} price. Ang bili sa palalítun, The price of commodities. {2} worth. Wà nay bili ang kinabúhì ug mawalà ka, Life is worthless without you. hátag ug — v [A; b(1)] not value s.t. Ang ákung tambag dílì hatágan ug bili, He does not value my advice. v {1} [A23] cost. Mibili nag písus ang gantang sa mais, A ganta of corn costs one peso. {1a} cost s.o. s.t., result in. Kanang ímung binúang mubili nímug kastígu, Your foolishness will cost you a spanking. {2} [b6] quote a price to s.o. Bilhan ta kag singku, I will offer it to you for five. bililhun a valuable, precious.

bilib be impressed by s.o. Bilib ku nímu dà, antígu giyud kang mukanta, I’m impressed by you. You sure know how to sing. v [B23(1)46; b3] be impressed. Mibilib ang babáying sapían siya kay dúnay awtu, The woman was impressed, thinking he was rich, because he had a car. Ang biliban nákù ánang buksidúra ang íyang liphuk, What impressed me about that boxer is his left hook. pa- v [A; a12] put on an act to impress s.o. Nagpabilib na sad ang hambugíru, The braggart is trying to impress us again.

bilíbid_1,2 = balíbud_1,2.

bilíbid_3 n national penitentiary. v [B126] be put in Bilibid Prison. pa- v [A; c] be put in Bilibid.†

bilíbud_1,2 = balíbud_1,2.s

bilíbul = bulíbuy.

biligyà = baligyà.

bílik v {1} [AB2S6; a] turn on its axis, spin s.t. Mubílik nang manubílag íya ra, That steering wheel turns by itself. Siyay mibílik sa timun, He turned the steering wheel of the boat. {2} [A; a12] twist individual strands to be made into rope. Dílì nímu bilíkun ang lugway ug hugut arun dílì mukulus, Don’t twist the strand tight so that it won’t kink. n turning. -an n device for twisting strands into rope.

bilíkis = balíkis.

bilin n nativity scene depicted in a crèche. v [A13; b6] make, put a crèche s.w.

bílin v {1} [A; c] leave s.t. behind. Kinsay nagbílin ning baskit dinhi? Who left this basket here? Binlan ta kag bugas, I’ll leave you some rice. Ibílin ang bátà, Leave the child behind. {2} [b6] for a wife to be left pregnant when her husband dies. Gibinlan siya pagkamatay sa íyang bána, She was pregnant (lit. had s.t. left in her) when her husband died. {3} — ug púlung, sulti [A] leave word. Nagbílin siyag sulti nga ipatiwas ang ímung trabáhu, He left word for you to finish your work. n {1} one’s turn to be left behind. Ákung bílin run, It’s my turn to stay behind this time. {2} words, orders left by s.o. Ang bílin ni Tátay únà mamatay, Father’s last words before he died. {3} s.o. who stays behind. Akuy bílin sa balay, I’ll stay in the house. pa- v [A] {1} stay behind. Akuy magpabílin, I’ll remain behind. {2} remain in the same way. Nagpabílin silang malipáyun, They remained happy. Dì makapabílin ug dúgay ang báhù ning agwáha, The smell of this perfume won’t remain long. hi-/ha-(→) v [B1256; b4] {1} be left behind. Nahibilin ku paglarga sa barku, I was left behind when the boat left. Ang samad nahibinlan ug mga sugsug, Small slivers were left in his wound. {2} be the amount remaining. Písus ray nahabilin sa súhul nákù, Only one peso was left from my salary. {3} — sa daplin for a girl to fail to get married. pamilinbílin v [A] {1} go around saying goodbye. Namilinbílin siyag pamisíta úsà mulangyaw, She’s making her goodbye visits before she emigrates. {2} leave needlessly. ka- n inheritance. Giparíhas pagbáhin ang ámung kabílin, Our inheritance was divided equally. v [c] for an inheritance to be left to s.o. Dì mamatay ang úngù ug dì ikabílin ang íyang kaláki, The witch can not die if the source of his power is not left to s.o. else. binlunun = bílin, n3.

bil-is n k.o. tall, slender, ornamental palm with pinnate leaves, the fruit of which are similar to the Areca and may also be chewed: Heterospathe elata.

biliyun n billion. v [A23] reach the billion mark. -in- a by the billions.

bilt-in n built-in cabinet and shelves. v [A; a] construct, put built-in furniture s.w.

biltubil n fight which endures the entire round—from the opening bell to the closing bell. Ang biltubil nílang áway, Their fight which lasted from bell to bell.

bílu n veil. v [A; a] {1} wear, make into, put on a veil. {2} [A; b6] be a veil sponsor in a wedding ceremony, the one who puts the veil over the shoulders of the couple in the course of the ceremony.

bilug, bílug n matchsticks.

bilungbilung n moonfish: Mene maculata.

bílus n k.o. outriggered sailboat, reaching 20′ in length. dus — n two-masted sailboat. v [A1; b6] ride this sort of sailboat.

bilwa v [B16; c1] for the legs to be spread in falling. Nabilwa ang íyang tiil pagkahū́g maung nalisa, He fell down with his feet stretched apart, and they were dislocated.

bilya_1 n belt buckle. v [A; ac] put a buckle on s.o., make into a belt buckle.

bilya_2 n k.o. game of marbles where the marbles are shot into four holes arranged in a square.

bilya_3 n villa, suburban mansion. v [A1; b6] make a villa.

bilyáka = bilyáku (female).

bilyáku a pranking, mischievous, but not of a malicious sort. Gisúling sa bilyáku ang maistra, The naughty boy peeped up the teacher’s dress. v [B126; b6] be, become mischievous. -in-(→) v [A13; c1] act in a mischievous way.

bilyanu n tossing coins, heads or tails. v [AC; c3] toss coins.

bilyar n billiards. v [AC; c3] play billiards.

bilyíti n {1} a note, a short letter. {2} love letter.

bilyu n strands of fiber twisted together into a string. v [A; c1] twine hand-twisted strands into a thin rope (písì). bilyuhan, bilyuhánan n device for twining strands into rope.

bilyun a crazy, doing crazy, foolish things. v [B126; b6] go crazy. Culu- a somewhat crazy. -in- n crazy antics. -aryu n billionaire.

bimul n flat in music. v [AB26; b6c1] {1} play a diminished chord, for a chord to be diminished. Siyay nagbimul sa katapúsang báhin sa kanta, He played the finale with a diminished chord. {2} play a note too low, flat in pitch. Mibimul (mabimul) ang túnu, mau nga ius-us ang ímung tudlù, The notes are flat, so lower your fingers.

binag v [A; c] set s.t. aside to give it away or donate it. Káda adlaw sa minatay magbinag giyud kug kwarta pára ipamísa, Every All Souls’ Day, I set aside a small amount for the mass. Ibinag nátù níla ring ubang humay, We will set aside the rest of this rice for them.

binagri n sour vinegar from pineapple, apples. v [A; a12] make vinegar.

binagsáan (from usa) n any outriggered single-seater canoe.

binakháwan = bakhaw_2, n.

binalatung see balátung.

binangkal n delicacy made of leftover bread or cookies with sugar made into a ball, covered with sesame seeds and fried.

binaw n deer.

bindáhi n bandage. v [A; a] {1} bandage s.t. Bindahían tang ímung hubag, Let’s bandage your boil. {2} [A; a] make into a bandage.

binday n child’s talk for female genitalia.

bindisiyun n {1} blessing, benediction. Bindisiyun sa párì, The priest’s benediction. Bindisiyun sa mga ginikánan, Parental blessing. Ang ílang pagdaug mag-agad sa bindisiyun sa prisidinti, Their victory depends upon having the president’s blessings. {2} approval. May bindisiyun na ba sa mayur ang ímung papílis? Do your papers bear the mayor’s approval? v [A; b1] {1} give a benediction. {2} give approval to s.t.

bindíta n holy water. agwa — holy water. — sa lukay Palm Sunday. v [A; b(1)] sprinkle holy water on. binditahánan {1} place where holy water is kept. {2} thing to be blessed. -du n s.t. that has been blessed by a priest.

bindítu v [A; c6] clasp the hands on the breast as in prayer.

binga, bingà, bingag n k.o. baler (volute) shell, used to crush cocoa seeds.

bingal n a slit or opening in a garment made for convenience in putting it on. v [A; b6(1)] put a slit in a garment. Bingali ang luyu sa ímung blúsa, Put a slit in the back of the blouse.

bíngat v [A; a] {1} widen the angle of opening. Mibíngat siya sa balisung, He opened his jackknife. Bingátag maáyu ang tiiltíil sa kamira, Spread out the camera tripod. {2} stretch the sides of a hole, pull an elastic string. Ayaw bingáta ímung bàbà, Don’t stretch your mouth at the sides. Gibingátan ku bítaw siyag tiradur, midágan lagi, As soon as I stretched my slingshot, aiming at him, he ran away.

bingaw = bingal.

bingbing v [A; a12b2] tweak a part of the body with the thumb and forefinger, usually the ears. Akuy mubingbing ninyu ug magsábà mu, I’ll tweak your ears if you make noise.

bingga (slang form) v [A2; b] {1} go ahead and do s.t. involving danger. Bingga. Suklì, Come on, fight him. Ug hanggátun ka binggáhi, If he threatens, go ahead, get into it. {2} come on, step on it. Bingga. Maapsan ta, Step on it. They’re about to overtake us. {3} maul s.o. Gibinggáhan aku sa mga bágis, The toughs mauled me.

binggadúra a {1} saying bad things about others with malicious intent. {2} vengeful. v [B12] be a malicious gossip. Nabinggadúra siya kay gustung mangamung, She became malicious in her talk because she wants other people to suffer her fate.

binggála n sparkler, k.o. fireworks that emit sparks.

binggansa n vengeance of a severely harmful sort.

binggar v {1} [A2; a12] harm others by speaking ill of them. Naminggar kay nasína, She is saying evil things because she is envious. {2} [A; b(1)] beat up (slang). Gibinggaran ang tigúlang, The old man was mauled. n s.t. bad said of s.o. designed to harm him.

binggu n bingo. v {1} [A; b6] play bingo. {2} [A23] get bingo. Kaduha ku makabinggu gabíi, I got bingo twice last night. {3} [B26; b6] for a card to go bingo. Hápit na mubinggu ang ákung kard, My card is about to go bingo.

bingit n throat infection. v [a4b4] have a sore throat. Gibingit (gibingitan) ku, I got a sore throat.

bingka = bibingka.

bingkas v [AB; a] rip stitches apart, for stitches to get ripped apart. Kinsay nagbingkas niíning sinináa? Who ripped this dress apart at the stitches? Ayaw ináta arun dílì mabingkas ang tahì, Do not pull at it or the stitches will get undone.

bingkil v [C; b3] small quarrel, misunderstanding. Natural sa mga bátà nga magbingkil sa mga duláan, It’s only natural for children to fight about toys. ka-an n difference, reason for misunderstanding.

bingkung n tool resembling a small pick or axe with blade placed at an angle to the handle, used to dig up the soil shallowly, hollow out dugouts, trim logs, etc. v {1} [A; a12] work on s.t. with this instrument. {2} [A13; a12] make into this instrument. paN-an n name given to the hammerhead shark, so called because its flattened head with its oculonarial expansions is positioned to the body as the blade of a pick is to its handle.

bingwit_1 v {1} [A1N; a12b2] catch fish in shallow waters with a hook and line, usually using also a fishing rod. {2} [A12; a12] trap s.o. into marriage. Nakabingwit si Tikla ug sapíang Insik, Tecla snared a rich Chinese.

bingwit_2 = bingit.

binhamin n youngest man or boy in a group of men or boys.

binhì n seed. Migítib nang binhì nga gipugas ku sa ímung sabakan, The seed which I planted on your womb is now beginning to grow. v [c16] {1} use as a seed for seedlings. Binhía (ibinhì) ang lísu niánang kapayása kay dumadagkù, Use the seeds of that papaya for seedlings because it is a large variety. {2} implant in one’s mind. Binhía (ibinhì) sa íyang kaisípan ang kabuútan, Instill honesty in his mind.

binhud = banhud.

binibuy n homosexual man.

binignit n k.o. sweet soup eaten as a snack, made of root crops and bananas cooked in coconut milk together with various other starchy ingredients, jackfruit, and flavoring. v [A; a2] make, make into binignit.

binipisyu n {1} activity held to raise money for charity. {2} charity, pecuniary help. Nangáyù ang alkaldig binipisyu sa mga nasunúgan, The mayor asked for charity for the fire victims. v [A1; b6] hold a benefit, etc. Magbinipisyu ta arun makasapì ang pangílin, Let’s hold a benefit ball to raise money for the fiesta.

bínit v [A; a1] carry s.t. heavy by holding it at the top or at one end and letting it dangle. Ayaw biníta ang bulsíta kay mabusbus, Don’t carry the paper bag by the top because the bottom will give way.

binlad = binulad. see bulad.

binlangan n container for holding food or water for animals. v [A1; a2] make s.t. into a feeding container.

binlud n {1} finely ground corn grits. {2} small child who is allowed to participate in a game just to humor it.

binrubyum n k.o. orchid.

binsul n stinger of a ray fish.

binta_1 n sale of s.t. Kusug ang binta sa karmilítus kun duul sa tulunghaan, Candy sells fast near a school. v [A2; c] offer s.t. for sale. Ang ílang pinalit sa Sandákan ibinta sa Hulu, The things they buy in Sandakan they sell in Jolo.†

binta_2 n advantage given in a game or contest. v {1} [A2; c] give s.o. an advantage. Pila ka puntus ang ibinta mu nákù? How many points will you give me as advantage? {2} [A123; b8] get an advantage. Ug makabinta kag duha ka puntus, dì na siya kaapas, If you get two points advantage, he won’t be able to catch up.

binta_3 n vinta, k.o. speedy sailboat used by Muslims, with colorful sails and with one or two outriggers. v [A1; a12] take, make into a vinta.

bintáhà n {1} advantage in competition. Bintáhà kaáyu nga may titulu ta, It is a great advantage to have a degree. {2} for a condition to be somewhat better. Bintáhà run kay bubaratu ang baligyà, Conditions are better now because food is cheaper. Bintáhà run ang íyang hilánat, His fever is better now. v {1} = binta_2. {2} walà — [C3] be evenly matched, such that no one has an advantage. Wà magbintáhà ug dakù ang inyung duhang láwas, Your two bodies are evenly matched. {3} [B246] for conditions to improve. (→) = bintáhà, n2. paN- v [A2; b6] take advantage at the expense of another. Namintáhà ang magulang pagbáhin sa kindi, The oldest child took advantage of the others when the candy was divided. bintahadur, bintahúsu a one who takes advantage of weaker people. v [B126; b6] become a person of the sort that takes advantage.

bintánà n window. v [A; c1] make, add a window. paN- v {1} [A2; b] sit by or look out of the window. Pamintanái ang nagtawag nímu, Look out of the window at the man calling you. {2} [A2] show as if appearing in a window. Namintánà íyang pikuy, His penis peeped out.

bintang_1 n {1} distance between. Duha ka dupa lang ang bintang sa duha ka balay, The two houses are only two fathoms apart from each other. {2} advantage, edge in a race or contest. Kun ikaw lay makiglumbà nákù tagáan ta pa kag bintang, I’ll give you an advantage if it’s just you that’s going to race with me. v [AC; c1] {1} be at a distance, be ahead of s.o. Nagbintang sila pagpanglingkud, They sat far from each other. Ibintang (bintánga, bintanga) pagbutang ang mga kaang, Place the flower pots far apart from each other. {2} give an edge in a contest. Bintangan ta kag dus kartas, I’ll give you an advantage of two cards.

bintang_2 v [AN; b6(1)] accuse, lay the blame on s.o. Dílì maáyu nga mubintang (mamintang) ta ug salà kun dílì kita sigúru, We must not lay blame on s.o. if we are not sure about it. Akuy nabintangan sa sayup, I was blamed for the mistake.

bintanilya n small window, e.g. a porthole. v [b6] put a small window in.

bintarug n male genitalia (humorous euphemism). Kadakù níya ug bintarug, How big his penis is!

binti = bayinti.

bintì_1 n mixer, soft drink or water to dilute liquor. v [A; ac] mix drinks. Bintíun níya ang lambanug ug sibin-ap, He will mix the seven-up and the nipa palm toddy together.

bintì_2 v [BN] for the veins to be, become prominent. Mibintì ang ugat sa íyang nawung sa kasukù, The veins in his forehead stood out in his anger.

bintiladur n electric fan. v [A13] {1} use an electric fan. {2} [A; b] install an electric fan.

bintilasyun n ventilation.

bintul_1 n k.o. large fish corral made of bamboo slats placed in a circle. A light placed in the middle attracts fish which are then caught with a net. v [AC12; b6(1)] {1} fish with a bintul. {2} [A; c1] make into a bintul corral.

bintuláwu a ungainly or awkward-looking because of poor proportioning. Bintuláwu siyang tan-áwun kay gamayg úlu, He looks ungainly with his small head. Bintuláwu nang baláya kay hábug piru gamay, That house looks unbalanced because it is tall but very small.

bintus n mahjong pieces which represent the winds. Occasionally, the pieces which represent the grasses, daggers, and mirrors also are called bintus. v [A12; b(1)] have, draw bintus in mahjong. Ug dì ku bintúsan (bintusan) mapúru ang ákung karta, If I don’t draw any bintus, my cards will be all of one kind.

bintúsà n method of relieving muscular aches by placing a glass on the skin and burning a wick in it to create a vacuum and draw the flesh into the glass. v [A; b6] administer dry cupping. Íyang gibintusáan dáyun ang íyang pamául, He applied dry cupping to his sore muscles.

bínu n wine or hard liquor. v [a2] make into wine. — tintu red table wine.

bínug n wet spongy ground. Dì muayun ang mais dinhi kay bínug, Corn won’t do well here because it is swampy. v [B12] become boggy. Nagkabínug ang nataran sa síging ulan, The yard is becoming all swampy because of the continuous rain. -un a of a boggy quality.†

binulábid = balunábid.

binúnga n k.o. small tree of secondary forest, the sap of which is used as glue for musical instruments: Macaranga tanarius.

binyal n venial sin. Ang salang binyal mapasaylu, Venial sins are forgiveable. — pa expression used in swearing, that one will do s.t. Magbag-u na ku, binyal pa, I’ll change my ways, may I commit a venial sin if I don’t.

bipíay n acronym for the BPI, Bureau of Plant Industry.

bip-istik n a k.o. dish consisting of thinly sliced beef fried with spices and soy sauce. v [A; a2] make, make into this dish.

bir_1 n beer.

bir_2 = abir.

bira_1 v {1} [AC2; c1] pull, tug at s.t. while standing still. Nagbira sila sa písì, They are having a tug-of-war with the rope. Biraha (ibira) nà sa wala, Pull it to the left. {2} [A3; a12b2] attach property to repay a debt. Bayri ímung útang arun dì birahun ímung yútà, Pay your debts so your land won’t be foreclosed. {3} [A2; b6] make an extension to a structure (pull on the dimensions). Birahi ang kusínag duha ka mitrus sa luyu, Add two meters to the kitchen in the back. {4} — ang kawit [a12] for a winner to treat to a drink of toddy. Nakadaug lagi ka, sígi biraha ang kawit, Since you won, you treat (lit. grab for the palm toddy container). {5} — sa kunut [a12] be wrinkled due to age (humorous). Gibira na siya sa kunut piru maminyug usab, She is old but she’s going to marry again. {6} [A; a2] strip fiber from abaca. n {1} the extent or length of action of pulling s.t. Gimab-an nákù ang pasul ug tulu ka bira, I shortened the fishing line by three arm lengths. {2} single act of hauling s.t. Kining kargáha madala sa usa ka bira, This cargo can be taken in one trip. {3} command given to a driver to get moving. U sígi. Bira. All right. Let’s get going. birabíra n line fishing in which one keeps pulling the line out repeatedly rather than just waiting. v [A; b] fish in this way. -da(←) n a single trip or haul that a vehicle takes. Madá tas usa ka biráda, We can all be taken in one trip. v [A12] make [so-and-so] many hauls. Makabiráda tag daghang pasahíru kay tábù, We can haul lots of passengers because it’s market day.

bira_2 v [A2; b] punch, beat up s.o. (slang). Birahun nákù nang hubug, I’ll beat up that drunk.

biradur n {1} screwdriver. {2} one who strips abaca fiber.

biranda n veranda. v [A; c1] make, make into a veranda.

biránu n summer time (March, April, May). v [A; b(1)] spend one’s summer vacation.

birbal n verbal, not written. Kuntrátung birbal, Verbal contract. v [a12] make an agreement verbal.

birbiki = biribiki.

birbína n name given to numerous genera of ornamental and wild herbaceous members of the Verbenaceae.

birbu n {1} verb. {2} word, logos (Biblical). Ug ang birbu nahímung unud, And the word became flesh. v [A; c16] conjugate a verb.

birdadíru a real, genuine. Birdadíru nga batu, Real precious gems.

birdi a {1} green. {2} dirty, off-color story. {3} name given to a mahjong piece with a green grass design: green dragon. — butilya bottle green. — mansánas apple green. v [B; c1] {1} be, become green in color. {2} be off-color. Gibirdihan siya niánang isturyáha, He considers that story to be off-color. {3} [A12B1256; b8] draw a green dragon in mahjong. Ug makabirdi ku, makakáng giyud ku, If I get a green dragon, I’ll get a set of four.

birds-ay n bird’s-eye, brand of cloth used for diapers, napkins, etc.

bird ub paradáyis n bird of paradise, an ornamental banana-like plant: Strelitzia reginae and Heliconia latispatha.

birdúgu n executioner. v [a12] make into an executioner.

birgansúsa = kipìkipì. see kípì.

birgat a for a woman to act so as to attract men’s attention and give them to understand that she is easy to approach. Birgátag kinataw-an. Nagdalag kamhir, What a flirtatious laughter, full of come-on’s. v [B; b6] be, become a flirt.

birgatinya = birgat.

birgum kárum = kipìkipì. see kípì.

birha n grating, grillwork over an opening to avoid entry or exit. v [A; c1] install, make into a grille.

birhin n {1} Virgin Mary. {2} statue of the Virgin Mary. {3} a woman who has not had sexual intercourse. v [b6] consider a woman a virgin.

biribiki n brace, a carpenter’s tool for holding auger bits.

biribiri, biribíri n a sickness, beri-beri. v [A123P; a4] be affected with beri-beri.

bírig v [A2; b6] {1} for a male fowl to perform the courtship dance with the female. Gibirígan sa sunuy ang himungáan, The rooster courted the hen. {2} for a man to make a pass at a woman. Bísag sitinta anyus na mubírig pa gayud, He’s seventy years old, but he still makes passes. -ay v [A13] for fowls or people to prance about preparatory to attacking each other in a fight. Nagbirigay ang duha ka baksidur, The two boxers were prancing around. birigbírig v [A; b3] hang around s.o. to get s.t. from him. Nagbirigbírig siya nákù kay dúna siyay ipamaráyig, He has been courting me because he is going to ask for s.t.

biriking n automatic drill.

bíring n bearings of a machine. v [b6(1)] put bearings in s.t.

birisbiris = wiriswiris.

birlína n automobile having an enclosed compartment in the back and the driver’s seat open. v [A1] take such a car.

birmúda_1 n Bermuda shorts. v [A; a] wear, make into Bermuda shorts.

birmúda_2 n Bermuda grass.

birnakular, birnakyular n vernacular.

birnis n Friday. v {1} [B256; b4] be Friday. Nagbirnis (mibirnis) na lang wà gihápun siya muabut, It is (got to be) Friday and he has not arrived yet. Hibirnisan kug ulì tungud sa bagyu, It was already Friday when I arrived because of the typhoon. {2} [B1256] do things on Fridays. Mabirnis ray íyang ianhi, He’ll come only on Fridays. birnisbirnis every Friday. Birnisbirnis ang tinglímus sa simbahan, They beg at the church on Fridays. — Santu n Good Friday. nawung ug — long faced. v {1} [AN1] spend Good Friday. {2} [B] get a long face. Nagbirnis ang íyang nawung kay wà paubana, She has a long face because she wasn’t allowed to go along. síti — well-aged palm toddy.

birsikulu n verse in the Holy Bible.

birsiyun n version, particular variation of s.t.

birsu_1 n k.o. detonating device used formerly to set off loud explosions during gala or religious festivities.

birsu_2 n metrical verses. v [A23C; c1] debate in verse. Nagbirsu sila sa kulilísi, They had a debate in verse at the wake.

birsus versus. Si Ilurdi birsus di Liyun, Elorde versus de Leon.

birta = bwilta.

birtdi n birthday of a living person. v [A1; bc(1)] celebrate one’s birthday. Birtdíhan kung ákung kamagulángan, I’ll give a birthday party for my eldest child. paN- v [A23] attend s.o.’s birthday party. — parti n birthday party. — kík n birthday cake.

birtibra n vertebra.

birtikal n vertical. v [c16] make s.t. vertical.

birtkuntrul n birth control. v [A13] practice birth control.

birtud n {1} special, often magical powers of s.t. Dúna siyay birtud kay sugtun dáyug babáyi, He has special powers because he is irresistible to women. Táwu nga may birtud sa usa, Man that has the swiftness of a deer. {2} virtuous deed. Ang kabuútan mauy birtud nga angayang sundun, Honesty is a virtue that is worth emulating.

birtúsu n virtuoso. v [B26] become a virtuoso.

bírù v [B12; abc] be worried, concerned about s.t. Unsa na say ímung gibírù sa ímung inahan? What did you bother your mother with again? Ang inadlaw nga galastúhan mauy ákung nabirúan, The money to meet daily expenses is what is worrying me.

bíruk_1 n a penetrating, deeply nauseous body odor. v [A123P; a] have B.O. Gibíruk siya kay hugawan, He has B.O. because he’s dirty. -un n person with B.O.

bíruk_2 n {1} sterile male. {2} male with only one testicle. -un a of a sterile type.

bís_1 n base in baseball. v {1} [A12] reach a base. Wà makabís ang únang mihapak, The first batter never reached first base. {2} [A12] succeed in the first step of anything. Dì makabís kanang dagway mung batì niánang bayhána, With your face you won’t get to first base with her.

bísa n visa.

bisagak = busagak.

bisagra n hinges. v [A; c1] install, use as a hinge. Bisagráhan nákung pultahan, I’ll put hinges on the door.

bisan, bísan {1a} even, including. Ang tanan nalísang, bisan aku, Everyone was terrified. Even me. Bisan sa bátà pa, kusgan na, Even as a child he was strong. Wà ku tagái bisan usa, He didn’t give me any, not even one. {1b} even [so-and-so] is all right. Bisan pubri, basta dílì dawù, It doesn’t matter if he is poor, so long as he is not greedy. Bisan gamay, dawátun ku, I’ll accept it, even if it is small. {2a} no matter if, even though, nevertheless. Bisan pubri, manggihatágun gihápun, Even if he is poor, he is generous. Bisan gisakitan midúlà lang gihápun, He continued playing even though he was in pain. Bisan pa, dì ku muadtu, Even so, I will not go. — na lang even if it is only [so-and-so]. Tagái ku, bisan na lang singku, Give me s.t., even if it is only five cents. Wà miy makáun, bisan na lang ságing, We have no food, not even bananas. {2b} — sa despite, in spite of. Bisan pa sa ákung hinábang, wà gihápun musalir, He wasn’t successful despite my help. {3} — [interrogative] {3a} no matter where, who, how, when, how much, etc. Bisan maása siya, pangitáun ku siya, No matter where he goes, I’ll find him. Bisan pila, palita, Buy it, no matter how much it costs. {3b} anybody, where, etc. at all. Bisan diin lang niya byái ang sinílas, He used to put his slippers any old place. Bisan kinsa makaapil, Anyone may take part. Mahímù bisan anus-a lang, You can do it any time. — ug, kun = bisan.

bísap n bishop in chess.

bisayà n {1} Visayan. Bantúgan siyang bisayà, He is a famous Visayan. Tambal nga bisayà, Visayan medicines. {2} a smaller, ordinary mongrel variety of s.t., esp. domestic animals or cultivated plants. Manuk bisayà, Mongrel chicken. Sibúyas bisayà, Small, green onions. Sabun bisayà, Laundry soap in bars. -in- {1} the Visayan way. Panambal nga binisayà, Visayan type of folk healing. {2} Visayan language. Binisayang putúput, tuganus, Pure Visayan with no admixture of foreign words. v {1} [A; c1] speak Visayan. Binisay-i lang ku, Just speak to me in Visayan. {2} [A; a12] translate into Visayan. Kinsa tung paríang nagbinisayà sa biblíya? Who was that priest who translated the Bible into Visayan? bisayista n Visayanist. kabisay-an n the Visayan Islands.

bisbis = bisíbis.

bisbul n baseball game. v [A; b6] play baseball. -ista n baseball player. v [B156; a12] be, make into a baseball player.

bisgù v [B; b6] for children to be fussy and troublesome. Mubisgù ang bátà ug dúnay sakit nga batíun, A child will be fussy if it is not feeling well.

bísi_1 n the vice- or lieutenant governor, mayor, president, consul, etc. Kun mamatay ang pamúnù pulíhan kini sa íyang bísi, When a president dies the vice-president will take over. v [B36; c1] be s.o.’s lieutenant. Siya ang bisíhi, Run as his vice-mayor.

bísi_2 a {1} busy with activity. Bísi kaáyu rung mga piliunun kay hápit nang piliay, The candidates are very busy now because it’s election year. {2} a busy telephone. Bísi gihápun ang tilipunu, The telephone is still busy. v [B26] for the telephone to be busy.

bisíbis v [AN; c] sprinkle water on s.t. Bisibísi ang lub-angun, Water the seedlings. paN- v [A23] for it to sprinkle. Ígù lang namisíbis ang ulan, It just sprinkled.

bisiklíta n bicycle. v {1} [A; a] ride a bicycle. Dì ku mubisiklíta ug gubà, I won’t ride a broken bicycle. Magbisiklíta ku padúlung sa syúdad, I will ride a bicycle to the city. Dì makabisiklíta ang bakul, The cripple cannot ride a bicycle. Bisiklitáha lang ang Talísay, Take a bicycle to Talisay. Lisud ning agianánang bisiklitáhan, This path is difficult to ride a bike over. {2} [A; c1] take s.t. s.w. by bicycle. Bisiklitáha (ibisiklíta) ang utanun ngadtu sa mirkádu, Take the vegetables to the market on a bicycle. {3} [A12] get a bicycle. Nakabisiklíta ku sa banggà, I won a bicycle in the contest. {4} [A; a] make into a bicycle. Kanang ímung wísir bisiklitáhun na lang kay dautang makina, Make your motor-bike into a bicycle because the motor is shot. {5} [A] exercise lying flat on the back and kicking the feet, as if riding a bicycle. — nga tuluy ligid n tricycle. — nga binabáyi, sa babáyi n girl’s bicycle.

bísis n times, instances of an event. Daghan nang bísis nga hikit-an ta kamung nagkúyug, There were many instances when I saw you going together. Duha ka bísis (dús bísis) aku níya binuángi, He fooled me twice.

bisíta n {1} visitor, guest. Abiabíha ang átung mga bisíta, Entertain our visitors. {2} monthly menstruation (slang). Gitunghà ka na sa bisíta mu karung bulána? Has your ‘visitor’ arrived this month? v {1} [A3N; b5] go visit s.o. Bisitáhi (bisitáha) siya, Visit him. {2} [b4] for the menstruation to come (slang). Gibisitáhan tingáli siya kay pungtánun, She must be on the rag because she is in a bad mood. — iglisya n walking to the different churches in a town and praying in the evening of Maundy Thursday. v [A; b6] perform the church visit.

biskù = bisgù.

biskundi n viscount.

biskutsu n stale bread that is toasted with a little sugar sprinkled on it. v [A; a2] make a biskutsu.

biskwit n biscuit. v [A; a2] make, make into biscuits.

bisnis n {1} business. Bay-ansil ang bisnis níya karun, He is engaged in the business of buying and selling. {2} prostitute (euphemism). — manidyir n business manager. — wúman = bisnis, 2. v [B16; c] engage in prostitution. Nagbisnis na si Rus, Rose is ‘in business’ now.

bispiras n evening or day before an event. Bispiras sa Pasku, Christmas Eve. Bispiras sa tábù, The day before market day. v {1} [B56; b4] be an evening or day before an event or holiday. Mibispiras (nabispiras, nagbispiras) na lang sa pista wà gihápun siya muabut, It’s already the eve of the fiesta, and he has not arrived yet. {2} [B1256] do things on the eve of an event or holiday. Mabispiras sa Pasku ray íyang ipaúlì, He returns home only on Christmas Eve. {3} [A1] spend the eve of a holiday.

bista_1 n hearing or trial in court. Giabsuwiltu siya niadtung bistáha, He was acquitted in that trial. v [A; a2] hear a case. Bistáhun karun ang sumbung kuntra nímu, The case against you will be heard today.

bista_2 = purbista.

bisti n clothing. Dunut nga bisti, Ragged clothes. v {1} [AN; c] wear, put on clothes. Unsay ibisti nímu sa ímung kasal? What will you wear to your wedding? {2} [A] put clothes on s.o. {3} [AP; cP] provide with clothes. Pabistíhan (bistíhan) ka námù ug swildúhan pa, We will provide you with clothing and a salary.†

bistída, bistídu n woman’s dress of one piece. v [A; a] wear, make into a dress. bistidahun n dress material. Maáyung bistidahun ang lís, Lace is good as dress material.

bistig = bip-istik.

bistipul = bustipul.

bistu a {1} visible. Bistu kaáyu ang Kanlaun gíkan dinhi, You can clearly see Mt. Canlaon from here. {2} for a secret to be very much of public knowledge. Bistu kaáyung pagkapalikíru nímu, Your philandering is an open secret. v {1} [B1256] get to be visible. Mabistu sa karsádag ibílin dinhi, If you leave it here, it will be visible from the street. {2} [AB126; c16] make s.t. open knowledge, for s.t. to become open knowledge. Ikaw bay nagbistu nga minyù ku? Were you the one who let out the secret that I’m married? Nabistu ang ímung kaláki, Your doings are now an open secret. — ang baráha, bulitin = bistu, v2.

*bísug pakig- v [A23; b(1)] {1} struggle against in order to attain s.t. Makigbísug ku sa mga kalisdánan sa kinabúhì, I will struggle against life’s difficulties. pangin-, pangim- v [A2; b(1)] strive against obstacles. Nangimbísug ang hubákun ug ginháwa, The asthma victim struggled to get a breath.

bisukut = pisukut.

bisul n yautia, k.o. arum, the roots of which are branching tubers and the lateral branches of which are eaten: Xanthosoma violaceum.

bisung n woman’s genitalia. hiN-(←) v [B46] for women to blossom forth and be robust (humorous). Makapanghimísung diay ning gugma, Love makes a woman blossom forth.

bisyu n {1} vice. Bisyu sa babáyi, The vice of chasing women. {2} mau ra gihápun nga — it’s the same process, the same words as had been explained before. Ihúmul sa túbig, butangag asin, kutílun, basta mau gihápung bisyúha, Soak it, add salt, stir, and so forth. v {1} [A1; c16] indulge in vice. Ayaw bisyuha (ibisyu) ang pagtabakù, Don’t make smoking a vice. {2} [A1; c16] do s.t. always. Nagbisyu siyag kantakanta, He has the habit of singing. -sa, -su(←) a fond of indulging in vice. v [B12; b6] become full of vices. Mabisyúsu ang bánag layù sa asáwa, A husband tends to indulge in vice when he is separated from his wife.

bítad v [A; a1] pull, usually in the direction of a stationary agent. Bitára nang katri diri, Pull that bed over this way. — ug hábul [A12; c6] afford a scanty amount of nourishment (provide just enough strength to pull a blanket over oneself). Ang panihápun nga ákung gikaun ígù ra giyung ibítad ug hábul, I had a very scanty supper. paN-(←) v [A23] be at the tail end in a race or contest. Namítad siya sa lumbà, He finished last in the race.

bitaki n Vitamin K.

bitamin, bitamína n vitamins.

bitan-ag n k.o. tree of wet areas.

bitang n bench. Palingkúra sa bitang ang átung bisíta, Give our visitor a seat on the bench. v [A; a] make into, install a bench.

bítas v [A; a] lacerate, rip. Ang lansang mauy nakabítas sa ákung sinínà, The nail ripped my dress. Ayaw bitása ang kurtína, Don’t rip the curtain in two. Bitási ang kinatáwu níya arun katawhan dáyun, Make a laceration in her vagina to facilitate the birth. (→) n {1} rip, slash, tear. {2} unmarried young woman who has had sexual experience.

bitaug n k.o. tree of strand: Calophyllum inophyllum.

bítaw {1} particle affirming interlocutor’s remark. ‘Mahal ra kaáyu.’—‘Bítaw,’ ‘It’s too expensive.’—‘It sure is.’ ‘Dì ba tu ikaw si Usting?’—‘Aku bítaw,’ ‘Aren’t you Osting?’—‘Yes, I am.’ ‘Tugnaw kaáyu run.’—‘Nagswítir bítaw ku,’ ‘It sure is cold.’—‘Yes, it is. Why do you think I’m wearing a sweater?’ {2} particle giving assurance. {2a} [so-and-so] is the case anyway. Ayaw paghílak. Muabut na bítaw si Máma nímu, Don’t cry. Your mother is coming anyway. {2b} stop complaining because [so-and-so] happened, is happening in any case. ‘Sígi ming pangítà nímu dà.’—‘Nangítà bítaw pud ku nímu,’ ‘We have been looking for you.’—‘Well, I have been looking for you, too.’ ‘Ngánung wà ku nímu binlig kík?’—‘Niingun bítaw kang dì ka gustu,’ ‘Why didn’t you leave me any cake?’—‘Well, you said you didn’t want any.’ {2c} don’t worry about it, [so-and-so] is the case with s.o. else and it’s all right. Ayaw paghílak. Aku bítaw, wà ku tagái, Don’t cry. I didn’t get any either, so there. {2d} don’t worry about it. I’m just joking. Ambi nà bi. Ayaw bítaw. Nagkumidiya lang bítaw ku, Give that to me. Don’t really. I’m just joking. {2e} seriously now, please do [so-and-so]. Sígi bítaw. Adtu na ta, OK. OK, let’s go now. Ayaw bítaw ku dad-a sa lawum, Oh, stop now. Don’t pull me into the deep water. Usà pa bítaw. Unsa tuy ímung túyù pag-anhi? Seriously, though, what did you have in mind in coming here? {3} see, [so-and-so] had to happen. ‘Sakit ákung úlu.’—‘Bítaw. Giingnan ta bítaw kang dì magsígig ínum,’ ‘I have a headache.’—‘See, I told you not to drink so much.’ Aligri man tà tu silang duha. Naabtan bítaw nas amahan, They were just having fun, but would not you know it, their father caught them.

bítàw = bítaw (before a pause).

bítay v [AB12S; c1] {1} hang s.t. up suspended, be hanging. Kinsay nagbítay sa parul? Who hung the lantern up? Ang ímung ranggu nagbitay sa usa ka lugas lánut, Your rank is hanging by a single thread (i.e. you are in imminent danger of demotion). Bitáya (ibítay) sa bintánà ang bandíra, Hang the flag in the window. {2} [A; c1] execute. Bitáya (ibítay) siya sa silya iliktrika, Execute him in the electric chair. {3} [A123P; a3] {3a} be beneath the other cock when fighting on the wing. Nabíhag ang ákung manuk kay nabítay man paglupad, My cock was defeated because it was beneath its opponent when they fought on the wing. {3b} be far behind in a game or contest. {4} [A1; a] perform the bítay ceremony in the súgat (see bítay, n3). n {1} death by hanging or execution. {2} distance one is behind in a contest. {3} the lifting of the alilúya in the súgat ceremony. (→) a tending to droop. Bitay siya ug ngábil, She has drooping lips. v [B4] become drooping. Wà na siya ganáhi. Nagbitay na lang, He didn’t feel like it any more. It (the penis) just drooped. bitaybítay n the hanging part of dangling earrings. -an(→) n place of execution. maN-r- n executioner. paN- n {1} the lower wattles of a chicken. {2} hanging decorations in a window. tingbitay sa irù, iring n the month of July when food is scarce (and they hang dogs up to butcher them), or the period just before payday. -únun, -un n condemned person. kulum- see kulumbítay.

bitbit v [A; a] carry or hold s.t. in the hand. Bitbíta ang baskit, Carry the basket.

bitì n {1} snapping, popping sound. {2} popcorn. {3} white speck on the iris. v {1} [A2] make a rather soft, snapping sound. Mibitì ang íyang tiil pagkabálì, His foot snapped when it broke. {2} [A; c1] make popcorn. {3} [A2B; b4] get a speck on the eyeball. Gibit-an ang ákung mata, My eyes got a white speck on them.

bitíis = batíis.

bitik v {1} [A; a] catch with a noose or lasso. Bitika (bitka, bikta) nang irù, Catch that dog with a lasso. {2} [A123P; a123] become entangled or caught in. Nabitik ákung tiil sa bágun, My feet got entangled in the vine. {3} [A; a2] trap a person into saying s.t. Maáyu nang abugadúha mamitik ug bakákung saksi, That lawyer is good in tripping up lying witnesses. {4} [a12] become a victim of s.o.’s clever manipulation. Nabitik ku sa matam-is níyang sáad, I was entrapped by his sweet promises. — sa hunsuy v [A13] do s.t. else rather than engage in s.t. useless. Magbitik na lang ku sa hunsuy ug magnigusyu kug alkansi, I’ll do better to trap my pipe than go into business and lose. — sa utut v [A13; a12] do s.t. impossible (humorous). Bitkun kung ákung utut ug kadama ka níya, I’ll eat my hat (lit. trap my fart) if you can make it with her. n any flexible device for trapping animals that snaps shut tightly when stepped on or jiggled.

bitikbitik v [A2N; b6] give a hint as to what one is about to do. Wà man ka magbitikbitik (mamitikbitik) námung magminyù ka, You never gave us a hint that you were getting married.

bitin n snake. v [a4] be bitten by a snake. Mu ra ka mag gibitin (gibítin) kun musyágit, You scream as if you had been bitten by a snake. -an n infested with snakes. Bitinan kanang langúba, That cave is infested with snakes.

bítin = bíking.

bitiránu n {1} war veteran. {2} having long experience in s.t. Bitiránu kaáyu siyang panday, He’s a veteran carpenter. Bitiránu kaáyu ning báraw ku sa dinunggábay, This knife of mine is veteran of many knife fights. v [B2] become experienced in s.t. Nagkabitiránu ku sa ínum, I am becoming a veteran drinker.†

bitirinaryu n veterinarian. v [B16; a12] become, make into a veterinarian.

bitlì n tiny growths on the face, like pimples, cysts. paN- v [A2] for shoots, buds, leaves to sprout. Namitlì na giyud ang mga sáhà sa ságing, At last my banana shoots have sprouted.

bitlig = bitlì.

bits_1 n beets.

bits_2 n bates, k.o. plain, finely woven cotton cloth.

bitsikurnu = pitsikurnu.

bitsin n monosodium glutamate food seasoning. v [A; bc] flavor with monosodium glutamate.

bitsubitsu n delicacy consisting of shredded sweet potatoes, fried and sugared. v [A; a] make bitsubitsu.

bitsukuy n k.o. pancake consisting of flour, sugar, and eggs, deep fried and sprinkled with sugar. v [A13; a12] prepare, make into this k.o. pancake.

bitsuylas n = habitsuylas.

bítu n a cave with a small opening but with a very large and spacious interior. Dúnay bítu sa tiilan niánang bungtúra, There is a cave at the foot of that mountain. v {1} [AB126; a] dig a hole, become a cave or deep pit. Mubítu ang sundálu ug way kapasalipdan, Soldiers dig a hole if they have no place to stay. {2} [A; c] throw in a hole. Ibítu ang mga sagbut, Dump the garbage in the pit.

bitudbitud n tiny lumps formed when s.t. is mixed into s.t. else and the mixing is not well done. v [B; a] be, become lumpy. Mubitudbitud ang písì ug dílì ángay nga pagkalúbag, The rope will turn out lumpy if you don’t twist it evenly. Ayaw bitudbitura ang ímung pagtimpla sa litsi, Don’t mix the milk so that it comes out lumpy.

bitugul = tibugul.

bítuk n roundworm in the digestive tract. May bítuk nang batáa kay dakug tiyan, That child has worms because he has a big belly. v [A123P; a4] have worms. -un a having roundworms. bitukbítuk n k.o. children’s game played by two teams. Each team is formed into a line and the team that reaches the goal first wins. v [AC; b6] play this game. bitukbituk n name given to pipefishes of worm-like size and appearance.

bitulbitul v [A; b6] form lumps. Mubitulbitul ang litsi ug madugayan, Milk will curdle if you let it stand. Ang inagian sa iniksiyun nagbitulbitul, The place they injected me is all full of lumps.

bítuls n {1} The Beatles singing group. {2} Beatles’ hairstyle. v [c16] arrange the hair in the Beatles style. Bitúla (ibítul) ang buhuk mu, Let your hair grow long like the Beatles. pa- v [A13] get a Beatle hairdo.

bitun n shoe polish in solidified form. v [A; c] apply shoe polish. Bituni (bitni) ang sapátus, Apply shoe polish to the shoes.

bitut n female genital organ (humorous euphemism).

bitúun n {1} star. {2} star in a movie. {3} star-shaped Christmas lantern. {4} k.o. tree of strand, the star-shaped fruits of which are used as fish poison: Barringtonia asiatica. {5} — sa dágat starfish. v [A; c1] star in a movie production. Ang salídang íyang gibituúnan, The picture he starred in. (→) = bitúun 4. paN- v [A2] {1} for stars to be out. Mamitúun gánì, lagmit dì muulan, When there are stars, it is not likely to rain. {2} for oily spots to form on the surface of a liquid. Mamitúun ang sabaw basta tambuk ang lutúun, The soup sparkles with fat if you cook fat in it.†

bíu n body odor. Bahúang bíu nímu uy, Jesus, what strong b.o. you’ve got. v [B126] have b.o. Mabíu (biúhun) ka ug dì ka malígù, You’ll have b.o. if you don’t take a bath. biúhun a having strong b.o.

biúung n female genitalia (euphemism for bisung).

bíyà v {1} [A; b(1)] leave a place, s.t. behind. Ngánung mibíyà ka man dinhi? Why did you leave? Kinsay nagbíyà ning libru diri? Who left this book here? Dì ku makabíyà sa ákung búhat, I can’t leave my work. Byái ang pagtabakù, Quit your smoking habit. Hibyaan siya sa trin, She missed the train (i.e., failed to get married). Gibyáan na nà nákù sa buut, I have already forgotten that insignificant matter. Ang ímung pamisti hibyaan na sa urug, Your clothes are way out of style (have been left behind by the styles). {2} [A; b(1)] abandon, desert. Mibíyà ang bána sa asáwang yawyawan, The husband deserted his nagging wife. {2a} [A23] die. Gagmay pa mi sa dihang mibíyà si Tátay námù, We were still kids when our father died. {3} [A12; b26] win by a certain distance, amount. Dílì makabíyà si Usminya ni Markus ug usa ka gatus ka líbu dinhi sa Sugbu, Osmeña can’t garner a majority of one-hundred thousand votes over Marcos here in Cebu. Hibyaan siyag duha ka dupa sa mananáug, He was behind the winner by two arm’s lengths. {4} [a3] become the underdog. Nabíyà siya kay Ilurdi ang kuntra, He was the underdog because Elorde was his opponent. {5} [a3] become leftover waste material. (→) {1} amount by which s.o. is behind in a contest. {2a} be left behind. Biyà na kaáyu sa panahun, You are very much behind the times. {2b} things not in use, cast off. Átung ihátag ang biyà nga sinínà sa mga pubri, We’ll give our old clothes to the poor. {2c} by-products. Ang biyà sa pamanday magámit nga sugnud, The leftovers from carpentry work can be used as fuel. {3} the underdog in a fight. Ug parángan ang bisayà ug tiksas, biyà ang bisayà, If a Visayan cock is matched with a Texas, the Visayan is the underdog. {4} homely. Biyag nawung, Homely looking. {5} poor in quality. Biyang panaptun, Poor quality cloth. {6} s.o. who behaves in a bad way. Biyà ug batásan. Isipan, He is an awful sort. He counts favors he renders. v {1} = bíyà 4. {2} get to be poor in quality. Nagkabíyà ang íyang ági nadúgayng sinuwat, His penmanship got worse and worse the longer he wrote. pa- v {1} [A; b] allow oneself or s.t. to be left behind. Dì ku magpabíyà sa íyang buut, I won’t allow her to forget me (to be left out of her thoughts). {2} [A] bet on the underdog. Ug pabíyà ta, dakù tag daug, If we bet on the underdog, we will win more. -um-r-(→) a given to deserting one’s family.

biyaw n k.o. small shiny beetle found in trees.

biyin expression denoting approval of s.t. done which is necessary for the next thing to do. Biyin, sunud ímu nang lat-an hangtud mahúmuk, Fine. Next, boil it until it becomes tender. u — or else. Nanglampásu tà ka u biyin nanglaba ba, You should have polished the floor or else washed the clothes.

bíyu v {1} [AB; c1] twirl or whirl on its axis, cause s.t. to do so. Nagbíyu nga lílù, A whirling whirlpool. {2} [AB; c] go around an area. Ibíyu ang sakyanan sa syudad, Take the car around the city. {3} [C; ac3] have a contest spinning tops. Byúhun nátù, kun kinsay mauna, Let’s have a top-spinning contest to see who goes first.

blag n word used in writing to represent a thudding sound.

blak-anwayit n black and white shoes.

blak-áwut n blackout in wartime. v [B6; c1] have, cause a blackout. Átung iblak-áwut (blak-awtun) ang tanang sugà sa syudad, We will black out all the lights in the city.

blak-ay n black eye. v [AB26; a1b2] give, have a black eye. Miblak-ay (nablak-ay) íyang mata, He got a black eye.

blakbins n name given to salted black beans (tahusyu) sold in cans. v {1} [A13] eat salted black beans with the staple food. {2} [b6] cook with salted black beans.

blakbur, blakburd n blackboard. v [c16] make into a blackboard.

blakbúting n block voting. v [A1; c1] engage in block voting.

blakdyak n {1} game of blackjack. {2} blackjack in cards. v {1} [A23; a] play blackjack. {2} [A12] get blackjack. Nakablakdyak ku, I got a blackjack. {3} [B26] for cards to be blackjack.

blakhart n spades in cards. Ilábay ang blakhart nga alas, Discard the ace of spades.

bláking v [A; b6(1)] {1} blocking in games. Dì ku makabláking sa íyang kúmù kay hilabihang kusúga, I couldn’t block his blows because they were so fast. {2} block the progress of s.t. Giblakíngan ang ákung apuyíntmint sa mayur, The mayor blocked my appointment.

blakmarkit n black market. v [c6] sell s.t. on the black market.

blakmil, blakmíling n blackmail. v [A; a1] blackmail s.o.

blak plin n a carpenter’s plane for cutting across the grain on board ends.

blakrámi n way of playing rummy in which one can meld all the sets of cards at once. v [A2; c1] go ‘block rummy’.

blaktin n the combination of an ace and ten in blackjack, sometimes given higher value than other combinations totalling twenty-one. v [A2; a2b2] make an ace-ten combination.

blangku a blank, empty. Daghan kag blangku. Malagmit kang mahagbung, You left lots of blanks. You’ll probably fail. Blangkug nawung, Blank-faced. Butangi ang blangku sa hustung tubag, Put the right answer in the blank. v [A2; b6] leave a blank. Blangkúhi lang ang pangutánang wà nímu hikamahui, Leave the questions you don’t know blank.

blap n s.t. false said to make s.o. act in a desired way. Ang búnus nga gitahù blap lang, The bonus he kept talking about was all a hoax. v [A; a2] make s.o. believe s.t. to obtain compliance. Blapun nátù siyang wà tay kwarta, Let’s hoax her into thinking that we don’t have any more money.

blátir n {1} blotting paper. {2} a police blotter. Naintra na sa blátir ang ímung kásu, Your case has been entered in the police blotter. v {1} [A; c] enter in the police blotter. Iblátir nákù ang inyung mga ngálan, I’ll enter your names into the police blotter. {2} [b6(1)] blot s.t.

bláwus = blúsa.

blid v [A] bleed. Gablid ákung samad, My wound is bleeding. -ing(←) v [A13] have bleeding after an operation or delivery. Nagblíding ang íyang upirasyun sa paglíhuk níya, He bled where he had been operated when he moved.

blíd n razor blade.

blits v [A; c1] bleach one’s skin or hair.

blú a blue in color. v [AB; bc1] become, make s.t. blue.

bluáwut v [A; b6(1)] give a party with substantial food and drinks in celebration of s.t. Magbluawut kug makapasar ku sa bár, I’ll give a big party if I pass the bar.

blúbuk n booklet with a blue cover for answers to examinations.

blúki n {1} large solid piece of ice with a flat surface. {2} town or city block. {3} market stall. {4} political block, faction. v [c16] form, divide into blocks. Blukíha (iblúki) nang yílu, Form the ice into blocks.

blúmir n bloomers. v [A; a] wear, make into bloomers.

blúsa n blouse. v [A; c1] wear, make, make into a blouse.

blúsil n {1} American smuggled cigarettes (named from their blue seal). {2} American or European person (slang). Nakaasawa siyag blúsil, He married a blue seal (American).

blúwir n blower, ventilating fan. v [b(1)] install a blower.

bra n bra. v [A; c] wear a bra.

brad n {1} intimate term of address to a man. Mangáun ta, brad, Come over here and eat with me, friend. {2} term of address to a brother.

brádir n brother in a fraternity.

brandi n brandy.

brandilya, brandilyas = barandilya.

bras, brás n brush. v [A; b6(1)] brush s.t. Brasi ang makinilya, Clean the typewriter with a brush.

brása, brásas n measurement the length of an arm. Usa ka brása (brásas), One arm-length. Kwatru brásas, Four arm-lengths.

brásu n biceps. brasúhun a having well-developed biceps.

*brásus — dimirsídis n k.o. dessert made from cake baked in a thin layer, rolled up and filled with a sweet mixture of egg yolk and condensed milk.

bráwun a brown in color. v [AB; c1] dye s.t. into, become brown.

brayids míd n bridesmaid.

brayit a mentally quick, clever. Púrus mga brayit nà sila, They are all intelligent. v [B2; b6] become mentally quick, clever.

bríd v [A; c6] breed animals. Nagbríd kug mga manuk dirása, I’m breeding imported fighting cocks. Ibríd ang manuk mung bisayà ug lighurn, Breed your native chickens with leghorns.

*brid amirikan — n bread baked in a box-shape like what is usually packaged in the States.

brids n bridge of teeth, a device for securing artificial crowns where teeth are missing, by anchoring it to the natural teeth. v [A] put in a bridge.

brik n ice-cream brick.

brík_1 n break from work. v [A] take a break.

brík_2 n brakes of a vehicle. v [A; b6(1)] {1} apply the brakes. Bríki ang awtu, kay dulhugun, Brakes! We’re going down on a steep incline. {2} stop a vehicle.

brík_3 v {1} [A123PC; c3] break off a relationship between two lovers. Bríki nang ímung trátu, Break up with your sweetheart.

brík_4 v [A; a12] separate two boxers. Kun maggákus ang buksidur, bríkun, When boxers clench each other, they are separated.

brík_5 n in bowling, the action of downing the ten pins on the third throw. v [A12; c16] make a break. Kinahanglang bríkun (ibrík) nímu kining labáya arun ka makaigwális, You must make a break on this throw if you want to even up the score.

brikdáwun v [B2; c16] have a breakdown. Nalángan mi kay nabrikdáwun ang trák, We were delayed because the truck had a breakdown. nirbus — nervous breakdown.

brilyanti n diamond polished to a high brilliance.

brilyantin n brilliantine.

brilyu n brilliance, sparkle of precious stones. v [A; b] be glittering, sparkling. Brilyúhi ang sapátus mu, Make your shoes shine with brightness.

brinda n bridle. v [A; b6] put a bridle on a horse.

bringhawus n food given to a guest at a party, feast, etc. to bring home. v [A; c1] for a guest to take food home. Bringhawsan ta kag inasal sa pista, I’ll bring you some roast pig home from the fiesta.

bríp n brief or panty underwear. v [A] wear briefs. Nagbríp lang kung nalígù, I went swimming in my briefs.

bris, brís n brace. v {1} [A; b] brace. Makalakaw lang siyag magbrís, She cannot walk without her brace. Gibrísan nákung mga síya, I strengthened the chairs with braces. {2} [A; a] make into a brace.

briskas = buriskas.

brislit n bracelet. v [A; a] wear, make into a bracelet.

britsis n short pants. v [A1; a] wear, make into short pants.

brudkas v [A; c6] {1} broadcast a radio program. Gibrudkas sa radiyung mibutung Hibukhíbuk, It was broadcast over the radio that Mt. Hibokhibok erupted. {2} spread information, gossip. Ayaw ibrudkas sa mga silíngan ang mga nahitabù, Don’t broadcast what happened here to the neighbors.

brudklut n broadcloth.

brunda n veil worn by women to church. v {1} [A; a] wear, make into a veil. {2} [A12] get a veil.

brungkítis n bronchitis. v [B26; a4] become bronchitis, get bronchitis. Patambáli nang ubu sa dì pa nà mabrungkítis, Treat your cough before it turns into bronchitis. Gibrungkítis ku, I got bronchitis.

brungkurab n Broncho Rub, trade name for a medicated rub.

brunsi n bronze. — dulsi n bronze that is reddish in color. — pína n bronze that is golden-yellow in color.

brutsa n brush. Brutsa sa pagpintal, sapátus, Paint, shoe brush. v {1} [A; b] brush s.t. Gibrutsáhan níya ang sapátus, He brushed the shoes. {2} [A; b5] lick a woman’s sexual parts to induce excitement. Dì mubulag ang babáyi basta brutsáhun (hibrutsáhan), As long as you lick a girl, she’ll never break off from you. {3} [a12] make into a brush. paN- v [A2; b] brush one’s hair. Mambrutsa ku, I will brush my hair.

brútu a like a brute, cruel and gross in behavior. Gihagkan ku dihàdihà sa brútu, The brute kissed me then and there.

brúwa, brúwas n spongy cookie, ladyfingers. v [A; a2] make ladyfingers.

bú_1 v [A; b5] boo. Gibú (gibúhan) sa mga táwu ang disisyun sa kuymi, The crowd booed the umpire’s decision. n booing.

bú_2 = búlu_1.

buad a bulging, stretched outward in fullness. Táwung buad, Man with his stomach sticking out. Ang panà buad, A bow is bent forward. v [B; c1] bulge, bend, curve outward in fullness. Mubuad (mabuad) ang sákung punù, A sack that’s full will bulge. Hángin ang nakabuad (nakapabuad) sa láyag, The wind caused the sail to balloon. pabuadbúad v [A1] walk, sit with the stomach sticking out. Nagpabuadbúad ang mabdus sa íyang linakwan, The pregnant woman is walking with her stomach sticking out.

buágas v [A2S; b6] flow profusely. Nagbuagas ang túbig, Water is flowing profusely.

buagsa, buagsà v [B26; b2] for several things to fall and be scattered in every direction. Pagkabuak sa alkansíya, nabuagsà ang kwarta, When the piggy bank broke, the money fell all over the place. a scattered because of falling or having been dropped.

buagya a be scattered all over the place. Buagya ang mga butang sa ímung kwartu, The things in your room are strewn all over the place. v [AB; a] scatter, be scattered all over the place. Way láin nga mubuagya niánang balità, si Síta ra, No one but Zita would broadcast that news. Wà na gániy inahan magbuagya (mabuagya) na giyud ang mga anak, If the mother is gone, the children will scatter. ti- see tibuagya.

buak v [A3; a] {1} break s.t. open, to pieces; for s.t. to break. Nakabuak siya sa alkansíya, He broke the piggy bank open. {2} [A; a12] break the silence. Usa ka singgit mibuak sa kahílum, A shout broke the silence. {3} [A; a12] change money. Átung buakun (buk-un) ning diyisun, Let’s break this ten-spot. {4} [A; a12] break in a virgin. {5} [B2] for the voice to break. Mibuak ang íyang tíngug sa tantu níyang sinyágit, His voice broke after shouting so much. a {1} broken open, with a piece broken off. Dì maáyung gamítun ang sáming buak, It’s no good to use a broken mirror. babáyi nga — a woman who is no longer a virgin. {2} broken in voice. buak, (←) v [A1C12; a] split coconuts to make copra. Buk-an tung ákung útang, I will repay my debt by splitting coconuts. (←) n season for making copra. ting-(←) = búak, n. pa- v [A] make s.t. break. Ang pagbanggà sa awtu nakapabuak sa bildu, The crash caused the car’s window to break.

búang a {1} insane, crazy. Gigaugáu sa kabatáan ang búang, The children are making fun of the insane person. Irung búang, A rabid dog. {2} lacking sense. Búang nímung mubáyad kag diyis, You must be crazy to pay ten pesos! Ayaw ku tudlúi. Dì ku búang, You don’t have to show me. I’m not stupid. {3} naughty, pranking. Búang kaáyung bat-ána kay manglìlì, What a naughty child! He peeps at people. {4} the one who is ‘it’ in games. {5} defective coconut with no water and no meat. v {1} [B126; b3] go crazy. Hápit ku mabúang dihang ímung gitalikdan, I almost went crazy when you left me. {1a} [A; a12] make s.o. insane. Gibúang siya sa bugsikan, The sorcerer inflicted madness on him. {2} [a2] fool s.o., think s.o. a fool. Ayaw kug buánga kay nasáyud ku sa nahitabù, Don’t try to fool me because I know what happened. Gibuángan ka ba nákù? Do you take me for a fool? {3} [B12; b3(1)] go crazy about s.t. Nabúang siya sa súgal, He’s crazy over gambling. Babáying íyang gikabuángan, The woman he was crazy about. {4} [B125; a12] have a hard time doing s.t. for which one has little time. Nagkabuang kug pinangítà nímu, I was going crazy looking for you. {5} [B1245] do s.t. in an irrational, crazy way. Nagkabuang ang mga táwug dágan pagbutu, The people ran every which way in panic upon hearing the explosion. (→) a = búang, 5. buangbuang v {1} = búang, v 4, 5. {2} [A12C; b6] play a game of tag hide-and-seek. n tag hide-and-seek. pabuangbúang v [A] pretend to be a fool, crazy. Magpabuangbúang ug pangutan-un. Mu rag dílì siya, You ask him and he pretends not to know. As if it wasn’t him. paka- v [A13; a12] act, treat like a fool or crazy person. Ayaw pagpakabúang dihà. Gamítang ímung úlu, Don’t act like a fool. Use your head. -in- n {1} stupidity, unreasonable foolishness. Usa ka binúang ang pagpakamatay tungud sa gugma, It’s stupid to kill oneself for love. {2} foolish prank. Binúang sa mga iskuyla kining pagsuwat sa bungbung, This writing on the wall is just one of the children’s pranks. v [A; b(1)] do foolish mischief. Way mubinúang nímu dinhi samtang nía ku, No one will do you any mischief as long as I am here. Ayaw kug binuángi, ha, Don’t try any foolishness on me, understand! ka- n {1} insanity. {2} serious mischief. Mu nay sangputánan sa ímung kabúang, That’s where your mischief will end you. kina- = ka-, 2. kina-(→) a not done in seriousness. v [A1; b6(1)] do s.t. without being serious about it. Nagkinabuang mig aplay ug nadáwat mi, We just applied for the fun of it, and we were hired. -un(→) a acting insane, stupid.†

buaw v [BN] for the eyes to get swollen. Mibuaw (namuaw) íyang mata ug kinatúlug, Her eyes got swollen from sleeping too much.

búaw v [B126] for a part of the body to swell after being struck. Nabúaw ang kumagkù níyang natudturan sa martilyu, He accidentally struck his thumb with a hammer, and it swelled. particle: magical expression used to qualify a statement which praises s.o., said for the purpose of avoiding harm to the person praised. Maáyu búaw kang mulútù, You cook well, evil spirits beware. Gwápu búaw kag anak, You have a beautiful child, evil spirits beware.

buáya n {1} crocodile. {2} lend or gamble in such a way that there is no chance of getting any but huge returns. Buáya nà siyang mupahulag kwarta. Dakug garantíya. Dakug pátung, He is a real crocodile in his money-lending. He demands a huge security and huge interest. Buáya nga mupúkir, He plays poker ruthlessly. {3} hogging the ball in basketball. {4} = dispatsir. v [B12; b6] get to be greedy in lending, gambling, or with the ball. paN- v {1} [A2; b6(1)] catch crocodiles. {2} [A2; a12] for s.o. to entrap s.o. into playing against him by pretending not to know how. Gipamuáya kug ahidris níya, He trapped me into playing chess with him. {3} = dispatsir, v. buayáhun a having a configuration in the lines of the palm resembling a crocodile and which signifies that the bearer will never have living children and further his brothers and sisters will not live to maturity. This configuration can be changed by magical means.

búba n = búbu_1 (female).

bubhu v [A; b] {1} wash the hair. Bubhúig bawnus ang ákung buhuk, Shampoo my hair with gogo. {2} put s.t. in the hair as dressing. n {1} s.t. to wash hair with. {2} hair dressing. paN- v [A2; b6] wash, dress one’s hair. Mamubhu kug lubi, I will rinse my hair with coconut juice.

bubhuan = abubhuan. see *abubhu.

búbu_1 a deeply stupid, idiotic. Búbu ang íyang anak. Dì gánì makasulti, Her child is a moron. It cannot even talk. v [B2; a12b6] turn out to be an idiot.

búbu_2, búbù n box-like trap woven from bamboo slats allowing entrance but no egress, used to catch fish or monkeys. v {1} [A; a] make, make into such a trap. {2} [A2N; a] catch things with the búbu. Bubúun (bubúhun) nátù ang ungguy arun búhing dakpan, Let’s trap the monkey with a búbu so he can be taken alive. Kining sapáa maáyung bubúan, This river is a good place to set a fish trap.

bùbù v {1} [A; c] pour s.t. out, into s.t. Namayur siya kay mibùbù mag kwarta, He became mayor because he poured money out for it. Bùbúi ang lub-angun, Pour water on the seedlings. Ibùbù ang túbig sa akwaryum, Pour the water into the aquarium. Ibùbù ku kanímu ang tanan kung pagmahal, I will shower all my affection on you. Ibùbù ku sa trabáhu ang tanan kung kabudlay, I will pour my every effort into the job. {2} [b(1)] flush a land crab out by pouring water in its hole. n action of watering. Kuwag bùbù ang rúsas, The roses haven’t been watered enough. paN- v [A2] catch land crabs by flushing them out. -anay, -ay(→) v [C; c6] for employees to put a fixed amount in a kitty each month. The kitty goes to each member in turn. Magbùbuay tag tagbayinti káda kinsína, We chip in twenty for the revolving kitty every two weeks. -anan n place into, through which liquid is poured.

búbud = budbud.

bubun = hubun.

bubung n {1} covering at the ridge of the roof. {2} household unit living under one roof. Paamútun nátung káda bubung ug singku písus, Every household shall contribute five pesos. {3} house, home. Nag-ípun mig puyù sulud sa usa ka bubung, We live together under one roof. v [A; c] cover the space between the upper edges of the roof, at the ridge. -an n = bubung, n 1, 2.

búd_1 = búlud.

búd_2 = bátud, n.

búda n formal gown. Daw rayna siyang tan-áwun sa íyang búda, She looks like a queen in her wedding dress. — dipláta silver wedding anniversary, or silver jubilee in the priesthood. — diúru golden wedding anniversary or golden jubilee in the priesthood. v [A; c1] wear, make into a wedding dress.

budabil n {1} vaudeville. {2} combination of mahjong pieces consisting of dagger, mirror, and grass pieces. -ay v [C] play with extra money on the budabil combination.

búdas diúru, pláta golden, silver wedding anniversary or jubilee in the priesthood.

budbud v {1} [A; c] wind string, wire, strips, etc. around s.t. or into a ball. Budbúri nag bandids ang ímung samad, Wind a bandage around your wound. Ibudbud ang lúbid sa lápis, Wind the rope around the pencil. {2} [A; c1] make a stick of dynamite out of. {3} [A; a2] make the delicacy budbud. n {1} coil, spoolful. Usa ka budbud hílu, A spoolful of thread. {2} stick of dynamite. {3} sweet prepared from crushed ingredients (rice, corn, pili nut, millet, etc.) formed into sticks, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed. budburan n reel, spool. budburun n k.o. small cylindrical mackerel.

budhì_1 v [A; b] betray a faith or trust. Patyun ta kag budhían ku nímu, I’ll kill you if you betray me. ma-un a {1} traitorous. {2} unfaithful.

budhì_2 v [B46] for s.t. to be not thoroughly cooked in the center.

budíding = buríring.

budíga n {1} warehouse for holding heavy materials. {2} place in the hold of a ship for cargo, often open. {3} cargo compartment of a plane, truck, car, etc. {4} stomach of a person (slang). Dakug budíga kay dakug káun, He has a big stomach because he eats a lot. v {1} [a12] make into a warehouse. Budigáhun kung katungà ning bildínga, I’ll make the other half of this building into a warehouse. {2} [b] make a cargo compartment in s.t. budigíru n one who works in a warehouse.

budígus n earthen jug with a long slender neck and a small opening.

budlat a bulging eyes. v [BN6; b6] for the eyes to bulge. Mibudlat íyang mata sa kasukù, His eyes bulged in anger. -an n name given to fishes with bulging eyes, e.g. k.o. slipmouth (palutput) with this appearance: Gazza minuta. -un(→) a having bulging eyes.

budlay a tiring, tiresome. Budlay kaáyu ning magguna sa ínit, It’s tiring to cut grass in the sun. Budlay kaáyu ang magpaábut, It’s tiresome to wait. v [A; a2b3] {1a} be inconvenienced, put to great effort. Mibudlay giyud ku pag-anhi, I took the trouble of coming here. Ayaw kug budláya sa ímung mga prublíma, Don’t trouble me with your problems. {1b} toil. Nagbudlay siya arun mabúhì, He toils in order to live. {2} [A; a12] tire. Ayaw budláya ang masakitun, Don’t tire the patient. {3} [b6] consider s.t. tiresome. Gitilipunuhan ta ka kay gibudláyan kung muanhà, I phoned you because it’s easier than going to your house. ka- n effort exerted to get s.t. done. Nasalbar siya tungud sa kabudlay sa duktur, The doctor’s efforts saved him. -in-an, kina-an n s.t. earned by labor. hiN-, haN- v [ANP; b6] take a rest. Anhà ku sa landung sa mangga manghimudlay (muhimudlay, magpahimudlay), I’ll rest under the mango tree. tinghiN- n rest period.

budlis n long, thin mark, stripe, smear. Lagmit buláwan ang dág nga budlis sa batu, The yellow streaks in the stone are probably gold. v [A3P; b6(1)] mark with streaks or stripes. Ayaw budlísi ug úling ang salug, Don’t streak charcoal on the floor. -an n name given to fishes with streaks.

budlísiw = bidlísiw.

budlung_1 v [A; a12] dig out plants with deep-running roots. Kinahanglan budlúngun gayud ang kúgun kay lawum ug dulut, You have to really dig out the cogon grass, because it runs deep. n heavy metal bar for digging out weeds with deep roots.

budlung_2 n sweet made of cornstarch (tik tik), brown sugar, shredded coconut meat, wrapped in banana leaves to form a stick and steamed.

budlut a sticking out, protruding. Budlut ug simud, Lips that stick out. v [B46N; b(1)c16P] bulge, protrude. Mibudlut (namudlut) íyang kaunuran pag-alsa níya sa barbil, His flesh bulged when he lifted the barbell. Nagbudlut ang íyang mata, His eyes bulge.

budluy n k.o. mackerel scad or round scad: Decapterus macrosoma.

búdu = búru_1.

budyas = bugyas.

budyung n {1} helmet shells, conchs, or any large univalve with a pointed caudal apex. {2} horn for signaling made from the budyung or one similar in appearance made from a carabao horn. {3} horn or whistle blown as a signal. Wà ku makabatì sa budyung sa alas síti, I didn’t hear the seven o’clock whistle. v [A; a] sound a budyung or any warning device. — kamwà n tuns. — lungga n true conchs. — sa lubut sa anay n frog shells, so called from their openings which resemble a pig’s anus. — tambúlì n helmet shells. — tangali n tritons.

búg = bulug_1, 2, 3, 4.

buga v {1} [A; c] emit s.t. with force or in great quantity. Ang adlaw mibuga sa íyang naglagiting nga kaínit, The sun emitted its stinging rays. Nagbuga ug átà ang kugíta, The octopus spewed out his ink. Tugtug nga gibuga sa amplipáyir, The song which the amplifier blared out. {2} [A; a] treat an illness by expectorating chewed medicinal herbs on a sore spot or at the person. Naáyu ang nagsakit nga tiyan nga gibugahan, His stomach ailment got better after the herbalist spat on it. {3a} [A; b] do s.t. with force or energy. Ug bugahan nig trabáhu, human dáyun, If you do this with energy, it will get done right away. {3b} hit s.o. hard with the fist (slang). Ang íyang úlu mauy gibugahan pag-áyu ni Ilurdi, Elorde kept smashing at his head.

búgà n side arm (slang). v [a1] shoot s.o. with a side arm.

bugaguy n stupid, having little or no judgment or common sense. Ang mga bugaguy nagtangà lang. Maung nakaiskápu ang dinakpan, The idiots were so careless, so the prisoner escaped. v [B2; a2] be, become a person with little common sense. Mubugaguy (mabugaguy) nang ímung anak kun dì tagáag rispunsibilidad, Your child will never develop common sense if he is never given responsibilities. Gibugaguyan kaáyu ku níya nga mukatáwa lag walay sinugdánan, I consider her a fool because she laughs for no reason whatsoever.

bugáis n k.o. ringworm, k.o. skin disease marked by circular scaly patches. v [B1246; a4b5] infect with ringworm. Gibugáis (gibugaisan) ang ákung búgan, My groin got infected with ringworm.

bugal a braggart, boastful. Ang táwung bugal magdáyig sa íyang kaugalíngun, A braggart extols himself. v [B2; b6] get to be a braggart. -un a braggart in one’s ways. bugalbugal, bugalbúgal n ridicule, a comment about s.o. that is humorous and disrespectful. v [A; b5] deride, make s.o. the object of contemptuous laughter. Bugalbugalan aku sa usa ka bungì? Me, be ridiculed by a harelip? ma-un, -un a fond of ridiculing.

búgan (from bulug) n groin. (→) v [a12] hit s.o. in the groin. Bugana siya pagpátid, Kick him in the groin.

bugang n name given to various tall tufted grasses and reeds (tangbù, taláhib, et al.). -in- a pidgin. v [A; c1] speak a language brokenly. Nagbinugang siya pag-ininglis, He spoke bamboo English.

bugarak v [B46; c] gush, flow out with a rush. Mibugarak ang túbig sa sandayung, The water gushed out of the spout. n gushing, rushing flow. Bugarak sa bahà, The onrush of the flood.

bugarut a giving an impression of weight or ponderousness, having thick heavy features. Bugarut ug nawung, mu rag alíwas, He has coarse features, like an ape. n k.o. fish that looks ugly.

bugas n {1} husked rice or corn. {2} pimple, cyst. Dì makáun ning babúya kay may bugas, You can’t eat this pig because it is infested with cysts. v {1} [A; a] husk rice or corn. Pínu kaáyung mubugas ning galingána, This mill produces fine grains. {2} [B1246; a4] get pimples, cysts. Gibugas íyang nawung, She has pimples on her face. — mais corn grits. — humay husked rice. -an(←) n {1} container for husked rice or corn. {2} rice or corn mill. -ánan n rice or corn mill. -íru n one who engages in the buying and selling of husked corn or rice. paN- n {1} money to buy rice with. {2} s.t. done in all seriousness as if it were the source of one’s livelihood. Pamugas nang íyang pagpusta, His betting is strictly for the money. v [A12; c6] buy husked rice or corn. Ígù ra gayung ikapamugas ning sapía, This money is just enough to buy husked rice (or corn). -un a pimply.†

bug-at a {1} heavy. {2} difficult to accomplish, onerous. Bug-at nga taríya, Difficult task. Bug-at nga kaakúhan, Heavy responsibility. {3} heavy punishment, sorrows. Bug-at nga sílut, Heavy punishment. {4} grave, serious accusation. Bug-at ang pasángil nga gipahamtang kanímu, A grave accusation has been leveled against you. {5} for the muscles to be fatigued. Bug-at ning ákung buktun pagkinúgus nímu, My arms are exhausted from holding you. {6} — ang balatían dislike s.t. strongly. Bug-at ang balatían nákù ánang nangulitáwu sa ákung anak, I dislike the man that is courting my daughter very much. {7} — ang buut {7a} = — ang balatían. {7b} be against one’s will. Gitugtan ku níya bisan bug-at sa íyang buut, He allowed me to do it even if it was against his will. — ang dughan be heavy-hearted, depressed. — ang dugù = — ang balatían. — ang kúmù pack a heavy punch. — nga masúgù gives commands in such a way that they must be accomplished rapidly and well. — ang nawung long-faced, unsmiling. v [B; b6] {1} become heavy, onerous, grave. {2} — ang balatían, buut, dughan, dugù, nawung be disgusted, against one’s wishes, get a heavy heart, long-faced, etc. Ug manamkun ang ákung asáwa mubug-at ang íyang dugù magtan-aw nákù, When my wife is in the early stages of pregnancy, she can’t stand to look at me. Mubug-at íyang nawung ug sugúun, She gets a long face when I tell her to do s.t. paN- v [A2] {1} lift heavy things. Nabughat siya kay namug-at man, He had a relapse because he lifted heavy things. {2} to stiffen in order to become heavier. Lisud kang sakwátun kay mamug-at ka, You are hard to lift because you make yourself rigid. panghiN- v = paN-, 2. pahiN- {1} = paN-, 2. {2} [A; b6] load s.t. on s.o. else. Gipahimug-atan ang mutsatsa sa trabáhu maung mipaúlì, The work was loaded on the maid, so she returned home. pa- n weight to weigh s.t. down. ka-un(→), gi-un(→) n {1} weight. {2} importance, influence. Ayawg tagáig gibug-atun tung kasabáa, Don’t give his reprimands any importance. see also tumuy.

bug-átan n k.o. cockles.

bugáud n k.o. fish of the type called gunggung: Therapon sp.

bugáung n k.o. fish, the jarbua: Therapon jarbua. -un resembling the bugáung. {1} k.o. bird, a cuckoo shrike: Lalage nigra. {2} fish resembling the bugáung.

búgaw v [A; a] drive s.t. s.w., drive away. Ang musika makabúgaw sa kaláay, Music can drive away boredom. Bugáwa ang isdà ngadtu sa púkut, Drive the fish into the net. Bugáwi ku sa lángaw, Drive the flies away from me. {2} [AN; b] act as a pimp. (→) v = búgaw, 2. n {1} s.t. used to drive s.t. away. {2} pimp. ka- n one who assists s.o. in driving away animals or birds.

bugawísan n k.o. large salt-water fish.

bugay_1 n bride price; gift originally given to the bride’s family, but now often to the bride. v [A; c] give a bride price. Bugayan man gánì untà kadtu siyag duha ka gatus, She could have gotten a dowry of two hundred pesos.

bugay_2 = buguy (female).

bugbug = balugbug.

bugdu a bulging, full and round. Ang bugdu níyang dughan, Her full and round breasts. v [B; c1] be, become bulging. Nagbugdu ang íyang likud kay buktut man, His back bulges because he is a hunchback.

bughà v {1} [A; a] split, chop wood lengthwise. Mubughà kug káhuyng igsusugnud, I’ll split some wood for firewood. {2} [B12] for s.t. long to break. Nagkabughà ang sakayan nga gihampak sa balud, The boat was gradually breaking apart as it was being beaten by the waves. {3} [a12] hit with a piece of firewood. n piece of firewood.

bughat n k.o. sickness which results from leaving a sickbed or rising from childbirth too early, or from the return of a disease. v [B12; a1] have a relapse (bughat). Nabughat siya kay nagkáug danggit, He had a relapse because he ate danggit fish. Bughátun ku nímug patrabáhu? You want me to have a relapse with all the work you’re making me do? paN-, hiN-, taliN- n medicine for bughat.

bughaw a {1} faded, pale in color. Bughaw nga itum, A faded black color. {2} light blue in color. Pinintálag bughaw, Painted light blue. v [B; c1] for colors to fade, get to be dull. Nabughaw ang íyang sinínà kay gihayhay sa ínit, Her dress faded because she hung it in the sun.

bughuan = abubhuan. see *abubhu.

búgi n boogie. v [AC; c1] dance the boogie.

bugì n k.o. skin disease characterized by intense itching and development of scales. v {1} [B1246; a4] get infected with scabies. Bugiun ka ug makighagwà ka ánang irù nga pulgasun, You will be infected with scabies if you frolic with that flea-infested dog. {2} [a4] light curse expressing irritation. Gibugì man ning trabahúa, wà magkadimáu, Damn this work. It’s done all wrong.

bugimbilya, buginbilya = bumbil.

buging n small ear of corn.

bugírit a boastful, putting on airs (euphemism for hambugíru). v [B; b6] become boastful.

bugkas = bugtas.

bugkus_1 v [A; a1] tie a piece of string or s.t. similar around s.t. long, usually to tie it together with s.t. else. Bugkúsa ang mga lipak, Tie the bamboo slats into a bundle. Bugkúsi ug panyù ang ímung samad, Tie a handkerchief around your wound. n {1} s.t. used to tie around s.t. Alambri ang gamítang bugkus, Use wire to tie it up. {2} bundle. Tagtrayinta ang bugkus sa káhuy, Each bundle of firewood costs thirty centavos. -in- n s.t. tied into a bundle.

bugkus_2 a slender around the stomach. v [B12] be, become slim in the abdominal region. Ug sígi kang ihirsisyu, mabugkus ímung tiyan, If you keep exercising, your stomach will get trimmed down.

bugkut v {1} [A; c] tie s.t. around s.t. to secure it. Bugkúta nang sugung dinhà arun dì matumba, Tie s.t. around that bamboo tube container so that it won’t fall over. {2} [A; a12b2] for supernatural beings to kidnap a person rendering him invisible. This is usually done in the thickets, rocks, etc. where these spirits are thought to dwell. n s.t. tied around s.t. to secure it.

bugnà_1 n Book of Revelations. Ang bugnà usa ka basahun sa Bag-ung Túgun nga nagsaysay sa umalábut, The Book of Revelations is a book in the New Testament that reveals s.t. about things to come. hiN- see mugnà.

bugnà_2 v [A; c1] rub bark scrapings into a fishing line to strengthen it. Bugnáa (ibugnà) nang pasúla arun malig-un, Dye that fishing line to make it strong.

bugnaw a {1} cold or cool to the touch. Bugnaw nga imnun, Cool if you drink it. Bugnaw nga panahun, Weather that makes you feel cool. {2} gentle, low in sound, not loud or harsh. Bugnaw kaáyung tíngug nang mag-aawíta, That singer has a mellow voice. {3} cool in temper. Ang táwung bugnaw ug hunàhúnà dúgayng masukù, A cool-tempered person doesn’t get angry easily. {4} cool, indifferent. Bugnaw kaáyu siyag tinagdan sa íyang inaína, She is cold toward her stepmother. — ug mantíkà lazy (humorous). — ug simud widower (lit. one whose lips are not so ardent) (humorous). v {1} [AB3(1)N; a] cool s.t., be, become cold. Idálit ang sálad ug mubugnaw (mabugnaw, mamugnaw) na, Serve the salad when it cools. {1a} [b8] be exposed to cold, draft. Hibugnawan gánì ku, ubhun dáyun, Whenever I’m exposed to the cold, I readily come down with a cough. {2} [A3P; a1] dampen one’s enthusiasm for going ahead with s.t. Dì ka makabugnaw (makapabugnaw) nákù pagminyù, You can not discourage me from getting married. {3} [B2; b6] for a sound to become soft. {4} [AP; a12] cool s.o. down, pacify his anger. Ang mga asáwa mau giyuy mubugnaw (mupabugnaw) sa kasukù sa ílang mga bána, Wives are the ones who know how to calm their husbands down. pa- v [A; c] {1} cool oneself, s.t. off. {2} take refreshments. n s.t. taken for refreshments. Dalítig pabugnaw ang mga bisíta, Serve the visitors some refreshments. pa-an, pa-anan n refreshment parlor. paN- v [B2346] have the chills, be chilled all over. May hilánat ka kay namugnaw man, You (must) have a fever because you have the chills. Namugnaw ku sa kahadluk, I felt cold due to (my) fright. ma-un a calm, cool-headed.

bugnay n k.o. small tree: Antidesma bunius.

bugnù v [AN; ab3] {1} fight at close quarters. Walay kukalísang ang irung mibugnù (namugnù) sa bitin, The dog fought the snake bravely. Bugnúun ka nákù, I will fight with you. {2} struggle with. Ang masakitun nakigbugnù sa kamatáyun, The sick man is struggling against death. n {1} fight at close quarters. Duguun kaáyu ang bugnù sa duha ka rislir, The fight between the two wrestlers is so bloody. {2} a struggle. {3} contest. Kinsay midaug sa bugnù tálì ni Markus ug Usminya? Who won in the contest between Marcos and Osmeña? maN-r- n fighter.

bugnúsun n rope attached to a sail to raise it.

bugnut v {1} [A; a12] pull s.t. with a hard jerk. Ikaw bay nagbugnut sa buhuk ni Pilang? Were you the one who pulled Pilang’s hair? Ímung bugnútun (bugnutun) ug kalit ang láang arun dílì makalikay ang manuk, You pull the noose all of a sudden so the chicken cannot escape. {2} [A; b8] hastily impress s.o. to run an errand. Akuy hibugnutan níyag súgù kay aku ra may didtu, I got trapped into running the errand because I was the only one there.

bugsay n oar, paddle. v {1} [AN; b] row, paddle. Mibugsay (namugsay) siya padúlung sa lawud, He paddled toward the open sea. {2} [A; a] make into a paddle, oar. -an(←) n the place in the boat where the one who paddles sits. maN-r-/l- n one who does the paddling.

bugsù_1 v {1} [A; c] drive s.t. long into the ground or some other surface. Ibugsù ang mga lipak, Drive the stakes into the ground. {2} throw s.t. down with force, as if to ram it into the ground. Ibugsù ta kag ilárun ku nímu, I’ll ram you into the ground if you cheat me. {2a} [B1256; b6] fall headlong, landing hard. Nabálì íyang líug dihang nabugsù siya sa yútà, He broke his neck when he fell headlong to the ground. n piece of wood or metal used as a stake. Bugsù sa bungsud, The stakes of the fish corral.

bugsù_2 v [A23; b26] appear, show up suddenly or unexpectedly. Mibugsù siyag pamisíta námù, He appeared unexpectedly to pay us a visit. hiN- see himugsù.

bugsuk = bugsù_1. pa- v [A3] dive with a straight body with either head or feet first. Nagpabugsuk siyang miambak sa swíming pul, He dove into the swimming pool headlong. tali-, ta-_2 n stakes.

bugtai n k.o. small tree of waste places.

bugtak v [B; a2] {1} for clothes to be drooping or loose as if wet or because of s.t. damp sticking to them. Nagbugtak ang íyang sapátus kay namilit ang lápuk, His shoes looked heavy on his feet because of the mud that stuck to them. {2} look untidy because of loose clothing. Nagbugtak siya sa íyang karsúnis nga dakù níya, He looks a mess in the pants that are too big for him. -un a wearing ill-fitting clothes.

bugtas v [B126; a] for string or stitches to snap, break suddenly. Nabugtas ang báat sa pakíti, The string of the package snapped. Bugtása ang tinahian, Rip the stitches apart.

bugtaw_1 v [A; a1] chase, run after. Bugtáwa ang kábaw nga nakabuhì, Chase the carabao that got loose.

bugtaw_2 v [A; a] call out to s.o. at night. Bugtawa lang unyà kug mangadtu na ta, Just call me when it’s time to go. n calling out to s.o. at night.

bugtaw_3 v [A; b(1)] keep vigil over s.t. at night. Nagbugtaw kug bantay sa nanganak námung bábuy, I kept awake watching over my pig that was giving birth. n vigil, keeping watch over.

bugtaw_4 a for muscles to be numb from fatigue. Bugtaw kaáyu ning ákung kamut sa pagsinuwat, My hands are numb from writing so much. v [BN; a12] be numb from fatigue. Mibugtaw (namugtaw, nabugtaw) ákung buktun ug kinúgus sa bátà, My arms grew numb from carrying the baby.

bugtì v [AC; c] swap, barter on a one-to-one basis. Bugtíi ug kabáyù ang ákung awtu, Give me a horse for my car. Wà kuy ikabugtì sa ímung kaáyu, I have nothing to give you in return for your goodness. n thing given in exchange for s.t. else. Kini bugtì unyà sa ákung báka, I will take this in return for my cow.

bugtik v {1} † {2} [B46] for the stomach to be distended. Bitúkun tingáli nang batáa kay nagbugtik man ang tíyan, That child must have intestinal worms because his stomach is distended.

bugtù v [AB12; a] {1} for string, rope, wire, etc. to break with a snap, make a string snap. Nakabugtù ang irù sa higut, The dog broke the tether. Mabugtù ang lastiku ug ímung inátun, The rubber band will break if you stretch it. {2} — ang ginháwa [B12; b4] stop breathing (die). Nabugtù na ang gininháwa sa masakitun, The patient has died. {3} [A3PC; c1] cut off ties or relationship. Dílì aku ang makabugtù (makapabugtù) sa átung panaghigála, I cannot break up our friendship. Bugtúun tang átung kasal, Let’s not go through with (lit. break off) our wedding. walay — without a break. Gipasundáyag ang pilikula nga walay bugtù, The film was shown without interruptions.

bugtuk n k.o. disease that infects the fruit of bananas and cacao whereby the fruit gets hard spots. v [a4] be infected with this disease.

bugtung n sole, lone. Pinanggà ku kaáyung bugtung kung anak, I love my only child very much. — lubi n a coconut which grows all alone and not in a bunch. The oil of such a coconut is said to be highly medicinal. v = -in-. -in- v [A1C; a12] do s.t. alone, single-handedly, do s.t. with another in singles. Binugtúngun (binugtungun) ku nig dárung umáha, I’ll plow this field single-handedly. -an n lone scale encircling a leg of a chicken. If a cock has such a mark it is believed to be a sign that it is to be a likely winner.

bugtus n sweet potatoes produced from the first harvest.

bugu n k.o. tree.

búgù_1 a {1} slow in comprehension, dull. {2} poor in doing things. Búgù kaáyu ku ánang sáyaw, I’m a poor dancer. v [B1; a2] {1} be, become dull. {2} be poor in doing things. Nagkabugù ka na man run. Dì na man kang kasiyat sa búla, You’re getting poorer and poorer. You can’t even shoot the ball.

búgù_2 n k.o. fish. {1} name given to various k.o. gobies. {2} name given to snakeheads.

buguk_1, -in- a {1} for an egg to be rotten. {2} rotten in character. Dì maantígung malúuy ang táwung binuguk ug kasingkásing, A man with a rotten heart doesn’t know pity. v [B2; b6] for eggs to fail to hatch, addle.

*buguk_2 -in- n youngest child (humorous).

buguk_3, búguk_1 = búgù_1.

búguk_2 v [A; c1] take a mouthful of liquid to gargle, rinse out the mouth. Makabúguk ba kug duha ka lab-uk sa ímung tubà? Can I get a mouthful of your toddy to rinse out my mouth? Bugúka (ibúguk) ning tambála, Gargle with this mouthwash.

bugul, búgul a {1} rounded and full, in a lump. Ang búgul nímung áping, Your full and rounded cheeks. Makaiíbug tan-áwun ang búgul mung dughan, Your full breasts are entrancing to look at. v [BN; b6] {1} be, become full and rounded like a lump. n lump. Butangig yílu ang búgul sa agtang mu, Apply ice to the lump on your forehead. Búgul sa kan-un, A lump of rice. ka-(←) n {1} fullness, roundness.

bugun n {1} lump. Bugun sa yútà, Clods of earth. Bugun sa kan-un, Lumps of rice. Bugun sa kaláyu, Balls of fire. {2} cyst or any lump growing in the body. Naingun kag táwung nakalamuyg búla nang ímung bugun, You look like a man who has swallowed a ball with that goiter of yours. v [B3(1); c1] get full of lumps. Mubugun (mabugun) ang gátas kun mabáhaw, Milk gets curdled when it is sour. -an n having a goiter, cyst.

bugung a very quick and fast in going. v [A23P; a12] move in a hurry. Mibugung (mipabugung) ug dágan ang awtu, The car sped away.

bug-us_1 a {1} final, resolute. Bug-us na ba ning ímung hukum? Is this decision of yours final? {2} given with entirety, nothing held back. Higugmáa ang Diyus sa bug-us mung kasingkásing, Love God with all your heart. v [A123P; a12] {1} resolve with finality. {2} make s.t. complete. Ihátag ang ímung láwas arun mabug-us ang átung gugma, Give your body to make our love complete. {3} [A; a12] be a godparent to a child both in baptism and confirmation or wedding. Suud kaáyu mi. Aku gánì nagbug-us ug kúgus sa íyang bátà, We are close friends. In fact I sponsored his child in baptism and confirmation. ka- n {1} the state of being complete. {2} full moon. Háyag kaáyu rung gabhiúna kay kabug-us man, This evening it’s bright because there’s a full moon. ka-an n finality. Ihátag ku nímung kabug-úsan sa ákung hukum ugmà, I’ll let you know what my final decision is tomorrow.

bug-us_2 v [a4] for s.o. to be taken by a supernatural being to its unearthly abode and have substituted for his body a banana trunk which takes the appearance of his dead body. Wà tu siya mamatay. Gibug-us diay, He wasn’t dead but was taken by a supernatural being.

buguy n {1} hoodlum, hooligan. Buguy ang nagkuláta níya, He was mauled by a hoodlum. {2} a loafer, idler. Gagmay siyag núta kay buguy mang pagkatinun-an, His grades are low because he’s a bum student. v [B; a2] be, become a bum. -in- v [A; b6] act, look like a hoodlum. Ug dílì siya atngan, magbinuguy sa íyang pagtuun, If we don’t keep an eye on him, he’ll start bumming around instead of studying.

bugwad = bugwal.

bugwak v {1} [AN; b6(1)] spit, blow s.t. out of the mouth. Ayaw ibugwak ang tambal, Do not spit the medicine out. {2} [AN; b1] gush forth, spew out. Namugwak ug kaláyu ang bulkan, The volcano spewed fire. n s.t. spewed, puffed out. Nagkalidádis ang buluk sa bugwak sa túbig sa pawntin, The fountain emitted a multicolored stream of water. Mailhan nákung klási sa sigarilyu sa usa lang ka bugwak, I can tell the brand of cigarette by just one puff.†

bugwal v [A; a] turn over the earth, usually with a bar, to prepare the ground for cultivation. Bugwálun ku ang baul, I’ll dig the field up. Bugwálan ku ang ákung útang nímu, I’ll pay off my debt by digging your field up.

bugway n {1} spike of flowers or fruit that branches out. {2} s.t. plaited together in a string or garland to make a unit for sale. Palit ug usa ka bugway áhus, Buy a string of garlic. {3} anything long resembling s.t. plaited into a strand. Bugway nga asu, A column of smoke. Bugway sa kaháyag, A shaft of light. v {1} [A] flower or fruit in spikes. {2} [A; a2] plait s.t. into a string to form a unit.

bugyas n k.o. small square-bottomed basket made of bamboo or rattan strips, woven into a square mesh. v {1} [A; c1] make this sort of basket. {2} [c16] put s.t. in such a basket. Bugyásun (ibugyas) ku ning mga pisù pagdala, I’ll carry these chicks in a small basket.

bugyung = budyung.

búha n sleeve bearing for wheels. v [A; a2] attach, make into, use a sleeve bearing.

buhágay v [A2S; b6] pour forth in large quantities. Pagkabuak sa sakayan mibuhágay ang túbig sa sulud, When the boat broke, the water rushed into it. Mibuhágay ang kaháyag sa kwartu, Light flooded the room. Nagbuhagay ang pasì sa buslut sa sáku, The grains poured out of the rip in the sack. n profuse flowing of s.t.

buhahà, buhàhà a {1} talking or laughing loudly. {2a} loud-mouthed, talking boastfully. {2b} blabber-mouthed, unable to keep secrets. Patákà lag tabì nang buhàháa, That blabber-mouth just prattles on without discretion. v {1} [A; b3] break into loud laughter. Mibuhàhà lag katáwa ang búang, The maniac burst into wild laughter. {2} [B2; b6] {a} get to be a loud-mouthed braggart. {b} get to be a blabber-mouth.

buhakhak = bahakhak.

buhalhal_1 v [B6; c1] left open, unbuttoned, unfastened. Nabuhalhal ang íyang sinínà, Her dress was unbuttoned. Nagbuhalhal nga basurahan, An uncovered garbage can. Sa ákung pagdinálì nagbuhalhal na lang ning ákung sapátus, In my hurry I left my shoes unlaced. Ayaw buhalhala (ibuhalhal) ang ímung núka, Don’t leave your sore exposed.

buhalhal_2 = buhàhà.

buhang = bulhang.

buhanghang = buhalhal_1.

búhat_1 v {1} [A; a2] do s.t., do work. Dì ka pakan-un dinhi ug dì ka mubúhat, If you do not work, you don’t get anything to eat here. Buháta ang tanan arun aku mabúhì, Do everything in your power so that I may live. Ngánung buhátan man ku nímu niíni? Why do you do this to me? {2} [AC12; a] make, construct. Buhátun kung tangkal kining kawayána, I’ll make this bamboo into a cage. {3} [A; a12] create. Wà pay nakabúhat ug tambal pagpugung sa katigulangun, No one has created a drug to prevent aging. Gibúhat sa Ginúu si Íbà, God created Eve. v [A; b] perform the búhat ceremony (búhat, n 5). Kinahanglan nang buhátan arun mamaáyu, We have to perform a búhat ceremony for him so he will get better. n {1} s.t. made, make. Ang radyu búhat sa Hapun, The radio set is of Japanese make. {2} work. Anad ku sa búhat, I am accustomed to work. {3} job. Unyà na pagminyug may búhat ka na, Don’t get married until you have a job. {4} deed. Ipakítà sa búhat ang gugma mu, Show your love by deeds. {5} ceremony of offering s.t. cooked with no salt to spirits to insure harvest, give thanks, diagnose an illness. The one who performs this ceremony is the diwatahan. anak sa — n laborer. babáying — n lady, a female acting in a way appropriate to her role as a woman. laláking — n man acting in a way appropriate to a man. Laláking búhat mag-apil-apil sa mga tabì, You, a man joining in the women’s gossip. buhatbuhat v [AN2; a12] do a variety of different, small chores. Namuhatbúhat siya sa balay, He putters around the house. mabuhatbuhatun a fond of puttering around. pamuhatbúhat n food prepared for the búhat ceremony (cf. búhat, n 5). -an(→) n place of work, office. gim-un(→) n = -l-un. a entailing lots of work. Gimbuhatun kaáyu kaning pagrilyínu, It’s a lot of trouble to make stuffed chicken. -in- {1} = búhat, 1. {2} creature. Mga binúhat sa Ginúu, The Lord’s creatures. -in-an n deeds performed. Dautan nímung binuhátan, Your evil deeds. -l-un, -l-un(→) n things to do, work to be done. mag-r- n The Creator, God. mag-r-(→) {1} Protestant layman who performs ministral duties. {2} = MAN-R-(→). maN-r-(→) n one who makes things. manggi-un, manggim-un a hard-working, industrious. paN- n business of making s.t. Maáyung nigusyu ang pamúhat ug mwiblis, Furniture making is a good business. pina- n s.t. made to order. Sapátus nga pinabúhat, Made-to-order shoes. tali-, -um-r- a preparing to make s.t.†

búhat_2 v [A; a1] lift. Buháta ring kahun ug itungtung sa lamísa, Lift this box, and put it on the table.

buháwi, buháwì n waterspout, heavy squall, cloudburst.

búhay v [A13; a12] be permitted to live and thrive. Dílì magbúhay sa dágat ang kasíli, Fresh-water eels will not survive in the sea.

búhì_1 a {1} alive, living. Kun búhì pa si Tátay, If Dad were only alive. Búhì pa ang ákung pagláum, My hopes have not died. {2} vivid. Búhì pa sa ákung panumdúman, Vivid in my memories. Búhì kung pagtúu nga wà pa siya mamatay, I firmly believe he is still alive. — ang búlan phase of the moon the first day after the new moon. Búhì ang búlan ugmà, The moon will enter the first quarter tomorrow. — nga dugù blood that has freshly issued from a wound. — ug dugù active, not phlegmatic. Búhì siyag dugù. Listung sugúun, She is an energetic person and follows orders in a lively way. v {1} [B126] live, come to life. Nabúhì si Kristu sa Duminggu di Glurya, Christ came to life on Easter Sunday. Dílì mabúhì ang isdà ug way túbig, A fish cannot live out of the water. {1a} ma- pay ginamus [so-and-so] is sure to die (literally, preserved fish is more likely to come to life). Mabúhì pay ginamus nímug maligsan ka sa pisun, If the steam roller runs over you, you’ll be dead. {2} [A; a1] bring to life, cause to thrive. Akuy nagbúhì sa patay níyang pagláum, I revived his dying hopes. Ang ulan nakabúhì sa mga tanum, The rain revived the plants. Buhía ang kaláyu, Kindle the fire. (→) v [A; a] {1} raise animals. Ang bábuy nga ákung gibuhì, The hog I am raising. {2} support, raise a family. Wà kuy ikabuhig asáwa, I don’t have the means to support a wife. n {1} pet, domestic animal kept. Ang buhì kung kanding, The goat I am keeping. {2} animal kept by a supernatural being. {3} penis (humorous). Dakug buhì, Having a large penis. -in-(→) n {1} = buhì 1. {2} adopted child or raised by s.o. buhìbúhì v [A13] do s.t. without being told, help oneself. Magbuhìbúhì na lang kug káun diri, I’ll help myself to the food here. pa- v [A; a] {1} cause s.t. to be brought to life. {2} — sa dugù make s.o. active, energetic. paka- v [A13; b3] {1} live for s.t. Nagpakabúhì ku sa ákung mga anak, I live for the sake of my children. {2} [A; a12] allow s.o. to live. Unsay dílì nákù isáad ug pakabuhíun lámang siya, What wouldn’t I give, if only he be allowed to live. paniN- v [A2; b6] {1} lead one’s life. Buut kaming manimúhì sa ámung kaugalíngun, We want to live our life on our own. {2} = pangina-. ka- n see kabúhì. v [b(1)] have a livelihood from s.t. Gikabuhían námù ang gamay námung yútà, We lived off of our small piece of property. panga-, pangina- v [A; b6(1)] earn a living. Adtu sila mangabúhì (manginabúhì) sa Mindanaw, They will go to earn their living in Mindanao. Pangabuhían (panginabuhían) ba kanang trabahúa? Can you earn a living from that work? kagi- n biography. kina- n life. Láwas nga walà nay kinabúhì, A body without life. {2} life span. Taas ug kinabúhì, Long-lived. {3} mode of life. Lisud nga kinabúhì, A difficult life. manggi-an a good at raising things. manggi-un a growing well. maN-r-(→), maN-r- n one who raises things. -l-un n {1} animals to be raised. {2} family to support. Daghan kug buluhíun, I have a big family to support. paN-(→) n occupation of raising animals. Makasapì ta sa pamuhig manuk, We can get money by raising chickens.†

búhì_2 v {1} [AB12346; b6(1)] set free, get free. Kinsay nagbúhì nímu? Who freed you? Nakabuhì ang bigal sa tangkal, The sow escaped from the pen. Buhíi (buy-i) ang kanding, Set the goat free. Wà pa buhíi ang klási, The class has not been dismissed. {2} [AN; b6] release one’s hold on. Maáyu siyang mubisiklíta kay mamúhì (manimúhì), He rides a bicycle well because he can let go. Buhíi (buy-i) ang ákung bag, Let go of my bag. {3} [b] {3a} release one’s emotions. Gibuhían níya ang íyang paghílak, She let herself go crying. {3b} let a vehicle go to a certain speed. Gibuhían kug utsinta ang mutursiklu, I let the motorcycle go up to eighty. {4} [A; b] spend money from a certain fund. Walà pa buhíi ang sáping itúkud sa dálan, The money for the road has not been released yet. {5} [A1; b(1)] draw in a lottery. Buhían ang rípa ugmà, The drawing of the lottery will be held tomorrow. {6} [A; b6] set off dynamite. Gibuhían ug dinamíta ang duut, They set off dynamite on the school of fish. n {1} setting of s.t. free, esp. cocks in a fight. Pila ka búhì ang ímung nadag-an? How many cockfights (lit. settings free) did you win? {2} holding of a lottery. {3} setting off of dynamite. (→) = búhì, v 1, 2. paniN- v [A2] = búhì, 2. -in-an n {1} animal that is let to go free. {2} unrestrained. Binuhían nga katáwa, Unrestrained laughter. {3} fish caught by setting off dynamite. in-an(→), binuy-an = in-an, 1. maN-r- n fisherman who uses dynamite. paN- n dismissal of a group. tingpaN- n dismissal time.

buhiláman n civilization.

buhimyu a philanderer, chasing after women. Daghan ang gipaangkan sa buhimyung dakù, The philanderer has made lots of girls pregnant. v [B1; a2] be, become, make into a philanderer.

buhis n {1} taxes, license fee. {2} = paN-. v {1} [A; b] pay taxes, tribute. Gibuhisan na ba nímu ang ímung balay? Have you paid taxes on your house? Walà níya buhisi ang hárì, He did not pay his tribute to the king. {2} [A; c] offer as tribute (poetic). Ibuhis ku ang ákung kinabúhì sa inahan kung yútà, I’ll offer my life as tribute to my motherland. -l-an(←), -l-an n taxes levied. mag-r-(←) n taxpayer. paN- n system of taxation.

buhíyas n watts, volts. Pila ka buhíyas nang bumbilyáha? How many watts is that bulb? Ang linya dinhi dus syintus bayinti buhíyas, The current here is 220 volts.

buhù_1 v [A] do s.t. in one’s own way, do one’s own thing. Magbuhù man giyud kag ímu bisag nakahibawu ka na sa hustu, You insist on doing things your own way even if you know the right way. Ayaw mug buhug inyu ug dapítun mu, When you’re called to join us don’t go off and do your own thing.

buhù_2, búhù v [A; b6] dig, bore a hole. Nagbúhù silag lubngan sa irù, They dug a hole to bury the dog in. Buhúi ang kawáyan, Bore a hole in the bamboo. (→) n hole. Buhù sa bungbung, A hole in the wall. Buhù sa yútà, A hole in the ground. binùhan, binuhúan n hole made s.w.

buhuk n hair on the head. buhukbúhuk n s.t. like hair. Buhukbúhuk sa mais, Corn tassel. -an a having hair. v [B1256; a12] get to have hair on it. -an(←) n name given to fishes having filament-like ventral and/or dorsal growths.

Buhul n the island of Bohol. Bul-ánun n one from Bohol. v [B126] become a Boholano. v [A; c1] do, speak like the Boholanos.

buhunbúhun v [C; c3] go in a group or gang. Nagbuhunbúhun sila sa simbahan, They went to church as a group. n going around together in a group. Nakaundang siyag iskuyla tungud sa buhunbúhun, He quit school because he spent his time running around with his cronies. ka- n member of one’s gang.

buhung a provided in abundance. Buhung sa kalípay ang ámung kaminyúun, Our marriage had an abundance of happiness. v {1} [A3P; a1] supply s.t. in abundance. Makabuhung (makapabuhung) nga panihápun, A sumptuous meal. Buhungun ta ka sa gugma, I’ll shower love on you. {2} [b4] be surfeited to the point of losing desire. Gibunghan na kug kináug bábuy, I’m fed up with eating pork. ka- n having things in abundance, affluence. Laráwan sa kabuhung ang táwung adunáhan, A rich man is a picture of affluence.

buhus, búhus v [A; c] {1} pour s.t. out. Ibúhus ang pasì ngadtu sa bularan, Pour the grain out into the drying bin. {2} pour one’s feelings out on s.o. Gibuhusan aku sa íyang kalágut, He poured his anger out on me. {3} [A; b(1)] for rain to pour. Mibúhus ang ulan, It poured.

búhut = bulhut, 1, 2, 3.

buka v {1} [APB3(1); bc1] for the eyes or mouth to open, cause them to do so. Ang kalisud mauy mibuka (mipabuka) sa íyang mga mata sa sayup nga íyang nahímù, Hardship opened his eyes to the error of his ways. Nakabuka na bang mga mata sa ituy? Are the puppies’ eyes opened yet? Bukha (ibuka) ang bàbà sa punaw, Open the mouth of the clam. {1a} for the earth to crack open, as in an earthquake. {2} [A; b] add width to space. Bukhi (bukahi) ang balay, Widen the house. n opening, aperture. Buka sa pultahan, The amount the door is opened. — sa balay the width of the house (lit. the amount of opening between the sides).

búka n muzzle of a firearm. — insindiyu n {1} fire hydrant. {2} verbal attacks. Nagpungasì ang mga búka insindiyu sa duha ka partídu sa pulitika, The two political parties rained verbal abuse on each other. — abyirta = bukabyirta.

bukabularyu n vocabulary.

bukabyirta a prone to revealing secrets. v [B1] tend to reveal secrets.

bukabyirtu = bukabyirta (male).

bukad v [AB3(1)6; c1] {1} = bukhad. {2} for an infection to grow in area. Mibukad ang núka, The infection spread out. — ang atay for one’s pride to swell. Mibukad ang atay níyang gidáyig, His pride swelled from all the praise. {3} [B3(1)] for grains or beans to expand and crack open when cooked. a {1} = bukhad. {2} spread out. Bukad ang sayal níya, She has a flaring skirt. — ug ngábil thick-lipped.

búkad_1 v [A; a2] get the fish from a trap. Bukára nang mga isdà sa bungsud, Gather the fish caught in the fish corrals.

búkad_2 v [A3S; ab2] dig up s.t. from under the ground. Nagbúkad kug úbi, I am digging for yams.

bukádu_1 n bit put in a horse’s mouth.

bukag n general term for baskets with a large mesh. v [A; a] make, make into a basket with a large mesh. mag-r- n maker of bukag’s.

búkag n corncob. v [A; c16] use corncobs for fuel. Magbúkag lang mi ug wà nay laíng sugnud, We just use corncobs if we have no other fuel.

bukagay, bukaghay a for grains to be loose so that they do not adhere. Ang sabaw ampay sa kan-ung bukaghay, Soup goes well with rice cooked dry. v [B6; a12] for grains not to adhere because of dryness. -un a of a dry sort. Yútang bukagháyun, Sandy soil.

bukagkag v [A; c1] break s.t. lumpy into fine particles and give it a uniform consistency. Bukagkága (ibukagkag) ang harína úsà taksa, Break up lumps of flour before measuring it.

bukàkà v 1, 2 = bukìkì. {3} †.

bukal n member of the board of councilors of the province. v [A; a12] make s.o. a provincial board member.

búkal_1 v {1} [APB2S3(1); a2P] boil s.t., for s.t. to boil. Nagbúkal (nagpabúkal) kug túbig, I boiled some water. Nagbukal nga arníbal, Boiling syrup. {2} [B2S46] be agitated. Ang nagbukal nga dágat, The seething waters. {3} — ang dugù {a} [B2S46; a12] seethe with anger. Mubúkal ang ákung dugù ug makakità ku sa táwung nag-ílug sa ámung humstid, I seethe with anger when I see the man who stole our homestead. {b} [A12] feel a strange attitude of kinship for a stranger who turns out to be a relative. Bantug ra nga mibúkal ang ákung dugù pagkakità nímu. Paryinti man diay ta, No wonder I felt close to you when I saw you. You are related to me. — sa dugù sa kasingkásing {c} [b4] suffer a fatal heart attack. Kalit ang kamatáyun sa táwung bukálan sa dugù sa kasingkásing, Death from a fatal heart attack is instantaneous. -in-, pina- n s.t. boiled or boiling.

búkal_2 n k.o. tall, tufted grass of open waste places: Roitboellia exaltata.

bukána n area where the waters of a river merge with the open sea.

bukarilyu n k.o. sweet made from young shredded coconut meat, sugar, and flavoring boiled with a syrup and hardened. v [A; b6c1] make bukarilyu.

bukas_1 v [AB13(1); b] open s.t., be opened. Ang kusug nga hángin mibukas sa íyang sayal, The strong wind made her skirt fly up. Nagbukas ang pwirta, The door is standing open. Buksi ang sulat, Open the letter. a open. — ang pultahan always welcome, the door is always open. Bukas kanúnay ang ámung pultahan álang kanímu, Our door is always open to you.

bukas_2, búkas = buklas.

bukasyun n vocation.

bukasyunal n vocational training course. v [a12] make into a vocational school.

bukatut_1 a ugly in face. v [B; c1] be, become ugly-faced.

bukatut_2 n term used to refer to animals that eat crops as a means of avoiding reference to the animal itself. It is believed that pests are raised by supernatural beings and referring to them by name will cause them to multiply.

búkaw_1 = búkal_1.

búkaw_2 n k.o. owl: Ninox philippensis. bukawbukaw n name given to flat-bodied fishes with large owl-like eyes.

bukáwi = bayukáwi.

búkay = abúkay.

bukáyù = bukháyù.

bukbuk = balukbuk_1, 2, 3, 4.

bukdu = bugdu.

bukgay n k.o. edible fresh-water shell similar to the nerite shell but with sharp projections, dark gray to whitish gray in color.

bukhad v [AB3(1)6; c1] spread out, unfold s.t. which is rolled or folded up, for s.t. to open up. Mibukhad na kug banig pára nímu, I’ve already spread a mat for you. Mibukhad (nabukhad) nang búlak, The flower has opened. Ang nagbukhad níyang pálad, His open hand. Bukhára (ibukhad) ang papil nga nalúkut, Unfold the roll of paper. a opened up and spread out. — ug pálad generous (lit. open-palmed).

bukháyù n candy made from shredded coconut cooked with brown sugar. v [A; a2] make, make into coconut candy.

buki n {1} bouquet of flowers. {2} set of four consecutive mahjong pieces of the flower design (búlak, 2a). v [A; c1] make, make into a bouquet.

búkì = bukìkì.

búki digíra n warship.

búkid n mountain. Taas kaáyu nga búkid, High mountain. a deep in the mountains. Búkid kaáyu tung ámù, Our place is high in the mountains. — sa buut, hunàhúnà {1} be far from one’s thoughts. Búkid sa buut níya ang pagsungkip sa atup, He never thought of fixing the roof. {2} against one’s will. Gipugus siya pagminyù nga búkid sa íyang buut, She was forced to marry against her will. v [c5] {1} be far from one’s thoughts. {2} against one’s will. Gikabukid ba sa ímung buut ang pagpasaylu nákù? Is it against your will (have you not thought) to forgive me? pa-(→) v [A; c] go, bring to the mountains. Nagpabukid sila arun pagtágù, They went to the mountains to hide. bukiran n {1} mountain range. {2} farm. kabukíran, kabukídan, kabukílan n the mountains. taga- n mountaineer. bukirun a mountainous. bukidnun a from the mountains. Bukidnung linaktan, Way of walking like a mountaineer.

bukìkì v [A; a1] {1} push things apart, esp. those which offer a certain amount of resistance. Mibukìkì ku sa íyang pitákag may kwarta ba, I looked in his wallet to see if there was any money. Nagbukìkì ka ba sa mga pinusù? Have you pushed the husks of the ears aside to examine the grains? Bukìkía ang íyang buhuk kung náa bay kútu, Look in her hair if there are any lice. Ayaw ibukìkì ang ímung kamut sa kúgun, Don’t push the cogon grass apart with your hands. {2} reopen a subject no longer discussed. Gibukìkì ang íyang kagahápun sa kaatbang níya sa pulitika, His political rival brought up his past.

bukilya n {1} spout, nozzle, small opening through which liquids are poured. {2} mouthpiece of a brass instrument.

buking a euphemism for buku_1.

búking úpis n booking office.

bukinggan n annual ornamental flowers similar to but smaller than bachelor’s buttons: Gomphrena globosa.

bukiskis_1 a {1} ignorant, unfamiliar with things. Giasinan sa bukiskis ang kapi, The ignorant girl put salt in the coffee. v [B12; b6] be ignorant, unfamiliar with things.

bukiskis_2 n k.o. skin disease, usually of the legs, characterized by whitish splotches. v [B1246; a4] get this skin disease. -un a having the splotches of this disease.

bukisyunal = bukasyunal.

bukitkit = bukìkì.

bukitlà v {1} [A; a1] open s.t. flexible by pushing the sides apart. Human nímug híwà sa bát, bukitláa ug iniwniw sa dágat, After you have cut the sea cucumber open, pull it apart at the sides and rinse it in the water. Gibukitlà ku ang íyang mata kung may puling ba, I pushed her eyelids apart to see if there was s.t. in her eyes. {2} = bukìkì.

buklad_1 v {1} [A; c1] spread s.t. out flat. Mubuklad na ku ug banig kay matúlug na ku, I will spread the mat because I am going to sleep. Ibuklad (buklára) ning sáku didtu sa ínit arun mamala, Spread this sack out in the sun to dry. {2a} for a girl to grow to maidenhood (poetic). {2b} for a blossom to open. Mingbuklad na ang mga rúsas, The roses are starting to open. tingpaN- n year (lit. season of blooming) (poetic). Dalága nga napúlug pitu ka tingpamuklad, A girl of seventeen summers.

*buklad_2 taga- euphemism for tagabúkid, ‘mountaineer’. see búkid.

buklas v [AN; a12] take the wash in. Buklása ang linadlad, Take in the laundry you have left out to bleach.

buklat v [A; c1] {1} pry s.t. open that has a slit in it. Bukláta (ibuklat) ang imbaw, Pry the clam open. {2} [B3(1)] for the eyes to open.

bukni n k.o. edible white mushroom (black when dried).

buknul n {1} lump, s.t. bulging. Unsa ning buknul sa ímung bulsa? What is this bulging in your pocket? {2} bunch of fibrous materials. Gisagúlan ug dílì iskuhídu ang buknul sa lánut, The bunch of abaca fibers has lots of second-class fibers mixed in with it. v {1} [B] bulge, be lumpy. Ang unlan nagbuknul kay daghang pánit sa duldul, The pillow is lumpy because it has a lot of kapok peels. {2} [A; c1] tie into a bunch. Ibuknul (buknúla) ímung buhuk, Tie your hair into a bunch.

buksidur = baksidur.

buksing = baksing.

buksiyadur = baksidur.

buktu n k.o. biting sand flea, orange with black spots.

buktun n {1} arms, esp. the lower arms. Ang taknaan sa íyang buktun, The watch on his wrist (arm). {2} sleeves. Sinínang way buktun, Sleeveless dress. v [A; c] add sleeves to a garment. -in-an n garment with sleeves.

buktut {1} = baluktut. {2} name given to humpbacked fish, e.g., the Philippine jack: Hynnis momsa. {3} k.o. humpbacked shrimp.

buku_1 v [A; a1] reveal s.o.’s character, true identity, be found out. Bukhun ta ka nga minyù ka, I will reveal that you are married. Nabuku siyang mangingilad, It was revealed that he was a swindler.

buku_2 n node of a stem. Malísù pay buku sa kawáyan, Impossible. (Lit. A bamboo node would sooner get twisted.) v [a12] chop s.t. at the node. Dúgay kang makaputul nang kahúyag bukhun mu pagtigbas, It’ll take you a long time to cut that tree if you hack it on its node. bukubuku n the back of a person or animal. v [a12] hit s.t. in the back.

bukubar n popsicle made of young coconut. v [A; c1] make, eat bukubar.

bukùbúkù n k.o. small cuttlefish.

búkud a plump, round due to fullness. Búkud ug áping, Round-cheeked. v [A13PB2; a2] be plump and full, make s.t. full. Kinsay nagbúkud (nagpabúkud) sa sáku? Who filled the sack until it was round? Mabúkud ang mga úbas sa ting-ulan, The grapes will become round and full during the rainy season.

bukug n {1} bone. {2} gun, usually sidearm (slang). v [B126; b3] for a bone to stick in the throat. Dílì makabukug ang ginamus, The small grates of salted fish can’t choke you. Nabukug ku, I got a bone in my throat. Unsang isdáa ang nabukgan nímu? What k.o. fish did you choke on? — sa buut, kabubut-un a contrary to one’s principles. Táwu nga bukug kaáyu sa ákung buut, A person completely repulsive to me. — ug pánit n skin and bones—i.e., thin. walay — without anything getting in the way. Way bukug ang íyang diskursu, His speech was fluently delivered. Musyát pirmi lang way bukug, He shoots cleanly (his shots never touch the basket). walay — ang dílà speaking unrestrainedly without any consideration. hiN- v [b(1)] take the fish grates out. Himukugi ang isdà únà kan-a, Remove the fish grates before you eat it. ka-an n bones. Nanakit ákung kabukugan sa pagtinarbáhu, My bones ache from too much work.

bukul, búkul n {1} protruding lump. Unsa nang bukul sa ímung úlu? What’s that lump on your head? {2} lump, clump. Búkul sa kan-un, Lump of rice. Búkul sa yútà, Lumps of soil. v [B26; aP] {1} get a lump. Mibúkul ang úlu nga nabunalan, His head swelled where I had struck him. {2} form lumps. bukulbukul v [B14] be full of lumps. Dautan ning litsi kay nagbukulbukul man, This milk is no good because it is full of lumps. paN- v [A2; b6] for the breasts to develop in adolescence. Unsa? Manarátu ka na nga wà pa ka gánì pamukli (pamukúli)? What is all this about boy friends when your breasts have not even started to develop?

búkung_1 n husk and shell of a coconut split lengthwise without the meat.

búkung_2 n freeloader, one who gets s.t. for free, either by mooching or by not paying the bill, buying a ticket, etc. Naglabi ang búkung sa pasahíru ning tráka, There’s more freeloaders than passengers on this bus. paN- v [A2; b6] freeload. Mamúkung ta nímug sigarilyu, May I mooch a cigarette off of you? Namúkung ku sa sini, amígu man nákù ang takilyíra, I got in the movie for free because the ticket seller is a friend of mine.

bukut n swarm of black wasps that build nests in trees. v [b6] have a hornet’s nest built in it. Gibukutan ang santul, The santol tree has a hornet’s nest in it.

búkut = balúkut.

bukwas = buklas.

bukway v [B; c1] {1} for long, thin things to stretch out: tendrils, flowers, sunrays, etc. Nagbukway na ang mga bánay sa mais, The corn tassels are spreading out now. Wà pa makabukway ang sílaw sa adlaw ug nakaligù na siya, He took his bath before the sun had spread its rays. {2} for the arms, tentacles to spread out and wave or wiggle. Mibukway ang mga gaway sa kugíta pagkakitag kaáway, The octopus spread his tentacles in all directions when he spotted an enemy. {3} [B1256] in a game of takyan, to fail to hit the shuttlecock squarely and thus lose one’s turn to be served. n {1} taro shoots before they develop leaves. {2} failure to return the serve in takyan.

bukya n k.o. white, transparent jellyfish, round, growing to 9″ in diameter, with tentacles that inflict a slight sting.

bukyàbukyà = bukya.

búl n mason jar, used as a measure for toddy.

búla_1 (not without l) n {1} ball. {2} game of ball. — dimánu n cue ball in billiards. v {1} [A; c1] form s.t. into a ball. {2} [A26; b6] play a ball game. bulabúla v [A; c1] {1} make meat balls. {2} be bounced around like a ball. Ang sakayan gibulabúla sa dagkung balud, The boat was tossed about like a ball in the high seas. {3} for several persons to maul s.o. bouncing him around among themselves. n {1} dish consisting of little meat balls. {2} plimsoll line, indicating the load line of a ship. -dur(→) n ball player.

búla_2 (not without l) v [A; c1] heave s.t. heavy onto s.o.’s shoulders. Ibúla (buláhun) ni nátù sa íyang abága, Let’s heave this onto his shoulders. n action of heaving s.t. onto one’s shoulders. Káda búla makadá kug siyin kílus, I can take one hundred kilograms on my shoulders at one time. -da = búla_2. -dur(→) n one who heaves heavy things onto others’ backs.

búla_3 (not without l) n flattery. v [A; b5] flatter. Ug ímu siyang buláhan (buláhun) túgut dáyun, If you flatter him, he’ll let you do it. -da = búla_3.

búla_4 (not without l) n drawing in a lottery. v [A1; c1] hold a drawing in a lottery.

bulà n bubbles, foam. a foamy, forming bubbles. Bulà kaáyu ning sabúna, This soap forms lots of suds. v [B346] form bubbles, foam. Nagbulà ang láway sa kabáyù, The horse is foaming at the mouth. — ang bàbà pagkáun eat one’s fill. Mibulà ang íyang bàbàg kináus kík, He had his fill of cake.

bul-a n k.o. fish.

bulábid = balunábid.

bulábung = bungabung.

bulad v [A; c1] {1} stay out in the sun. Nagbulad siya pagbantayg trák, He waited for the bus in the sun. Ayawg bulara (ibulad) nang bátà sa ínit, Don’t expose the child to the heat of the sun. {2} dry s.t. in the sun. Bulara (ibulad) ang kupras, Dry the copra. {3} [A13; c1] be, put out under the moon. Nagbulad siya sa búlan nga nagdáru, He stayed out plowing under the moon. {4} [A; c1] expose one’s body brazenly. Láwas nga gibulad sa kadaghánan, A body exposed to public view. {5} [A1; c1] lay down an open card, esp. the starting card in a game. Nakabulad na ang naglíbud, The dealer has opened. n {1} dried fish. Bulad lay ámung isuwà, The only thing we have for lunch is dried fish. {2} card laid open, esp. the starting card. binlad, -in- n unhusked rice or corn set out to dry under the sun. Naningáun ang manuk sa binlad, The chicken is feeding on the rice you have left out to dry.

buláda_1 (not without l) n the portion of a roof which projects beyond the wall. v [A; b6(1)] provide a building with an overhanging roof.

buláda_2, 3 = búla_2, 4.

buladur see búla_1, 2.

bulag v {1} [A2B2; bc] separate from, get separated. Adtu ku mubulag nímu sa iskína, I will leave you at the corner. Mibulag ang úlu sa íyang láwas, His head got cut off (separated from his body). Dílì siya bulagan ug basahun, She is never without s.t. to read (lit. left by reading matter). Ibulag ang anak sa inahan, Separate the child from the mother. {2} [A2; b(1)] desist, cease doing s.t. Wà siya mubulag paglìlì, He didn’t take his eye off the peephole. Bulagi nang bisyúha, Cease that vice of yours. (←) v [A123PC; a] separate from each other, cause to separate. Nagbúlag ang managtrátu, The engaged couple separated. Bulága ang hilawg hinug, Separate the unripe and the ripe ones. haN-/hiN- v [a3] {1} get separated from involuntarily. Nahimuwag siya sa grúpu, He got separated from the group. {2} [b8] have s.o. close die (be left involuntarily). Nahimulagan kami sa usa ka buuk anak, One of our children died.

bulagaw a hair lighter in color than black, ranging from blond to reddish brown. v [B; b6c1] be, become this color. Mubulagaw ang ímung buhuk ug hingári kag sálum, Your hair will get reddish brown if you keep diving in the sea.

bulagsak (not without l) = bagsak_1.

buláhan_1 a blessed, fortunate. Buláhan ka sa mga babáyi nga tanan, Blessed art thou above all women. Buláhan ka kay dátù ka, You are fortunate because you are wealthy. {2} in order to, so that. Musulud tag sayu buláhan makaundang ug sayu, Let’s go to work early so we can quit early. v {1} [B126] be fortunate, blessed. Ang ákung anak ang mabuláhan ning ákung kasapían, My child will be benefited from my wealth. ka-an n welfare.

buláhan_2 n = lansúnis.

bulahug v [B1256; b8] step inadvertently into a hole. Nabuwahug ku sa bangag sa salug kay ngitngit, I inadvertently stepped into a hole in the floor because it was dark.

búlak n {1} flower, blossom. {1a} woman (metaphor). Ikaw ang búlak nga ákung gipangítà, You are the maid (lit. flower) I have been looking for. {2} suit of cards. {2a} suit in mahjong composed of eight pieces which have pictures of flowers on them. v {1} [B2345N; b6] flower. Mibúlak (namúlak) nang rúsas, The rose plant is flowering. {2} [A; b] put a flowery design on s.t. {3} [B236N; b6] get moldy. Namúlak ang kan-un, The rice is all moldy. ka- v [A13] be bestrewn with flowers. bulakbúlak n {1} sweet things in life. Bulakbúlak sa kinabúhì ang pagpanugal, Gambling adds spice to one’s life. {2} flowery design. {3} ad lib, cadenza in a musical piece. v {1} [b(1)] add spice to life. {2} [A3; b6(1)] add a flowery design. {3} [A; b6(1)] play ad lib music. Nindut ang sunátang gibuwakbuwákan sa trumpíta, It was a beautiful song with the ad lib trumpet. -ay(→) n game of cards wherein a card is placed face up and bets are made as to the number of the next card of the same suit turned up. v [A12C] play this game. -an = payil sa búlak. see payil. hiN- a bearing flowers in abundance. Himulak kaáyung tanum ang rúsas, Roses tend to bear flowers in abundance. ka-an n a patch of flowering plants, young women, women collectively. ma-un a flowery. tingpaN- n {1} season of flowers. {2} years. Sa ikanapúlug walu níyang tingpamúlak, In her eighteenth year.

bulákaw n {1} k.o. harmful supernatural being that takes the form of a ball of fire, with trailing sparks. If it brushes or gets close enough to smell the skin, it makes a permanent white spot. {2} ball of fire used as transportation for unglùs.

bulakbul (not without l) a {1} slow in comprehension, dull. Nahagbung ang tinun-ang bulakbul, The dull student flunked. {2} loafing, truant. Bulakbul kaáyu sa trabáhu, A slacker on the job. v {1} [B; a2] be dull. {2} [A; b] loaf, play truant.

bulalakaw v [B46; a4] for the juice squeezed from coconuts to be in a condition such that it yields very little oil when boiled, but instead turns to foam. Way nalána sa túnù kay gibulalakaw (mibulalakaw), We didn’t extract any oil from the coconut milk. It just foamed.

bulalákaw (not without l) n shooting star.

bulalhug = bulahug.

bulálu, bulálù_1 n {1} general term for good-sized or large cowries. {2} unit of measure {2a} for a rice cake (bibingka). Tagbayinti ang bulálu sa bibingka, The bibingka are twenty cents each. {2b} a small-sized ball of cotton sewing thread. v [a12] make into the size of the bulálu measure, sell by the bulálu.

bulálù_2 (not without l) a {1} stupid, dull. Bulálù ka kay dúgay nga makasabut, You’re stupid. It takes you long to catch on. {2} poor, unskillful in doing or executing things. Bulálù siya nga musyát. Pirming musipyat, He is a lousy shot. He always misses. v [B12; b6] be stupid or poor in doing things.

bulálung (not without l) = bulálù_2.

búlan n {1} moon. {2} month. phases of the moon: patay, lunud ang — new moon. bag-u, bag-ung subang ang —, búhì ang —, bulhut sa punúan, primírung subang first day of the waxing crescent. subangsúbang, ikaduhang (ikatulung) subang waxing crescent. udtu nga — half moon, usually of the waxing moon. lákad second quarter (lit. going toward the noon position—so called because the moon is in the east when darkness falls). dail, daktul, takdul ang — full moon. primíru, ikaduhang piluk, dulum nga — first and second days of the third quarter. udtung lunud, kátin ang — half moon of the third quarter. himatayun ang — third quarter (lit. dying moon). bispiras sa himatayun last day before the new moon. shapes of the moon: inúlug amù waxing gibbous moon (lit. monkey’s head). hayà ang — crescent in a horizontal position. páyung sa — ring around the moon. v [B236; b4] be a month. Mubúlan nang wà mi magkítà, It’s been a month since we last saw each other. Wà pa mabúlan sukad si Tátay mamatay, It hasn’t been a month since Father died. Wà pa gánì makabúlan sukad pagtrabáhu nákù giumintuhan ku, It wasn’t even a month after I had started working that I was given a raise. Wà pa gánì ka buláni dinhi mupaúlì ka na? You haven’t been here a month and you want to go home already? Ugmang adláwa mauy ibúlan nákug puyù dinhi, Tomorrow it will make exactly a month that I have stayed here. (→) {1} [A3; b] hire a servant. Magbulan akug bátà pagtrápu sa kutsi, I’ll hire a child to keep the car washed. pa-(→) v [A; ab] hire oneself, s.o. out as a servant. -in-(→) once a month, monthly. Binulan nga sakit, The monthly sickness (menstruation). v [A; c1] do on a monthly basis. Ákù lang binulanun (ibinulan) ang ímung swildu, I’ll pay your salary once a month. -in-an(→) n household help. -un a {1} moonlight. {2} having weak vision (as if looking at things by moonlight). bulanbúlan {1} every month. Pila ímung dawátun bulanbúlan? How much do you receive every month? {2} k.o. tarpon: Megalops cyprinoides. {3} k.o. moon shell with edible flesh.

bul-an n corn at the stage where it is almost but not quite mature and where the kernels are no longer soft. Maánag pa ang mais nga bul-an, Corn at the bul-an stage can still be roasted. v [B1] for corn to reach the nearly mature stage.

bulandus v [APB12; c] push s.t. into going forward, slip and fall down with feet forward. Nabulandus siya kay nakatunub ug pánit sa ságing, He slipped and fell because he stepped on a banana peel. Ibulandus ang kaban ilálum sa hagdan, Shove the trunk underneath the stairs.

búlang_1 n event (fiesta or market) at which a cockfight is held. v [A; b] hold a cockfight. Magbúlang dinhi ug tábù, They hold cockfights here on market day. (→) n gaff on a gamecock. paN- v {1} [A2; b6(1)] attend a cockfight and bet. {2} [A2; b6(1)] for a cock to win in a fight. Pwirting pamúwang sa ákung manuk, My cock wins wherever he fights. {2a} for a man to win several wives in succession after his previous wife died (humorous). Giayran ang byúdu. Pwirti nang pagpamúwang, The widower has gotten himself a wife many times, but this time he was spurned. n action of betting, attending cockfights to bet. Way kaláki ang pamúlang. Way daug, The betting at the cockfights was no good. We didn’t win a thing. -an(→) n cockpit for holding cockfights. -ig-r-, ig-l- n fighting cock.

búlang_2 v {1} [AC; ac] smash a hard object against s.t. hard. Ang hubug mauy mibúlang sa básu dihà sa sáwug, The drunk smashed the glass on the floor. Nagbúlang ang duha ka trák, The two trucks smashed into each other. Bulángun ku ang inyung mga úlu, I’ll knock your heads together. {2} [A12C; a] for two people to have a contest of hitting two examples of s.t. against each other, each person hitting his against the other person’s in turn, to see who can break the other person’s. Makigbúlang ku nímug lubi, I will engage in a coconut-breaking contest with you.

bulanghug = bulahug.

bulanghuy (not without l) n general term for all varieties of cassava: Manihot esculenta.

bulanglang n dish of various vegetables and meat originating in Tagalog regions.

bulangsud = bulandus.

bulanit, bulánit v [A; a12] pull s.t. out or away from s.t. Ímung gibulanit ang hábul sa ímung pagkatúlug, You pulled the blanket away from me in your sleep.

bulansud = bulandus.

bulanti (not without l) n {1} flywheel of a machine. {2} business not set in one place. tindáhan nga — small mobile store on wheels.

bulanting n color combination of red, black, brown, and white in chickens.

bulantis (not without l) n printed advertisements scattered from the air. úhas — = bulantis.

bularat n k.o. soldier fish.

búlas (not without l) n smegma, white odorous accumulation found under the foreskin. hiN- v [A; b6] remove this accumulation. panghiN- v [A2; b6] remove this accumulation from one’s penis.

bulásut v [B126; b8] accidentally step into a hole. Nabulásut ang ligid sa trák sa gawang sa taytáyan, The wheels of the truck ran into a rut on the bridge.

bulátik (not without l) v [A; b6] flatter s.o. n flattery.

bulatsíra a female habitual drunkard. v [B1; b6] for a woman to become a habitual drunkard. Ug magbulatsíra ka, hala sawum sa tubà, If you want to be a sot, all right, swim in the toddy!

bulatsíru = bulatsíra (male).

bulaus, buláus a boastful, braggart. Mutúu ka níya nga buláus kaáyu? Would you believe him when he is such a braggart? -in-(→) a in a boasting manner. v [A13] act in a boasting manner. Nagbinulaus siya atubángan sa mga babáyi, He is showing off in front of the women.

bulaw a bronze color of pigs, brownish green color of army blankets or cloth of similar color. -an(←) n gold. Mahalun nga batu ang buláwan, Gold is a precious stone. v [B1256] become gold. paN-an(←) v [A23] be like gold. -ánun a {1} golden in color. {2} noble, golden in value. Bulawánun ang ákung tingúhà nímu, I have only noble intentions toward you.

buláwis (not without l) n k.o. danggit fish: Teuthis java.

bulay n {1} k.o. cultivated bean, the seeds and young pods of which are eaten: Dolichos lablab. {2} = patánì_2. v [A; b(1)] cook bulay or s.t. with bulay.

bulay-ug (not without l) n k.o. small bird found in bunches in bushes: Dicaeum bicolor. a {1} small and frail like this bird, weakling. {2} poor in doing things. Bulay-ug nga sinayawan, Dancing in a poor way.

bulbug n k.o. jellyfish with a brown color and blueish spots. a sluggish, slow-moving. v [B12; b6] get to be sluggish.

bulbul n {1} pubic hair. {2} name given to the green dragon piece in mahjong. v [a4] grow pubic hairs. Gibulbul ku pag-idad kug kinsi, I grew pubic hairs when I was fifteen. hiN- v [A; b7] {1} dress fowl or birds by plucking the feathers. {2} clean s.o. out, take all his money. Ang íyang asáwa mauy mihimulbul sa íyang pitáka, His wife cleaned his wallet out. Gihimulbúlan (gihimulbulan) siya sa íyang babáyi, His mistress milked him dry. {2a} — ang swildu for a salary to be the sole source for a large number of expenditures. Ang ákù rang swilduy himulbúlan sa tanang galastuhan, They get all of the money for the expenses from my salary. {3} strip machines or vehicles of spare parts to be used elsewhere. Himulbúli ang ayruplánu arun makalupad ang uban, Strip the airplane of spare parts so the others can fly. {4} look over a person to size him up. Gihimulbulan sa inahan ang pamanhunun sa íyang anak, The mother inspected her daughter’s fiancé carefully.

buldu = burdu.

buldug n bulldog. a {1} big and stout in comparison to one’s age group. {2} fat like a bulldog. {3} having the ugly face of a bulldog. v [B] get to be fat or ugly like a bulldog.

buldúsir n bulldozer. v [A; a12] work on s.t. with a bulldozer, bulldoze s.t. Gibuldúsir ang mga payag sa iskuwátirs, The squatter shanties were bulldozed.

buldyak v [A2; ac] throw s.t. at a downwards angle by raising the hand over the head. Buldyáka tung íyang gipatirúhan, Throw your marble at the marble he aimed at. n a throw executed in this manner.

bulgan n k.o. fish with bulging eyes.

bulgar a {1} secret which has become public knowledge, an open secret. Bulgar na kaáyu ang ílang panaghigugmaay, Their love affair is public knowledge. {2} vulgar, coarse. (→) v [A3P; c16] reveal a secret. Ayaw bulgara (ibulgǎr) nang tabía, Don’t bring that gossip to public knowledge.

bulhang v [AB6; b] burst open with a great gaping hole, make a great opening in s.t. Gilunúpan ang dapit dihang mibulhang ang díki, The area was flooded when the dike burst. Bulhángi ang lubut sa táru, Make a wide hole in the bottom of the can.

bulhay a for s.t. packed in a solid to be loose and dry so that it could crumble easily. Bulhay kaáyu ang báy sa umígas, The ant hill is very dry and loose. v [B; b6] become dry and loose so as to crumble easily. Nagkabulhay ang yútà nga wà maulani, The soil became dry and loose after it hadn’t rained for a long time.

bulhug n {1} blinded because of cataracts. {2} partially blinded. v {1} [B12; a1] get cataracts. {2} [B126; a1] get to be, make s.o. partially blind. Nabulhug siya dihang hibuthan sa dinamíta, He became partially blind when a dynamite charge exploded on him.

bulhun n = aláyun.

bulhut v {1} [A; ac] blow s.t. out of s.t. Bulhúta ang kandílà, Blow out the candle. Gibulhútan aku níyag túbig, He spurted water at me from his mouth. Ibulhut nang asu, Puff out the smoke. {2} [A2; b1] for the wind to blow. Mibulhut ang amíhan, The northeast wind blew. {3} [A; b] treat a sickness, usually of stomach, by blowing cigar smoke on the affected area. Bulhútan sa mananambal ang nagbutud kung tíyan, The folk doctor will blow smoke on my stomach because I have gas. {4} [A; c6P] move at great speed. Bulhut! Step on the gas! Nakabulhut ug dágan ang kawatan, The thief ran away on the double. n action of blowing. pa- v [A; a2] puff on a pipe or cigar. -ay n game involving blowing. v [c] play this game.

buli n buri palm: Corypha elata. The fibers from the unopened leaves are used in weaving hats, baskets, etc. It is also a source of toddy (guhang), vinegar, and sugar. The shoots are used as a vegetable and the trunk is a source of starch.

bulì n {1} penis of man or animal. {2} exclamation expressing contempt or disgust. Bulì, ay kug patuúha ánà, Hmm, don’t try to make me believe that. {3} — mu, sa ímung — irked statement of denial. Bulì mu! Mahímu pa giyud ni! What do you mean! This is still in good shape. Barátu sa ímung bulì! Trayinta písus ni, Cheap my foot! This costs thirty pesos. bulìbulì v [B125; a12] be hard-pressed to do s.t. because of the large amount it is. Nagkabulìbulì kug báyad sa ákung mga útang, I’m going crazy trying to pay my various debts.

bulibard n boulevard.

bulíbud_1, 2 = balíbud_1, 2.

bulibul = balibul.

bulíbul = bulíbuy.

bulíbuy n {1} cowlick. {2} person’s temper (said to be indicated by the presence of a cowlick). Manguláta siyag mulíhuk íyang bulíbuy, When his temper is provoked, he’ll maul people. -an n a person with a cowlick.

búlig_1 v [A; b] help. Bulígi ku, Help me. ka- n helper.

búlig_2 n bunch of large fruit, coconuts, or bananas. v [B12346N] form a bunch of fruit. panghiN- v [A2] grow forth in bunches. Nanghimúlig (namúlig) nang ságing, The banana tree has a bunch of fruit on it. hiN- a producing lots and lots of bunches.

bulíkat v [A; a] {1} spread the labia of the vagina apart with the fingers. {2} = bukitlà. {3} = bukìkì.

bulílis n weed of medicinal value: Biophytum sensitivum.

bulilit a small child, small and short person. v [B126; b6] become small and short.

bulilyus n bowling pin.

bulimánu = búla dimánu. see búla, 1.

bulinaw n k.o. anchovy commonly eaten in Cebu: various Engraulidae, esp. Stolephorus indicus. útuk ug — n bird-brained, stupid.

buling n {1} dirt on clothes, face, etc. {2a} smear on one’s reputation. Way buling ang ákung kadunggánan, My reputation is spotless. v {1} [AB12; b5] dirty s.t., become dirty. Nagkabúling íyang karsúnis, His pants got covered with dirt. Ayaw bulingi (bulinga) ákung sinínà, Don’t get my dress dirty. {2} [A; b6(1)] smear one’s reputation. Gibulingan ang íyang dungug, His reputation was sullied. -un n {1} s.t. dirty, esp. clothes ready for washing. {2} dirty deeds of the past. Ang mga pulitiku isig yagyag sa ílang mga bulingun, The politicians are washing their dirty linen in the public. -it, -ut a covered with dirt, dirty in appearance. v [B; a2] get covered with dirt.

búling n bowling. v [AC; b6] go bowling. -an(→) n a bowling alley.

bulinga n female egg or egg cell.

bulinggit n stye in the eye. v [A123P; a4] have a stye. Gibulinggit ákung mata, I have a stye in my eye.

bulingit see buling.

bulingut see buling.

buliníyu = buluníyu.

bulintang = balintung_2.

bulíraw v [B12] be hazy, not clear about s.t. Nabulíraw ku ug unsay ángay kung buhátun ning ákung prublíma, I am confused as to what to do about this problem. Ang ímung katin-áwan nakabulíraw nákug samut, Your explanation has gotten me all the more confused. a hazy, blurred. Bulíraw ákung panan-aw, I see only hazily.

bulíring = buríring.

bulíru n {1} bolero music. {2} bolero vest. v {1} [A12; c16] set the rhythm of a song to the tempo di bolero. {2} [A; c1] wear, make into a bolero vest.

búlis n k.o. mackerel.

buliskad = baliskad.

búlit_1 v {1} [A; a] caulk, plug up a hole or crack with viscous substances. Bulíti ug simintu ang likì, Fill up the crack with cement. {2} [A; b6(1)] put paste on s.t. Bulíti ang likud sa kalindaryu, Put paste on the reverse side of the calendar. (→) n {1} s.t. used to plug up holes or caulk s.t. {2} paste.

búlit_2 v [a12] {1} cover over completely with s.t. Nabúlit ang íyang nawung sa kinawrarasan, His face was covered with scratches. Gibúlit ku siya sa hawuk, I covered her with kisses. {2} burden with problems, debts, etc. Nabúlit mi sa mga útang, We are burdened with debts.

bulítas n ball bearings. v [b(1)] put ball bearings on s.t.

bulitik n k.o. pitch used for caulking.

bulitin n dice. bistu ang — be on to s.o.’s tricks, evil doings. — upisyal official bulletin.

bulitsi n k.o. raffle with Spanish cards. One set of cards is spread out on the table for the bettors to place their bets on. Another set of the same cards are rolled up individually and inserted into a small metal cylinder. The cylinders are placed in a large metal drum, jumbled about, and one cylinder is drawn. The card in the cylinder drawn is the winner. There are variations using balls with numbers to replace the cards in the cylinders. Usually the dealer sings out verses while rolling the drum and waiting for the bettors to place their bets. v [A1; b(1)] play bulitsi.

bulíyus n k.o. flying fish.

bulkan n {1} volcano. {2} fifty-peso bill (slang).

bulkas = buklas.

bulpin n ballpoint pen. v [A1] use a ballpoint pen.

bulsa n {1} pocket. Rilu dibulsa, Pocket watch. {2} cavity in a fishing net which holds the fish. {3} an external pocket-like cavity s.w. on one’s person (said to bring good fortune to the possessor). {4} isulud sa — fool s.o. into doing s.t. Tuntúha dù. Dílì na ku nímu masulud sa bulsa, Don’t try to fool me, boy. You can’t pull anything on me. v {1} [A; c1] put a pocket, make into a pocket. {2} [A; c16] pocket dishonestly. Ug ibulsa (bulsáhun) nímu ang ganansiya, sigúrung ikíha ka, If you pocket the profit, you surely will be brought to court. bulsáhan a having a pocket-like cavity on any part of the body. Such a person is believed likely to become rich.

buls-ay n bull’s-eye. v [A12; a12] make a direct hit.

bulsíta n small bag. Pagpalit ug usa ka bulsíta nga pán, Buy a bagful of bread. v [A; a] make, make into paper bag.

bult n bolt. — trídir n bolt threader.

bultáhi n voltage.

bultimitru n voltmeter.

bultu n {1} large and bulging. Bultu kaáyug dughan, Having large breasts. n mass of s.t. that has been put together or is in one piece. Bultu sa paldu, The mass of a bale. v [B46] be, become bulgy. Mibultu sa íyang kílid ang pistúla, The pistol is bulging on his hips. -in- in bulk, great volume. v [A12; c16] do s.t. by bulk. Binultúha (ibinultu) pagpalit arun barátu, Buy them in bulk so it will be cheaper.

búlu_1 n k.o. Indian wrestling, where the elbows are placed on a table and the opposing partners try to force each other’s arms to bend. v [A12C; b6] engage in Indian wrestling.

búlu_2, búlù_1 n heavy weeding knife with a blunt rectangular end. — bataliyun n group of volunteer guards without firearms.

búlù_2 n k.o. unarmed, thin-walled bamboo with straight smooth stems: Schizostachyum lumampao.

bulúbud = budbud, v1, 2; n1, 2.

búlù v [A; b6] begin bubbling. bulùbulù v [A] bubble. Ug mubulùbulù ang tinula, haúna, Take the stew off when it simmers. Nagbulùbulù ang túbig sa tubud, The water at the spring is bubbling.

búlud n low hill. v [B1256; a12] be, become a hill. Búrun man kunu nà arun gamítun sa syúting, They will make a hill there for shooting films.

bulug_1 n groin. v [a12] pinch s.o. or hit him in the groin. Bulgun ta ka ug buk-un nímu nang básu, I’ll hit you in the groin if you break that glass. paN- n an infection of the lymph gland in the groin. v [a4b4] have an infection of the lymph gland in the groin. -an, -an(←) = bulug_1.

bulug_2 (not without l) v [A; a12b2] cheat, fool. Kinsay nagbulug nímu íning kwartang minì? Who cheated you with this counterfeit money? Gibulug ang agáwun sa impliyádu nga pista upisyal run, The employee hoodwinked his boss into believing it was a holiday today. n s.t. used to fool, cheat s.o.

bulug_3 n whitish growth on the eyes which eventually causes blindness. v [b4] get such a growth.

bulug_4 n a k.o. bolo around 20″ long with a flat end and curved blade having a pronounced concave bend on both top and bottom edges two-thirds of the way from the end.

bul-ug v [A; b] {1} for water to rush in a flood. Naánud ang balay dihang hingbul-ugan sa túbig sa bahà, The house was washed away when it was caught in the onrush of the floodwaters. {2} for emotions, masses of things to surge forth. n {1} rush of water in a flood. {2} rush of emotions, masses of things. Bul-ug sa kalúuy, A surge of pity. Bul-ug sa mga kaáway, The onrush of the enemy. ma-un a onrushing. Mabul-úgung lúhà, Rushing tears.

bulúgan = bulug_1.

buluk_1 a {1} slow in comprehension, dull. v [B; a2] be, become dull. Mubuluk (mabuluk) kag dì ka mutuun, You’ll become dull if you don’t study. {2} being hard to understand. Kabúk gud nímu. Ganíha úu, karun dílì. Dì kung kasabut, How hard it is to understand you. First you say yes, then no. I don’t understand.

buluk_2 (not without l) a rotten. v [B2] rot, decompose. Giaysan ang isdà arun dì mabuluk, They put the fish on ice so this would not rot.

buluk_3 n a young coconut bud that can be tapped for toddy. v [AN; b6] for coconuts to put forth or develop buds.

buluk_4, búluk n {1} color. Putì ang paburitu kung búluk, White is my favorite color. {2} quality, tone of voice. v {1} [b] dye cloth red. Gibugkan ang íyang sinínag pula, Her dress was dyed red. {2} [B6; c1P] for the voice to change in quality. Nagbuluk ang ákung tíngug kay giubu ku, My voice changed because I caught cold.

bulukbuluk v [A3P; c] for liquid to bubble continuously due to presence of gas, make a bubbling sound. Nagbulukbuluk ang túbig nga íyang gitidlúman, The water was bubbling where he was swimming under the water.

bulúkut = balúkut.

bulung, búlung_1 v [A; b6(1)] treat with medicine. Bulnga ang samad, Treat the wound. n medicine. mag-r-(→) n s.o. who treats illnesses.

búlung_2 v [A; a] look for, search. Nagbúlung ku sa kwarta kung nawálà, I’m looking for the money I lost.

*búlung_3 hi- v [B126; b3(1)c5] be surprised, perplexed at s.t. Nahibúlung siyag ngánung napildi sa piliay, He wondered why he had lost the elections. Gikahibudngan kung ílang panag-áway, Their fighting surprised me. ka- n wonderment at s.t. one cannot understand. kahibudngan, kahibudngánun, kahi-an n surprising, bewildering. Kahibudngánung nahitabù, A perplexing thing that happened. mahibudngánun {1} = kahibulúngan. {2} full of bewilderment. Mahibudngánun nga tinan-awan, A bewildered look.

búlung_4 v [B126; a2] get tired of s.t. partaken or done with monotonous regularity or frequency. Nabúlung na ku sa íyang hitsúra, I’m sick of seeing him. Nabúlung na ku sa buwad, I’m tired of dried fish. Gibulúngan na kug pamínaw sa isturiya, I’m sick of listening to her talk.

búlung_5 v [B1256] have a difficult time doing s.t. Nabúlung kug pangítà sa inyung báy kay wà may numiru, I had a hard time looking for your house. It had no number.

bulúngan n k.o. sweet banana with a green peel, similar in flavor to the type sold in the U.S.: Musa sapientum var. suaveolens.

buluníyu (not without l) n long wooden device with a lacerated tip for stirring the chocolate in the chocolate pot (batirul). v [c16] use as a chocolate stirrer.

buluntǎd (not without l) n voluntary act. Buluntǎd kining ákung gibúhat, What I’m doing is a voluntary act. v [A2; c6] volunteer, present oneself voluntarily. Mibuluntǎd siyag tubag sa pangutána, He volunteered to answer the question.

buluntǎr (not without l) = buluntǎd, v. -yu n {1} volunteer, esp. the civilian soldier volunteers during the Japanese occupation. {2} voluntary act. Ang pagpirma ku sa kuntrátu buluntaryu, My signing of the contract is a voluntary act. v {1} = buluntǎd. {2} [A1; b] hold a work bee with work contributed on a voluntary basis. Gibuluntaryúhan sa lungsud ang paglimpiyu sa plása, The people of the town had a work bee to clean the plaza.

buluntǐr (not without l) = buluntǎd, v.

bulus_1 n bamboo or sugar stem.

bulus_2 (not without l) a a great burden. Bulus kaáyu kining daghang anak, It’s a burden to have so many children. v [B16; a12] overly burden oneself. Ngánung magbulus kag lútù nga dúna kay kusiníra? Why do you burden yourself with cooking when you have a cook? Ngánung buslun siya nímug anhi? Why do you make him trouble himself to come here?

bulut n the shiny black crown of thorns which covers the tubers of the Dioscorea esculenta (apáli), esp. the wild varieties (balyákag).

buluungun n pomelo, a k.o. widely grown citrus bearing large spherical or irregularly-shaped fruits, larger, drier, and sweeter than the grapefruit: Citrus grandis.

búluy n k.o. halfbeak.

bulwang_1 a for s.t. enclosing an area or an enclosed area to be wide. Bulwang ra ning sayála níya, This skirt is too wide for her. v {1} [B6; c1] be wide in space. Ang pagkawalay mwiblis mauy nakabulwang (nakapabulwang) sa hawanan, The absence of furniture made the room appear wider. {2} [bc1] add to the width of s.t. n = ka-. ka- n width of an enclosed space or s.t. enclosing an area.

bulwang_2 n strong rush of water. Ang bulwang sa túbig mauy nakaánud níya, The rush of the water carried her away. v [A2] for a liquid to rush out forcefully.

bulyum n {1} volume of sound. {2} volume of a set of books. v [b(1)P] increase the volume of sound.

búm n boom of a ship.

bumba_1 n {1} bomb. Bumba atumika, Atomic bomb. {2} spike or a hard drive downwards in a volleyball, pingpong, and like games. {3} blows. {4} vicious personal attack on s.o. in public. v {1} [A; b6(1)] bomb s.t. {2} [A; c1] spike a ball. {3} [A; b6(1)] hit s.o. with hard blows. {4} [A; b6(1)] lambast s.o. before the public. Ang mga Amirkánu kanúnay níyang bumbáhan sa íyang lindug, He constantly lambasts the Americans in his column. maN-r- n bomber. ig-r- n thing for which s.o. can be lambasted in public.

bumba_2 n pump. Pagkúhag túbig sa bumba, Go get water at the pump. Ambi ang bumba kay daghang lamuk, Give me the spray gun. There’s lots of mosquitoes. Bumba sa pitrumaks, The air pressure mechanism of a lamp. {2} erotic show. v {1} [A; c1] pump. Bumbáha (ibumba) ang púsu, Pump the well. {2} [A; b] engage in sexual intercourse (slang). di-, ripling di- n air rifle. bumbíra n actress that appears in erotic shows. bumbíru n {1} fireman, fire department. {2} = bumbíra (male). v [B156; a12] be, become a fireman. bumbiruhan n fire station.

bumbardíyu n bombardment. v [A; c] bombard. Pastilan nakabumbardíyu níyag pangutána sa saksi, My! How he bombarded the witness with questions. Gibumbardiyúhan úsang baybáyun, First the beach was shelled.

bumbay n {1} Indian, Hindu. {2} k.o. large goat with a long beard and curved horns. {3} sibúyas — large onions. -in- v [A; c1] speak the Indian language.

bumbil n bougainvillea.

bumbilya n light bulb. v [b6(1)] install a light bulb.

bumbu n {1} drum. {2} pregnant woman (humorous). Bumbu nang ákung asáwa, My wife is already pregnant. v {1} [A] beat a drum. {2} [A; c1] make into a drum.

buna n {1} forehead. {2} analogous structure in the body above the genitalia. bunabúna = buna, 2.

bun-ag v [A; c] for s.t. in a container to be thrown out and scattered in a downward motion. Bun-ági ug túbig ang káyu, Throw water on the fire. Ibun-ag ang mga sinakung kupras sa budíga, Empty the sacks of copra into the warehouse.

búnak v [A2; b1] wash clothes. Bunáki ang mga bulingun, Wash the dirty clothes. -an(→), -un(→) n laundry.

búnal v {1} [AN; b6(1)] strike with a club or whip. Ayaw ku bunáli, Don’t beat me. {2} [A; b(1)] for a fighting cock to deliver a blow with its legs. {3} [B126] for a person to fall heavily with a thud. Nabúnal ku sa hagdan, I fell with a thud down the stairs. andir di- a henpecked. (→) n {1} club, whip. {2} blows of a fighting cock. {3} penis (slang).

búnaw = bunal.

bunáyus a shapeless figure. v [B; a2] for the body or dress to be lacking in curves and full shape. Mubunáyus ang tútuy basta way bra, The breasts sag if you don’t wear a bra. Sayun rang tahiun ang mga sinínà karun kay bunayúsun man lang, It’s easy to sew dresses nowadays because they are just cut straight.

bunbun n fine sand. v [B1245] be filled with, covered with sand. paN- v [A23] be defeated, lose overwhelmingly in a race or contest.

bun buyids n bon voyage.

bundak v {1} [A; c] let s.t. fall with force. Ngánung nabuak ang kúlun? Kinsay nagbundak niíni? Why is the clay pot broken? Who threw it down? Ayaw ibundak ang tilipunu, Don’t bang the telephone receiver down. {1a} — sa salà lay the blame on s.o. Gibundákan siya sa salà nga dílì íya, They blamed him for s.t. that was not his fault. {2} [A; c1] stomp one’s feet. Ayaw bundáka (ibundak) ang tiil mug manáug ka sa hagdan, Don’t stomp your feet as you go downstairs. {3a} [B346; b2] for the rain to fall heavily. Mibundak ang ulan, The rain came down in sheets. {3b} for s.t. heavy to come down by itself. Mibundak ang gawang sa garáhi, The garage door came down with a bang. {4} [A; b6(1)] {4a} speak with a gruff voice. Pinabundak ang tíngug, mitawag siya sa íyang suluguun, He called his servant in a sharp voice. {4b} call s.o. by name with no title of respect. Ayaw ibundak ang ngálan sa ímung magulang. Tawga siyag manang, Don’t just call your elder sister by name. Give her the title manang. n {1} crashing down of s.t., stomping of feet. {2} downpour.

bundù_1, 2 = bungdù_1, 2.

bundul = bungdul.

búng = búlung_1, 2, 3.

búnga_1 n {1} fruit. {2} result, outgrowth. Búnga sa kahakug, The result of your greed. — sa katúlug s.t. trivial. Ang púlung nga búnga sa katúlug ángay kalimtan, Trivial words should be forgotten. {3} — ug singut prickly heat. {4} -ng káhuy fruit tree. v {1} [A2N; b2c] bear fruit. Mibúnga (namúnga) nang bayábas, The guava tree has borne fruit. Gagmay kaáyu ang ibúnga íning klásiha sa ukban, This k.o. tangerine bears small fruit. {2} [A2N; b6(1)] produce results. Gibungáhan ug duha ka buuk anak ang ílang panagtípun, Their life together was blessed with two children. hiN- n mother hen. v [A13; a12] raise into a hen. himúnga, himungáun, himungáhun a bearing fruit proliferously. v [B12] get to bear proliferously. mabungáhun a fruitful, producing good results. Mabungáhun nga paningkámut, Striving which produced good results. ting-(→) n season a plant bears fruit. Tingbunga sa mangga, The mango season.

búnga_2 n {1} betel nut palm: Areca catechu. Name also given to other palms of similar appearance. — di Tsína n ornamental palm which is similar in appearance to the búnga: Adonidia merrillii.

bungabung, bungábung n the long feathers around the neck of male fowl, often used as lures in fishing. Pulang bungabung nga mu rag kwintas tan-áwun, Red hackles that look like a necklace. v {1} [B456N] grow feathers around the neck. Magbungabung na gánì ning manúka, hiktan ku na ni, When this cock starts to grow his hackles I’ll tie him up. {2} [b6] pluck the neck feathers off.

bungàbungà v [B1245; b(1)] stammer. Nagkabungàbungà siyang mitubag kay hisakpang namakak, He stammered his answer because they caught him in a lie.

búngad v [B126; c6] stumble headlong onto the face. Ayaw ibúngad ímung nawung sa simintu, Don’t fall on your face on the concrete floor.

bungag = balungag.

bungáhuy n fruit tree.

bungálun n k.o. creeping reed of rice paddies, used for horse feed.

búngan = bulúngan.

bungánga v [B3; c1] for s.t. to be open wide or ajar. Nabungánga íyang bàbà sa dakung katingála, His mouth came open with great surprise. Nagbungánga nga pultahan, Door that is ajar. Pagtárug lingkud. Ayaw ibungánga (bungangáha) ímung atubangan, Sit with your legs together. Don’t expose your genitalia.

bungarul = pyápi.

bungat v [A; b6(1)] state, express s.t. Bungati siya sa ímung gugma, Express your love to him. Ibungat unsay ímung gustu, State what you want. n price quoted by a buyer or seller.

bungatngat v [A; c1] open s.t. wide by pushing the sides away. Bungatngáta (ibungatngat) ang bág arun isúd ri, Open the pocketbook wide and put this in it. Bungatngáta ang sagbut kay muági ku, Move the weeds out of the way so I can get by.

bungátud n small hill, hillock.

bungaw (from abungaw) a absent-minded, forgetful, esp. due to old age. v [B1; a4] be absent-minded. Nabungaw lang ku sa panuklì, My mind was elsewhere when I gave her the change. Gibungaw ka man tingáli. Gidad-an mu akug baskit nga baldi man ang ákung gisúgù, You must be getting old. You brought me a basket when I sent you to get a pail. n absent-mindedness, forgetfulness.

bung-aw n chasm, narrow gorge. Natumpáwak siya sa bung-aw sa kasákit, She underwent a great emotional crisis. (Lit. She fell headlong into the chasm of sorrow.)

bungáwu n k.o. fish.

bungáwuy = pyápi.

bungay = bunglay.

bungbung_1 n {1} wall of a building. {2} side covers of any box-like thing. v [A; c1] {1} enclose with, make into a wall. Bungbúngi ang parul ug papil hapun, Put rice paper on the sides of the lantern. {2} for adverse weather or some other barrier to confine people s.w. Ang bahà nga mibungbung námù sa tabuk, The flood that confined us to the opposite bank. Nabungbung sila sa isla tungud sa hángin, They were confined to the island because of the wind. paN- n cut of meat underneath the short ribs, the plate.

*bungbung_2 — kawáyan = búlù_2.

bungdù_1 n {1} pile or a heap of s.t., a mound. Bungdù sa yútà, Pile of dirt. Ang bungdù sa sinsilyu sa lamísa, The pile of money on the table. {2} grave. Marmul ang bungdù ni Risal, Rizal’s grave is of marble. {3} woman’s genitalia (humorous slang). v [B3(1); a] for s.t. to pile up or form a mound. Nagbungdù ang dughan, She has bulging breasts. Dì makabungdù ang labhanan ug amnun, The laundry can’t pile up if you take care of it as it comes along. -un a bulging outward.

bungdù_2 v [A; c] make s.t. hit against s.t. with a big impact. Kinsay nakabundù sa dyíp sa pusti? Who bumped the jeep into the post? Nabundù ang ákung samput sa simintu, I hit the cement with my rump.

bungdul v [A; ab2c] {1} strike s.t. stationary by poking s.t. at it. Bungdúla ang búnga ug dílì nímu masaka, Poke at the fruit if you can’t climb up to get it. Ibungdul ang ímung sungkud sa kisami arun sila muhílum, Knock your cane against the ceiling so they will shut up. {2} for a vehicle to crash into s.t. not fixed in place. Nibungdul ang taksi sa karumáta, The taxi crashed into the cart. {3} [A; a2b2] have sexual intercourse with (slang). n {1} instrument to poke s.t. {2} action of poking s.t.

bunggalu n bungalow. v [A12; c1] construct a bungalow.

bunggu n bongo drum. v [A; a] play the bongo, make into a bongo.

bunggù v {1} [A3P; a] break off s.t. rigid with pressure. Hángin ang mibunggù sa mga sanga sa káhuy, The wind broke the branches off of the tree. {2} [A; a12] reveal s.t. which s.o. had kept secret for a purpose. Bunggùun ta kang dúna kay láing trátu ug ang ákung ig-ágaw ang ímung pangulitawhan, I’ll reveal that you already have a girl friend if you try to victimize my cousin.

bunghan see buhung.

bungháyag a voluntary aid or service. Salámat sa inyung bungháyag nga kuntribusiyun, Thank you for your voluntary contribution. v [A; c] offer help, services voluntarily. Ibungháyag níya ang íyang sirbisyu sa simbahan, He will offer his services to the church.

bunghug v [A; b6(1)] tell malicious things about s.o. to s.o. else with a purpose. May nagbunghug nákung gipamabáyi mu kunung ímung súhul, S.o. is trying to get me mad at you by telling me that you’re spending your salary on women. n malicious things told about s.o. for a purpose.

bungì a {1} harelip. {2} for a bottle or jar to have a chip in the mouth. {3} for s.t. projecting to be broken off. (←) v [A3P; a] {1} make s.o. into a harelip. {2} make a break in a mouth-like opening or dent in the front of s.t. Siyay mibúngì (nagbúngì) sa awtu kay gidasmag sa pusti, He was the one who dented the front of the car when he smashed it against the post. {3} break s.t. projecting off. Ang inggranáhi gibungíag tangu, The gear had a tooth broken off it.

bungíngi v [A; b4] for s.t. to have an abundance of s.t. on it or in it. Mangga nga nagbungíngi sa búnga, A mango tree, laden with fruit. Namungíngi ang mga isdà sa púkut, The net was full of fish. Sanínang gipamungingíhag mga adurnu, A dress laden with decorations.

bungìngì v [A] {1} for a surface to develop a crack and curl at the edges. Ang nangkà nakabungìngì na sa kahinug, The jackfruit broke open when it got overripe. {2} = bungíngi.

bungisngis n supernatural being, tall and hairy with a wide mouth, said to be grinning literally from ear to ear or laughing boisterously. v [A; c1] grin widely, laugh like a bungisngis. Mibungisngis íyang dagway, His face burst into a wide grin.

bungiut, bungíut v [A; c1] {1} for the face to assume a frowning, disapproving expression. Sapútun gánì siya mubungíut íyang nawung, His face frowns when he is not in a good mood. {2} for the sky to get heavily overcast (metaphorical). Nagbungiut ang kalibútan, The sky is heavily overcast. a frowning face.

bungkag v [A; a] {1} take s.t. apart, break s.t. up into its constituent parts. Kinsay nagbungkag sa rilu? Who took the watch apart? Bungkága ring písus, Change this peso bill. {2} break up a group, disarrange s.t. in a group. Kinsay nagbungkag sa ákung sinínà? Who disarranged my clothes that had been stacked nicely? Nakabungkag si Magsaysay sa mga Huks, Magsaysay broke up the Huk rebellion. Nabungkag ang tígum pag-ulan, The gathering broke up when it rained. {3} break up a relationship. Ikay nakabungkag sa ámung pagpuyù, You broke up our home. {4} arrange music (slang). Ang Bítuls ray magbungkag sa ílang kantáhun, The Beatles arrange their songs themselves. {5} break the soil in a field that has never been cultivated or not cultivated for some time. Nagbungkag siya sa kaíngin, He plowed the clearing in the forest. -ay n children’s game in which a bunch of rubber bands is separated. v [A12; c] play this game.

bungkal v {1} [A; ab2] dig up the surface of the earth. Dílì kinahanglan bungkálun ning yutáa kay húmuk, This soil need not be broken up because it is soft. Hibungkalan níya ang usa ka dakung kahun sa nagdáru siya, He turned up a big box as he was plowing.

bungkaliw = bungkawil.

bungkas v [A3P; ab7] undo s.t. sewn. Nabungkas ang tahì sa ákung karsúnis, My pants came apart at the seams. Bungkási ang sákug usa ka dángaw, Open the sack a couple of inches where it was sewn.

bungkawil n k.o. edible shell: the bubble conch.

bungkig n the amount by which s.t. exceeds a certain set. Ug angáyun nátug báhin ang karmilítus, duhay bungkig, If we divide these candies up evenly, there will be two left over. v [B126; a12] become uneven in number, not in complete sets. Ayawg bungkíga ang plátung baligyà. Hinuygu giyud, Don’t sell the plates in odd lots. Sell them by the set.

bungkug n the very end of the spinal column, esp., in man or animals, but also said of birds.

bungkul n {1} place where the bones bulge in the knuckles, ankles, etc. {2} knot in a tree. {3} cyst. {4} = búkul. v {1} [a12] hit in the ankle bone, knuckles. {2} [B1256; b6] turn into a cyst.

bungkut v [A; b12] suck money from s.o. Bungkútan lang nang byúdáha sa íyang bánang batan-ún, The young husband is just going to suck money out of the widow.

bunglay v [A; a2] remove weeds by using a bolo square at the end. Bungláyun ku nang sagbut, I’ll remove the weeds with a bolo. n blunt-ended bolo used to remove weeds. -un(→) n weeds to be cleared out.

bungsì = busngì.

bungsud n general term for fish corrals. v {1} [A1; c1] make, make into a fish corral. {2} [A; a12] catch in a fish corral. {3} [A; c] drive s.t. elongated into the ground, dash s.t. straight to the ground. Ang yútang gibungsúran níya sa talibugsuk, The soil where he drove the stakes into. Ibungsud ta kag ímu kung samúkun, I’ll smash you into the ground if you bother me. bungsuran n fish corral. bungsuránan n place where fish corrals are built. binungsúran n fish caught in a fish corral.

bungtud n {1} hill. {2} anthill. hiN- v [B236; b8] reach a place one has gone up to. Nakahimungtud na siya sa kadunggánan, He has arrived at the height of his fame. kabungtúran n hills.

búngug v {1} [B126] be deafened, stunned. Makabúngug nga butu, Deafening explosion. Mabúngug kag maigù ka sa ákung kúmù, You’ll be stunned if my fist hits you. {2} [B1246] stunning because of size or the amount, usually said of food. Makabúngug nga bangkíti, A banquet of stunning proportions. Páa nga makabúngug, Thighs that bowl you over by their size. (→) n yellowish secretion from an infected ear. v [a4] have this yellowish secretion. Gibungug ang íyang dunggan, He has pus coming out of his ears. -un a having a pussy infection.

bungul_1 a {1} deaf. buta — blind and deaf. Táwung buta bungul, A deaf and blind man. {2} for a musical instrument or money not to be resonant. v {1} [B16; a] be, become deaf. {2} wà maka- be not able to hear (joking use for makadungug). Wà ku makabungul sa ímung gisulti, I didn’t hear what you were saying. {3} [B1; b6] for instruments or money to be, become unresonant. — nga lubi a coconut at the stage just prior to ripening where the fruit is still so full of water it does not produce a sound when you shake it. (←) [A123PC; b(1)] not to be on speaking terms.

bungul_2 n unopened flower bud of a coconut. Ang dugà sa bungul mauy himúung tubà, The sap of the coconut bud is what is made into palm toddy. paN- v [A; b6] for coconuts to develop flower buds.

bungul_3 n k.o. shark (pating).

bungulan, bungúlan = bulúngan.

búngun n space directly underneath the house or tree. Ang kanding túa gihukut sa búngun, The goat is tethered under the house. v [c6] put or place s.t. under s.t. else. Gibúngun ba nímu ug tanum ang mga ságing sa mga lubi? Did you plant the bananas under the coconut trees?

búngut n {1} beard, mustache. {2} pubic hairs (euphemism). {3} = bulbul, 2. v {1} [a4] for a beard to grow on one. {1a} have pubic hairs (euphemism). Gibúngut na lang mu piru magbinátà gihápun, You already have pubic hairs, but you are acting like children. {2} [c] put a beard on s.t. pa- v [A1] allow one’s beard, mustache to grow. hiN- v [A; b6] pluck or shave a beard or mustache. panghiN- v [A2] pluck or shave one’s beard, mustache. bungutbungut n {1} wooly, hairy material. {2} name given to grasses of waste places with numerous spikes: Chloris spp. bungutbúngut {1} = bungutbungut, 1. {2} n tassel fish (Polynemus spp.), fishes with filamentous rays coming from under the head. -an n general term for catfish. bungtan n name given to goat fish (timbúngan) with long barbels on the face. hiN- n s.t. used to pluck or shave the beard or mustache. -un a {1} bearded. {2} goon. Mudagsang ang mga bungútun panahun sa piliay, There are goons in droves during elections. v [B1456] be a goon. bungutbungutun a hairy.

bunguy = bungul_1.

bunhayag = bungháyag.

bunhuk n mites infesting fowl. v [a124] for fowl to be infested with lice. -un(→) a infested with fowl mites. babáying -un(→) n prostitute, esp. one infected with venereal disease.

búni v [A3P; ac] {1} fill a hole to the top. Nabúni ang bangag sa lápuk, The mud filled the hole. {2} obliterate the traces of s.t. Ang panahun mubúni sa kaguul, Time heals the wounds of sorrow.

bun-i n ringworm. v [B1246; a4] be affected with ringworm.

buníta = bunítu (female).

bunítu a for a man or boy to be good-looking. v [B12; a1b6] be, become handsome. see also ninyu.

bunkawil = bungkawil.

bunkul = bungkul.

bunlaw v [AN] rinse. Akuy mibunlaw (namunlaw) sa lapúkung salug, I rinsed the muddy floor off. Kinsay nagbunlaw sa sinabunan? Who rinsed the soapy clothes? Bunláwi ang kúlun únà lutúi, Rinse out the pot before you use it. n s.t. to rinse with.

bunlay = bunglay.

bunlud = bátud, n.

bunlut v [A; a2] pull with force. Gibunlut níya ang ákung buhuk, She pulled my hair. n act of pulling with force. -ay sa tukug n drawing lots by sticks. Whoever gets the longest is ‘it’. v [C2] draw lots by sticks.

bunsákà, bunsíkà a for hair, spines, and the like to be spreading wide. Ngil-ad tan-áwun ang bunsíkà nga buhuk, Hair that is spread out in all directions is ugly to look at. v [B3(1); b6] spread out in all directions. Wà pa makabunsíkà ang dáhun sa pugas, The leaves of the corn seedlings have not spread out yet.

bunsálù (not without l) = aguting, n 2.

bunsù v [A; c6] throw s.t. forcefully downwards. Gibunsù siya sa matun sa asíras, The ruffian smashed him down to the ground.

bunsud = bungsud.

bunsudbunsud (from bungsud) n murex shells.

buntag n morning. v {1} [B5] be morning. Hápit na mubuntag (mabuntag) kay mituktugáuk nang manuk, It is almost morning because the cock crowed. Musimba siyag mabuntag, She goes to church in the morning. {1a} [a12] do s.t. in the morning. Buntága ang kasal, Have the marriage performed in the morning. {2} [A13; b(1)] do s.t. until morning. Nagbuntag kug bása, I read until morning. Gibuntágan nákug bayli, I danced until morning. {3} [b4] be overtaken by morning. Nabuntagan mi didtu sa lawud, Morning found us in the open sea. pa-, paka- v [A13; b(1)] stay s.w. till morning. Magpakabuntag ta sa barku, Let’s stay in the boat until morning. Pakabuntagi ang kinútil nga itlug úsà imna, Let the beaten eggs set until morning before you eat them. buntagbuntag, Culu- mornings. Malígù siya buntagbuntag, She takes a bath every morning. ka-un n morning viewed as a phase of the day. Ang ínit sa kabuntágun, The morning heat. -un(→) n {1} being in the morning. Buntagung mantaláan, Morning paper. {2} palm toddy gathered in the morning.

buntal n {1} fine, white fiber obtained from the stalks of unopened buri palm leaves, used for making hats. {2} hat made from buntal. v [A1; a] wear, make into a buntal hat.

buntas a famished, half-starved. v [B12; a4] get to be famished. Nabuntas siya kay wà may káun gabíi, She is half-starved because she didn’t have anything to eat last night. Mu ra man nà siya ug gibuntas nímu, He must be famished for the sight of you.

buntaug a towering, looming huge. v [A3] {1} loom. Dakung búkid nga nagbuntaug sa unáhan, A huge mountain that loomed in the distance. {2} for silence to reign. Kahílum nga nagbuntaug sa lawud, Silence that reigned over the seas.

buntaw v [A; c] toss, throw s.t. lightly. Nabuak ang plátu kay gibuntaw man lang, The plate was smashed because he just threw it down. {2} address an older person without his usual title of respect. Ayaw ibuntaw íyang ngálan. Tawga siyag manang, Don’t just call her by her name. Call her ‘big sister’. paN- v [A2; b6] go hook and line fishing, usually in the shallow part of the sea. n hook and line fishing.

buntay a heavy in weight, weighty. Buntay ang ákung dala kay sa íya, The thing I carried was heavier than his. v [A1PB; a2] weigh s.t. down. Ang usa ka pirásung puthaw ang nagbuntay (nagpabuntay) sa putus, The piece of iron made the package heavy. Nagbuntay ang mga búnga, The fruits are weighing down (the branches of the tree).

buntis_1 n pregnant woman. v {1} [B26; b6] be, become pregnant. {2} [c] be carried in the womb. Ang gibuntis ni Inday karun ikaunum níyang anak, Inday is pregnant with her sixth child.

buntis_2 n k.o. tiny fish.

buntud = bungtud.

buntug_1 v [A; a1] {1} overcome s.t. Makabuntug ka ba niánang dakung trúsu? Can you lift the large log? Buntúgun ku ang mga kagul-ánan, I’ll overcome my sorrows. {2} [A; c] throw s.t. into the water to sink it. Gibuntug sa kriminal ang pistúla sa dágat, The killer threw the pistol into the sea. hiN- v [B1256; b8] be set s.w. Ang ílang balay didtu mahimuntug sa pátag, Their house was located on the plain. Ang arka didtu mahimuntug sa Arárat, The ark was set down on Mt. Ararat. -un n {1} anchor made of a forked stick with a stone tied in the fork. {2} k.o. wrasse found in reefs.

buntug_2 n quail. paN- v [A2; b6(1)] catch quails. -un(→) a quail-like in appearance. v [B12; b6] get to be small and round like a quail.

buntug_3 n general name for gobies.

buntúgun see buntug_1.

buntul_1 n {1} small hill. {2} top of a hill.

buntul_2 = bungdul.

buntul_3 v [b6] = pa-. pa- v [A; b6(1)] take liquids, usually spirits, to follow or wash down food. Nagpabuntul silag bír sa ílang gikaung baklarit, They drank beer to go with their dog stew. n liquor to take with food.

buntung = butung_2.

bunù_1 v [AC; ab24] kill. Nagbúnù sila, They killed each other. Nakabunù ang ákung manuk, My cock killed its opponent. Hibun-an kug duha ka manuk, I lost two roosters. (←) n a fight to the death. -an(←) place in fish corral where the fish is trapped and taken. mamumúnù n killer, murderer. palaN-(←), talaN-(←), taliN-(←) killer cock.

bunù_2 v [A; a1] throw s.t. at s.t. Bun-un ka nákug batu, I will throw a rock at you. n action of throwing.

bun-u n fat of fowls. paN- v [A2] for fowl to have lots of fat. Namun-u ang manuk nga ákung giíhaw, The chicken I slaughtered had lots of fat.

búnug n general name given to small, somewhat slender-bodied fishes with extensive dorsal and ventral spines and tail fins in one piece: gudgeons and gobies. bunugbúnug n general name for snakeheads.

bun-ug_1 n {1} bruise. {2} expenses, loss of money (slang). Pilay bun-ug nímu sa bangka gabíi? How much did you spend when you treated us? a {1} bruised. {2} for a woman’s chastity to be ruined. {3} s.t. which has been repeated till it bores. Bun-ug nga áwit, A tired tune. {4} misused, over-used. Bun-ug nga pláka, A worn-out record. Bun-ug na ang bátà sa hináwuk, The baby was smothered with kisses. v [A; a1b2] {1} inflict bruises on. Ayaw bun-úga ang kamátis, Don’t bruise the tomatoes. {2} ruin a girl’s chastity. Gibun-ug níya ang dalága únà bulagi, He robbed the girl of her chastity before he left her. {3} cause s.o. to spend a large amount (slang). Gibun-ug aku nílag dakù, They made me spend a heck of a lot. {4} [B126] over-use, misuse. Dílì giyud undángag gámit ang makinilya hangtud dílì mabun-ug, He won’t stop using the typewriter until it gets completely broken. {5} — ang hilánat v [B12; a12] for fever to recur a number of times after partial recovery. Mabun-ug ang hilánat nga dílì idiskansu, If you do not rest, your fever will recur. {6} — ang tulug v [B12; a12] for one’s sleep to get interrupted a number of times. Nabun-ug ang ákung tulug sa paghilakhílak sa bátà kagabíi, My sleep was interrupted last night because the baby kept crying. maN-r- n one who inflicts bruises.

bun-ug_2 = bul-ug.

búnuk v [B; b2] for rain to fall in torrents. n the torrential falling of the rain.

búnul v [A; a] {1} bruise s.t. Ayaw bunúla ang kamátis, Don’t bruise the tomatoes. Nabúnul na ang íyang láwas, His body is badly bruised. {2} make soil, clay, firm and compact. Nabúnul na ang daruhan nga inyung giagían kanúnay, The field you keep walking over has become hard. (→) n infected subcutaneous injury due to a blow. v {1} [B26] for a bruise to become infected. Nabunul ang ákung bun-ug, My bruise turned into a boil. {2} [a4b4] get an infected bruise. Gibunul (gibunulan) ákung pálad, The palm of my hand got an infected bruise.

bunulun a for draft animals to be sluggish. Bunulun kaáyu ning kabáwa nga idáru, This carabao is too sluggish to use for plowing. v [B12; b6] be, become sluggish.

búnus_1 v [A; a12] tie fibers end to end to form a continuous strand. Bunúsun sà nímu ang abaka parabir hablúnun, Tie the abaca fibers into long strands before weaving it. -an(→) n a shallow woven tray or basket where the strands, joined end to end are kept coiled before weaving.

búnus_2 n bonus. v {1} [A; b] give a bonus. {2} [A12] get a bonus.

búnus_3 = balúnus.

bunut n coconut husk and shell. Nusnúsig bunut ang salug, Scrub the floor with a coconut husk. v {1} [A; b6(1)] husk a coconut. {2} [A; b] scrub the floor with a coconut husk. Bunuti ang salug, Scrub the floor with a coconut husk. {3} [A; b] punish or maul one severely. Ílang gibuntan ang kawatan, They mauled the thief (lit. husked him).

búnut v {1} [A; ab2] pull s.t. that is in between s.t. Hináyag búnut ang húnus, Pull the drawers out slowly. Ákung bunútun ang madyungan, I’ll draw a piece from the mahjong set. {2} [A; a] pull out s.t. rooted, stuck in s.t. Bunúta ang lansang, Pull out the nail. {2a} [A; c1] pull s.t. out as if uprooting weeds. Ayaw ibúnut (bunúta) pagkúhà ang igtalánum, Don’t just rip out the seedlings. {3} [AC12; a] draw a weapon. Makigbúnut ku nímug pistulahay, I’ll duel you with pistols. n action of drawing. — lábay n action of drawing and discarding what was drawn in a game in order to allow the game to continue without anyone’s dropping out. — madyung in mahjong, the action of getting a piece which enables one to go mahjong. — paníngit see singit. — supu n {1} manner of betting in mahjong whereby a player bets that his next draw will cause s.o. (himself or any other player) to get mahjong. {2} amount bet in this manner of betting.

bunyag v {1} [A; b6] baptize. Ugmà bunyági ákung anak, My child will be christened tomorrow. {1a} acknowledge s.o.’s new clothing or hair style by hitting or knocking the new thing. {2} [A3; c] name s.t. Mga katsílà ang mibunyag sa átung násud ug Pilipínas, It was the Spaniards who called our country the Philippines. n baptism. Way bunyag, Unbaptized. Inanak sa bunyag, Godchild in baptism. -an n baptismal font. -an(→) n garment worn by a child when baptized. -in-an n {1} christian, baptized person. {2} christian name. Pidru ang ákung binunyágan, My christian name is Peter. maN-r- n one who baptizes.

bunyun n a protrusion of the bone outwards at the base of the big toe.

bupanda = pupanda.

bupíti n law offices. v [A1; a2] establish, make into a law office.

burábug_1 a short and pudgy. Bátang burábug, A pudgy child. v [B; a] be, become pudgy.

burábug_2 a extraordinarily tall. Burábug nga manuk, A chicken taller than ordinary chickens. Burábug nga táwu, Man taller than ordinary men. Burábug nga balay, House taller than ordinary houses.

buradur n {1} draft, rough draft. {2} eraser.

burak n fleshy back part of the leg below the knee, the calf of the leg, esp. when it is overly prominent.

burakburak = bulukbuluk.

burarà a indiscreet, tactless in one’s ways. v {1} [B; b6] do s.t. indiscreetly or tactlessly. Akuy naúlaw dihang miburarà siya atubángan sa bisíta, I was embarrassed when she talked tactlessly in front of the visitors. Nakítà íyang panti kay nagburarà siyag lingkud, You could see her panties because she sat in an indiscreet way.

buraska a abundant, available in limitless quantity. v [A13B; c] be present in limitless quantities, do s.t. in plenteous quantities. Maburaska (muburaska) ang búnga sa mangga kun paasuhan, The mango tree will bear huge quantities of fruit if you fumigate it. Magburaska tas káun, Let’s eat plenty. Nagburaska ang kan-unun sa íla, They have food in limitless quantities.

buraw a stupid, having no sense. v [B12; b6] be, become stupid.

buraybúray n k.o. coral fishes (Pomecentridae), similar to ipus-ipus.

burd_1 v [A; b6] board in s.o.’s house. -ir n boarder. burding hawus n boarding house.

burd_2 n board examination. v [A] take a board examination.

burda v [A; b6(1)] embroider, put a lace edge. n embroidery, lace edging. -in- s.t. written or drawn with embroidery. binurdáhan n {1} embroidered cloth. {2} a face with smallpox scars (humorous). -du a embroidered. Burdádung (binurdang) dibúhu, Embroidered design. Burdádung (binurdáhang) panyù, Embroidered handkerchief. -dur(→) instrument for embroidery. -díra n woman who embroiders.

burdag = buldug (female).

burdáhi v [A; b6] travel in a certain direction. Háin man tu siya miburdáhi? Where did he head for? Culu- v {1} [A1] travel back and forth. Kanúnay siyang magbuburdáhi sa Manílà kay nigusyanti, He travels back and forth to Manila because he is a businessman. {2} [A13] pace back and forth. May prublíma siya kay nagbuluburdáhi man sa sála, He must have a problem because he is pacing in the living room.

burd pit n board feet. v [a12] measure in board feet. Burdpíta nang yakal, Measure that lumber in board feet.

burdu v [A; c1] {1} go s.w. in a roundabout, not direct way. Muburdu ta arun dì ta masagatà sa mga buguy, Let’s go round about so we don’t run into the ruffians. Iburdu (burdúhun) ang prusisyun sa tibuuk lungsud, They will take the procession around the whole town. {1a} for a sailboat to go at a zigzag or diagonal course to ride against the wind. {2} roam, walk about. Nagburdu silag panangkù, They went out to steal palm toddy. Iburdu ning mga tinda, Go around to sell these goods.

burdug = buldug.

burdun n string in a string instrument which has fine magnetic copper wire wound around it. v [A; c] put in such a bass string.

burgahuy a wandering, bumming around, esp. in a shiftless carefree way. v [B1] wander, usually in a shiftless, carefree way. Nagburgahuy lang siya kay nawad-an sa trabáhu, He is just roaming about because he lost his job. Nagburgahuy ákung hunàhúnà. Wà ku kapamatì sa liksiyun, My thoughts were wandering. I didn’t listen to the lesson. Magkaburgahuy ning batáag patuyángan sa gustu, This child is going to get more shiftless if he gets whatever he wants.

burgis n tough, thug. Mga burgis ang gipanuhúlan sa pulitiku, The politician hired thugs. v [B12; b6] be, become a tough.

burídu = aburídu.

burilyus n bowling pin.

buringug a dumb, stupid. Buringug ka tingáli kay dúgay mang makasabut, You must be dumb because you can’t understand easily. v [B1; b6] be, become dumb, stupid.

buringut a for the face to be ugly. v [B2; b6] be ugly. Nagkaburingut íyang dagway sa nagkalagas siya, She is getting uglier as she gets older.

buríring n general name for puffer fishes.

buriskas n k.o. card game similar to whist, but played by any number of people and in which the deck is dealt out bit at a time rather than all at once. v [A2C2; a2] play buriskas.

búrit a braggart, offensively boastful. v [B12; b6] be, become offensively boastful.

burlas n artificial tassel. v {1} [A; a12] make into a tassel. {2} [A; b6(1)] ornament with tassels. Giburlásan níya ang bandíra, He ornamented the flag with tassels.

burlis n burlesque. v {1} [A1; b6] do burlesque. {2} [A1] be naked. Nagburlis siyang nalígù, She took a bath naked.

burnay n k.o. edible, small white venus clam. ismayling — grinning stupidly (so called because the burnay are often slightly open even when alive). Unsa ka gud dihà nga nagngisi ka man. Mu ra ka lag ismayling burnay, Why are you grinning there like an oaf (with a smile that looks like a clam)?

burnir n burner of a stove, lamp, etc.

burniyu = buluníyu.

bursa = bulsa.

bursigi n army boots. v [A; a] wear, make into army boots.

búru_1 v {1} [A; b5] cover s.t. all over with salt, sugar, flour, etc. Burúha (burúhi) sa asin ang karni, Put a lot of salt on the meat. {2} [A1; b(1)] serve, eat fish with lots of salt. n small dried fish with more salt than the ordinary. -in- = búru, n. †

búru_2 n bureau, governmental department.

burud n k.o. fresh-water fish.

burúka n {1} court case. {2} trouble, argument. Unsay ímung gilahugláhug dinhi. Burúka? What are you roving around here for? You want trouble? v [C; a2b3] {1} have, make a court case. Ayaw burukáha ang inyung disgustu, Don’t make your quarrel into a court case. {2} make a fuss about s.t. Pára kindi, inyu pa giyung burukáhan? Are you going to make a federal case out of the candy? {3} [A; a3] bring out some wrong-doing. Miburúka ang bátà nga naghilabut ang mutsatsa, The child informed us that the maid had been touching our things.

burukburuk = bulukbuluk.

burukinta = burukintu (female).

burukintu a quarrelsome, quick to take offense. v [B2; b6] be, become quarrelsome, troublesome.

burul_1 a {1} dull, not sharp. {2} dull, stupid. v [B12; a2] for an instrument to become dull. n round-tipped, dull-bladed knife for weeding.

burul_2, búrul v [A13; b5] shave the hair on the head off. Burúlun (burúlan) nátù ang ímung úlu, Let’s shave your head. (→) a bald, devoid of growth. Ang táwung burul way buhuk, A bald-headed man has no hair. Burul na ang kabukíran nga gisigíhag kaíngin, The mountains have been denuded by slash and burn agriculture.

burunda = brunda.

burung a {1} shy and introverted. {2} ignorant of the ways of the world. Tungud sa kaburung giílad siya, He was swindled because he was so ignorant. {3} stupid. v [B; b6] {1} be shy. Nagburung ka lang dì ka kamaung makig-atúbang ug táwu, You’re nothing but a wallflower. You don’t know how to face people. {2} be ignorant. {3} be stupid.

buruníyu = buluníyu.

burus a {1} pregnant. {2} for rice to form grains in the panicle. {3} for borrowed things to have been kept too long. Burus na ang librung ímung gihuwaman, You’ve kept the book you borrowed till it got pregnant. v {1} [B; b6] be, become pregnant. Patakáling anay arun muburus (maburus), Mate the sow so she will become pregnant. {1a} — sa pasálig be fooled by assurances. Daghan na ang miburus sa pasálig niánang pulitiku, Lots of people have been fooled by the promises of that politician. {2} [A1; c] have in one’s womb. {3} [B; b6] for rice to form in the panicle. {4} [B] keep borrowed things too long.

búrut v {1} [B2S3] inflate, swell, esp. into a rounded shape. Mibúrut ang láyag sa sakayan, The sail of the boat billowed out. Pistúla nang nagburut sa íyang kílid, That is a pistol that is bulging at his side. Butangig yílu ang bun-ug arun dì makabúrut, Put ice on the bruise so it won’t swell. {2} [B246] be, become pregnant (slang). Mibúrut nang ákung asáwa, My wife is pregnant. {3} [B46] be, become rich (slang). Mubúrut kag dalig mag-ismaglir ka, You’ll soon get rich if you engage in smuggling. pa- v [A; ac] {1} blow s.t. up, make s.t. swell. {2} flatter, inflate s.o.’s pride. Nagpabúrut na sad siya sa íyang kaugalíngun, He is blowing himself up again. n balloon. burutburut n crevalles with a pronounced curve outward on the ventral portion: Caranx gymnostethoides.

burúwas = brúwa.

búruy n {1} k.o. purple jellyfish, hemispherical in shape, reaching 8″ in diameter. {2} general name for jellyfish.

bus_1 n bus. v [A; a12] take a bus.

bus_2 n {1} boss (slang). Si Máma muy bus sa ámù, Mother is the boss in our family. {2} familiar term of address. v {1} [A3; a12] call s.o. boss. {2} [A12; a12] have a boss. Pait kaáyu ning makabus tag daugdaugan, It’s awful to have a mean boss.

bus_3, bús n {1} exclamation used to drive away pigs. {2} exclamation used to drive s.o. away (joking or derogatory). v [a12] say bus to drive away.

bús_2 = bulus_1.

búsa, búsà therefore, consequently. Mamatay ka. Búsà, pag-ampù, You are going to die. So pray.

busagak, buságak n {1} sound of liquid flowing. {2} flowing liquid. v {1} [A; c16] for liquids to flow with noise. Nagbusagak ang sandayung, The gutter is making a rushing sound. {2} flow in plentiful amounts, spoutingly or continuously. Mibuságak ang dugù sa kílid sa gidunggab, Blood flowed from the side of the man that was stabbed.

busak a be all over s.t., abundant in quantity. Busak sa isdà ning dagáta, Fish abound in these seas. Ang ámung yútà busak sa lubi, All of our land is planted with coconuts. v {1} [A; a1] fill s.t. to capacity or cover s.t. all over with s.t. Gibusak námug kamúti ang sáku, We filled the sack with sweet potatoes. {2} [B; b6] for s.t. to grow in abundance. Mibusak (nabusak) ang sagbut tungud sa ulan, The weeds grow lushly because of the rain. (←) v [B] be abundant. Nagbúsak run ang mais búsà barátu, Corn is abundant now. That’s why it’s cheap. hiN-(←) [B3N; b6] for plants to bear in abundance. Wà makahimúsak (makapanghimúsak) ang humay kay wà man abunúhi, The rice did not bear in abundance because it wasn’t fertilized. n time when plants bear the most, height of the harvest season.

busal n muzzle. v [A; b6] apply a muzzle. Busali ang kábaw arun dì kakaun sa mais, Put a muzzle on the carabao so it can’t eat the corn.

busaug n floor joist. v [A; c1] put, make into a floor joist.

búsaw_1 a glutton. v [B12; b6] become a glutton. Nabúsaw siya human makatilawg gútum, He became a glutton after having experienced hunger.

búsaw_2 v [A; a12] do s.t. to make a magical trick fail. Dúnay nagbúsaw sa mádyik kay wà man makwarta ang papil, S.o. is spoiling the magic act because the paper didn’t turn into money.

bus-aw n condition of frequent, urgent urination but by small quantities. v [A123P; a4] get this condition. Ságad bus-awun ang mabdus, Pregnant women tend to have frequent urination.

busáwus = dusáus.

busay n waterfall.

busbus_1 = balusbus. paN- v [A2; b6] defecate (slang). Iplás ang kasilyas humag pamusbus, Flush the toilet after using it.

busbus_2 = alibusbus.

busdak = pusdak.

busdik v {1} [A; b5] break open a sack or the like that is filled. Nabusdik ang balun, The balloon burst. Busdíki ang sáku. Tan-áwa kun unsay klási sa humay, Punch a hole in the sack and see what k.o. rice it is. {2} [b126] be filled to satiety. Makabusdik giyud ang inyung gidálit, You served a most filling dinner. a full to bursting after eating.

busdù = pusdù.

búsi v [B1256] survive, last to be of some value. Dílì mabúsi ang kaminyúung way pagsinabtanay, A marriage without understanding cannot survive. Usa ray nabúsi sa mga baktin, Only one piglet survived. Way mabúsi sa íyang swildu kay gastadur, Nothing is left of his salary because he is a spendthrift. Dílì mabúsi ang trabáhung biyàbiyáan, Work that you don’t keep after will not result in anything.

busíad, busíkad v [B23(1)4] for s.t. to spread open and out leaving a gap. Mibusíkad íyang sinínà kay huut ug nakítà íyang púsud, His shirt was half open in the front because it was too tight, and you could see his navel. Haúnang papkurn ug makabusíkad na, Take the popcorn off the fire when it has burst open. Mibusíkad ang sumbuhan sa paltik pagbutu, The barrel of the rifle burst when it was fired. (→) n small grass bearing several spread out spikelets: Cyperus spp. The spikelets are used as medicine for fever.

busílak v [A2S] radiate light, esp. the sun. Mata na kay mibusílak na ang adlaw, Wake up because the sun is shining brightly. Nagbusílak sa kalípay ang íyang nawung, His face was beaming with happiness. n light radiated, sun’s rays.

busína n {1} auto horn. {2} sound produced by such a horn. v [A; c] honk the horn. Ibusína ug kusug arun mabátì sa ímung ikasúgat, Blow the horn loud so anyone coming your way will hear it.

*búsing na-, gi- be out of one’s mind. Gibúsing (nabúsing) ka dihà? Are you out of your mind?

busing-ut a having a long face. n sour expression on the face. v [B346; c1] have a long face because of displeasure. Ayaw busing-úta (ibusing-ut) nang hitsúra mug makig-atúbang nákù, Get that frown off your face when you talk to me.

busíru see búsu.

busìsì v {1} [A; a] make a laceration, esp. in a surface that is tight due to fullness. Busìsíun sa duktur ímung hubag, The doctor will slit your boil. Busìsía ang sáku arun muágas ang humay, Slit the sack so the rice will spill. {2} lay out in the open some malicious gossip that has long lain buried. Gibusìsì níya ang húgawng kagahápun sa íyang kaáway, He dug out the dirty secrets of his enemy’s past. {3} [A; a12] pressure s.o. to speed up work. Busìsía siya arun mahuman, Hurry her up so it will get done. busìsíru a always putting pressure on people to speed up the work.

buskad_1 v = bukhad. — ug ngábil thick-lipped. -íra a given to spreading gossip. v [B125] get to be a gossip.

buskad_2 = buskag.

buskag v {1} [AB26; a] undo, untie s.t., esp. so that the contents spread; for s.t. wrapped or tied up to open. Mibuskag ang tákung ug migímaw ang mga bungul sa lubi, The coconut sheath opened and its buds spread out beneath. Nabuskag ang íyang bálun, His lunch broke open allowing the contents to spread out. Makabuskag ka ba sa balitùtù? Can you untie the knot? {2} for hair neatly groomed to get dishevelled. Nabuskag íyang hinápay sa hángin, Her hair got all dishevelled in the wind. {3} [A; a12] expose s.o.’s secret. Akuy mubuskag sa makauúlaw mung tinagúan, I will expose your shameful secret.

busla v [A; b5] confront s.o. to belie his assertion. Ákù siyang gibusla (gibusláhan) arun matin-aw ang tanan, I confronted her so that everything would be cleared. buslahay v [C] confront each other to disclaim what each said.

buslung v [A2; ab5] look at s.t. squarely without hiding that one is looking. Si Ána ra giyuy nakabuslung kay nag-antipára mag dikulur, Ana was the only one who was able to get a good look because she was wearing dark glasses. Buslungi (buslunga) arun makahibalu mug unsay riaksiyun níya, Look at him square in the face so you will see what his reaction is.

buslut v {1} [A3P; b5] make a hole. Ayaw buslúta ang púyu, Don’t punch a hole in the paper bag. Buslúti ang láta sa gátas, Punch a hole on the milk can. {1a} knock down bowling pins in a row, thus making a hole in the set-up. {2} [A123P; a12] — sa bulsa make one flat broke. Buslútun nímu ang ákung bulsa? You want to drive me to the poorhouse? {3} [A] break in a virgin. n {1} hole through s.t. Dakug buslut ang ákung midyas, My socks have a big hole in them. {2} knocking down of pins in a row in bowling. — sa íyang ina euphemism for bilat sa íyang ina. (→) {1} having a hole in it. Buslǔt nga takurì, Kettle with a hole in it. {2} — ug bulsa penniless. {3} no longer a virgin. {4} failing to catch, return a ball, failing to strike the mark. paN- n instrument for punching holes.

busngal v [A; a12] cut short s.o. talking by asserting the contrary, often in an impertinent way. Patákà ka lang dihag pamusngal, How dare you interrupt like that? Busngálun nátù ang íyang hambug, Let’s cut his big talk short.

busngì a buck-toothed. v [B1; b6] get buck teeth. Ang pagsinupsup sa kumagkù mauy nakabusngì (nakapabusngì) sa bátà, Thumbsucking made the child buck-toothed.

bustipul n pith helmet. v [A; c] wear a pith helmet.

bustu n bust. v [c16] make a representation in bust.

búsu v {1} [A; a] dive, esp. using diving paraphernalia. Busúhun níla ang nawálang káha diyíru, They will dive for the steel safe that sunk. {2} [A13; a2] be a diver in net fishing. {3} [AN; a2] peep to get sexual pleasure. n {1} paraphernalia for diving. {2} = busíru. busíru n {1} person in net fishing operations who dives to keep the net repaired and collect the catch. v [AN; c1] be, become the busíru.

busug_1 a full, sated. Busug na ku. Dì na ku layhang mukáun, I am full, I don’t feel like eating any more. Busug run ang íyang pitáka kay bag-ung giswilduan, His wallet is full now because he has just received his salary. v [B1; a] fill oneself to satisfy. Magbusug ku kay lamì ang sud-an, I’ll eat my fill because the food is tasty. Busgun kung ákung mga mata pagtan-aw sa ímung katahum, I’ll let my eyes have their fill in gazing at your beauty. way ka-un, kabulusgun without ever getting satiated.

busug_2 v [A; a12] fluff up cotton or kapok in preparation for further use. -an n {1} fluffer of cotton or kapok fibers. {2a} bow for shooting arrows (so called from the cotton fluffer which is a small bow). {2b} a tube with a tie at the end which propels a spear in spear fishing.

búsug n downward movement of the baby during labor. v [A] for the baby to move downwards during labor. Nagbúsug na ang bátà. Dad-a siya sa uspital, The baby is struggling to come out. Bring her to the hospital.

bus-uk a {1} compact, dense of flesh. Bus-uk ug brásu, With firm muscles. {2} for rice or corn to be cooked into hard clumps from lack of water. v [B6; c1] {1} be compact, full. {2} for rice or corn to be cooked into clumps. ka- n {1} firmness, compactness. {2} old variety of paddy rice producing white, round grains. {3} variety of round úbi with white and firm flesh.

busun n mailbox into which mail is dropped for collection. v [A; c6] drop a letter in a mailbox. Gibusun nákung sulat, I dropped the letter in the mailbox.

búsung n the punishment inflicted by God on s.o. for misusing the blessings bestowed on him. The punishment usually consists of deprivation of the thing which had been bestowed by God. v [A123P; a4] {1} earn God’s punishment for being wasteful. Busúngun ka sa Diyus sa ímung kausikan, God will punish you for being wasteful. {2} get stomach pains from overeating. Busúngun kag magpalábi kag káun, You will have stomach pains if you overeat.

buswak v {1} [B46] for the pod containing grains to open prior to the development of the grains. {2} [B236] burst forth, show itself from a place where it was covered. Inigbuswak sa adlaw gíkan sa luyung bungtud, When the sun comes out from behind the mountain. Mibuswak sa íyang mga ngábil ang kalit nga pahiyum, A sudden smile flashed onto her lips. {3} for a girl to grow to full womanhood.

buswang n strong and sudden rush of water. v [A2; b6] flood out strongly. Mibuswang ang túbig sa pagkagubà sa dakung tangki, The water rushed out when the tank broke.

buswat v [A; a1] lift s.t. heavy by putting the arms underneath it. Duha ka táwu ang nagbuswat sa samarun, Two men lifted the wounded person. Ákù siyang buswátun pagtabuk sa sapà, I’ll carry her across the river.

busyad a sticking-out stomach. v [B; c1] for the stomach to stick out. Ayaw busyára (ibusyad) ang ímung tiyan, Don’t let your stomach stick out.

busyu n goiter. v [A123P; a4b4] have a goiter. Gibusyuhan (gibusyu) siya, She has a goiter.

bút = balyákag.

búta v [AP; b] blind. Gibutáan sa gugma, Blinded by love. (→) a blind. (→) bungul blind and deaf. paka- v [A13; b(1)] pay no heed to s.t. Ayaw pakabutabunguli ang ákung tambag, Do not disregard my advice. -in-(→) a in a blind manner. butabúta k.o. small swift commonly nesting in buildings and caves, producing edible nests: Collocalia troglodytes. butabuta {1} k.o. tree of open waste places with milky sap which causes blindness. {2} k.o. sorcery which causes the victim to go blind. {2a} k.o. seashell used in performing this sorcery. {3} k.o. rock shell.

bútad = bítad.

butáka_1 n chaise lounge. v [a12] make into a chaise lounge.

butakal n {1} male pig. {2} man with a voracious sex appetite. {3} — sa gubirnu man who will have sex with any woman at all. v {1} [A1; a12] raise a male pig for breeding. {2} [B12] run after women voraciously. paN- n action of being a philanderer. -in-, hiN-(←) n piglet given to the owner of a stud as his share.

butalhag a one who can’t see things under his nose. Náa ay! Kabutalhag nímu, There it is! You must be blind. v [B12] unable to find things right in front of the eyes.

butalid n k.o. sea cucumber (balat).

butálid v [B6; b(1)] fall down flat, be lying flat after falling. Mibutálid (nabutálid) ang kuntra, The opponent was knocked down. Hubug nga nagbutálid sa karsáda, A drunk lying in the street.

butaltal v [A] for s.t. bulky to be lying in an ungainly way. Mibutaltal si Tambuk sa katri, Fatso is sprawled on the bed. Kuháa ang kaban nga nagbutaltal sa hawanan, Get rid of this trunk sitting in the middle of the room.

butalù (not without l) a poor shot. Butalù siya. Dì makaigù bísag duul, He’s a poor shot. He can’t hit a target even if it’s near. v [B2; b6] get to be a poor shot.

butang_1 v [A; c] {1} put down, in, on. Ikaw bay mubutang sa ákung lip-istik? Will you put my lipstick on me? Butangan nátug utlánan ang átung pagkaamígu, Let’s set limits to our friendship. Súkang gibutangag lamas, Vinegar with spices put in it. Ibutang nà, Put that down. Ibutang sa lista ang ákung útang, Put my debts in the list. Walà ikabutang si Lína sa bayli, Lena could not sit down at the dance. {2} pay for s.t. in advance. Arun dílì ibaligyag láin gibutangan kug diyis, I put ten down so that he wouldn’t sell it to anyone else. {2a} put up money or goods for the harvest or anything else produced. Magbutang kug panaptun pára sa panúig, I put up cloth to be repaid from the harvest. {2b} put up capital, money for a bond. Usa ka líbu ákung gibutang sa tindáhan, I invested one thousand in the store. {3} ibutang ta, nátù supposing it’s like this way. Ibutang tag kinyintus, palitun ba nímu? Let’s say it’s 500 pesos. Will you buy it? {4} ibutang sa lugar do at the proper time. Ibutang sa lugar ang pag-inum, Drink at the proper time. {5} [A; b] hit. Butangan ku siya sa nawung, I will hit him in the face. n money put down as advance payment. butangbutang v [A; c] make false accusations. Gibutangbutángan ba ku nímung nangáwat? Are you trying to accuse me of stealing? n false accusations. paN- v [A; c] {1} put things. {2} put s.t. on oneself. Mamutang kug lip-istik, I will put lipstick on. hiN-/haN-, hiN-/haN-(←) v {1} [AP1B1256; b6] be situated, located. Si Bíbi naghimútag (nagpahimútag) lingkud sa silya, Bebe settled down comfortably in the chair. Ang ílang balay náa mahimutang sa ámung duul, Their house is situated near ours. {2} [B1256] be classified as. Kining suwáta mahimutang sa sikun klas, This letter is classified as second class. {3} [B1256] be in peace. Dílì ku mahimutang hangtud dílì mahuman ang ákung trabáhu, I won’t be in peace until I finish my work. pahiN-/pahaN-(←) v [A; c] {1} put s.t. s.w. carefully. Gipahimútang ang mga pagkáun sa pridyidir, The food was put away carefully in the frigidaire. {2} place s.o. in a job. Gipahimútang siya sa munisipyu, He was given a job in City hall. pahamtang v {1} [A; c] impose a punishment. Pahamtángan kag bug-at nga sílut, Heavy punishment will be imposed on you. {2} [b] spend money on s.t. Unsay ímung gipahamtángan sa ímung sápì? What did you spend your money on? {3} [A; b6(1)] make charges or accusations, usually maliciously. n {1} punishment imposed. {2} malicious accusation made against s.o. Ang ílang mga pahamtang kanákù walay kapasikáran, Their charges against me are without basis. butangíru n ruffian, toughie. ka- = pagka- 2, 3. kahimtang n {1} way things are, situation. Pait ang kahimtang sa ámù human sa bagyu, Very difficult conditions obtained in our town after the typhoon. {2} circumstances. Ang kahimtang sa kásu, The circumstances surrounding the case. pagka- n {1} way s.t. is situated. {2} financial situation. Lisud ang ámung pagkabutang karun, We are in a bad financial situation now. {3} one’s situation in general. {4} unsang -a how did it come about. Naunsang pagkabutánga nga wà ka mamatay? How did it come to be that you didn’t die?†

butang_2 n thing. Usa ra ka butang ang kúwang: kwarta, Only one thing is lacking: money. usa ka — sexual action (euphemism). Ampíngi giyud ang usa ka butang, Be very careful with sex. kabtang, kabtángan n possessions, property. v [A12] acquire property. pagka- = kabtángan.

butanika n botany.

butaniku n botanist. v [B156; a12] become a botanist.

butanti n voter. v [B126] become a voter.

butar v [A; b(1)] cast a vote, ballot for.†

bútas_1 n boot. v [A; a] wear, make into boots. limpiya — n bootblack.

bútas_2 n ceremony similar to the diwáta where unsalted food is offered to the spirits to insure good harvest, give thanks, or diagnose an illness. It differs from the diwáta in that the participation of the people affected is part of the ceremony. v [A; b] perform this ceremony.

butasiyun n vote, act of voting. v [c16] put to a vote. Ug butasyunun (ibutasiyun) ni sigúrung dì mahinayun, If it is put to a vote, it won’t go through.

butay_1 n stalk to which coconuts attach.

butay_2 n bow tie. v [A; ac] make, wear a bow tie.

butay-ad v [B6; c1] be lying flat on the back. Butay-ára (ibutay-ad) paghigdà ang bátà, Lay the baby on its back.

butbut_1 n lie, boast of s.t. untrue (coarse). — pula a glaring lie (so called from the homonymy with butbut_2). Miuk-uk ang — back out from a lie (lit. for the hemorrhoids to recede). Miuk-uk ang butbut pagdumílì níya sa pagkanta, He was proven a braggart when he refused to sing. v [c] tell a lie. paN- v [A2; b6(1)] tell a lie. Ayaw kug pamutbúti (butbúti), Don’t lie to me. -un(→) a liar.

butbut_2 n {1} the red flesh of the rectum which comes out in childbirth or when one has constipation. {2} = búwà_2. {3} sea anemone, black with red center. v {1} [A123P; a4] suffer from butbut. {2} [B1236] defecate. Nakabutbut siya sa íyang karsúnis, He defecated in his pants. Nagbutbut siya sa kasilyas, He’s defecating in the bathroom.

butbut_3 = balusbus.

buthù v [A23; b6] {1} appear from nowhere. Mu ra kag gibuthuag (gibuthúag) kalag, You look as if you saw a ghost. {2} have one’s monthly period.

buti n {1} smallpox. {2} k.o. contagious swine disease characterized by high fever and tiny eruptions at the base of the tongue exuding a sticky fluid. v [A123P; a4] {1} get smallpox. {2} get swine disease. {3} [a4b4] be covered with s.t. like smallpox scars. Mau nay dátù nímu nga gibuti sa útang? Do you call him rich when he has debts left and right? Lángit nga gibuti sa mga bitúun, Skies full of stars. butihun a having lots of pockmarks in the face.

búti_1 n rowboat. v [A1; a12] take a rowboat s.w. Ang mga pasahírung wà makabúti nangalúmus, The passengers who couldn’t get into the lifeboats drowned.

búti_2 maybe, probably. Muanhi búti si Insi, Maybe Auntie will come.

butíbut v [A; b6] sprinkle powder on s.t. with the thumb and forefinger. Butibútig sulpa ang samad, Sprinkle sulfa on your wound.

butig_1 = butlig.

butig_2 = bisul.

butígis n tiny, white bivalve, triangular in shape with longitudinal striae.

butíka n drug store. v [A; c1] establish, make into a drug store.

butikaryu n pharmacist. v [B16; a12] be, make into a druggist.

butíkug = buríring.

butíkul n {1} k.o. corn disease characterized by rust-like spores on the kernels, rendering the grain powdery. {2} tiny grains that grow in the intestines of pigs, hampering their growth. v [a4] be afflicted with corn rot, intestinal tumors. -un a of a type having corn rot, intestinal tumors. v [B126] be, become corn or a pig of this sort.

bútil a full, sated in eating (coarse). v [B1; a2] fill oneself up, be full. Magbútil kug maáyu arun dì ku gutmun dáyun, I’ll fill myself up so that I won’t feel hungry early. Wà pa ka mabútil, ganíha ka pang kumáun, You are not satisfied yet? You have been eating for some time now. pagka-, ka-un(→) n satiation. Mu ra siyag way kabutilun (pagkabutil) kay sígi lag káun, He never seems to get satisfied. He just eats and eats.

butilus a doing things poorly. Dì ka giyud makaigù sa ímung targit? Butilus gud nímu! Can’t you ever hit your target? What a poor shot you are!

butilya n bottle. v [A; a12] put s.t. in bottles. -in- n {1} s.t. bottled, esp. alcoholic drinks. {2} name of plants that are bottle-shaped.

búting v [A12C2; b6] go boating. n boating for leisure.

butingting a for rice sheaths to be enlarged prior to blossoming. paN- v [A] for rice sheaths to swell prior to blossoming.

butírik a having an expanded stomach. Butírik kaáyu siyag tiyan kay dakug káun, He has a big stomach because he eats too much. v [B6] {1} for the stomach to be expanded. Mibutírik man si Kurding. Kinsa kahay nakapaburus? Cording’s stomach is sticking out. Who got her pregnant? {2} grow rich. Kay nakapangawkaw sa surplas, mibutírik dáyun, Because he got his hands on some army surplus he grew rich.

butirus a bulging of stomach. Butirus ug tiyan ang bátà nga bitúkun, A child with intestinal parasites has a bulging stomach. v [B; b6] for the stomach to become distended or bulge. Mibutirus (nabutirus) na ang tiyan níya unyà dì pa giyud nà mabdus? Her stomach is already sticking out and still you insist that she isn’t pregnant?

butíti n general name for pufferfishes. paN- v [A] for rice sheaths to swell prior to blossoming.

butku = buktu.

butkun = buktun.

butlig n small cyst-like skin eruption. v [a4] get cysts on skin.

butlug n swelling, small bulge. v [B46N] form a small bulge. Mibutlug (namutlug) ang íyang buktun human sumbága, A bulge appeared in his arm after it was hit. Singut nga namutlug sa agtang, Sweat that formed beads on his forehead.

butsáka term used in playing pool for a certain agreed-to score, where part of the score is made by drawing a numbered marble. n container used for the numbered marbles. a even in score in this k.o. pool. Way daug, way pildi námù, butsáka ra mi, Neither of us lost; we came out even. v {1} [A2N] get even in this k.o. pool. {2} [A2] draw a marble from the container. {2a} [c6] return the marble back into the container.

butsi n k.o. sweet made of flour, filled with mongo beans, sweetened coconut meat, et al and optionally other ingredients, fried brown. v [A; a] make butsi.

butsing = baksing.

butsir n voucher asking for payment. v [A; b(1)] make a voucher.

butsu n s.t. used for dry scrubbing the floor. v {1} [A; b6(1)] scrub the floor when it is dry. {2} [A; c1] make a coconut husk for scrubbing the floor.

butsukuy a philanderer. Bísag kinsa lay pangulitawhan. Butsukuy kaáyu, He courts any girl he meets. What a philanderer!

butu_1 n {1} explosion. {2} blister. v {1} [B246; b4] explode. Mibutu ang bulkan nga Taal, Taal Volcano erupted. Ug buthan kag ligid may ikarisirba ka? In case you have a blowout, do you have a spare tire? {2} [A23] for s.t. to swell and rupture. Mibutu ang íyang hubag, His boil burst. Wà pa mubutu ang tumatub, Her bag of waters hasn’t broke yet. {3} [A23] fall or hit s.t. with a bang. Ang libru mibutu sa salug, The book fell to the floor with a bang. Mubutu ka rug suntúkun ka nákù, I’ll bang you one when I hit you. {4} [b4] get blisters. Nabuthan ákung pálad pagbinughà, I got blisters on my palms from chopping wood. {5} [B246] flunk an exam, esp. board or bar. Mibutu siya sa bar, He failed the bar. {6} [A2] give birth (humorous). pa- v [A; ac] fire, make s.t. explode. Pabutha ang ripli, Fire the rifle. Daghang kug ribintadur nga ipabutu sa Bag-ung Túig, I have lots of firecrackers to explode for New Year’s. paN- v [A2; b4] {1} get blisters. Namutu ang ákung pálad, My palms were blistered. {2} get one’s just deserts after accumulating too much wealth, esp. illegally or at the expense of others. Mamutu ka bayà sa kataas niánang ímung tantu, You’ll get your just deserts from charging such usurious rates of interest. buthanan n head of a boil.†

butu_2 n hair that looks lighter than the surrounding hair. Butu nà, dílì úban, Those are light-colored strands, not gray hairs. v [B246] for strands of hair to look lighter in color than the rest. Mubutu ang mga lugas sa buhuk basta sapírun nga basà, Hair gets a light look if you braid it when it is wet.

bútu n vote. v [A; b] cast vote for. Butúhi si Usminya, Vote for Osmeña.

bútù n {1} female genitalia. {2} testicles. sipsip, supsup — n ass kisser (coarse). (→) n {1} male of the species, esp. animals. {2} castrated male pig raised for meat purposes. v [A1; c1] raise a castrated male pig. hi-, hiN- v [A; b6] castrate animals. Hibut-an (himut-an, himutúan) ku run ang bàbuy, I’ll castrate the pig now. butùbútù n {1} clapper of a bell. {2} bob of a plumb line.

butùbútù n k.o. black biting ant living in the earth.

bútud v [B123] swell with water or gas. Mubútud ang balun, The balloon filled with air. Mibútud ang patay nga gidagsà, The body that was washed ashore was bloated. (→) n {1} gas pains. {2} = butíti. v [B146; b4] suffer gas in the stomach. Nagpurhisyu ang bátà kay gibutdan, The baby is crying because he has gas pains. butdánun n colicky.

butuk_1 v [A; a] make bundles of rice seedlings. Butuka (butka) ang lawngun nga igtalánum, Bind the seedlings to transplant into bundles. n sizeable bundle of rice seedlings for transplanting.

butuk_2 v [A; a12] cut down bamboos. Butkun kug hurut ang kawáyan, I am going to cut down all the bamboos. n bamboo pole. Usa ka butuk kawáyan, A bamboo pole. butukbutuk v [A; a] cut bamboo or timber into several pieces.

bútuk v [B2346] {1} for a burn to form a blister. Mibútuk ang ákung pánit nga nalaswaan sa nagbukal nga mantíkà, My skin was blistered when the boiling fat splashed on it. {2} for rice or corn or pork to swell in cooking or for dough to rise. {3} [A] for rice or corn to boil gently with a low simmering sound when the water is practically gone. {4} [B2] for the grains of rice or corn to get soft after cooking. Walà pa makabútuk ug maáyu ang mais, maung adúna pa kiniy lísu, The corn grits didn’t get soft and so they still have uncooked grains in the middle. butukbutuk v [A] make a throbbing, bubbling sound. Nagbutukbutuk ang linung-ag nga hápit na mahubas, The rice made a popping sound as it was about to evaporate. n = -in-. -in- n throbbing, bubbling sound. Binutukbutuk sa kasingkásing, Throbbing of the heart.

but-uk_1 v [b8] be choked and coughing from swallowing s.t. the wrong way. Hibut-ukan ku pag-inum nákù sa manyan, I choked when I drank the liquor. hiN- see mut-uk.

but-uk_2 v [B46; c1] bulge, swell. Mibut-uk ang ímung kinusian, The skin swelled where you pinched it. Unsay sulud niánang bulsa nga nagbut-uk man? What is inside your pocket that it is bulging?

butul a slow, unintelligent, poor in doing things. Butul kaáyu, dúgayng makasabut, He is stupid. It takes him forever to understand. Butul nga musiyat, He’s a terrible shot. Butul nga kabáyù kay gamay rag ági, A slow horse because it hardly accomplishes anything. v [B12; b6] be slow and inefficient, unskillful or unintelligent.

butun n button of a switch. v [A; c1] push the button of a switch.

butung_1 n {1} young coconut at a stage where the meat has just begun to form. {2} other young nuts that are soft and sweet. {3} young fiber-bearing parts of plants. Abaka nga butung pag tugdan, Abaca with immature stems. v {1} [B236; b6] develop into the butung stage. {2} [b6] mix with young coconut. {3} [A12] get some young coconut. paN- v [A2] eat young coconut.

butung_2 n k.o. thick, straight, and smooth bamboo: Gigantochloa levis.

butúnis n buttons. v {1} [AN; b6] button s.t. {2} [AN; b6(1)] sew buttons on. {3} [a12] make into a button. Culu- k.o. grass of waste places: Kyllinga spp.

bútuy v [B2S3(1)4; b4] for flesh to swell. Mibútuy ang pinaakan sa buyug, The bee sting swelled. Gibutúyan ang agtang kay napakung, He bumped his head causing his forehead to swell. n swelling.

butyag v [A; c6] make s.t. known that was not known before. Nianhi si San Huwan Bawtista arun pagbutyag sa maáyung púlung, John the Baptist was sent to reveal the good news. Ayaw ibutyag ang ákung tinagúan, Don’t reveal my secret.

búud v [A; b6] sulk, be sullen. buúran a prone to sulking.

búug v [A13] {1} be confined and become foul. Nagbúug ang hángin sulud sa kwartu, The air in the room is stagnant and foul. {2} for wounds to rot in the absence of air. Nagbúug ang samad nga walà kuhái sa bindáhi, The wound is rotting because the bandage hadn’t been taken off. {3} = buug, n, v. (→) n an infection characterized by a smelly yellow pus. v [a4] get this infection. -un(→) a having this sort of infection.

buuk n piece, single one. Usa ka buuk ságing, A banana. Upat ka buuk bátà, Four children. Tutú ka buuk báy, Three houses. -an a of imposing size. Ang táwung buukan katahaan, A person of imposing size is held in respect. v [B12] be imposingly big.

buulbúul n {1} anklebone. {2} adam’s apple or any bulge in the area of the neck.

buun n k.o. white dove.

buung v [A13] commit suicide. Ug dì ku nímu sugtun magbuung ku, I’ll kill myself if you don’t marry me.

búung v {1} [A3P; c1] break glass or masonry to pieces. Buúngun (ibúung) nà nákù ang tanang mga plátu, I’ll break all the plates to pieces. {2} ruin s.o.’s reputation. Nabúung na ang íyang pagkababáyi, Her chastity has been destroyed. -in-an half a coconut split lengthwise without the meat.

buungun, buúngun = buluungun.

búus n storehouse for farm produce. v [A; c] keep in a storehouse.

buut want, would like to. Buut siyang makig-isturya nímu, He wishes to talk to you. Unsay buut níyang isulti? What does he wish to say? Dì siya buut sa liguylíguy, He does not care for this messing around. n {1} one’s desires. Kuntra sa ákung buut, It is against my will. kaping — strings attached, ulterior motives. Ihátag ku kini way kaping buut, I give you this with no strings attached. {1a} walà sa — not meaning to do s.t. Walà tu sa ákung buut pagsultíha, I really didn’t mean to say that. {2} thoughts, mind. Línaw na ang ákung buut kay nasulbad na, My mind is at rest now, because it is solved. Búkid sa ákung buut, Far from my thoughts (it never occurred to me). Wad-un ta sa buut ang átung kabingkílan, Let’s forget our quarrels. {2a} consciousness, awareness. Didtu siya sa uspital makamatngun ug buut, She regained consciousness in the hospital. Sukad sa pagkatim-an níyag buut, From the time he reached the age of awareness. {2b} walay — {2b1} unaware, innocent of knowledge. Walay buut nga bátà, An innocent child. {2b2} unaware of proper social conduct. Walay buut nga tawhána. Magkarsunsilyu lang sa sílung, What an ignorant man! He wears his undershorts downstairs. {3} mood, disposition. Magláin ang íyang buut ug mapildi sa súgal, He gets in a bad mood if he loses in gambling. Mabaw kaáyu siyag buut, She is very short-tempered. walà sa — it didn’t hurt [so-and-so]’s feelings. Wà tu sa ákung buut ang ímung gisulti, I didn’t take to heart what you said. {4} útang — {4a} debt of gratitude. {4b} please, it would be a big favor. Útang buut. Ayaw pagsulti niánà, Please don’t say that. v {1} [A1; b(1)] have one’s way, decide how s.t. is to be. Ikaw lay magbuut kun pila, You decide how much. Ang baláud nagbuut nga ..., The law stipulates that ... Dì ku makagbuut (makabuut) niánà kay dílì nà ákù, I can’t make a decision concerning that because it isn’t mine. Mau nay gimbut-an sa baláud, That is what is stipulated by the law. Ang tanang kinabúhì gimbut-an sa Diyus, All life is at God’s discretion. Ayaw akug but-i, Don’t dictate to me. {1a} unsa pay but-un? what does [so-and-so] want, anyway? Unsa pay but-un nímu? What in the world did you expect? {1b} [A23] be unmindful, uncomplaining about s.t. unfavorable. Mubuut kug way kaunkáun. Anad kug puása, I don’t care if I miss meal. I’m used to doing without food. {2} [A23; a12] accept a marriage proposal. Walà pa siya but-a ni Maríya, Maria has not accepted him yet. (←) v [AP] do s.t. freely without restraint, to one’s heart’s content. Nagbúut (nagpabúut) ang bátag kundat kay wà didtu si Máma, The child had a ball playing around because Mother wasn’t there. buutbúut v {1} [A1] impose one’s will where one doesn’t have the right. {2} [A1; b] take it on oneself to do s.t. Ngánung nagbuutbúut kag palit ánà? Why did you take it on yourself to buy that? mabuutbuútun a tending to impose one’s will, take it on oneself to do things. but-anay v [C23] impose each other’s will on each other. Way but-anay kun ása ági, We’ll each go our own way (we won’t impose our wills on each other where to go). pa- v [a12] allow s.o. to have the say. Ug pabut-un (papagbut-un) aku nímu, If I am allowed to have the say in this matter. paka-, pa-(←) v [A1; b1] take it on oneself to do s.t. forbidden as much as one likes. Mangingisdà nga magpakabuut (magpabúut) pagpabutug dinamíta, Fishermen who allow themselves to do as much dynamite fishing as they like. Gipabut-an níla ang mga bátag káun ug dulsi, They allowed the children to eat as many sweets as they liked. pasi- v [b] allow s.o. to decide. Gipasibut-an lang siya sa kursung íyang kuháun, He was left to decide what course he would take. hiN-/haN- v [B126; b3(1)c5] be pleased. Nahimuut siyang nagtan-aw sa íyang anak, He took pleasure in observing his daughter. Wà níya ikahimuut (kahimut-i) ang ímung gibúhat, He wasn’t pleased with what you did. kahiN- n pleasure. kahimut-anan n s.t. at which one can take pleasure, be amused. mahimut-un, mahimut-ánun, maham-utun a feeling great pleasure. but-an a possessing reason, sense. But-an ba siya u búang? Is he sane or mad? {2} = -an(←). -an(←) good, well-behaved. Buútang bátà, A good child. Ang buútan niyang asáwa, His good wife. v [B12; b6] get to be well-behaved. -in-an in a well-behaved way. v [A1] act in a well-behaved way. ka-(←) {1} intelligence, ability to perceive. {2} consideration for one’s fellowmen. kabubut-un n specific feelings toward s.o. or s.t. útang kabubut-un debt of gratitude to be repaid. ma-(←) a {1} having a requisite amount of intelligence. {2} thoughtful, considerate of one’s fellowmen. Ang mga mabúut nga táwu dílì mangdinamíta, Civic-minded people don’t dynamite fish. mag-r-(←) n one who has the say. pag- will. Pagbuut sa Diyus, God’s will. paniN-(←) n {1} consciousness, awareness. {2} degree of intelligence. Ang íyang panimúut sáma sa bátang tris anyus, His mental age is like a three-year-old child’s.

búut v [A; b5] confine in a narrow place so that no air can get in or out. Napan-us ang bíku nga gibúut (gibuútan), The sticky rice spoiled because it was wrapped up too tightly. -in- n fruit placed in a tight container to hasten ripening.

buútan_1 see buut.

buútan_2 = ambuhútan. see ambúhut.

buúti = búti.

buwa expression said in driving away pigs: scram! v [A; a12] drive away pigs by saying buwa.

buwa- see also bwa- and bula-.

búwà_1 n spongy growth inside a coconut shell which is produced prior to sprouting. It is good to eat.

búwà_2 n prolapsed uterus. v [A123P; a4] suffer a prolapsed uterus. buwàbuwà = butbut_2 n, 3.

búwà_3 n lying boast. -un a braggart.

buwal n voile.

buwang_1 v [B24] cease to bear fruits.

buwang_2, búwang = bulwang.

buway = bulay.

búy_1 n male servant, helper to another employee. Búy ku sa bikiri, I am a helper in the bakery. pa- v [A3] hire out as a helper or servant.

búy_2 = búluy.

búya_1 n {1} float, buoy. v [A; a] make, make into, mark with, use as a buoy.

búya_2 n agreement between parents to betroth their young or unborn children. v [A; ac] betroth unborn or young children. Buyáhun nátù ang mga bátà, Let us betroth our children. Atung ibúya ang ímung gisabak sa ílang masusu, We will betroth the child you are carrying to their infant.

buyag v [AN2; a12] {1} make a comment on s.t. Kusug siyang mamuyag ug gwápa, He makes lots of comments when he sees a good-looking girl. Wà kay katungud sa pagbuyag sa ákung pamisti, You have no right to comment on the way I dress. {2} call one’s attention to a fault. Buyaga siya kay nangurtína, Tell her her slip is showing. {3} admonish s.o. to stop doing s.t. Buyaga ang mga bátang nagsábà, Tell those noisy kids to be quiet. {4} [b8] be affected by buyag. n {1} disease afflicting a person or his possessions brought on by a compliment given by a buyágan or by a supernatural being. {2} — sa túbig k.o. skin eczema. interjection = puyra —. puyra — magical formula uttered to ward off the disease buyag said where a compliment has been made or is about to be made. pa- v {1} [A3] do s.t. to make s.o. admonish one. {2} allow s.o. to tell one to stop. -an(→) n {1} s.o. with an inherent supernatural power which causes any living thing he compliments to become ill. {2} sorcerer who can cure buyag. -l-un(←) a requiring admonishment.

buyagan n = bunsudbunsud.

buyang n k.o. bright-colored paper umbrella, in vogue before World War II.

buyang-ang a {1} wide open. Buyang-ang nga pultahan, Wide open door. {2} for s.t. to be open to view in a brazen or ungainly way. Ang nangalígù nagbuyang-ang (nagpabuyang-ang) sa ílang láwas, The bathers are exposing their bodies. Ayaw buyang-ánga (pabuyang-ánga, ibuyang-ang) ímung balunan, Don’t let everyone see your lunch box.

buyangyang = aguyangyang_2.

buyasyas a dressed sloppily in such a way that s.t. is exposed. v [A13] be sloppily covered so that s.t. is exposed. Nagbuyasyas lang siya nga natúlug. Kítà ang páa, She didn’t cover herself well when she slept. You could see her thigh. Buyasyas lang ang ímung púlu, Your shirt is half-open.

buybuy v [AN; b5] count favors one has done to s.o. Gibuybuy ku níya sa íyang gihátag nákù, He kept mentioning the things he had given me. n action of counting favors. paN- = buybuy, n. -an(→) a tending to count favors.

buyinggit = bulinggit.

buykutíyu n boycott. v [A; b(1)] boycott.

*buylas hi-, hiN- v [C3; c3] pass by and miss seeing each other. Huwata lang siya kay maghibuylas (maghimuylas) unyà mu sa dā́n, Just wait for him here because you might miss seeing each other on the way.

buylu n momentum. v {1} [A2] gain momentum, accelerate. Mibuylu ang dyip sa pagsubída, The jeep accelerated on the upgrade. {2} [A12] move with freedom and ease. Dì ta makabuylu sa mga tígum nga purmal, We cannot move with ease in formal gatherings. tina- see tinabuylu.

buylug v [A; b7] speed, rush forward. Mibuylug ang túbig pagkagubà sa liptung, The water gushed out when the dam broke. Buylúgi (pabuylúgi) arun makaapas ta níla, Give it more speed so we can catch up with them. n fast, onrushing forward speed. v [C2; c3] do s.t. together in a group. Sígi silang magbuylug bísan ása paìngun, They are always together, wherever they go. hi-/ha- v [B126] be included in s.o.’s misfortunes. Ang tibuuk níyang bánay nahibuylug sa kadáut, His whole family suffered from the misfortune. ta- see tabuylug.

*buyna_1 — mánu n {1} first sale of the day, thought to stimulate further sales. The price is usually reduced to push the buyna mánu sale through. Sígi lang, hay buyna mánu ni, All right, I accept your offer, since this is the first sale of the day. {2} a person who buys the first sale. Napalit nákug barátu kay buyna mánu man ku, I managed to get it cheap because I was the first customer. nutsi — see nutsi.

buynas a lucky, fortunate. v [A123S; a12] be lucky. Mangabir ku, básig buynásun, I’ll take a try. Perhaps I’ll be lucky. — díyas, nutsis Good day, night, said to people who are thought to be Spanish-speaking, di- = buynas.

buynu {1} particle conceding a situation: ‘well’. Buynu, ug dì ka, ay na lang, Well, if you don’t want to, you don’t have to. {2} particle terminating a conversation: ‘well, all right now’. Buynu, mau na lang tu. Dad-a dinhi ugmà, Well, that’s all. Bring it here tomorrow. Buynu, sanggía ang mais ugmà, All right. Harvest the corn tomorrow. {2} particle in a story preceding a summary of the situation. Buynu, kay nakapangasáwa sa prinsísa, siyay nahímung manunúnud, All right, since he married the princess, he became the heir to the throne.

buyprind n boy friend.

buysit n bad luck that is permanently associated with a person or thing. Kanang ímung nawung mau rag mauy nagdala sa buysit, Your face brings bad luck with it. a having bad luck associated with it. Buysit kining baláya. Pirming kamatyan, This house brings us bad luck. Lots of people have died here. interjection Buysit! Gikuútan ku, Damned! S.o. picked my pocket. v [B12] be constantly beset by bad luck. Nabuysit ákung panágat human nákù mapatay ang íhung putì, My fishing was beset by misfortune after I killed the white shark.

buyu, buyù v [A; a12] win over, entice s.o. to do s.t. Buyuhun ta ka pagtrabáhu sa ámù, I’ll entice you to work for us. Ayaw pabuyu sa íyang mga sáad, Don’t let yourself be hooked by his promises. n enticement.

búyù n betel pepper, a cultivated and wild vine, the leaves of which are used together with búnga_2 as a chew: Piper betle.

búyud v [B12; a12] be, become dizzy. Nabúyud siya tungud sa kagútum, He is dizzy from hunger.

buy-ud v [A; b6] be prostate and motionless, with arms parallel to the body. Minatay ang nagbuy-ud sa asíras, A corpse lying on the sidewalk.

buyug_1 n {1} k.o. solitary bluish-black wasp common near the house, nesting in the soil. {2} k.o. solitary bee, colored black with reddish overtones. -un n feather coloration of cocks which is black with reddish overtones.

buyug_2 v [A23P; c] leave or depart instantly, in a hurry. Dílì maáyung mubuyug ug lakaw nga way pananghid, It’s not good to leave instantly without permission. Ayawg ibuyug ug dágan ang búla ni Dyunyur, Don’t run away with Junior’s ball.

búyuk_1 v [A; b6] cook cereals by pouring into water boiled beforehand (the manner of cooking corn grits or large quantities of rice which otherwise would take long to cook). Buyúka paglung-ag ang mais, Cook the grits by throwing them into boiling water. -an(→) n pot with boiling water for cooking in this manner. -in- n corn or rice cooked in this manner.

búyuk_2 v [B126; a4] feel nauseous, dizzy and weak, almost to the point of fainting. Buyúkun (mabúyuk) siya kun mudúngaw ug lawum, She feels dizzy and weak when she looks down from heights.

buy-uk = bayúuk.

buyun n k.o. shrub of thickets: Mussaenda philippica.

búyun v [C; c] be situated beside and, usually, in line. Nagbúyun ang mga balay sa subà, The houses are in a line along the river. Makigbúyun siyag higdà nákù, She wants to sleep beside me. n next to. Ang ámung kusína búyun ra sa balay, Our kitchen is located next to (or right in back of) the house.

buy-un n fat on the stomach. Buy-un sa bábuy, Fat on the pig’s stomach. v [B1246] get fat on the stomach. Maáyu ka tingáli rung pagkabutang kay namuy-un ka man, You must be doing well now, as I see by your spare tire. a having rolls of fat on the stomach. v [B12] get to have rolls of fat.

buyung n highwayman. v [A; a12] {1} for a highwayman to hold s.o. up. Ayaw pagbaktas didtu sa awáaw básig mabuyung ka, Don’t go on foot through deserted areas, you might get held up. {2} steal (humorous). Átung buyungun ang íyang alkansíya, Let’s steal her piggy bank. {3} [A; a12] trick s.o. into doing s.t. Nabuyung ka lang pagpaútang níya, You were tricked into lending her money.

búyung = búyud.

búyut = balúyut.

bwabuwa = lansúnis.

bwágas v [A] for liquids or fine things to flow out profusely from a container. Mibwágas ang túbig sa pagkabuslut sa bangà, The water flowed out rapidly when the jar got a hole on it. Dì makabwágas ang bugas sa sáku ug sap-úngan ang lungag ug papil, The rice will not flow out if you cover the hole with paper.

bwáhan = lansúnis.

bwáhat v [A2S; c] open one’s eyes wide. Mibwáhat ang íyang mata sa katingála, Her eyes opened wide in surprise.

bwanbúwan (from búlan) n moles on the face appearing in large numbers, so called because they are believed to become darker when the moon is full.

bwáus = buláus.

bwi- see also buy-.

bwilta v {1} [A; b5c] come, go back, go back to get s.t. Ákù pang bwiltáhun (bwiltáhan) si Míri, I still have to go back for Mary. Ibwilta ni ngadtu, Take this back to them. {2} [c1] repeat, do again. Bwiltáhun (ibwilta) ta nig pangutána, Let’s ask that again. bwiltabwilta v [A; b5] go back and forth. Mubwiltabwilta ka giyud kay dílì makas-a nag dala, You have to go back and forth because you cannot take all of that at once. Ngánung nagbwiltabwilta ka man, unsay suliran mu? Why are you pacing back and forth? What’s your problem? ida- n round trip. Milukat ku ug tíkit sa barku nga idabwilta, I bought a round trip boat ticket.

bwinggit = bulinggit.

byábas = bayábas.

byáhi n {1} trip, journey. Bálud tung byahía uy! That was a rough trip. {2} trip, single run of a vehicle between two points. Alas dúsi ang katapúsang byáhi, The last trip is at twelve. v {1} [A; b6] take a trip. Nagbyáhi sila sa Amirika, They took a trip to America. {2} [A; c] for a public conveyance to make its run. Ayaw ibyáhi ang dyip ug dì pa punù, Don’t dispatch the jeep before it is full. byahian v [A13] take a run s.w. regularly. byahidur n one who travels often. †

byakrúsis n way of the cross. v [AC12; b6] do the way of the cross. Magbiyakrúsis ku inigmahal nga adlaw, I’ll do the way of the cross during the Holy Week.

byamban = balanban_1.

byanggas n mange. v [A123P; a12] be afflicted with mange. -un(→) a mangy. Kinsa man nang byanggasun nga irù? Who does that mangy dog belong to?

byantì n k.o. smooth shrub occasionally planted as ornamental which exudes a milky sap irritating to the skin: Homalanthus populneus.

byásung n k.o. yellow lemon-shaped citrus of pungent odor and somewhat sour, used as a hair rinse or for flavoring salted fish.

byáta = byátu (female).

byatiku n Holy Communion given to a dying person. v [A; b6] give the viaticum to s.o.

byatilis n k.o. small rapidly growing tree of waste places or cultivated, extensively used for firewood. The leaves are used as animal feed and medicinally. It bears beans also used medicinally: Leucaena glauca.

byátu a pious, devout man. v [B; b6] become pious, devout.

byinbinída n welcome party. v [A; b6] hold a welcoming party. Magbiyinbinída mi pasidungug sa ímung pag-abut, We’ll hold a welcome party when you arrive. — parti = byinbinída.

byínis person’s things. Gibaligyà íyang mga byínis ibadbad sa útang, He sold his property to pay off his debts.

byintus = bintus.

byirnis = birnis.

byú n {1} view, scenery. {2} way — have lost its nice look. Wà nay byú ákung sapátus kay nagkalápuk, My shoes look awful because they’re all muddy. v [B126] get to be poor-looking. pa- v [A; b6] make oneself conspicuous s.w.

byúda n widow. — nga búhì a wife who has been separated from a husband still living. v [B26; a2] become a widow. † Nabyúda siyang búhì sukad mamabáyi ang bána, She became a widow of a live man after her husband started taking up with women.

byúdu n widower. -ng búhì husband separated from his wife. v [B26; a2b6] be, become a widower.

byugul, byúgul a {1} dull, slow in comprehension. Nahagbung siya kay byúgul man, He flunked because he’s dull. {2} five-centavo coin. v [B; b6] become slow in comprehending.

byulin n violin. v [A; c1] play, make a violin.

byulíta n low perennial flowering ornamental with violet flowers: Barleria cristata.

byumbu = bayumbu.

byúti parlur n beauty parlor.

byúuk = bayúuk.

byúus = bayúus.

=== D ===

da {1} = ada. {2} = ra. {3} — man = mau ra (dialectal).

dá = dala.

dà {1} particle at end of a clause: {1a} used upon noticing s.t. new, remembering s.t. one had forgotten. Mu ra kug gitugnaw dà, I feel cold! Grábi ning bátà dà, I notice the child is in serious condition. Lamían tung ímung sud-an dà! Your food was delicious! {1b} particle of apology for doing s.t. poorly, that one was pressed into doing: don’t blame me if things don’t work out right. Dì ra ba ku kamau nga mubayli dà, I don’t know how to dance. {2} initial in a clause: there, I told you so! Dà, nasámad ka hinúun, There, now you have hurt yourself.

dâ = dà, 2.

daabdaab v [A] crackle in flames. Magdaabdaab ang mga dáhung layà basta daúban, Dry leaves crackle when burned.

dáan a {1} old, not new. Dáang sinínà, An old dress. — Nga Túgun Old Testament. {2} the one before, previous. Ang dáan nílang gikakasabútan, Their previous agreement. {3} already, beforehand. Didtu na siyang dáan pag-abut ku, He was already there when I arrived. Dáan na siyang natáhap nga nagluib siya, He had already suspected before that she was being unfaithful. bag-ung — s.t. one has for the first time but not new. Ákung kutsing bag-ung dáan, My new car which is old. — pa [subject] just as [subject] thought. Nagminyù sila. Dáan pa lagi ku, They got married, just as I suspected they would. Gidakup siya sa pulis. Dáan pa giyud kung púga siya, He was arrested by the police. He was an escaped convict, just as I thought. v [B2; b6] become old. Dalì mudáan (madáan) ang balay nga way limpiyu, A house gets old easily if it is not taken care of. pasi-(→) v [A; c] forewarn, caution. Ipasidaan kaníya nga dúgay tang muabut, Forewarn him that we will arrive late. n warning. ka- n state of being old. Milubad na sa kadáan, It faded when it was old. karáan a {1} olden times. Sa karáan dílì maáyung malígù ug hápun, In the olden times they thought it wasn’t good to bathe in the afternoon. {2} very old, leftover from an olden time. Karáan kining galingan, gigámit pa sa ákung apuhan, This spinning wheel is very old. My grandmother used it. — nga gantang {a} old-fashioned. {b} old maid. Nabyaan sa trín ang karáan nga gantang, The old maid missed the boat (in getting married). — nga kansiyun an old song, s.t. so often repeated it can no longer be believed. kinaraan a old-fashioned. Sinayawang kinaraan, Dancing in an old-fashioned way. pangaráan v [A2] be engaged in s.t. over a long period of time. Nangaráan na siya niíning buháta, He is an old hand in this job.

daánà = niánà. see kanà_1.

daáni a root crops that are fibrous and lacking moisture because they have been left in the ground too long. v [B] get to be fibrous and lacking moisture. Ug dúgayng kalútun ang kamúti mudaáni (madaáni), If sweet potatoes are left in the ground too long, they become fibrous and dry.

dáat n k.o. grass with a square-shaped, sharp-edged stem having saw-edged leaves. The shoots mixed with grains of mung, corn, and rice are given for teething or measles.

daay = diay (humorous slang).

dába n wide-mouthed clay pot used for stewing vegetables. dabahan n = dába.

dabdab v [A1; b] set fire to s.t. with a torch. Nagdabdab siya sa kakugnan, He burned the saw grass field. Gidabdaban ku ang gagmayng balhíbu sa manuk, I singed the fine feathers off of the chicken. -un a burning easily, esp. tobacco. Ang tabákung dabdabun daling mahurut, Tobacco that burns easily gets used up quickly.

dabudabu, dabudábu n successive blows. Nalúnud ang barku gumíkan sa dabudábu sa kaáway, The battleship sunk from the enemy bombardment. v [A; b5] {1} bombard, rain blows upon. Dabudabúha (dabudabúhi) siyag pátid, Bombard him with kicks. {2} for the chest to throb. Nagdabudábu ang íyang dughan sa kakulbà, His breast throbbed in fear.

dábuk_1 v [A; a] {1} make a fire. Pagdábuk dihà kay magdigámu ta, Make a fire because we’re going to fix dinner. {2} fumigate an area. Dabúkan ta ang mangga arun mudaghan ang búnga, Let’s subject the mango tree to smoke so that there will be lots of fruit. (→) n {1} fire in an open place. {2} place where an open fire is built. Duul ra sa balay ang dabuk (dabukan), They built the fire too close to the house. -an(→) = dabuk, 2.

dábuk_2 v [A; a] crush by pounding. Dabúka ang mani pára sa kaykay, Pound the peanuts for the cookies. (→) n crushed to fine bits, crumbled. Dabuk sa pán, Bread crumbs.

dabul bid n double bed. v [A1] use a double bed.

dabung a {1} young, immature. Malímut pa siya sa kamatáyun sa íyang inahan kay dabung pa ang íyang kaisípan, He will forget his mother’s death because his mind is still young. {2} unripe fruits and vegetables. Dabung mangga, Green mangoes. {3} metal tempered in such a way that it is too soft. Daling nagíbang ang sundang kay dabung pagkapanday, The machete knicks easily because it has not been tempered long enough. n bamboo shoots. v [b6] cook s.t. with bamboo shoots.

dádi title for a father. v [A; a12] call s.o. ‘Daddy’.

dága_1 n dagger. punta — = dága_1.

dága_2 = dalága_1, 2.

dagà = ilagà.

dagáang n {1} heat, warmth given off, usually by s.t. solid. Ang dagáang sa ílang duha ka láwas, The warmth given off by their two bodies. Ang dagáang sa nasúnug nga balay, The heat from the burning house. {2} warmth of emotion. Ang dagáang sa ílang pagbátì, The warmth of their love. v [B25] {1} become warm. Midagáang na ba ang plantsa? Is the iron hot yet? {2} shimmer in the heat. -in- n = dagáang.

dagabdab n {1} disease of tobacco where the leaf turns rough and stiff and gets white spots all over it. {2} k.o. skin ailment characterized by rough and discolored spots. v {1} [a4] for tobacco to get this disease. {2} [B146; a4] for skin to get this ailment. -un(→) a of a diseased sort.

dagáhay n noise made by the stomach when the digestive system is disturbed. v [A1] for the stomach to make a rumbling sound.

dagámi n stalk that is left after grain or sugar has been harvested.

dágan = dalágan.

dagánas n prolonged sound of water or wind. Dagánas sa busay, The sound of the waterfall. v [B2S4] make such a sound. Nagdaganas nga dagkung balud, The thundering waves.

dagandang = dalagangdang.

dagang n ring made of corncobs or similar material to set a pot on when it is off the stove so that it will not tilt. v {1} [A13; c1] make a pot rest. {2} [A; b5c1] use a pot rest. -an n = dagang.

dágang n {1} the long feathers on the wings of fowls that enable them to fly. {2} pen for writing literature (poetic usage). mag-r- n writer of fine literature.

dagangdang n {1} k.o. snapper. {2} = dalagangdang.

dagasdas_1 v [B2] skid on a flat, hard surface. Pagkurbáda sa mutursiklu midagasdas (nadagasdas) kini, The motorcycle skidded on the curve.

dagasdas_2 v [A3; b6] force one’s way into a crowd. Midagasdas siya padúlung sa taliwálà sa dakung tígum, She forced her way into the center of the crowd.

dágat n {1} sea. {2} sea water. v [A123P; a4] feel sick to one’s stomach, seasick. Makadágat (makapadágat) pamináwun ang íyang mga hambug, It’s sickening to listen to his boasting. Gidágat ang bátà tungud kay mabalud, The child felt seasick because it was wavy. (→) v [A13] for sugar, salt, or dried fish to become damp. Magdagat ang kámay ug hitun-ugan, If you let the sugar get exposed to the damp, it will get sticky. paN- v {1} [A2; a] fish in the sea, catch fish. Dílì sila makapanágat, They cannot go out fishing. Panagátun námù ang mga bangsi sa lawud, We will catch the flying fish in the deep waters. {2} [A; a] fish out information. Napanágat na giyud sa pulis ang ibidinsiya, The police finally fished the evidence out. -in-, -in-(→) n fish dried with sea water as the only preservative. maN-r-(→) n fisherman in the sea. paN- n {1} way of fishing. {2} equipment for fishing in the sea. pinaN-an n fish caught in the sea. -um- see dumágat. -un(→) a prone to seasickness. -nun a pertaining to the sea. Dagatnung mananap, Marine creatures. †

dagaw n thoughts which come to the mind. v [a4] be daydreaming, absent-minded. Gidagaw ka man tingáli. Láin man ang ímung gitubag sa ákung pangutána, You must be daydreaming! You gave me a funny answer to my question. -in- a absent-minded. Mitangdù siya sa dinagaw nga pagtangdù, He nodded an absent-minded assent.

*dagáyà ka- n abundance. Magpasalámat ta sa Ginúu tungud sa kadagáyà nga átung nadáwat, Let us thank the Lord for the abundance we have received. pa- v [A1; c] provide in abundance. Mga kaáyu nga gipadagáyà sa Diyus, The blessings the Lord has bestowed upon us.

dagayday v [A; b5] flow in trickles or little rivulets. Midagayday ang mga lúhà sa íyang mga áping, Tears trickled down her cheeks. n trickling. Ang dagayday sa túbig dílì maatu ug páhid, We cannot wipe the water away fast enough as it streams down.

dagdag v {1} [B12; c1] fall, make s.t. fall from the place where it is growing. Uyúga ang punúan arun madagdag ug hurut ang búnga, Shake the tree so that all the fruit will fall. Idagdag (dagdága) ang búnga sa kayimítu, Shake the fruit from the star-apple tree. {1a} [BN4] for hair to fall. Ayawg gámit ug tayid arun dílì mudagdag (managdag, mangdagdag) ang ímung buhuk, Don’t wash your hair with detergent or it will fall out. {2} [A; c1] pick coconuts. {3} [A2] for coconut trees to yield. Ang íyang kalubihan mudagdag hasta tagdiyis mil káda saka, His farm yielded as many as 10,000 nuts per harvest. n yield of coconuts. ting- n season when a particular tree loses its leaves.

daghan a much, many. Daghang mga batan-un karun nga walay trabáhu, There are lots of young people today who are out of work. v [B; a] become, make plentiful. Midaghan (nadaghan) ang ákung núka, My sores increased greatly in number. Dì ta na lang ni daghánun ug sulti, Let’s not say much about this. -an a very many. gi-un(→) n quantity. ka-an, karaghánan a {1} owned by many people. Kining yutáa dílì mabaligyà kay sa kadaghánan, This land cannot be sold because it is titled to many people. {2} public. Maúlaw ta sa kadaghánan, We’ll be put to shame in public. {3} most. Kadaghánan sa íyang libru gíkan sa Amirika, Most of his books come from America. maka-, ka- many times. Kadaghan (makadaghan) ku na siya sultíhi, I’ve told her many times. -um-r- n tending to come in large quantities. Dumadaghan silang pamilyáha, Theirs is a prolific family.†

daghung n groan. v [B3; a2] groan. Midaghung ang masakitun sa kasakit, The patient groaned in pain.

dagil v {1} [A; a] cut a little bit off of s.t. Dagili rag gamay ning ákung patilya, Remove a little from my sideburns. {2} [A; b6(1)] cook a little extra staple for s.o. not prepared for. Idagil ang anglit ug dalìdalì kay díay ákung kúyug, Cook a small potful of extra rice because I have a visitor. {3} [A1; c] string an extra small string along the bass string of the guitar pitched to the same note. n guitar string of this sort. {4} [A; b6(1)] put a small magical amulet on s.t. esp. a cock. n amulet.

daging n k.o. June bug.

dagínut v [A; a] {1} use sparingly. Daginúta ang bugas arun muhangtud, Use the rice sparingly so it will last. {2} use the last bit of s.t. Mudagínut kug mga tinábas, I will use up the remnants. {3} save money, be economical. Makadagínut ka kun mupalit kag dinusina, You can save if you buy by the dozen. {4} heed things not worth heeding. Daginútun pa giyud nà níyang pitsipitsi? Does she really care about those worthless things? {4a} heed and spread small details of gossip not worth heeding. {5} [A12S3S] masturbate, save money by self-gratification (humorous slang). -an(→) a thrifty, frugal. -an ug sulti tending to gossip about things not worth gossiping about. -in- a done slowly, usually to make s.t. last to put it off. Dinagínut ang íyang mga lákang arun dúgayng muabut, He walked home slowly so it would take long to get back. ma-un a economical, inexpensive to use. Madaginútung panlaba, An economical soap for washing. -un(→) a be little in quantity, intensity. Daginutun ang kaháyag sa ispat kay gastádu na ang batiríya, The flashlight gave off a weak light because the batteries were down. -un(→) ang bulsa have little money. a thrifty, frugal.

dágir n {1} dagger. {2} name given to the red dragon (drágun) piece in mahjong. v [ab2] stab with a dagger.

dágit v [A; a] {1} swoop down and seize a prey. {2} kidnap, abduct. maN-r-(→) n kidnapper. pina- n a short fuse used in dynamite fishing so that the explosion will be near the surface.

dagítab n {1} electric current. {2} stimulation as if by electricity. Ang dagítab sa íyang kamadaníhun nakapakúrug sa ákung tibuuk nga láwas, Her electric charm made my whole body tremble. -nun a electric. Sugang dagitabnun, Electric lights.

dagkut v [A; b6(1)] {1} light a flame, lamp, fire, etc. Dagkuti ang sigarilyu, Light the cigarette. Unsay ákung idagkut sa parul? What shall I light the lantern with? {2} [AN; cN] light a candle as an offering to a saint and pray to him to do s.t. good or bad or give thanks. Idagkut (ipanagkut) tikag dì ku nímu pakaslan, I’ll light a candle to a saint to curse you if you don’t marry me. -ay a for s.t. lighted to be burning. Dagkutay pa ang lampara pag-abut námù, The lamp was still lighted when we arrived. -um-l-, um-r- n one who lights candles as an offering.

dagmà v [B126] stumble and fall. Ayaw pagdágan kay madagmà ka unyà, Don’t run, you might fall.

dagmal v [A; b] {1} maltreat, treat cruelly. Gidagmálan níya ang íyang asáwa, He maltreated his wife. {2} cause suffering. Dakung gútum ang midagmal sa mga mag-uúma, A great famine tortured the farmers. n maltreatment. -an(→), ma-un a cruel.

dagmuk v [A; c] throw s.t. anywhere in a disorderly way. Sila ang mudagmuk sa basúra ngadtu sa baybáyun, They dumped the garbage on the seashore. Ayaw idagmuk sa karsáda ang mga káhuy, Don’t just dump the wood on the street. n garbage.

dagnay n nickname. v [A; c] give a nickname. Gidagnáyan kug Inday ni Máma, Mother nicknamed me ‘Inday’.

dagpak v {1} [A; ab2] slap hard enough to make a noise. Dagpáka siya kay nagdahan, Give him a spanking because he is getting to be too naughty. {2} [A; c] cover a hole in any sort of material by laying s.t. over it and attaching it. Kinsay nagdagpak sa kisì sa ákung karsúnis? Who patched up the tear in my pants? Playwud ang idagpak sa buhù sa bungbung, Patch the hole in the wall with plywood. {3} [A; ac] join two flat pieces together by making two of their edges overlap. Nagdagpak ku sa duha ka hábul, I joined two blankets together. {4} [B126; b8] — sa pamilya marry into a family. Nadagpak siya sa mga pamilyang way nahut, She married into a family poor as church mice. n {1} ranking. {2} = dagpǎk. (→) n {1} piece used in covering up a hole. {2} — sa pamilya one who has become part of a family by virtue of marrying into it.

dagpal_1 v [A; c] plug, caulk. Ang bátà mauy midagpal ug lápuk sa grípu, The child was the one who plugged the mud into the faucet. Ang panday nagdagpal ug simintu sa mga likì sa paril, The carpenter patched the cracks of the wall with cement.

dagpal_2 v [A; a12b2] slap with the palm of the hand. Íyang gidagpal ang bukubuku sa kabáyù, He slapped the back of the horse.

dagpas v [A; a] swat s.t. to remove s.t. from it. n broom made out of coconut midribs. — sa abug duster made of chicken feathers. n {1} s.t. used to brush s.t. away. {a} broom made of coconut midribs. {b} feather duster. {c} fly swatter. {2} action of swatting to remove s.t. Wà mapapha ang húgaw sa usa ka dagpas, He didn’t get rid of the dirt with one swat.

dagpì (from dapì) v {1} [AN; ab2] slap with the palm of the hand. May kamut nga midagpì (nanagpì) sa ákung áping, A hand slapped my cheek. {2} [b6] whip with woman’s hair to relieve the skin disease called ugáhip. Ang ugáhip maáyu kun dagpían sa buhuk, The kind of sores called ugáhip get better if you whip them with hair. {3} = dagpak {2}, {3}. n {1} slap. {2} a k.o. sorcery whereby a sorcerer inflicts harm by tapping the victim. The victim counteracts the sorcery by tapping the sorcerer back. {3} application for skin diseases consisting of herbs cooked in banana leaves over live coals. The cause of the disease is thought to appear in the compress after it has been applied. — timù a small in size or quantity (humorous). Matawag ba gud tu nímug píging nga dagpì timù ra man ang pagkáun? Could you call that a banquet when only a small amount of food was served? -in- n k.o. pancake made from ground starch. maN-r- n sorcerers who practice the sorcery called dagpì.

dagsà v [B2; c] wash to the shore. Midagsà ang dakung isdà, The big fish drifted ashore. Didtu siya idagsà, He was washed ashore in that place. n {1} s.t. washed ashore s.w. {2} one who happens to be in a place. Namána siyag usa ka dagsà, She married a person who happened to be in that place by chance. -um-l- = dagsà, n 2. -um- n name of wind that hits Cebu from the Northeast.

dagsang v [BN3(1)] become abundant. Nanagsang (nagdagsang) ang mga ilagà sa Kutabátu, Cotabato is being overrun with rats. Kinahanglan sumpúun ang krímin únà makadagsang, Crime should be stopped before it becomes rampant. pa- v [A; c1] propagate, raise in plentiful quantities. Padagsánga (ipadagsang) ang ságing sa inyung yútà, Propagate bananas on your land.

dagsay n cymbals.

dagtum a dark grey, gloomy. Ang dagtum sa lángit nagtilimad-un ug ulan, Dark skies are a sign of rain. v [B] be, become dark. Midagtum ang íyang nawung pagkadungug sa nutisya, pagbinulad, His face became gloomy when he heard the news; his face got tanned dark from being in the sun. Nagdagtum ang íyang karsúnis sa buling, His trousers were black with dirt.

dagubdub n k.o. gudgeon.

dagúhub n hollow, rumbling sound. Ang dagúhub sa ayruplánu, The roar of the airplane. a loud in a hollow, rumbling way. Dagúhub kaáyu nang ímung pagtambul, Your drumming is very loud. v [A; b6] make hollow, rumbling sounds.

dagúhung n howling sound of the wind. v [B4; b6] make howling sound. Nagdagúhung ang hángin sa bagyu, The wind howled in the storm.

dagukduk_1 (from dukduk) n hammering, knocking sound. v [B4] make hammering, knocking sound. Ug mudagukduk ang makina náay dipiktu, There’s s.t. wrong with the machine if it knocks. {2} [b(1)] go fishing in shallow waters with a hook and line at night using a tingkarul lamp (so called because the fish are attracted by knocking the side of the boat with the paddle). paN- v [A2] go hook and line fishing in shallow waters using a tingkarul lamp. -an n the lamp used in this k.o. fishing (= tingkarul).

dagul a {1} close cut or cropped or shaven head. {2} for soil to have nothing growing on it. v {1} [A; a] cut hair closely, shave the hair off the head. Dagulun ta lang ning ímung alut, Let’s make your haircut a crew cut. {2} [B; b6] for land to become unproductive. Nadagul ang yútà kay dúgayng wà ulana, The land became barren because it hadn’t received rain for a long time.

dágum n needle. Dágum pára tahì, Sewing needle. Dágum pára indiksiyun, Hypodermic needle. -in- n {1} pin. Ang mga papil gialpiliran ug dinágum, The papers were fastened together with a pin. {2} needle-like thorns on plants. alpilir -in- = -in- 1.

dag-um n rain cloud. v [ABN3; b6] {1} cloud over. Mudag-um (manag-um) na gánì ang lángit, If the sky clouds over. Gidag-úman ang lángit, The sky was covered with clouds. {2} make s.o. feel gloomy. Midag-um dihà sa íyang kahiladman ang dakung kasákit, A great pain made him feel gloomy. {3} — ang lángit v [B3(1)4; b4] be on the verge of tears. Hunúnga na ang inyung sulugsúlug sa dalága kay midag-um na ang lángit, Stop teasing the poor girl because she’s on the verge of tears.

dagun n amulet, charm for good luck or defense. v [A; c] attach a charm to. Gidagunan ni Tikyu ang íyang igbubulang, Tikyo has attached a charm to his fighting cock.

dagundagun v [B; a12] come or happen one after another. Nagdagundagun ang mga bagyu rung panahúna, We’ve been having typhoons one after another. Ayawg dagundaguna ang ímung prublíma sa pagsingárig pangútang, Don’t let your problems pile up by incurring so many debts.

dagundun_1 a {1} half-hard, half-soft, lumpy texture of raw bananas, sweet potatoes. {2} deep rumbling of distant thunder, distant motor with insufficient muffling.

dagundun_2 n drinks to go with food. v [A; b6] take drinks with food. Gidagundunan níyag tubà ang kinílaw, He washed the raw fish down with toddy.

dagundung, dagungdung v [B6N; b6] be thick with leaves, fruit. Midagundung (nanagundung) ang káhuy sa dáhun, The tree is thick with leaves. Ang káhuy gidagundúngan sa búnga, The tree is full of fruits.†

dágut a {1} completely removed, used up. Dágut na ang mga káhuy sa bakilid, Every single piece of wood has been removed from the slope. {2} completely rotten so that it cannot rot any further. Dágut nang sinínà, dílì na mapunit, A dress so rotten that you can’t even pick it up. Dágut nga nangkà, A completely rotten jackfruit. v {1} [A; a] use to the last grain, bit; take away every bit of s.t. Kining pán mauy idágut sa dyam nga namilit sa butilya, Use this bread to wipe up the last bit of jam sticking to the jar. {2} [B12] rot completely to the point that it will not hold together. Nadágut ang papil sa libru, The paper in the book has turned completely to dust.

dagúuk n steady roaring sound made by the rushing of water, machines in a distance, roar of a crowd, the sound of an empty stomach. v [A2S; b4] make a roaring sound. Midagúuk ang ákung tiyan sa kagútum, My stomach is rumbling from hunger. Nagdaguuk ang ulan nga hápit na muabut, The rainstorm made a roaring noise as it drew near. -in- = dagúuk, n.

dagway n {1} face. {2} appearance, looks. Ang namiyáhuk níyang áping dagway sa kagútum, Her sunken cheeks portray hunger. {2a} — táwu human form. Nawálà ang ílang dagway táwu ug nahímu silang irù, They shed their human form and turned themselves into dogs. {3} perhaps, probably. Muulan dagway karun, It probably will rain now. {3a} — ug it looks as though. Dagwayg muulan, It looks as though it’s going to rain. -an a pretty, handsome. ka- n similar in appearance to s.o. else. Kadagway mu siya, He looks like you. paN- n countenance. Ang kasubù sa íyang kahiladman makítà sa íyang panagway, The sadness in her heart can be seen in her countenance.†

dagyaw n day’s work done by a group without pay for landlord or for a communal project (usually on a Monday). Dagyaw ang pagtúkud sa iskuyláhan, The school was built by communal work. v [A; b5] do communal work.

dahan v {1} [B4; b4] for s.t. bad to persist, get worse. Nidahan ang íyang kabúang sa madiyung, Her madness for mahjong got worse. Gidahanan siya sa hilánat, His fever is persisting. {2} [A12; a12] keep up with. Dílì ku madahan ang trabáhu sa balay, I cannot keep up with the work in the house. manga it is ridiculous, incredibly stupid that [so-and-so] happened. Madahan ba gud nímu nga gidisdísan siyang way anistisya, Imagine! They operated on him without anesthesia. ma- ug it would have been ridiculous if [so-and-so] had happened. Madahan ug dì ka mutambung sa kasal sa ímung anak, You surely could not fail to attend your son’s wedding! pa- v [c1] allow s.t. to persist, get worse. Dílì maáyung padahanun (ipadahan) ang íyang batásan, It’s not advisable to allow this behavior of his to go on.

dahay n sighs, bewailing of misfortune. v [A; b3] moan, bewail one’s misfortune. Midahay siya sa dautan níyang gidangátan, She sighed mournfully over her misfortune. Dílì angayang dahayan ang ímung kakabus, It’s not right to bewail your poverty. {2} [A13] behave for no good reason in an unusually jolly, high-spirited manner, laughing gaily and easily. Such behavior is believed to portend s.t. bad for whoever engages in it. Ngánung nagdahay man mu bísag nagngíub ning kalibútan? Why are you boisterously mirthful with such gloomy weather?

dáhig = daláhig.

dahik = dalahik.

dahil v {1} [A; b] iron s.t. over quickly to smooth it out. Dahili úsà kanang sinináa kay gigámit na man nímu, Iron out the creases in that shirt because you wore it once. {2} [A; a] iron a few things. Mu ra niy ímung dahilun, This is all you are to iron.

dahilì n k.o. dwarf coconut, not more than 10′ tall, with thin-husked nuts the size of a grapefruit. — humay n k.o. small-grained rice with white husk and grains, considered desirable for consumption as staple.

dahílì v [B2S3; c] {1} for solids in small pieces (grains, small rocks, etc.) to slip, slide down touching a surface; or for liquids to move. Singut nga midahílì sa íyang kalawásan, Sweat that rolled down his body. Nagdahilì ang grába, The gravel was slowly falling out of the truck. {2} for solids in small pieces to be abundant. Magdahilì ang mangga sa Sibu sa ting-init, Mangoes are abundant in Cebu in the summer. Gidahilían ang Sibu ug kwarta ni Markus, Marcos flooded Cebu with money.

dahilug n small venomous snake-like creature, shiny black in color, 3″ long.

dahílug v [B5; b6] slip off downwards, slide down. Midahílug lang ang kasíli gíkan sa ákung kamut, The eel just slipped out of my hand. Nagdahilug sa bakilid ang mga trúsu, The logs slid down the steep slope.

dahílus v [B5; c] for things in one piece to slide over a surface having continuous contact with it. Dalì kaáyu kung nakadahílus sa lubi, I slid down the coconut tree fast. Maáyu mang dahilúsan ang sínaw ninyung salug, What fun to slide on your shiny floor.

dahinggay v [AN; b6] for liquid to flow downwards without leaving the surface over which it is flowing. Nagdahinggay ang ímung sip-un, Your nose is running. Ang kamisin nga gidahinggáyan sa singut, A shirt that had sweat flow down into it.

dahiraw = dawíraw.

dahis v [A; b6(1)] press clothes hastily and without much care. Kadalì ra ug akuy mudahis sa mga ig-ulúran, It won’t take long to iron clothes to wear around the house.

dahug v [A; b5] urge s.o. to do s.t. not to his advantage. Siya ang midahug sa duha ka bátà arun magsinumbagay, He was the one who egged the children into having a fistfight. Gidahugan (gidahug) siya sa pagsulud sa util, She was talked into going to a hotel. n incitement to do s.t. disadvantageous. -un a urging people to act against their best interest.

dáhug v {1} [A; b6(1)] play a practical joke on s.o. {2} [A3; b4] for an evil spirit to work his power (through an intermediate sorcerer or not). Mibúrut ang íyang láwas kay gidahúgan sa mga dílì ingun nátù, His body is swelling with an affliction sent by a supernatural being. n affliction suffered by s.o. through the workings of a supernatural being or his agent. Dáhug ang namatyan ni Kulas, Kolas died of a disease inflicted by a supernatural being. -an(→) a {1} one who is fond of making practical jokes. {2} one who inflicts diseases of supernatural origin.

dahul a {1} coarse-grained, for thread to be coarse. Dahul ra kining hilúha pára sa ákung sinínà, This thread is too coarse for my dress. {2} coarse in manners. v [B; c1] become coarse, grind s.t. coarsely. Dahulun (idahul) ku paggaling ang kapi, I will grind the coffee coarse. dahuldahul v [B23(1); a2] be, become bigger. Makadahuldahul pa ning prutása ug wà pa pùpúa, This fruit would have grown bigger if it had not been picked so quickly. Dahuldahulun ku ang ímung páhat, I’ll give you a bigger share. a bigger.

dahúlug = dalhug.

dahum v [A13; a12] expect, hope for s.t. to happen. Wà ku magdahum nga maglúib ka, I didn’t dream you would stab me in the back. Ayaw damha nga mubálik pa ku, Don’t expect me to come back. paN- n expectation, supposition. Sa ákung panahum tigúlang siya, piru batan-un diay, I expected him to be an old man, but it turned out he was actually quite young.

dáhun n leaf. v [A] grow leaves. Kusug mudáhun ang agbáti, Agbáti tends to grow lots of leaves. — ug lagpad v [AN; c5] improve financially (lit. grow wide leaves). Mudáhun (manáhun) tag lagpad ug magkúgi, We will improve financially if we work hard. — tubu, — sa, ug tubu n k.o. long thin flat fish with green bones and fins all round the body. (→) {1} leaf of a book. {2} cured tobacco. paN- v [A] sprout leaves. n leaf arrangement. Ang panáhun sa káhuy nga tagiluyluy nag-atbang, The ipil-ipil tree has bipinnate leaves. dahundahun n any insect that looks like a leaf. v [B6; a4] be more thick with leaves than fruits or grains. Mudahundahun (dahundahunun) ang humay basta lutábun ra ang yútà, Rice plants have more leaves than grains if the soil is too boggy. -in-, -in-(→) n sold by the leaf. Tagái kug tabákù nga dinahun, Give me some leaf tobacco. ka-an n leaves.

dahúnug n continuous rumbling, roaring sound. Ang dahúnug sa mga dagkung trák, Loud rumbling sounds of the trucks. v [A2S3] make rumbling sound. Midahúnug ang makusug nga silbátu sa barku, The loud blowing of the foghorn resounded.

dáhup v [A; a12] 1 close the mouth of a bag or net by pulling a drawstring run through a casing in the edge. {2} haul in a fishing net by pulling the edges together in a bunch. Káda dáhup daghang makúhà, Each time you pull in the net, you get a lot of fish.

dahut a {1} close-fisted to an intense degree. Ang táwung dahut dílì manggihatágun, A stingy person is not generous. {2} completely poverty-stricken. v [B2; b6] {1} be, become stingy or miserly. {2} be, become poor or penniless. Mudahut (madahut) ka kun magpúnay ug sugal, If you keep on with your gambling, you’ll wind up in the poorhouse.

dahúyag a nonsense word used to fill out a line in rhymes. Dayun, dayun, dahúyag/ Walay makagsantà ug makagbábag/ Ning palasyu námung payag, Come-in, come-in dahúyag, No one can bar your way, Into this palace of a hut.

dáig v [A; b] {1} set s.t. on fire. Unyà na lang daígi ang mga layang dáhun, Set these dried leaves on fire later on. {2} light s.t. Tagái kug idáig sa ákung sigarilyu, Give me s.t. to light my cigarette with. n (→) fire in the open. Wà giyud mapálung ang ámung daig sa ulan, The rain did not put our fire out.

dáik v [A; b6(1)] start s.t. burning by putting s.t. glowing to it. Gidaíkan nákù ang sigarilyu, I lighted the cigarette.

dail n full moon. Inigsáwup sa adlaw mau say isubang sa dail, The full moon rises as soon as the sun sets. v [B; b6] for the moon to become full. -un a moon that is full.

daílus v {1} [A; b6] move, slide or trickle slowly across or down on a surface. Inigsaylu sa balud mudaílus pud pagbálus ang sakayan, When the wave passes by, the boat in turn moves slowly down. Inánay ang túbig nga nagdaílus sa bungbung, Water is trickling slowly down the wall. {2} [AP; b6] move, let oneself slide s.w. Kun walà magtan-aw ang dalága mudaílus (mupadaílus) pud si Pidru sa duul, When the girl wasn’t looking, Peter would slide closer. {3} [A; ab3c] come from the village to town. Daílus na mu sa lungsud sa pista, Come to the town during the fiesta.

daít v [C1] have good personal relationships. Makigdáit kita sa átung silíngan, We should have good relations with our neighbors. ma-un, makig-un a in a manner inspiring good personal relationships. panag-, panag-ay(→) n good relations.

daitul, daítul v [A; c] touch a small part of s.t. against s.t. else. Midaítul siya sa íyang ngábil sa akúa, She pressed her lips against mine. Gidaitlan níyag binágang puthaw ang pinaakan sa hálas, He touched red-hot iron to the snake bite. Íyang gidaítul ang tilipunu sa íyang dalunggan, She pressed the telephone receiver to her ears.

*daiya ka- v [A13] varied, of all different kinds. Nagkadaíya ang ámung bálun, We took along all kinds of food.

dak n Doc, nickname for a doctor.

dakaldakal n things which make a road rough. -un a rough road.

dakan = arun (dialectical).

dakbálay n large building, house.

dakbayan n city. pa- v [A] go to, live in the city. ka-an(←) n cities. -un(←) a having to do with the city.

dakbut n k.o. amphibious boat, boat that can go on land.

dakdak v {1} [B12; b8] fall down with a bang. Pisti ning pálut sa ságing, mau niy nakadakdak (nakapadakdak) nákù, Damn this banana peeling. That is what made me fall. {2} [ANB12; c] throw s.t. down with force that is heavy; fall down with a bang on the rump. Nadalispang ug nadakdak, He slipped and fell on his rear end. Ayaw ug idakdak ang lubi sa asíras. Hidakdakan unyà ang ímung tiil, Don’t smash the coconut on to the sidewalk. It might hit your foot. {3} [AN; b] wash clothing by hitting it against a flat surface. Dakdáki ang hábul ug maáyu arun malimpiyu, Beat the blanket thoroughly so it will become clean. {3a} [A; b6(1)] knock s.o. on the head. Dakdákan ta ka ning kabù, I’ll knock you on the head with this dipper. {4} [A; c] spend a large amount to win an election. Pila kahà ang idakdak ni Markus dinhi? How much money do you think Marcos will pour here? {5} [A2; b4] — ulan for a rainstorm to break. {6} [AN; c] heap blame, abuse, etc. on s.o. Gidakdákan aku níya ug daghan kaáyung trabáhu, He heaped a huge amount of work on me. Pait nga panimalus ang íyang idakdak kanímu, He will wreak bitter revenge on you. -an(→) n a piece of flat stone or anything where one beats his laundry on in washing.†

dakdákan n k.o. branching edible seaweed, dark-green in color, soft and spongy in texture, and about ¼″ thick. It tends to be flat on both sides.

dakinas, dakin-as v [B2] slip and fall. Paghínay, madanlug. Madakin-as ka unyà, Be careful. It’s very slippery. You might fall.

dákit = dalakit.

daklap = daplak.

daklit (from kalit) a for a very short time. Daklit nga panagkítà, A momentary meeting. Nakadisidir siya sa daklit, He made up his mind in an instant. v [A2; b5c] do s.t. for a second. Daklítan (daklítun) kug tan-aw ang libru, I’ll look at the book for a second. Mahímu ning idaklit nímug hatud? Can you take out a second to deliver it?

dakrun n dacron fiber.

daktil n hair style for women in which the hair about 2″ below the nape is cut like a duck’s tail. v [A; c16] cut hair into a duck-tail style, wear hair in this style.

daktul a full moon. Háyag karun kay daktul ang búlan, It’s bright tonight because there’s a full moon. — ug nawung round-faced. v [B3; b4] for the moon to get to be full. Gidaktúlan na lang sila sa búlan wà pa gihápun kahumag dáru, The full moon was upon them before they had finished plowing. -um-r- n moon about to be full.

dakù a {1} big, great. Dakù na ang íyang anak, Her child is grown up now. — ug anínu prominent person. Gamay túung táwu si Rumulu píru dakug anínu, Romulo may be small in stature, but he is a very important man. — ug bàbà having tendency to tell secrets. — ang dágat be high tide. — nga kábaw be already grown up, but still doing things inappropriate to adults. Kadakù na nímung kábaw magdúwà ka pa gihápug dyúlin, You still play marbles at your age! — nga mamsà bigwig. — nga táwu {a} important person. {b} spokesman in asking a woman’s hand of her parents. — nga tái a big wheel. {2} very much (modifying forms which refer to a person’s condition, mood, or status). Mangasáwa siya nímu bísan búhì pang dakù ang íyang asáwa. Minyù nà siyang dakù, He will marry you even though his wife is very much alive. He is very much a married man. Dì na nà siya kapasar kay dakù na kaáyu ug palta, She cannot pass because she has been absent many times. Dakung masakitun ang íyang asáwa, His wife is gravely ill. Gikalípay kug dakù ang nahitabù, I am very happy about what happened. Magulang siyag dakù nákù, He is much older than I am. adlaw nga — broad daylight. — ang hunàhúnà be anxious to do s.t. Dakù kaáyu ang ákung hunàhúnà pag-adtu sa Kanada, I’ve been thinking very much about going to Canada. — ang tingúhà be intent on doing s.t. Dakù ang ákung tingúhà pagtábang nímu, I’m moving heaven and earth to help you. {3} usa ka — one centavo coin (so called because formerly it was a large coin). {4} — nga [word referring to an action] it’s highly improbable [such-and-such] an action would be done. Dakung palit nákù ánà nga náa may barátu, You think I’d buy that when there are so many inexpensive ones available? Dakung hátag níya nátù nga dawù man nà siya? You think that greedy guy would give us any? v [B; a] become, make big. Nagdakù siyang walay inahan, He grew up without a mother. Gidaku níya ang íyang tíngug arun madungug, She made her voice loud enough to be heard. Gidak-an (gidakuan) ra aku sa ábang, I consider the rent too high. — ang atay, úlu for s.t. to go to one’s head. Midakù ang íyang atay (úlu) kay gibulatíkan, He was flattered and it went to his head. pa- v {1} [A; a] raise animals, children. Padak-a (padakua) kining batáa sáma sa tinúud mung anak, Raise this boy like your own child. Ang tangkal padak-an kug bábuy, I will raise pigs in the pigpen. {2} [A; b5c1] make s.t. bigger. Padak-a (padak-i, ipadakù) ra gud ang síga, Turn the light up, please. {3} [a12] allow s.t. to grow big. Padak-a (padakua) ang kamúti, Let the sweet potatoes grow big. dakùdákù n chief, head, foreman. Kinsay dakùdákù niíning upisína? Who is the head of this office? -an(←), -ay(←) a very great. Dakúan (dakúay) uyámut ang íyang kaúlaw, Her shame was indeed great. -g- a big (plural). Púlus dagkù ang íyang gipalit, He only bought big ones. paN-g- v [A] become great. Nanagkù ang ílang mga mata, They became wide-eyed. ka-g-an n higher officers, authorities. Púrus mga langyaw ang kadagkúan niíning kumpaníya, The top officers of this company are all foreigners. -in-g- a on a large scale. Ang dinagkù nga pagpamalit barátu, It is cheap to buy wholesale. dumalagkù, dumalagkuun a variety of a plant or animal that tends to be bigger. Dumalagkuung maísa píru gagmayg púsù, The corn is of a large variety, but the ears are small. gidak-un n size. kadak-an n living room, largest room in the house. kinadak-an n {1} biggest. {2} the whole world. Ang nahitabù gisibya sa kinadak-an, The event was broadcast to the whole world. maN-(←), tag-(←), tagmaN-(←) n costing one centavo. Manákù (tagdákù, tagmanákù) ang tundan, Small bananas cost one centavo each.

dakul v [AN; b5] rap s.o. on the head with s.t. Dakla (dakula, dakli) siya kay nagdahan, Rap him on the head because he is acting up too much. n rapping. dakuldákul v [A; a] rap s.t. to make noise. Dakuldakúli ang máya, Rap empty cans to chase away the birds.

dákun = kanákù (dialectal). see aku.

dakung = dakul.

dakup v [A; ab2] {1} catch. Nadakup (hingdakpan) na ba ang kabáyù nga nakaguwà sa kural? Did you manage to catch the horse that broke out of the enclosure? {2} apprehend, arrest. Dakpun ka ug mamúhì kag dinamíta, You will be arrested if you go dynamite fishing. {3} [A2; a12] catch fire. Dakpun ang káyu sa gasulína, The gasoline will catch fire. (←) n period of time that arrests are being made. Dákup run sa mga draybir nga walay lisinsiya, They’re arresting drivers without licenses these days. -in-, dinakpan n suspect. Ang mga dinakup (dinakpan) ibalhug sa bilangguan, The suspects will be put in jail. maN-r-(←) n arresting officer. dakupdákup, dakpánay n game of tag. v [A1; a12] play tag.

dakúyung v [A23] stay put meekly, usually with the head bowed. Mudakúyung dáyun ang ámung irù basta sutsútan, Our dog stays put meekly when you hiss at him.

dakyup v [A; b6] {1} for things that fly to swarm, fly around close to s.t. Ang anunugba mudakyup sa sugà, The moths will fly around the lamp. {2} appear suddenly. Gidakyúpan ang ákung panumdúman sa ímung hulagway, Your picture appeared suddenly to my thoughts. {3} envelop with an atmosphere. Mga mabagang dag-um nagdakyup sa kabungtúran, Dark clouds enveloped the hills. Kun dakyúpan ka sa kamíngaw, When loneliness envelopes you.

dál n {1} doll. {2} term of endearment for a small child.

dala v {1} [A; a2] take, bring, carry. Magdala ba kug rigálu ngadtu? Shall I bring presents there? Bug-at na kaáyung dad-un (dalhun, dal-un) ang táru, The can is too heavy to carry. {1a} for an illness to take. Dad-un ka untà sa kulira, Drop dead! (Lit. I hope cholera takes you!) {2} [A; a12] play a role. Ang papil ni Husi Risal ang gidala ni Rumíyu, Romeo played the role of José Rizal. {2a} sing a certain voice in choral groups, play an instrument in an ensemble. Akuy mudala sa báhu, ikay kanta sa túnu, I’ll sing the bass while you sing the melody. {2b} — ug hílas [A23] fake s.t. without showing it. Maáyu siyang mudág hílas kay dì muusab ang íyang dagway ug mamutbut, He can really fake it, because when he tells a lie his face remains unchanged. {3} [A; a12] drive a vehicle, make s.t. go. Maáyu diay kang mudalag sista, You sure play the guitar well! Impála ang íyang dad-un sa paráda, He will drive an Impala during the parade. {4} [A; a12] treat, manage s.t. or s.o. Ang táwu nga nagdala sa upisína maáyung mudala sa íyang mga kawáni, The man who manages the office treats his employees well. {5} [A12; a3] endure, bear. Madala pa sa kábaw ang kaínit sa adlaw, The carabao can bear the heat of the sun. {6} [A12; a3] be of some help. Ang ímung grádu dílì na madala ug ínat. Hagbung ka giyud, Stretching your grade won’t be of any help. You failed, period. {7} [A13; a2] include with, be together with, accompany. Ang íyang tíngug nagdala ug kahadluk, There was fear in her voice. {8} [A] carry clothes, personal belongings well, poorly. Maáyu siyang mudala ug bisti, She carries her clothes well. n s.t. brought, carried, taken along as a load. Nagsangkiig aku sa ákung dala, I staggered under my load. a {1} together with. Mikalagiw ang inahan dala ang gamay níyang bátà, The mother fled together with her small child. {2} carried along with, influenced by. Dala sa ákung kalágut nakahílak aku, Influenced by my anger, I burst out crying. {3} the accompaniment of. Kining ákung hilánat dala sa ákung húbak, My fever came on with my asthma. {3a} — sa pagkatáwu inborn. Ang íyang pagkabúta dala sa íyang pagkatáwu, He is blind from birth. {4} included. Ang singkuwintang plíti dala na ang túbig, Water is included in the fifty pesos rent. (←) v [B125] be influenced by, carried along. Nadála aku sa íyang kakúgi, I was influenced by her industriousness. daladála v [A; a12] bring repeatedly, wherever one goes. Kining ímung pagkasaksi mauy mudaladála kanímu sa pagpaatúbang sa husgádu, If you are a witness it will keep bringing you back to court. Daladaláun gayud nákù kining batáa, I will surely take the child with me wherever I go. Hápit na mutúig ang pagdaladála níya sa íyang sakit, He has been going around with his sickness for almost a year. n female genitalia (humorous). pa- v [A; c] send. Ipadala níya ang ímung urdir kun padad-an mu siyag kwarta, He will send the order if you send him money. -um-(←) v [A; a2] manage. Nagdumála siya sa usa ka bangku dinhi, He managed one of the banks here. kadumaláhan, dumaláhan n management. Ang Urmuk ubus gihápun sa íyang kadumaláhan, Ormoc is also under his administration. -in- a = dala, a 1, 2. n {1} male genitalia (humorous). {2} children of a former marriage brought into a new marriage. {3} idiosyncrasies a woman may experience during conception. Ayaw tagda ang kapungtánun sa ímung asáwang burus kay dinala nà, Don’t mind your wife’s irritability. That’s part of her pregnancy. dinad-an, dinalhan n treatment. Ang ngil-ad nga dinad-an sa íyang bána, The bad treatment her husband gives her. dalad-unun, dad-unun, dalhunun n things to be brought. a needing care because of sickness or needing tact because of touchiness.

dalag_1 a light yellow. Dalag ang íhì, Urine is yellow. n yellowed or brown fallen leaves. Dalag sa lumbuy himúun ug líkin, Yellowed lumbuy leaves are made into cigars. v [BN; a] {1} become, make s.t. yellow. {2} for the voice to get off pitch. Nadalag (midalag) ang íyang tíngug tungud sa hilabihang kahadluk, She was so frightened her voice went out of key. {3} [A1] wear s.t. yellow. ma- a yellow. v [A13] be yellow. Nagamadalag ang pangánud sa matahum buluk sa buláwan, The clouds were yellow with beautiful hues of gold.

dalag_2 = haluan.

dalága_1 n {1} unmarried woman. Anak sa pagkadalága, A child born to an unmarried woman. Dalágang lagas, An old maid. {2} young girl who has reached maturity. Sus! Dalága ka na kaáyung tan-áwun, My! You look very much a young lady. v [B12S] {1} for a girl to grow up, act like a grown-up. Ang ímung inahan ug aku dúngan nga nadalága, Your mother and I grew up at the same time. {1a} [B126] reach womanhood by virtue of menstruating. Nadalága ku sa idad nga katursi, I had my first menstruation at fourteen. paN- v [A2; a2] get to a girl’s bed to have intercourse with her. Panagáun ta ka karung gabíi, I’ll sneak into your bed tonight. hiN-(→) v [B145] grow into full womanhood. Nanindut ang íyang láwas dihang naghinalaga na, She developed a beautiful body as she grew to maturity. kadalagáhan n maidens. Ang mga kadalagáhan atúa sa sayáwan, The girls are at the dance. -um- n female animal just about ready for reproduction, esp. chickens. v [B12S] {1} be old enough to reproduce. Ígu giyung nagdumalaga na, gidúnguy ang tanan kung manuk, My chickens got diseased just as they were about to start laying. {2} for a girl that is too young to act like a teen-ager. Nagdumalaga ka nag pulupanglipstik, You think you’re grown-up already wearing lipstick. dalagíta n a girl close to maturity but not yet mature (ten to thirteen years old). Dalagíta na giyud si Gríta kay gipamukúlan na, Greta has indeed reached puberty because her breasts are beginning to develop. v [BS] become a young girl. dalaginding n term for endearment for a small girl. Grid wan na ákung dalagingding, My little darling is in the first grade.†

*dalága_2 tudlù — n k.o. banana, eaten as is when ripe, growing 6″ long, tapering and narrow. The peel is light green and the meat white when ripe.

dalágan v {1} [A2S; ab3c] for a person to run. Midágan siya kay nahadluk, He ran away because he was afraid. Kinsa tung nagdagan dihà? Who is that running over there? Dì na ku kadágan kay gikutasan ku, I can run no further because I am out of breath. Dagána ang táwu kay wà pa siya kabayad, Run after the man. He didn’t pay. Unsay ímung gidagánan? What are you running away from? Bantáyi kanang karni, kay idágan sa irù, Watch the meat because the dog will run away with it. {2} [A2S] for a machine to run, function. Dì mudágan ang makina, The machine stopped running. {3} [A2] run for office. Katulu na siya mudágan pagkamayur, He ran for mayor three times. {4} [A2; b8] run for help. Wà siyay láing kadagánan, He has no one else to turn to. {5} [A2] extend a certain time or distance. Ang pilikula mudágan ug tulu ka úras, The show lasts for three hours. Gíkan dinhi ang karsáda mudágan ngadtu sa subà, From here the road runs toward the river. Usa ka baril nga aspaltu mudágan ug unsi mitrus, A barrel of asphalt lasts eleven meters. n {1} speed, velocity. Singkuwinta milyas káda úras ang dágan sa awtu, The car is traveling at fifty miles per hour. {2} running, functioning condition. Maáyu pa ang dágan sa awtu, The car is still in good running condition. {3} time elapsed during which s.t. happened. Pila ka úras ang dágan sa idru ngadtu? How many hours is the trip there by plane? {3a} passing of time. Wà ku makaalinggat sa dágan sa panahun, I failed to notice the passing of the time. {4} circulation. Kusug ang dágan sa dugù sa hayblarun, A person with high blood pressure has rapid blood circulation. {4a} — sa hitabù flow of events. (→) v [A; ac] go hurriedly s.w. for a purpose. Dagna (dagana, dagána) ang ímung igsúun, Run and get your brother. Idagan (idágan) ni ngadtu, Run, bring this there. pa- v [A; c1] {1} operate a business, machine. Hínay siyang mupadágan sa kutsi, He drives the car slowly. Didtu sa kadagátan sa Mindanaw padagána (ipadágan) ang ímung panágat, Operate your fishing equipment in the seas around Mindanao. {1a} run the woof to a certain point in the warp. {1b} — sa dágang create a literary work. {2} allow to circulate, advertise. Mau kanà ang tabì nga gipadágan níya, That was the gossip she circulated. {3} create a literary work. pina- n job not well done. Pinadágan ang pagkatahì niíni, This was hastily sewn. {2} literary creation. tag-, tag-(→) n one sent on errands. Siya mauy tagdágan sa kinahanglánun sa balay, He is the one who is sent to run after the things we need in the house. -an n run-*way in an airport. -in-ay(→) n wartime (when people ran away). tali- n about to run away.†

dalagangdang n k.o. shrub of waste places with alternate bipinnate leaves, used as a local medicine: Acacia sp.

daláhig v {1} [A; c1] implicate in a bad action, be influenced. Ayaw dahíga (idáhig) ang ákung inahan sa átung panaglális, Don’t bring my mother into our quarrel. {2} [c1] be brought to ruin, embarrassment by what s.o. else did.

dalahik v [A; c1] {1} drag s.t. that slides along the ground, usually said of boats. Idahik (dahika) ang sakayan sa baybáyun, Drag the boat onto the beach. {2} drag oneself along on the buttocks. Kanúnayng mahúgaw ang lubut sa bátà kay nagdahik na man pud, The child’s buttocks are always dirty because he drags himself around.

dalakit n name given to various species of Ficus which start as epiphytes and strangle their host, assuming tree form. They are much feared as being haunts of various supernatural beings.

dálam (not without l) n Congress.

dalambà n scaffolding.

dálan n {1} street, road, way. Giaspaltu ang tanang dálan, All the streets are paved. Nagbúlag silag dálan, They parted ways. {2} way, means. Ang pagbása dálan sa kinaadman, Reading is a way to knowledge. {3} the way one acts, lives. Giampíngan ang ímung dálan, Your behavior is being observed. {4} hátag ug — give a hint of the answer. Gitagáan ka nag dálan dì gihápun ka katubag? You were given a hint and you still can’t answer? sin-(→) v [A; b5c1] {1} do s.t. else while walking. Sindalanun (sindalanan, isindalan) nátug káun ang mansánas, Let’s eat the apples along the way. {2} do s.t. at the same time as one does s.t. else. Nagsindalan siyag hílak samtang nagkanta, She cried as she sang.

dalángin see panalángin.

dálap n k.o. measles with eczema, affecting the eyes. v [a4] have measles.

dalapúgan n k.o. sea fish growing to a foot in length.

dalaput n k.o. small tree, the leaves of which have medicinal use.

dálar n dollar.

dalaurà n k.o. shrub with dark green leaves, wild and cultivated, the leaves of which produce a red dye. v [A13; b6] dye with dalaurà.

daláyig v [A; a] {1} admire, praise. Gidáyig sa tanan ang íyang katahum, Everyone admired her beauty. {1a} gi- for a child to do s.t. all the more when he is told to stop, as a way to get attention. Manday gibuyag, misíaw. Gidayig, We told him to stop and he did it all the more. He’s asking for attention. pa- v [A] show off, ask for praise. mag-r- admirer, fan. daygun Christmas carols. v [a] sing carols about s.t. paN- v [A2] go caroling. n caroling. dinaygúnan proceeds from caroling. mananaygun carolers.

daldag = dagdag.

daldal v {1} [A; a12] influence s.o. to do s.t. objectionable. Ayaw siyag daldála sa súgal, Don’t initiate him into the vice of gambling. {2} [A; c] reveal a secret in idle gossip. Nag-áway sila kay gidaldálan na usab ang asáwa, They’re quarrelling because s.o. probably told the wife about it. n idle gossip. -ira, -iru a spreading gossip, repeating idle rumors about others.

dalhap v [A; b6] move with intermittent sudden pushes of the body. Midalhap siya sa halígi, He shimmied up the post. Nagdalhap na ang ákung apu, My grandchild is already on the crawling stage.

dalhig = dalhug.

dalhug (from húlug) v [APB2; c1P] slide down, bring down by sliding. Midalhug lang sa bakilid ang palwa nga ákung gisakyan, The coconut frond I rode on just slid down the slope. Akuy nagdalhug (nagpadalhug) sa kargamintu dihà sa andamyu, I brought the cargo down by sliding it on the gangplank. Nalingaw ang bátang nagpadalhug sa bakilid, The child had fun sliding down the slope.

dáli v [AN; b5] deceive s.o., take one in. Hápit ku madáli sa kwartang minì, I was almost taken in by the fake money. Ayaw kug dalíhi (dalíha) sa ímung pangatarúngan, Don’t try to fool me with your excuses.

dalì_1 a {1} easy. Dalì ra kaáyu kanang buhátun, It is very easy to do that. {2} quick, immediate. Dalì nga kahuwásan, Quick relief. v {1} [B14] be in a hurry. Dì ku kahuwat kay nagdalì ku, I can’t wait because I am in a hurry. {2} [A2; c1] do s.t. quickly. Gidalì pagpáhid ni Dúris ang íyang lúhà, Doris quickly wiped her tears. dalìdalì v [A; a] {1} do s.t. hastily. Ayaw siyag dalìdalía paghangyù, Don’t ask her hastily. Dalìdalii lang siyag sulat, Just write him hastily. {2} [a12] be the first person to whom s.t. is likely to happen. Aku ra giyuy madalìdalig tawag ni mam, I’m the most likely person for the teacher to call on. dinalìdalì n work done hastily. madalìdalíun a fond of rushing up things, impulsive. dalìdálì v [A; a] {1} approach s.o. directly without formality. Bisag dalìdalíun na siyag hangyù, musugut lang, Even if you ask him without preparing him beforehand, he’ll go along with it. {2} [a12] be overcome readily. Dílì siya madalìdálì kay bansay man sa dyúdu, You can’t overcome him just like that because he is good in judo. hiN-r-(←) a happening on the spur of the moment, suddenly. Hinanálì ra kaáyu ang íyang kamatáyun, His death was so sudden. -in-an a urgent, in a hurry. Dinalian ang ákung sulat kaníya, My letter to him is urgent. n k.o. short term rice which ripens in three months. ka- for a moment. Gustu ku makigsulti nímu kadalì, I would like to talk to you for a second.

dalì_2 come here! Dalì ra, Please come here!

dalid n large root which is flat and projects above the ground.

dalidáli n name given to some species of flat fishes (flounders, soles, brills).

daligdig v [A; b6] trickle slowly. Midaligdig ang mga singut sa íyang agtang, Sweat trickled down his forehead. n trickling.

dalikdik n rolls, blobs of dirt on the body, esp. in the folds of the skin. v [a4] have folds of dirt.

dalikyat v [A; b5c] do s.t. for a short time, go s.w. for a short time. Mudalikyat ku sa íla, I will stop in to see them for a moment. Dalikyátun (dalikyátan, idalikyat) ni nátù paghisgut, Let’s take out a second to talk this over. Idalikyat ra ni sa íla, Drop this off for a second to their house.

dalílang n k.o. supernatural being, a small white woman that does no harm.

dalin-as = dakin-as.

dalinúan n = karbalyas.

dalínug n soft, whitish, oily substance on the surface of the meat of a mature coconut which is forming buwà (the sponge-like growth which precedes the sprout).

dalipanus, dalipánus v [B2; c] slip by sliding. Midalipánus lang ang ubud sa ákung kamut, The eel just slipped from my hand. Gidalipánus nákù ang ákung kamut sa háwak sa babáyi, I slid my hand down the woman’s hips.

dalipsang = dalispang.

dalipsù v [B26; c1P] slide. Midalipsù ang bátang ákung gikúgus, The child I was carrying slipped out of my arms. Nadalipsù ang dyip sa danlug nga karsáda, The jeep skidded on the slippery highway. Nagkalingaw ang mga bátag padalipsù sa bakilid, The children amused themselves sliding down the hill.

dalipsut síhì = síhì.

dalipunga, dalipungà = alipunga.

dalísay a {1} pure and unmixed, esp. coconut juice. {2} for emotions to be pure. Dalísay nga gugma, Unsullied love.

dalispang v [B26; b6] {1} slip, lose one’s footing. Midalispang siya sa pálut sa ságing, He slipped on the banana peel. {2} lose one’s honor, fall into disrepute. Nadalispang siya sa mapasalígung sáad, She lost her honor because of reassuring promises. {3} [A; b6] for wind or water to brush against s.t. Ang dágat midalispang sa kílid sa barútu, The sea slid off the edge of the boat. Gidalispángan ang ákung nawung sa huyúhuy, A breeze brushed against my face.

dalispù = dalipsù.

dálit v [A; c] {1} offer food, refreshments, expressions of good feeling to guests. Mudálit giyud nà silag pagkáun human sa pangadyì, They will surely serve food after the novena. Dalíti usab siyag pahíyum, Greet her with a smile. {1a} offer for entertainment. Kining prugramáha gidálit ninyu sa ..., This program has been presented to you by ... {2} offer food to spirits in the búhat ceremonies. n {1} s.t. offered to visitors. {2} food offered in the búhat ceremonies.

dalítik = handilítik.

dalius-us = daus-us.

dalù a {1} selfish, disliking to give things. Dawù nà siya kay dì man muhátag bísag gamay, He’s selfish, he won’t even give a little bit. {2} eagerly desirous to do s.t., esp. eating. Dawù kug mangga, I’m crazy about mangoes. Dawù siyag bayli, She is fond of dancing. v [B14; b6] become selfish. (←) v {1} [A; c] begrudge giving s.t. Kun náa lay ákù dì giyud ku mudáwù nímu, If I only had any, I wouldn’t begrudge you any. Ngánung gidawúan mu man ang kaugalíngun mung anak? Why do you have to begrudge your own child? {2} [A; a] tease by offering s.t. and then taking it away. Ayaw akug dalúa. Ug ihátag, ihátag, Don’t take away what you have given me. If you’re going to give it, O.K. kadalùdalù v [A13] be overly fond of. Nagkadawùdawù ku sa lab-as isdà kay tagsa ra ku kakaun, I like fresh fish too much because I rarely get it.

daludalu n k.o. slate-gray, edible cerith shell, about 1½″, common in saltwater marshes.

dalugdug n thunder. v [AN] thunder. Mudalugdug (manalugdug) na gánì buklása ang mga hinayhay, If it thunders, take in the wash.

daluk-an v [b8] be caught unaware. Hidaluk-an sila nga nangáwat, They were caught stealing.

dálum (not without l) a beneath, below. Daghang sagbut sa dálum sa ílang balay, There is lots of rubbish beneath their house.

dalundalun v [A] for the fish to go in schools.

dalundun = dagundun_2.

dalungdung = gunù.

dalunggan see dungug.

dalúpang n k.o. shrub, the leaves of which are used topically for rashes and stomach ailments: Urena lobata. — ginting variety with palmately-lobed leaves, considered the best for medicinal use. — kukhan n variety with serrate but not lobed leaves, shaped like a fingernail.

dalupápa n k.o. squid with a body growing to a foot in length.

dalupúgan = dalapúgan.

dal-us v [APB; c1P] {1} drag or slide slowly in a downward direction. Ang íyang nigusyu nagkadal-us sa kapútu, His business gradually slipped into bankruptcy. Idal-us (dal-úsa, padal-úsa, ipadal-ús) na lang ang sáku sa kupras pagkanáug, Just put the sacks of copra off by letting them slide. {2} move forward slowly (figurative usage). Ang sakayan midal-us sa línawng dágat, The boat moved slowly over the calm sea. {3} [APB; c1P] move the eyes down over s.t. Midal-us ang íyang pagtan-aw gíkan sa líug ngadtu sa bitíis, He let his gaze move over her from her neck to her legs. -an(→), -anan(→) n slide.

dalus-us v [APB; c1P] slide down. Mahadluk siyang mudalus-us (mupadalus-us) sa gabayan sa hagdanan, He’s afraid to slide down the bannister. Kinsay nagdalus-us (nagpadalus-us) sa sáku sa harína? Who slid the sack of flour down? -an(→) n slide, children’s playground equipment.

daluyduy v [B4; a4] {1} cough hard continuously, have such a cough. Nagdaluyduy ang ubu sa bátà, The child’s cough was hard and continuous. {2} for tears to come fast and furious. Nagdaluyduy ang íyang mga lúhà, Her tears flowed copiously.

dalwak n hernia in the groin. v [A123P; b4] have, cause hernia in the groin.

dalyang v [A; c1] for s.t. solid to be in such large quantities it hangs out beyond its area. Midalyang ang íyang tiyan, His stomach hangs out over his belt. Nagdalyang lang ang pagkáun sa lamísa, The food on the table is in overflowing quantities.

dam n dam.

dáma_1 n demijohn. — hwána = dáma_1. v [B256; b6] be a demijohn full. Wà ra ni mudáma (madáma) ang tubà nga nahurut námù, The toddy we drank wasn’t even a demijohn. damahan = dáma_1.

dáma_2 n {1} lady-in-waiting. {2} runner-ups in a beauty contest who attend the winner in the coronation.

dáma_3 n {1} game of checkers. {2} king in checkers. {3} a furrow which crosses the main furrows (tudling). After harrowing (pagsudlay), a furrow is made for the seeds (pagtudling), after which a cross furrow is made (pagdáma) to mark where to put the seeds. v {1} [AC; a2] play checkers. Ug gustu kang tigpaabilidaray, damáhun lang nátù, If you want to have a contest, let’s have it out playing checkers. {2} [B23; a12] become a king in checkers. Bantay kay tulu nay nakadáma sa ákung batu, Watch out because three of my men have become king. {3} [A; b] plow a field across the main furrow to mark where the seeds are to be placed. (→) v [A12] {1} get to first base with a woman. Naglángan ka lang kay dì giyud ka makadama kang Maríya, You’re wasting your time because you can’t get to first base with Mary. {2} convince, have an effect on. Ang mga hulgà dílì giyud makadama kanákù, Threats can have no effect on me. damahan n checker board.

dáma dinutsi n a climbing ornamental shrub bearing numerous, slender, scented, yellow-green flowers which open at night: Cestrum nocternum.

dámag_1 v {1} [A; a12] for ghosts to molest people causing them to get sick or disturbed. Kalag nga wà kabinditáhi ang midámag níya, An unblessed soul haunted him. {2} gi- are you crazy, doing s.t. unthinkable. Gidámag ka dihà nga nangulitáwu ka mag minyù? Are you crazy (lit. molested by a ghost) courting a married woman?

dámag_2 = damlag.

dam-ag v {1} [BC1; b6] crash, bump into. Nadam-ag ku sa lamísa kay ngitngit, In the darkness I bumped into the table. Nagkadam-ag mi, We crashed into each other. {2} [AN2; b6] lunge at, attack. Gidam-ágan dáyun sa asáwa ang kirída sa íyang bána, The wife lunged at her husband’s paramour. {3} [A23] do s.t. impulsively without much thought. Mahal ra níyang pagkapalíta kay midam-ag man dáyun, She paid too high a price because she rushed into buying it.

damagan_1 n k.o. rudderfish: Kyphosus spp.

damagan_2 n beautiful woman (slang).

damahwána = dáma_1.

damak a careless in attending to small, trivial things. Damak. Way panudlay, way pamatúnis, He’s careless. He doesn’t comb his hair, he doesn’t button his pants. Damak, bisag ása biyái ang hunsuy, He’s careless. He leaves his pipe any old place. Damak. Húgaw kaáyug ági, He’s very careless. His handwriting is untidy. v [B1] be, become careless.

daman_1 v {1} [B14; a4] talk, walk in one’s sleep. Unsa nang ímung gipanulti? Nagdaman ka man tingáli, What are you saying? You must be talking in your sleep. Kanúnay siyang damnun run. Unsa may nakasámuk níya? What’s bothering him that he always walks in his sleep? {2} [A; a] dream. Unsay ímung gidaman? What did you dream? n walking, talking, crying in sleep. damandaman v {1} = padamandáman. {2} [BN; b5c1] appear vaguely to one’s senses. Damandamanun (damandamanan) ku sa manánuy níyang tíngug káda gabíi, Her sweet voice comes back vaguely to me every evening. Ngánung idamandaman (damandamanun) nímu pagpakítà? Why don’t you show it clearly? n {1} pretense of walking, talking in sleep. {2} vague sense of s.t. padamandáman v [A; b6] pretend to walk or talk in sleep.

daman_2 = mau ra (dialectal). see mau.

dámas n small, narrow dug-out boat which may or may not have outriggers.

dambà = dalambà.

dambil n dumbbell. a stupid. v [B12; b6] be dull and stupid. Gidambílan kaáyu kung nagtan-aw sa ímung míd, Your maid seems to me to be a terrible dumbbell.

damgu n dream. Ákung mga damgu nga maduktur ku, My dreams of becoming a doctor. v [A1; a12] dream. Damgúhun ku ikaw, I’ll dream of you. madamgúhun a dreamy, dreamily.

damhuy v [B14; a4b4] be sleepy. Kanúnay siyang magdamhuy sa klási, He’s always sleepy in class. Katū́g na, kay gidamhuy (gidamhuyan) ka na man, Go to sleep because you’re sleepy.

dámids n expense in a treat, compulsory contribution, and the like (slang). Ang dámids sa ikskursiyun tris káda táwu, The damages for the excursion are three pesos a person. Pilay ímung dámids sa blu-awut? How much did you spend for your party?

damig n small amount of food eaten with staple. v [A; c1] eat a small, simple side dish together with the staple. Asin lay ílang gidamig, The only thing they had to go with their rice was salt.

damikà, damíkà v [A1; b3] sit around doing nothing. Nagdamikà (nagdamíkà) lang mi kay way buluhatun, We are just sitting around because we have nothing to do.†

damili a dirty and sticky. v [B; b6] get, become dirty. Nagdamili ang lamísa kay gitrapúhan ug húgaw, The table is sticky because it was wiped with a dirty cloth.

damlag n {1} future. Wà siya maghunàhúnà kun unsay damlag, He is not thinking about his future. {2} day after tomorrow. Ugmà dì, apan sa damlag, Not tomorrow, but on the next day. {3} tomorrow morning. Dì na lang ta manggíkan karun kay hápun na. Damlag na lang, Let’s not leave today because it’s late. Let’s leave tomorrow morning. ugmà — {1} in the future. Mahímu siyang abugádu ugmà damlag, He will become a lawyer in the future. {2} tomorrow, God willing. Mularga ku ugmà damlag, I’ll leave tomorrow, God willing.

dampilas = dampiyas.

dampiyas v [A2; b6] for a bladed instrument to glance off. Pastilan ug dampiyasan gánì sa sundang nang ímung tiil, ikaw lang, Goodness, if the bolo glances off onto your feet, don’t say I didn’t warn you.

dampug v [A; c] put s.t. s.w. carelessly. Idampug lang sa daplin ang bulingun, Just throw the dirty clothes to the side.

damput_1 = dangput.

damput_2 = dampug.

dampuug n large amount of s.t. piled up. Dampuug sa basúra, Large heap of garbage. v [A; ac] pile up, form a heap. Nagdampuug na ang átung mga bulingun, The laundry is piled up now.

damù = daghan, a (dialectal). (←) v = daghan, v (dialectal).

dámù = kanámù. see kami.

dam-ug v [A; b(1)] sprinkle water on s.t. to moisten it. Dam-úgan ta ug dágat ang kupras, Let’s sprinkle sea water on the copra. {2} spurting water from the mount on a fighting cock in order to strengthen it. It is also massaged at the same time.

dam-uk = dan-uk.

damulmug, damulug = dalínug.

dámung v [A23; b5] for s.t. to persist and intensify despite attempts made against it. Midámung ang pátay sa dihang nangusug ug kampanya ang kapulisan, The killings are on the rise despite the intensified police campaign. Damúngan (damúngun) ka núug hílak sa bátà ug ímung pahilúmun, The baby will persist in crying if you hush him up.

damurhaw v [B1456] be blank in the mind, unthinking about what one is doing. Nagdamurhaw lang nang batáa. Dì katunung, That boy doesn’t pay attention to what he’s doing. He never does it right.

damúsing = dumísing.

dam-ut v [A1; b] wash around the mouth. paN- v [A2] wash one’s mouth off. Panam-ut dihà. Nagkamulitsing ang ímung bàbà, Wash your mouth; it’s covered with dirt.

damyang v [A; c] spread s.t. out, usually grains or small objects. Idamyang ang bás sa nátad, Spread the sand over the front yard. Gidamyángan sa ahinti ang salug sa íyang mga gibaligyang duwáan, The salesman spread the toys on the floor. pa- v [A; ac] {1} have s.o. spread s.t. out. {2} lie spread out. Nagpadamyang giyud siyag higdà mu rag nagpauga, She is lying with her arms and legs spread out like laundry spread out to dry.

damyu = andamyu.

dan particle which warns the interlocutor that what is going to be said is connected with what immediately follows it. {1} preceding a statement which describes the reason for what follows: so ... Dan, kay walà man siya mutuun, nahagbung, So, since he didn’t study, he failed. Dan, nía kami arun pagbisíta ninyu, Well, we came here to visit you. {2} preceding a question with a condition: so then, if [so-and-so] is the case, what will happen? Dan, ug walà ka dinhi, kinsa may muhíkay sa pagkáun? So then, if you’re not here, who will prepare the meals? {3} particle to hold a narration together: now then. Adlaw tung Duminggu. Dan, sa sunud adlaw, Lúnis kadtu, It was Sunday. Then, the next day, it was Monday.

dán = dálan.

dánag a half-conscious. Dánag na lang ang tinan-awan sa táwu nga hubug kaáyu, That drunkard looked at us as if he were only half-aware of what was going on. v [B45] be half conscious. Nagdánag na lang ang pamínaw sa himatyun, The dying man is only dimly aware of what is going on.†

dan-ag n light given off. Dan-ag sa daktul, Light of the full moon. a {1} bright. {2} well-illuminated. Dan-ag ang baylihánan, The dance floor is well-illuminated. v [A; c] give off light. Gidan-ágan ang íyang nawung sa háyag sa ispat, His face was illuminated by the light from the flashlight.

danakit = dalakit.

dánas = gánas.

danasdánas v [A1; c6] use a vehicle or wear clothes going through a place it might get damaged. Kinsay nagdanasdánas sa bisklíta nga nagkagarasgaras man? Who treated the bicycle so rough? There are scratches on it. Kining maung idanasdánas sa kakugnan, Wear the denim in going through the saw grass.

dánaw v [A; b6] form a pool in, flood. Magdánaw (danáwan) ang nátad basta muulan, The yard gets flooded when it rains. Nagdánaw ang túbig sa nátad, The water is forming a pool in the yard. (→) v = dánaw. n pool of water.

danay it is likely to happen. Danay man ta hibyaan sa dyip ning ímung pagkalanganlanganun, We are likely to miss the jeep because of your dilly-dallying.

danga v [A2; b4] for a failure to do s.t. to lead to misfortune. Nakadanga ang ímung pagkatabian. Naapil ka sa kasámuk, Your big mouth got you into trouble. Now you’re involved in the quarrel. Gidangahan ka sa ímung pagkagáhig úlu, What happened to you is the result of your stubbornness.

dangàdangà v [A; b6] approaching. Nagdangàdangà na si Máma. Tabángi sa íyang dala, Mother is approaching. Help her carry her things. (←) v [A; b6] approach for help. Dì siya madangàdangáan kay kuríput, You cannot approach him for help because he is tight.

dangag = danghag.

dángan_1 n {1} any pest that destroys crops. Ang mga tanum nadáut sa dángan, The plants were destroyed by the pests. {2} destruction caused by pests. Tungud sa dángan sa ilagà gamay mig áni, Because of the destruction wrought by the rats, we had a small harvest. a destructive. Dángan kaáyung bataána. Manggisì sa balasahun, What a destructive child. He rips up the magazines. v [A; b5] for pests or s.t. comparable to destroy. Ang súgal ug ínum makadángan sa pagpuyù, Gambling and drinking are destructive to family life. Gidangánan (gidángan) ang ámung humayan, Our ricefield was destroyed by pests.

dángan_2 n k.o. palutput fish.

dangarag v {1} [B46; b(1)] be careless, heedless, heedless of detail. Ug magdangarag kang mulabang sa karsáda, maligsan ka giyud, If you are careless in crossing the street, you will get run over. Ayawg dangaragi nang inyung búhat arun dílì magkasáyup, Don’t be careless with your work so that you won’t make mistakes. {2} [A3] come suddenly s.w. for a reason. Mudangarag dáyun nà siya dinhi kun may kasuk-an sa íla, She runs here if anything goes wrong at home. a careless.

dangarang v [A3; b6] {1} approach. Maung nagláin ang panahun kay náa may nagdangarang nga bagyu, The weather is rather bad because a storm is approaching. {2} come into view. Ang nagdangarang nga bapur, The boat coming into view.

dangas_1 a having a receding hairline. v [B] have a receding hairline. Mudangas (madangas) ang ímung agtang ug magsígi kag kálù, You will get bald on your forehead if you keep wearing a hat.

dangas_2 v [B1; c1] be inattentive to what one is supposed to be doing. Nagdangas siyang nanáug. Nahúlug hinúun, She wasn’t paying attention when she went down the stairs, so she fell.

dángas, dangás = danglas.

dángat v {1} [A2; b] reach, arrive at a place. Midángat mi sa ámung distínu, We arrived at our destination. Walà pa ku dangáti ug kwarta, No money has reached me yet. {2} [A23; b5] happen to s.o. Ayaw giyud ku basúla kun may mudángat nímu, Don’t ever blame me if s.t. happens to you. Mu nay ímung gidángat (gidangátan), That’s what happened to you. {3} [A2; b4] for time to elapse. Wà makadángat ang tulu ka adlaw namatay ang pasyinti, The patient died before three days had elapsed. Gidangtan sila ug tulu ka búlan sa Sibu, They’ve been in Cebu for three months. {4} [A2] go to a woman’s house for the purpose of proposing marriage. Mudángat ta run sa íla arun mamáyi, Let’s go to their house to make the marriage proposal. pa- v {1} [A; c] state s.t. by letter, cable, etc. Ipadángat ang ímung urdir sa ámung upisína, Send your order to our office. {2} [A; a12] cause to get s.w. {3} [a12] wait for s.t. to happen. Padangátun ang takdul únà itárì ang manuk, Wait for the full moon before you allow your cock to fight. r-an n what happens to one. Dautan ang ímung dadangátan, You will come to grief.

dángaw n measurement, the distance from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the middle finger extended. v [A; a12] measure s.t. in dangaw’s. dangawdangaw n k.o. inchworm, caterpillar that moves by lifting the center of its body, about 2″. It turns into a butterfly. v [a4] be infested with this sort of inchworm.

dangay n {1} = danglay. {2} dried palutput fish.

dángay = danglay.

dangdang v [A; c1] heat s.t. slightly near fire or under the sun. Idangdang (dangdánga) ang túbig sa ínit, Leave the water in the sun to heat it.

danggà_1 a for a child to be spoiled to the point of being abusive. v [B] be spoiled, be abusive from being spoiled. Mudanggà (madanggà) siyag patumánan sa íyang gustu, He will become spoiled if his every wish is granted.

danggà_2 = anggà.

danggas a {1} running a slight fever. {2} warm. Danggas pa ang plantsa, The iron is still warm. v [B; a4] have a slight fever. Walà man gánì danggása (magdanggas) ang bátà, The child doesn’t even have a fever.

danggit n small, smooth-skinned and flat fish with thirteen poisonous dorsal spines. {1} name given to the species of Teuthis which have dots. {2} by extension, name given to other small fishes that are species of Teuthis. -in- a move toward s.t. sideways or do s.t. with the side facing the goal of the action. Dinanggit ang íyang initsahan sa búla, He shoots the ball with his side facing the basket. v [A; c1] do, move with the side towards the goal of the action.†

danghag a inattentive to what one is doing. Danghag siya nga naglakaw, mau nà nga nabulásut, He wasn’t paying attention to what he was doing, so he stepped into a hole. v [B146] fail to pay attention. Nagdanghag ka tingáli pagpanuklì maung naalkansi ta, You were probably careless in making change. That is why we are short now. Nagdanghag nang ímung nawung, You’re looking everywhere but where you are supposed to be.

danghal a lacking alertness and attention. Danghal nga iksplikahan. Dílì manimátì, She has a dopey expression on her face when you explain s.t. to her. She doesn’t listen. v [B] be dopey, unalert. -an(→) a of a dopey sort.

danghili n fish similar to and of same genera as danggit (and loosely also called danggit) but which have a mosaic pattern: Teuthis spp.

dangílag n kindling. v [A; c] set a fire with kindling. Sinipilya ang idangílag pagháling, Set the fire by using wood shavings.

dangili = danghili.

dangka v [A; c1] warm s.t. gently by placing near a fire, usually in order to dry it. Idangka (dangkáha) ang mga basang sinínà, Put the wet dresses near the fire.

dangkalan n k.o. edible jellyfish, to 20″ in diameter, dome-shaped, violet, fading toward the edges, with short tentacles that inflict a mild sting.

dangkit = langkit.

dangkúlus v {1} [A; b5] jump playfully on s.o. Gidangkulúsan (gidangkúlus) sa dakung irù ang ituy, The big dog leaps about playfully on the puppy. {2} [C2; c3] frolic with physical intimacy. Láin tan-áwun ang babáying makigdangkúlus ug mga laláki, It looks terrible for a woman to engage in horseplay with men.

danglas v {1} [A; a] clamber over, climb up on s.t. vertical. Dílì madanglas ang paril kay dangug, You can’t climb up that wall because it’s slippery. Danglásan aku sa mga bátà ig-abut nákù, The children clamber all over me when I get home. {2} [B2; c] run boats onto the beach. Midángas (midangás, midanglas) ang sakayan sa lapyahan, The boat was beached on the shore. a for one’s forehead to be wide and sloping due to a receding hairline.

danglay n k.o. large slipmouth with a protracted mouth: Leiognathus equulus.

danglug a slippery from being wet or having s.t. slimy on it. v [B; b6] become, make slippery. Mudángug (madángug) ang kalsáda kun muulan, The road will become slippery when it rains. n slime emitted by snails. pa- v [A; c] {1} make s.t. slippery. Tubà ang átung ipadángug áring litsun, We’ll wash the roast pig down (lit. make it slippery) with toddy. {2} bribe. Magpadángug siya úsà mulíhuk, He waits for a bribe before he gets moving. n grease money.

dangput n room partition. v [A; c1] make a room partition.

dangs n fairy, homosexual that acts effeminate.

dangug, dángug = danglug.

dangulngul = danguynguy.

dangup v [A2; c] {1} go s.w. for safety. Ang mga tulisan midangup sa búkid, The bandits took refuge in the mountain. {2} resort to s.t. Midangup sila sa hukmánan, They resorted to the courts. {3} go, turn to s.o. for help. Walà siyay láing kadangpan, He has no one else to turn to. Ayaw ug idangup ang ímung prublíma diri nákù, Don’t bring your troubles to me.

danguynguy v [A; b3c1] wail, cry with deep sorrow. Gidanguyngúyan níya ang ámung panagbúlag, She wept profusely because we broke our engagement. n crying, wailing.

dani v {1} [A; a2] persuade, win over, convince. Rasun nga dílì makadani (makapadani) nákù, Reasons that cannot convince me. Dílì madani ang mga Múrus sa átung tinuúhan, You can’t convert the Muslims to our religion. {2} [A; a12] induce s.o. to do s.t. along with s.o. Mudani aku níya sa pagpangalígù, I’ll invite her to go swimming. {3} [A2; a12] captivate, allure. Pahiyum nga makadani, An alluring smile. madaníhun a {1} convincing. Madaníhung pangatarúngan, Persuasive reasoning. {2} alluring. Madaníhung tíngug, An alluring voice.

danlak n rupture immediately above a man’s genitals such that the intestines or bladder descend into the scrotal sack. v [A123P; a1b4] have rupture of this type.

danlug = danglug.

dansbul n dodge ball game. v [A13; a2] play dodge ball.

dansir n dancer in a nightclub, dancer on stage. v [B156] be a dancer.

dansuy n k.o. boy’s shirt similar to the T-shirt in form, but with an opening partway down the front, made of calico or other cheap woven material. v [A; a] make, wear a dansuy.

danug = ban-ug.

dan-uk v [A13; c] {1} dump s.t. s.w. carelessly. Ayaw idan-uk sa suuk ang inyung mga bulingun, Don’t just dump your dirty clothes in the corner. {2} dump blame on s.o. Aku ang gidan-úkan sa pagbásul, They put the blame on my shoulders.

danyus n damages awarded by court in a lawsuit. — piruhisyus n punitive damages in a court case.

dáp = dálap.

dapà_1 n storage place (hut or large box) for corn and rice.

dapà_2 v [A; c] lie on the stomach. Gidapà sa mga mungha ang ílang láwas atubángan sa Santu Kristu, The monks lay prostrate before the crucifix.

dapà_3 n shoes (slang). way — name given to the guerillas during the Japanese occupation because they were mostly barefoot.

dap-ag n k.o. poisonous sea urchin, similar to tuyum but with white spots on the spines.

dapak v [A2] for a top to fail to spin.

dápak n k.o. fish similar to a spotted snapper in shape, but much smaller.

dápal n measurement equal to the width of the palm with the fingers outstretched and together reckoned from the middle of the thumb to the base of the little finger. (→) v {1} [A; a12b2] strike with the palm of the hand. Dapalun ku ang ímung úlu, I’ll slap your head. {2} [A; a1c] put s.t. in the mouth with the palm of the hand. Ayaw idapal ug hurut ang kík, Don’t shove all of the cake in your mouth at once. n flat-footed. dapaldapal n person who is unusually short.

dap-as_1 v [A; a2] climb up s.t. using both hands and feet. Dap-ásun lang níya ang lubi ug way hakhak, He’ll shin up the coconut tree if there are no steps.

dap-as_2 = daplas. — sa kapáyas = kalatkat sa kapáyas. see kalatkat.

dápat v {1} [A2SC; ac] bring s.t. into contact with s.t. else. Nagdapat sa yútà, Touching the ground. Dapátun ta ang duha ta ka kamut, Let’s let our hands touch each other. Idápat ang ímung tiil sa sanga, Let your feet touch the branch. {2} [A; c] administer medicine. Nahikatúlug siya human kadapátig tambal, He fell asleep after the medicine had been administered to him. {3} [A; b(1)] lay hands on one, hit. Anad giyud nà siyang mudápat sa íyang asáwa, He is used to hitting his wife. {4} [A; c] use in building s.t. Dì ku mudápat ug lawáan sa salug, I won’t use lauan wood for the floor. Ang balay gidapátan ug kawáyan, The house was built of bamboo. {5} [c] money spent on. Unsay ímung gidapátan sa ímung kwarta? What have you done with your money? a suitable, fitting (used by speakers influenced by Tagalog). Dì dápat kanang kulúra nímu, That is not a good color for you. Dílì nà dápat pagabuhátun, You shouldn’t do that. walay — useless, inapplicable. Way dápat nang kahúya kay gabuk, That wood is useless because it’s rotten. (→) n material used to make s.t., usually a house. Lig-un ug dapat kining baláya, This house is made of strong materials. a flat-footed. v [B2] become flat-footed. ig-r-(→) = dapat, n.

dápaw_1 n {1} hair on plants that causes itchiness. {2} rash resulting from contact with plants that have itchy hair. v [b4] be affected with dápaw. dapawdapaw n k.o. sea urchin with fine, whitish needles. -un a covered with itchy hair-like growths.

dápaw_2 a {1} boastful, egotistic. {2} prone to tattling and gossiping. v [B12; ab6] be boastful, egotistic. Madápaw man ka lagi ug iatubang ug dága, You become boastful when you are with a young lady.

dapay = dapal, v 1.

dapdap n k.o. small tree of the seashore, widely planted as an ornamental for its numerous bright red flowers: Erythrina variegata.

dapì v [A; ab2] slap with the open palm or s.t. flat. Bantay kay hidapian unyà ka, Watch out, or you’ll get slapped. Kining rulíra ákung idapì sa ímung samput, I’ll spank you with this ruler. dapìdapì n top part of the buttocks.

dápig v [A2; b6] take sides in a quarrel. Midápig kami kaníya kay hustu siya, We took sides with him because he is right. Walà akuy gidapígan, I am not taking sides with anyone. ka-, -um-r-(→), um-l-(→) n political supporter.

dap-ig = dip-ig.

dapigas v [B26; b8] loose one’s footing, slip off its footing. Midapigas (nadapigas) ang íyang tiil sa ang-ang, His foot slipped off the step. Nadapigas ang tiil sa lamísa sa bangil, The leg of the table slipped off the edge.

dapilus, dapílus v [BP] slide straight downward. Nadapílus ang bátà sa íyang kamut, The child slid out of his hands. Nagdapílus siya sa túbu, He slid down the pole.

dápit v [A; a] {1} attract s.o. or s.t. to go s.w. Ang budyung makadápit sa mga báka sa pagtígum, The call from the horn will make the cows gather. Dapítun ku ikaw sa ámù, I’ll invite you to our place. Sugà nga ikadápit ug isdà, A light to attract the fish. {2} attract notice, attention. Ang íyang kaanyag makadápit sa ílang pagtagad, Her beauty drew their attention. {3} divert water s.w. Unsáun ku pagdápit sa túbig sa busay? How shall I divert the water from the spring? n {1} place. Ang dápit níyang natawhan, The place where she was born. {1a} position, relative standing. Ikatulu ra siyang dápit sa lumbà, He is third place in the race. {2} direction, vicinity of. Dápit sa baybáyun, Near the beach. (→) = dápit, n. pa-(→) v [A; b7c] put s.t. at some place. Nagpadapit aku sa tumuy sa prusisiyun, I stayed at the head of the procession. Ipadapit ang mga bíbi sa túbig, Have the ducks stay near the water. hiN- a fond of inviting people s.w. -in- n guests. mag-r-(→), maN-r-(→) n host.

dapíyas v [B126; b6] slip suddenly over or downwards. Nadapíyas ákung tiil sa kanal, My foot slipped into the ditch.

dapíyu v [AN; a1b2] slap or strike s.o. heavily on the face or head. Hidapyuhan ta man kag dì ka muhílum, I might slap you if you don’t shut up. n slapping, a heavy slap or strike.

daplà v {1} [A3P; c1P] press s.t. arched out flat on a surface. Kinahanglan giyung idaplà (daplaun, ipadaplà, padaplaun) ang ímung pád sa sáwug kung magpus-ap ka, You have to place your palms flat on the floor if you do push-ups. {2} [B; b6] be, become flat-footed. Mudaplà (madaplà) kunu ang tiil basta tapulan, They say laziness makes you flat-footed. a {1} for s.t. arched to be pressed flat against a surface. {2} flat-footed.

daplak v [A] {1} cover s.t. over by putting s.t. flat on top of it. Siyay nagdaplak sa playwud dihà sa lungag sa bungbung, He is the one who covered the hole on the wall with a piece of plywood. Idaplak ku karing kík sa ímung nawung, I’ll throw this cake into your face. Maung ang idaplak sa gisì sa íyang karsunis, Patch the tear in his pants with denim. {2} dump, throw s.t. in one heave. Dapláki ug balas ang lungag sa yútà, Dump sand into the hole in the ground. Idaplak lang ang mga papil dihà, Just dump the papers there. {2a} [AP; c1] throw oneself s.w. in a sprawled out way. Midaplak (mipadaplak) siya ug lingkud, She sat sprawled on the floor. n patch.†

daplas v [A; b6] clamber over s.t. Ayaw pagdaplas dihà ánang mga tinápuk nga batu, Don’t go clambering over that pile of rocks. Nagkalápuk ku kay gidaplásan ku sa irù, I have mud all over me because the dog clambered over me.

daplay v [A1PB3; c1] hang down loosely over an edge, make s.t. hang without being fixed. Sudláya nang buhuk mung nagdaplay sa nawung, Comb that hair of yours. It is hanging down over your face. Kinsay nagdaplay (nagpadaplay) sa hábul sa bintána? Who hung the blanket over the window sill?

daplin n {1} side, edge. Sa daplin sa subà, On the river bank. {2} beside. Daplin giyud sa karsáda, Right next to the road. {3} walay laing — there is no other alternative. Wà giyud tay laing daplin kun dì pag-upira, We have no other choice than to operate. {4} get out of the way! (short for padaplin). pa- v {1} [A; ac] move, put to the side. Padaplína ang mga táwu, Have the people move to the side. Ipadaplin ang mga bangkù, Move the benches to the side. {2} [A3; c] move to the background. Nagpadaplin lang ku kay wà man kuy lábut adtung ílang áway, I just stayed in the background because I didn’t have anything to do with their quarrel.†

daplus v [A2PB23; aPc1] slip, move slowly down, make s.t. slip down. Mudaplus ang písì kay walà maáyung pagkahukut sa pusti, The rope will slip slowly down because it’s not well tied to the post. Kinsay nagdaplus (nagpadaplus) sa halayan? Who moved the clothesline down?

dapsut v [A2; a3] slip from the grasp, hold. Ug makadapsut nang isdang ímung nagunitan, dì na gyud nà nímu hidakpan ug usab, If the fish you’re holding slips from your grasp, you’ll never catch it again. Ang tásang nadapsut sa ákung kamut, nasinsíyu, The cup slipped from my hand and broke into pieces.

dapu, dapù v [A; a] touch s.t. lightly with the hand. Dapua ang úlug gihilantan pa ba, Touch him on the head to see if he is still feverish. Dapua ang duha nímu ka kamut, Place your hands together, palm to palm. (←) v [A; c] {1} treat a supernaturally caused skin affliction by putting a bundle of herbs wrapped in leaves which has been heated on the afflicted area. {2} touch s.t. lightly with the hands. Idápù ang ímung kamut sa utaw, Touch the iron with your hands. {3} [A; b] for animals to be attracted s.w. Mudápù ang amígas sa asúkar, Ants will be attracted to sugar. Mabungáhung sanga ang gidapúan sa mga langgam, The birds alighted on the fruiting branch. n preparation for applying the dápù treatment.

dapug_1 n place in the kitchen where the cooking fire is built. -an(←) = dapug_1.

dapug_2 v [A; ac] strike, usually the head, with s.t. bulky. Dapuga siya íning batu, Strike him with this stone. Idapug ku ning libru sa ímung úlu, I’m going to slam this book on your head.

dápug v [A; c1] pile things of the same kind in an orderly fashion. Dapúga (idápug) ang mga pinusù, Pile the ears of corn up in an orderly way.

dapúgan = dalapúgan.

dápul n holdup man (slang). paN- v [A23] hold up. Nangdápul ang mga matun sa draybir, The ruffians held the driver up. -íru n holdup man.

dapúlas (from púlas_2) v {1} [A; c] rub the hand lightly, usually over the face, occasionally, also over other parts of the body. Kinsay nagdapúwas ug lápuk sa ímung nawung? Who spread mud on your face? Dapulása ang singut sa ímung agtang, Brush the sweat off your brow. {2} [A; c] eat s.t. with utmost speed as if just rubbing the hand over the mouth. Gidapúlas lang níya ang usa ka plátung pansit, He wolfed down a whole plate of noodles.

dapya v [AB23(1); c] splash, be splashed. Ang balud midapya sa baybáyun, The waves splashed onto the shore. Kinsay nagdapya ug túbig sa bintánà? Who splashed water through the window? Nakadapya ang tubà kay punù ang sudlanan, Some of the toddy splashed out because the container was filled to the brim.

dapyas v [A2; b6] glance off, graze off s.t. Midapyas lang ang bála sa íyang úlu, The bullet just grazed his head.

darámi n piece of meat sliced off by the butcher of an animal without the owner’s knowledge. v [A; a] for a butcher to steal the owner’s meat in this way.

dariyut = diriyut. see diyut.

darling n {1} darling. {2} having lesbian relations. Darling nà sila si Líta ug si Pína, Lita and Pina are going steady. v [A; a12] call s.o. ‘darling’.

dáru v {1} [A; a] plow. Unsay itanum ninyu sa inyung gidarúhan? What will you plant in the area you are plowing? {2} [A; a12] have sexual relations (somewhat coarse). Gidáru aku sa ákung bána gabíi, My husband had relations with me last night. {3} [B126] fall down and scrape the ground. Pagkasukámud níya nadáru ang íyang nawung sa asíras, When he stumbled, his face scraped the sidewalk. n plow. (→) n young water buffalo, just big enough to use for plowing. mag-r-(→) n farmer. daruhan n field that is planted with s.t. ig-r-/l-(→) n {1} animal used for plowing. {2} s.t. worn for plowing, used in plowing.†

darudaru n k.o. olive shell.

das n dash, hyphen. v [b6] put a dash.

dasà v [B46] become spoiled due to overindulgence. Pitúla ang bátà arun dì magdasà, Discipline the child so he won’t get spoiled.

dasag v [A; c] thrust a mass forcefully against s.t. else. Siyay nagdasag nákù sa bungbung, He pushed me hard against the wall.

das-ag a {1} abounding, swarming around. {2} scattered, spread. {3} wandering, roaming aimlessly. n stranger, wanderer. v {1a} [B; b5] swarm, crowd around. Gidas-ag (gidas-ágan) ang artista sa mga táwu, The people swarmed around the movie star. {1b} [B; a] abound. Nadas-ag ang mga tatlung sa ílang uma, There were snails all over their field. {2} [AB; c1] scatter, be scattered. Piligrung madas-ag ang káyu, It would be dangerous if the fire were to spread. Das-águn (idas-ag) ku ning mga binhì, I will scatter these seeds. {3} [B3; b6] wander aimlessly about. Sa lasang nakadas-ag (nadas-ag) mig dakung lángub, In our wanderings in the forest we came across a large cave.

dasdas v [A; a12b2] advance to attack. Midasdas ang mga sundálu sa ílang kaáway, The soldiers advanced toward their enemies.

dásig a lively, full of action. Dásig pamatíun ang mga kanta sa Bítuls, The Beatles’ songs are lively to hear. Dásig kaáyu siyang manlíhuk, She is lively in her movements. v [AP; a] {1} make s.t. lively. Ang kumparsa nakadásig sa pista, The string band made the fiesta lively. {2} encourage, inspire s.o. to do s.t. Ang ímung mga púlung midásig (mipadásig) kaníya pagtuun, Your words encouraged him to study. Nadásig siya sa pagsulat ug bálak, He was encouraged to write poetry. mag-r- n one who inspires. ka- n enthusiasm. ma-un a {1} lively. {2} inspiring, arousing enthusiasm. dasigdásig v [A1; b5c2] divert s.o.’s attention by being lively. Dílì giyud kini mamilíti. Dasigdasígan lang níya ang kuliktur ug hinábì, He never pays. He just diverts the conductor with his stories.

dasmag v {1} [B26C; b6] bump into, crash into. Ang awtu didtu mudasmag (madasmag) sa lubi, The auto crashed into the coconut tree. Nagkadasmag ang duha ka trák, The two trucks collided with each other. {2} [AN; b6] lunge at, rush in to attack. Kun mudasmag (manasmag) siya, dì ku giyud siya sibúgan, If he lunges at me, I’ll not move an inch. {3} [A23] rush into doing s.t. Mahangyù tà tu, apan midasmag ka man dáyun gud, We could have gotten the price down, but you had to rush into it! {4} [B12] fall down. Nadasmag siya ngadtu sa lápuk, He fell into the mud. n attacks.

dasngag_1 a careless, inattentive to what one is doing. v [B46; a] be careless and inattentive to one’s work. Subra ang ímung gisuklì kay nagdasngag ka man, You gave him too much change. You sure are careless.

dasngag_2 v [A2N; b5c1] push s.o.’s face into s.t. or s.t. into s.o.’s face, bump the face. Ngánung gidasngagan (gidasngag) ka man sa íyang kúmu? Why did he thrust his fist at you? Ángay giyud kang idasngag, You deserve to have your face pushed against s.t.

daspan n dustpan. v [A; a] pick up dirt with a dustpan.

dastir n {1} duster, loose house dress. {2} duster to clean with. v [A; a] wear, make into a duster.

das-ug v {1} [AB; c1] move over, downward, cause s.t. to do so. Ug mudas-ug mug diyútay makalingkud pa ang usa, If you move over a bit, one more can sit down. Nadas-ug siya sa kawad-un, He slipped down into poverty. {2} advance, make progress, flourish. Midas-ug ang íyang kaálam, His knowledge increased. n {1} movement to s.w. {2} advance, progress.

dasuk a compressed, compact. Dasuk kaáyu ang ginamus sa táru, The can was stuffed full with salted fish preserves. Dasuk ang katubhan, The sugar cane field was thickly planted. v {1} [A; ac] compress, push into a tight place. {2} [A3P; c] shove s.t. into a place forcefully. Nadasuk siya sa suuk dihang ákung gitulud, He was shoved into the corner when I pushed him. (←) v {1} [C] crowd, squeeze a place. Nagdásuk ang balay sa Pásil, The houses in Pasil are jammed together. {2} [B1] be chock-full with s.t. Nagdásuk sa mga táwu ang trák, The truck was chock-full with people.

dasun v {1} [A2; c] say s.t. immediately after s.o. else says s.t. Gidasunan ku níyag tubag sa wà pa ku makatiwas ug pangutána, He answered me immediately before I finished asking the question. {2} [A2; a2] follow an action immediately with another action. Nakadasun pa siyag pátid human makapatámà ug sumbag, After he inflicted a cruel blow, he followed it up with a kick. Dasunun nímug silhig ang ginabas arun dílì magkátù ang húgaw, Sweep up the sawdust right away so the dirt won’t pile up. {3} [A; b(1)] approve of, endorse a plan or idea. Gidasunan dáyun níla ang gahin pára sa unipurmi, They at once approved the allocation for uniforms. dasundasun v [A; b5] happen in rapid succession, one after another.

dáta_1 v [A; b1c] pay off partially. Wà nákù bayri tanan. Gidatáhan ku lang, I did not pay it all off. I just paid a part. {1a} [A; b(1)] for men to have sexual intercourse with s.o. on a regular basis (humorous). Datáhan níya ang íyang babáyi káda Sabadu, He has intercourse with his mistress every Saturday. {2} pay off a debt partially or entirely with goods. Datáhan nákug lubi ang kúlang, I’ll pay off what’s lacking by giving you coconuts. n {1} installment. {2} s.t. given in lieu of money to pay off a debt entirely or partially. datadáta v [A; b1c] pay for s.t. in installments, buy on an installment basis. Mudatadáta kug pridyidir, I will buy a frigidaire on installment. n {1} installment basis. {2} = dáta_1, n1.

*dáta_2 walay — no good. Walay dátang panaptúna, kay húmuk mulubad, The cloth is no good. It fades quickly.

datag a level land. ka-an n plains.

dáti n k.o. small blister with water inside, often accompanied by fever.

dáting v [A2; b6(1)] not be shy to speak a language one doesn’t know well or recite s.t. memorized. Gidáting nákù ang amural nga ákung bag-ung hingkat-unan sa ákung giulitawhan, I tried out the line I memorized on my girl friend. Datíngi sa ímung pila ka lugas nga ininglis ang Murmun, Talk to the Mormon with the few English words you know.

datslan n buffet. v [A1; c1] hold a buffet dinner.

dátu = dátù_2.

dátù_1 a rich, wealthy. v [B1; a2] be, become rich, wealthy.†

dátù_2 n title of a chief, now said only to Muslim leaders. tudlù — n {1} k.o. long, slender banana. {2} jackknife clams, k.o. long, slender clams. -in- v [A; a] sit with the buttocks flat on the ground and the ankles crossed, tucked in under the body (like the dátù in the presence of his subjects). Nagdinátù siya sa lantay, nagdúlag baráha, He sat on his buttocks on the bed, playing cards.

dat-ug v [A; c] {1} put s.t. on s.t. to weigh it down. Aku ang nagdat-ug ug batu sa papil, I laid a stone on top of the paper. Namatay ang táwu nga nadat-ugan sa trúsu, The man died because he was pinned down by the log. {2} put the blame on s.o. Dat-úgan unyà aku sa pagbásul, The blame will be put on me. n weight put on s.t.

dat-ul v [A; c] {1} put s.t. on top of s.t. to strike or work on it. Kwanggul ang nagdat-ul ug sulat áning libru, Whoever wrote on top of this book must be a fool. Ayaw idat-ul ang káhuy sa ang-ang ug magbughà ka, Don’t lay the wood on the stairs when you split it. {2} put s.t. on top of s.t. else for a second. Íyang gidat-úlan ang íyang samad ug ínit nga dáhun, He put hot leaves on his wound. {3} put blame on s.o. Siya ang nagdat-ul nákù ning saláa, He put the blame on me. n block on which s.t. to be struck is laid. -an(→) = dat-ul, n.

dátum v [A2; c] {1} for s.t. pointed to be driven into, penetrate. Midátum ang punyal sa dughan, The dagger penetrated into the breast. Dágum nga idátum sa buktun, A needle to inject into the arm. {2} [A; a4b4] for an emotion to penetrate into one’s inmost being. Gugma nga nakadátum na, A deeply-rooted love.

datung_1 v [A; a] give s.o. a gift to get a favor from him. Gidatungan sa insik ang inahan sa íyang gipangulitawhan, The Chinaman gave presents to the mother of the girl he was courting. n gift given to win a favor.

datung_2 see tungbálay.

dátus n data, facts.

dau n k.o. large hardwood tree.

dáub v [A; b(1)] {1} burn, set s.t. on fire in the open. Dì ta makadáub run sa átung kaíngin, We cannot burn our clearing. {2} smudge. Daúban ta ang mangga arun mudaghan ang búnga, Let’s smudge the mango tree so that the fruits will become plentiful. n {1} open fire. {2} place where an open fire is usually built. (→) = dáub, n 1. -anan = dáub, n 2.

daug v {1} [A2; a12] outdo, overcome s.o. Dì giyud ka makadaug níya, You can never beat him. Gidaug ku sa kaíkug, I was overcome by my shame. {1a} [a12] give way, yield under weight or pressure. Ang salagunting gidaug sa atup, The rafters gave way under the weight of the roof. Madaug sa hángin ang talabánug nga húmuk ug bawug, A kite with a weak crosspiece will give way under the force of the wind. {1b} [A; c] place a weight on s.t. to hold it in place. Wà ilupad sa hángin ang papil kay gidaugan, The paper wasn’t blown away because a weight was put on it. {1b1} dump blame on s.o. Ikaw unyay daugan sa mga pagbásul, They’ll dump the blame on you. {1c} dag-un pa it is better for [so-and-so] to happen and get some benefit (than to miss out on the benefit). Sígi lang, ibaligyà, dag-un pag may kwarta, Go on, sell it. It’s better to have money (than perhaps to lose it and not have money). Sagdi lag muuban siya, dag-un pag may kúyug, Let him come with you. It’s better to have s.o. with you (than not to). {2} [A12; a3] be able to carry, lift, or move s.t. heavy. Madaug ba ni nímung lamísa? Can you lift this table? {2a} for one’s body to manage. Madaug pa sa ákung láwas kining trabahúa, My body can still manage this work. {2b} support one’s studies, existence. Dì na nákù madaug ug gastu ang mga bátà, I can’t afford to support the children. {3} [A2; ab3] win money, prize. Dag-un giyud nátù ni kay dakù ang pusta, We must win in this bet because we have big stakes. Pilay ílang gidaug nímu? How much did they win out of you? a {1} defeated, bested. Nahisáma siya sa irung daug nga mibahag ang íkug, He went off like a defeated dog with its tail tucked between its legs. {2} be unable to stand up to s.o. Daug siya sa íyang asáwa, He is henpecked by his wife. {3} — pa be more than [subject] (lit. [subject] is bested by). Daug pa nímuy buguy, You’re worse than a tramp. n {1} winnings. Pila may ímung daug sa swipstik? How much did you win in the lottery? {2} weight put on s.t. (←) v {1} [C] have it out as to who wins. Magdáug ang duha ka sunuy. Ang usa mutung ug ang usa manálaw, The two cocks will have it out. One will be the winner and the other will run away. {1a} [a12] call a game quits. Daúgun nátù ning átung dúlà, Let’s declare s.o. the winner of this game (put an end to it). {1b} [b] determine the winner by reaching s.w. Maglumbà ta. Kadtung káhuy átung daúgan, Let’s race. Whoever gets to the tree first wins. {2} [A13; a12S] for two people under the same roof to be racing against each other as to who dies first. It is thought that when two people under the same roof are ill at the same time, one is bound to die. Lisud kaáyu ang kahimtang sa inahan ug anak, magdáug tingáli ang duha, The mother and daughter are both seriously ill. They are racing against each other as to which one will die. Gidaug ang inahan sa anak. Bísan pa sa paningkámut sa duktur ang anak ray naluwas, The mother lost her life to the child. Despite the doctor’s efforts only the child was saved. daugdáug v [A; a12] maltreat, step on s.o. Inaína nga midaugdáug kaníla, A stepmother who maltreated them. madaugdaúgun a tending to maltreat. -an, dag-an n having won money. Mangáyù ta níyag barátu kay dag-an, We’ll ask for a little cut because he won. dag-anan {1} amount needed to win. Upat ra ka puntus ang dag-anan, We only needed four points to win. {2} chance to win. Wà kay dag-anan ug dì ka paluyhan sa Partídu, You have no chance of winning if the Party does not back you. ka-an(←) n victory, success. maN-r-(←) n winner. ma-un(←) a victorious, successful. -um-r-(←) n having the makings of a winner. Dumadáug ug kalíwat kining manúka, The cock has the winner’s blood in him. dag-unun ug lamas easily becoming tasty if spices are added. Dag-unun kaáyug lamas ang karning irù, Dog meat is fine as long as you put spices with it.

dául n dried sheath of the coconut blossom.

dáup v [A13B2S346; c] fold the hands together and place them over the breast. Natúlug nga nagdaup sa íyang kamut, Sleeping with her hands over the breast.

daurà = dalaurà.

daúrus v [AP2; b(1)] slide down an incline. Midaúrus siya sa ubus dihang nahúg sa banghilig, He slid down when he fell on the slope. Nindútang mudaúrus (mupadaúrus) sa bátà sa islayid, The child enjoys sliding down the slide.

daus-us v [APB; c1] climb down, move down, bring s.t. down. Gíkan sa ápir baks nidaus-us siya tupad kanákù sa lúwir baks, From the upper box he climbed down and sat beside me in the lower box. Aku na lang ang mudaus-us niánà, I’ll bring it down myself. Daus-úsun (idaus-us) nátù paghínay ang baldi, We’ll lower the pail carefully.

dáut v {1} [A; a12] destroy, make inoperative. Nadáut ang makina kay wà kabutangig asíti, The machine was ruined because it wasn’t oiled. {2} [A; a12] harm, have bad effects on. Kining sabúna makadáut sa kamut, This soap can harm your hands. Nadáut ang karni kay wà ayúha paghípus, The meat spoiled because it wasn’t properly stored. {2a} [A12] ang — what’s wrong with it. Ang nakadáut nímu, wà kay kalígù, What’s wrong with you is that you don’t bathe. Ang nakadáut niíning kutsíha kay dakug kunsúmu, What’s wrong with this car is that it takes too much gas. {3} [A12; a3] get s.o. into trouble. Ayaw ug sultig ingun kay madáut ta ánà, Don’t say that because we can get into trouble on account of it. {4} [AB16] be in bad health, cause bad health. Ang pagsígig bása mudáut sa ímung mata, If you keep reading it will ruin your eyes. Nagdáut ákung tiyan, I have stomach trouble. {4a} [B146] — ang buut be in a bad mood. Nagdáut ákung buut kay kúlang sa katúlug, I’m in a bad mood because I didn’t get enough sleep. {4b} [A12] give s.o. venereal disease. Kanang bayhána makadáut, That woman will give you venereal disease. {4c} [A; a12] harm s.o. with sorcery. Gidáut siya sa barángan, The sorcerer inflicted illness on him. {4d} [A; b(1)] for a supernatural being to inflict an illness. Gidaútan siya sa ingkantu, kay gitagà man níya ang dákit, The supernatural being inflicted illness on him because he chopped the banyan tree down. {5} [A3; a12] speak ill of s.o. Sigúru ka giyung daútun sa mga tabian, The gossipers will surely speak ill of you. {6} [B14] for the weather to get bad. Ug magdáut ang panahun, ayaw úsag byáhi, If the weather is bad, don’t travel for the while. panday — one whose handiwork is full of defects. Panday dáut ang naghímu niíni kay daghang dipiktu, A poor carpenter made this. There are so many defects. (→) a {1} sickly, thin. Daut ka man. May sakit ka? You’re thin. Are you sick? {2} for an engine, appliance, etc. to be in bad condition. Ang daut mung dyip, Your beat-up jeep. n defects. King mga tubúha walay likì, ug walay daut, These tubes have no cracks and no defects. v {1} [B5] be, become sick, thin-looking. Mudaut kag dì ka mukáug tárung, You’ll get sick if you don’t eat properly. {2} [B1456] be menstruating (euphemism). Paggámit ug pasadur ug magdaut ka, Use a Kotex when you menstruate. dautdáut v {1} [A13] keep malfunctioning. {2} [A3] keep getting sick. {3} for the weather to start getting bad. aláut see aláut. -an(→) n sorcerer. a bad in character or effect, not auspicious. Dautang túyù, Evil intention. Dautan ang panahun, The weather is bad. Dautang samputánan sa íyang pag-inum, The evil results of his drinking. Dautan rung ibyáhi, Now is a bad time to travel. Dautang pálad, Bad luck. -in-an in an evil way. v [B; a2] behave in an evil way. hiN- see *hináut. himaráut see *himaráut. himuláut see himuláut. -ig-r-, ig-l- n things used in practicing sorcery. ka- n extent of damage. Ang kadáut sa bagyu, The damage the storm caused. ka-an n ruin. mag-r-(→), mag-l-(→) = -an(→), n. mang-r-(→) n one who destroys maliciously. Ang magdadaut dayag nga nasína, Clearly the one who destroyed your things maliciously was envious. pangdáut n s.t. used to harm s.t. panday pang- = panday dáut. see panday.

daw {1} seem, like. Daw subù siyang nanamílit, He seemed sad to bid goodbye. Daw kasábà tung íyang tambag, His advice was like a scolding. {2} — [adjective, verb] be rather [adjective, verb]. Daw nalíbug siya dihang nakadawat sa sulat, He was rather confused upon receiving the letter. {3} go ahead, do [so-and-so]. Abir sumbága daw ku! Go ahead, try striking me. Tilawi daw ug lamì ba, Go on, try it. See if it’s good. {4} he, she said. Maghíkug daw siya, He said he was going to kill himself.

dáwa n millet: Setaria italica. Widely cultivated, it is most commonly made into budbud. dawadáwa n k.o. tall grass bearing spikes similar to millet in appearance: Echinochloa crusgalli.

dawal v [A] stick out of an opening, hang out. Nagdawal ang pistúla sa bulsa, The pistol stuck out of his pocket. Padawala ang dílà, Stick your tongue out.

dáwat v {1} [A3S; a1] receive, accept. Mudáwat ba nà siyag suburnu? Does he accept bribes? Mudáwat mig kasíra, We accept boarders. Mudáwat siyag labáda, She takes in laundry. Dílì aku makadáwat niánà, Sorry, I cannot accept that. Nakadawat ka ba sa ákung suwat? Have you received my letter? {2} take, receive s.t. conveyed. Dawáta ning ákung itúnul nímu, Take this thing I’m going to hand you. {3} take hold of the hand that delivers a blow or fend it off. Dawáta ang íyang kamut ug musukmag, Fend off his arm if he delivers a blow. {4} [A3SN; a2] gather palm toddy. Walà siya kapanáwat karun, He hasn’t gathered toddy today. n amount the lender gives for s.t. pawned. Trayinta písus ang dáwat ánà, You can only pawn that for thirty pesos. (→) n palm toddy. Ang íyang dawat ganíhang buntag tam-is kaáyu, The palm toddy he gathered this morning was very sweet. dawatdáwat v, n {1} = bùbuay. see bùbù. {2} uvula. hiN-(→) a fond of accepting. Hinawat ug suburnu, Fond of accepting bribes.

dawdaw_1 v [A; a12] tinker with s.t. without any definite purpose. Dawdáwa ang plansang gubà básin pa ug makumpunir nímu, Try tinkering around with this broken iron. Maybe you can fix it.

dawdaw_2 v [A2N; a2] gather leftovers, the last remaining things. Wà pay makadawdaw sa nasunúgan, Nobody can salvage the leftovers from the fire. Wà diyuy madawdaw bísag bukug, There’s nothing to get, not even bones.

dawhug = dalhug.

dáwi v [A2; b6] for a fish to bite on bait. Gidawíhan siyag mamsà, A large crevally bit his line. n fish that bit. (→) = dáwi, n.

dawin n a single banana. Mikúhà siyag lima ka dawin nga tinanuk, He took five boiled bananas. v [A; a1] separate bananas into pieces. -in- n bananas sold by the piece.

dawíraw v [B2S; c16] {1} grope about, as in the dark. Magdawiraw ang buta ug mulakaw, A blind man gropes about when walking. {2} for the mind to wander without concentration. Wà kung kasabut sa liksiyun kay nagdawiraw lang ákung hunàhúnà, I didn’t get the lesson because my mind was wandering.

dawpang = dalúpang.

dawu- see also dalu-.

dáwun_1 a be knocked down in boxing. v [A; a12] knock one’s opponent down in boxing.

dáwun_2 n down payment. v [A; c] make a down payment.

dawuntawun n {1} downtown. {2} a light passenger vehicle which plies a certain route and picks up passengers. — ikspris = dawuntawun, 2.

day see inday.

day-a v [B; b6] for s.t. to hang out from a place in which it is contained. Miday-a ang íyang tinái, His guts were hanging out. Prútas nga nagday-a sa baskit, Fruits hanging out of the basket. a sticking, bulging out from the place that contains it. Day-a na nang ímung tiyan, Your stomach is hanging out.

dayabítis n diabetes. v [a4] have diabetes.

dayag a clearly visible, obvious. Dayag dinhi ang Buhul, Bohol is visible from here. Dayag ang íyang gugma nímu, His love for you is obvious. Dayag na ang íyang kadaúgan, His victory is clear now. — na lang of course. Dayag na lang nga mulában ku kay igsúun ku siya, Naturally, I’ll take his side. He is my brother. v {1} [B] be visible, seen. Nagdayag ang ímung kamisun, Your slip is showing. {2} [c] tell s.o. frankly. Daygan ku siya nga wà ku siya higugmáa, I’ll tell him frankly that I don’t love him. pasun-(←) v [A; c] exhibit, show before an audience. Nagpasundáyag ang sinihan ug malaw-ay nga salída, The movie house showed pornographic movies. Kadásig nga íyang gipasundáyag, The enthusiasm he showed. n presentation. pasun-an n place where s.t. is shown. pa- v [A; c] reveal, make s.t. clear. pina- n {1} s.t. made known. {2} Book of Revelation. dinayganay v [C] be frank with each other. madinaygánun a open and frank.

dayagnus v [A; b6] for a doctor to diagnose a sickness. n diagnosis.

dayagram n diagram, sketch. v [A; c1] diagram, make a diagram.

dáyak v {1} [A; b6] engage in a group activity with clamorous merriment. Magdáyak ang mga bátà panahun sa pisikal, The children revel during the physical education period. Tubaan nga gidayákan sa mga palaínum, The toddy stand where the drinkers are making merry. {2} [B6] be in extravagant quantities. Magdáyak ang pagkáun sa íla basta pista, There’s all kinds of food at their place during fiestas.

dáyal n dial of a watch, telephone. v [A; a2] dial. Unsang numirúha ang ímung gidáyal? What number did you dial?

dáyal tun n dial tone. v [A23] give a dial tone. Midáyal tun ba? Was there a dial tone?

dayalug n {1} dialogue. {2} dialogue between opposing parties. v {1} [A; c16] act s.t. out in a dialogue form. {2} [C] have a dialogue. Wà magkadayalug ang administrasiyun ug ang istudiyanti, The administration and students didn’t get together in a dialogue.

dayalugu = dayalug, n 1.

dayamanti = diyamanti.

dayamitru n diameter.

dayamun n {1} baseball diamond. {2} diamonds in playing cards.

dayan v [A; b] be a decoration, adorn. Ang kurtína nagdayan sa ílang balay, The curtains add beauty to their house. dayandáyan v [A; b] decorate, adorn. Ang kurúna gidayandayánan ug buláwan, The crown was adorned with gold. n decoration, adornment.

dayána n noise made early in the morning of a gala celebration to wake the people. v [A1; b(1)] make noise on the morning of the celebration. Tulu ka banda ang nagdayána sa ámung pista, Three bands played to wake the people during our town fiesta.

dáyang n title given to a Muslim princess.

dáyap n k.o. small citrus tree producing small spherical, yellow fruits, juicy and sharply acid: Citrus aurantifolia.

dayapir n diaper. v [A; a] make into a diaper, put a diaper on.

dayari n diary. v [A] keep a diary.

dayaríya n diarrhea. v [a4] have diarrhea.

day-as a foreign to a place. Kalihúkan nga day-as sa kinabúhing Pilipinhun, Ways which are so foreign to the Filipino way of life. v [AN23P; c] go to live in a far place, bring to a far place. Manay-as siya pag-áni, He goes to other places to help with the harvest. Iday-as na lang ang panaptun sa prubinsiya kay dì mahálin dinhi, Bring the cloth to the province because it won’t sell here.

dáyaw v [A; a12b3] praise, comment favorably on. Wà si Nánay makadáyaw niadtung ímung gibúhat, Mother did not comment favorably about what you did. Wà tay dayáwan ánang ímung trabáhu, There’s nothing to praise in your work. n praise.

dayban n divan.

dayday v [A; b6(1)] put a landmark along a boundary line. Gidaydayan kug nangkà ang utlánan, I marked the boundary with jackfruit trees. n landmarks planted along a boundary. pa- v [A] travel along the edge of s.t.: alongside landmarks, fields, rivers, etc. Wà siya musulud, nagpadayday (nanayday) lang sa utlánan, He wasn’t tresspassing. He was just walking along the boundary. paN- v [A2] = padayday. -an(→), -an n the top rim of the side of a boat.

daygun see daláyig.

dayhag a {1} sloping downward. Gíkan dinhi dayhag na púlus ang dálan, From here on out the trail will all be downhill. {2} be wide and sloping at an angle. Mutúlù ang ílang balay kay dayhag kaáyu ang atup, Their roof leaks because the roof slants. v [B; c1] be sloping downward, place s.t. in a slanting position. Dayhaga (idayhag) pagsandig ang bisiklíta, Lean the bicycle in a slanting position. -an(→) n top of a slope, place where a downward slope begins. -un(→) n sloping gradually.

dayhard a diehard follower of a politician or certain party. Dayhard nga Usminyista, A diehard follower of Osmeña.

dáyib n diving. v [A2; ac] dive. Didtu siya mudayib sa húgawng túbig, He dove into the dirty water. Idayib ning sungsung sa iláwum ug isap-ung sa bangag, Dive down with this plug, and plug up the hole with it.

dáyig = daláyig.

dáyik n dike. v [A; a2] build a dike.

dáyis n {1} dice. {2} a game played with a dice. {2a} turn to throw the dice. {3} s.t. tricked out of s.o. else. {4} profit from sales (slang). v {1} [A1C; c3] throw dice. Kinsang dáyis run? Whose turn is it to throw the dice? Magdáyis lang ta, Let’s play a game with dice. {2} [A; b] get s.t. by cheating or tricks (slang). Nakadáyis mi ug tris sa tigúwang, We tricked the old man for three pesos. {3} [A1] masturbate (slang). -ir n one who throws the dice or plays a dice game. v [A2] be the one to throw the dice.

dayis-ul v [A13] throw the dice to determine who will be the one to throw in a mahjong game. n action of throwing the dice to determine the deal.

dáyit n diet. v [A] be on diet.

daylang = dalyang.

daynámu n dynamo.

daysik v [A; a] dissect in a laboratory.

day-u n foreigner, from another place. Batásang day-u, Foreign customs. v [AN23; b6] {1} migrate to. Manay-u (muday-u) siya sa Mindanaw, He will migrate to Mindanao. {2} visit a distant place. Daghan ang mga turista nga muday-u (manay-u) dinhi, Many tourists come here for a visit.

dayugdug v [AP3; c1] go straight s.w. without paying any heed to one’s surroundings. Nanáug siya sa balay ug midayugdug (mipadayugdug) paingun sa lungsud, He went out of the house and walked straight toward town without looking left or right.

dayuk n preserved salted fish intestines. v [A; a2] make dayuk, put dayuk into s.t.

dáyun {1} immediately, at once. Milakaw siya dáyun, He immediately walked away. Walà dáyun níya himatikdi ang ulitáwu, She did not notice the young man at once. Karun dáyun, This very instant. pútung — = -in-, 2. {2} do as the next thing. Mikáun siyag maáyu, dáyun natúlug, He ate a good dinner and then went to sleep. {2a} sa — [gen.] nga [verb base] [gen.] was (will be) about to [do]. (Sa) dáyun ku nang káun miabut sila, As I was about to eat they arrived. Iságul ang tunù sa dáyun na nímung háun, Mix in the coconut milk just before you take it off the stove. {3} eternity. Ang dáyung pahúlay, Eternal rest. v {1} [A23] do s.t. immediately. Ngánung mudáyun ka man lang ug kasukù? Why do you flare up immediately? {1a} [a2] be killed at the first cockfight. Kanang túbù niánang báya dì giyud nà dayúnun, The cocks that are raised at that house will not be killed in the first cockfight. {2} [B36] remain as it is for long. Hináut nga magdáyun ang íyang kabuútan, I hope his good behavior will remain unchanged. {3} [a12] get possession of s.t. borrowed by keeping it forever. Íya na giyung gidáyun ang íyang gihulamang sapátus nákù, He took over the shoes that he borrowed from me. {4} [C; a12] push through in marriage. Nagkadáyun sila, They got married. {5}, {6} = dayun, 1, 2. (→) {1} [a3b4] for s.t. bad to come into being, be pushed through to reality. Ayaw pagdunggabdunggab nákù kay madayun (madayunan) unyà nà, Don’t pretend to stab me, because you might just end up doing it. {2} [B23; c1] proceed to carry s.t. out. Dì ku mudayun (madayun) paglarga kay hápun na, I will not proceed to leave because it’s already late. Dayunun (idayun) ba ni nímug baligyà? Will you push through with your plan to sell it? {3a} [A2; b6] go into a house. Dayun lang, Come on in! Dì na lang ku mudayun, I won’t come in. {3b} stay at a house. Háin ka karun dayun? Where are you staying now? pa- v [A; c1] continue doing s.t. Padayúna (ipadáyun) ang ímung kakúgi, Continue your industriousness. hiN-/haN-(→) v [a4] be pushed through. Wà sila mahinayun sa Karkar, They ended up not going to Carcar. Wà mahinayun ang balay pagbaligyà, In the end the house wasn’t sold after all. gilayun do s.t. immediately. Gilayun siyang milarga, He immediately left. -in- n {1} process of cooking coconut oil where the juice is cooked off at once and not set aside to ferment. {2} pútung -in- n pútu made from cassava or sweet potatoes without drying the meat. dumaláyun a lasting, eternal. Dílì dumaláyun ang kalípayng lawasnun, Earthly happiness is not eternal. ka-an n eternity. †

dáyung v {1} [A3SC; bc3] for two or more people to accomplish s.t. together, most commonly carrying. Dayúngi lang nà ninyu kay bug-at, Carry that together because it is heavy. Dayúngan lang nílag bugsay ang surambáwan, The fishermen just row their large fishing boat together. {2} [A2C2; bc3] share joys and sorrows. Magdáyung gayud ta sa kalípay ug kasákit, We will share our happiness and sorrows with each other. {3} — ug túig v [C3] for siblings (not twins) to be born in the same year. Nagdáyung mig túig sa ákung manghud, My younger brother and I were both born in the same year. -an(→) n stick or pole used for carrying s.t. hanging by holding on to each end. ka- n person with whom one carries s.t. or shares sorrows and joys.

dayungyung v [B6; c1] be hanging down loosely over the face. Gipadayungyung níya ang íyang buhuk (kálù), She let her hair (hat) cover her face.

Dga. abbreviation for dalága, unmarried woman.

di n letter D.

dì = dílì.

di- prefix, usually followed by nouns of Spanish origin. {1} having a [noun] where it is s.t. special to have one. Púru dikutsi ang ámung silíngan, Our neighbors all have cars. Diamirkána pa ba diay muadtug upisína? You mean to say they wear jackets to the office? Diayskrim giyud ang ámung pabugnaw, We had refreshments with ice cream. {2} characterized by having being made of [noun]. Sapátus digúma, Rubber shoes. Kísu dibúla, Cheese shaped like balls. Dialta ílang mga amígu, Their friends are high society. Manuk dirása, Special breed of chicken. {3} having [noun] as a source of motion. Plantsa dikuryinti, Electric iron. Makina dimánu, dipiyi, Hand-, foot-operated machine. Dinútang pagtukar, Playing from the notes. Ripling dirapidu, dibumba, Automatic, air rifle. {4} intended for the use of [noun]. Rilu dipulsu, dibulsa, A wrist, pocket watch. Tráhi dibayli, Dancing costume. Bapur digíra, Warship. Trák dipasahíru, Passenger bus. {5} -kampanilya {a} abugádu -kampanilya first class lawyer (one that calls his helpers with a bell). {b} anything high class. Dikampanilya na kanang pamilyáha, That family is high class. {6} -kumbáti nga parul, sugà barn lantern.

día = adía.

diadtu {1} = didtu. {2} = niadtu. see kadtu (dialectal).

dialta see alta.

dialtamar see alta.

diánà {1} = dihà. {2} = niánà. see kanà_1 (dialectal).

diáni = niáni. see kini_1.

diay {1} particle indicating speaker has received new information. {1a} making a statement of new information a question: ‘so, [such-and-such] is the case, is it?’ Mau diay nay hitsúra sa salíkan, So, is that what a hammerhead shark looks like? Lítu diay ímung ngálan, Oh, so your name is Lito, is it? Diay? Musúkul ka diay, So you want to rebel, do you? {1b} I see that, ... as it turns out ... Namatikdan aku níya kay diay wà matúlug, He noticed me as he wasn’t asleep after all. Maáyu ka man diay nga mulútù, I see you cook well. {1c} You mean to say [so-and-so] is going to happen? Mutan-aw diay kag sini bisag way kwarta, You mean to say you’re going to the movies even though you haven’t got any money? — ba? Is that so? Diay ba? Ingun kug nabayran ku na nà, Is that so? I thought I had already paid it. {2} in questions with an interrogative. {2a} particle indicating deep curiosity. Ása man diay ka, Nang? Where are you going, Ma’am? {2b} if it isn’t [predicate], what (where, etc.) is it then? Ug dílì kini, unsa man diay? Which one is it then if it is not this one? {2c} of course, what else (where else, who else, etc.) could it be? Unsa man diay ug dílì asúkar mauy ibutang sa kapi, Of course, what else do you put in coffee except sugar? {3} particle indicating that the speaker realizes s.t. about which he was previously unaware or pointing out s.t. to the interlocutor. Kanà giyud diay ákung dad-un, Oh, yes, that I will take along for sure. Aku diay, wà ku tagái, What about me? You didn’t give me any. Unsay way sapátus? Ag ímung putì diay? What do you mean, you don’t have shoes? How about your white ones? ísà, úsà pa — excuse me (bringing up a new topic). Ísà pa diay, nakapamahaw ka na? Excuse me. Have you had your breakfast yet? {4} particle in statement correcting oneself. Upat, aw, lima diay. Four, oh, I mean five.

díbal a in utter disarray, noisy confusion. Díbal kaáyu ang ákung hunàhúnà, My thoughts are all in disarray. v [APB4; b6] be in utter disarray, confusion. Mudíbal ang tibuuk syudad sa tungang gabíi sa Bag-ung Túig, The whole city is noisily chaotic at midnight, New Year’s Eve. Nagkadíbal na ang kwartu, dúgayng way limpiyu, The room is in complete chaos because it hasn’t been cleaned in ages.

dibaldi v [A; c16] fail to compensate s.o. for his services or efforts. Wà nákù dibaldíha (idibaldi) ang ímung kahágù kay gibayran tikaw, I gave you s.t. for your effort. I paid you.

díban n divan.

dibáti n debate, argument. v [AC; ab3] debate, argue about s.t. Dì ni nátù kinahanglang dibatíhun (dibatíhan), It’s not necessary for us to make an argument out of this (argue about this). -sta debater. v [B16; a] be, make into a debater.

dibaydibay v [A] {1} do division. {2} divide s.t. up. Dibaydibaya ninyu kining kík, Divide this cake among yourselves. n inheritance (slang). Maáyu siyang pangasaw-un kay dakù nag dibaydibay, Marry her because she is going to come into a large inheritance.

dibaydir n {1} room divider. {2} an instrument for dividing s.t.

dibayid = dibaydibay.

dibidind n dividend.

dibidindu n {1} dividend. {2} one’s children (humorous).

dibílap v {1} [A; c1] develop a picture from a negative. {2} [B26; aP] for love to develop. {3} [A; a] compose an essay. Padibilápun mig tím, We have been told to write themes. {4} [B12; a12] develop, grow big. Wà pa madibílap ang Maktan, Mactan hasn’t grown very much yet.

dibilapir n {1} real estate developer. {2} chemical developer for photographs.

dibílup = dibílap.

dibirsiyun n diversion, recreation. v [A] have some recreation.

dibisiyun n {1} division, branch of government or business. {2} partition, compartment. {3} division in an army. v [A; b6(1)] put up a partition or division.†

dibisyun n division in mathematics. v [A] do division.

dibítir n debater.

dibu n debut in high society. v [A1; b6] have, give a debut.

dibúhu v [A; a] draw, make a design. n drawing, design. dibuhista n artist, designer.

dibultu = ribultu.

dibumba see bumba_2.

dibursiyáda, dibursiyádu n divorced person.

dibursiyu n divorce. v [C; b1] divorce, get a divorce.

dibusiyun n devotion to a saint. v [A1; b6] have a devotion to a saint. Magdibusiyun ku kang San Húdas Tadíyu arun ku maminyù, I’ll have a devotion to St. Jude so that I can get married.

dibutanti n debutante.

dibútu, dibútus {1} = dibusiyun. {2} religious devotee. Sa Byirnis mangaláwat ang mga dibútu sa Mahal nga Birhin, On Friday the devotees of the Blessed Virgin will take communion.

dibuynas = buynas.

didak v [AN; b6] deduct from a salary or grade. Gididakan ímung swildu, grádu, They deducted some from your salary, grade.

didaksiyun n amount deducted from grades or salary. v [A; b6] make a deduction.

didal n thimble. v [A; c] use a thimble.

didbul n {1} dead ball, when the ball in a ball game is not in play or when the game is at a stop due to a referee’s call. {2} killed violently, dead (slang). Didbul ka na, matúna ka, Now you’re dead, you thug, you. v {1} [B16; a12] be a dead ball. {2} [B126; a1] be a goner, dead.

dídi v [A; a2] suckle the breast (children’s talk). Mudídi na si Dyingdying, Jingjing wants to take the titty now.

dìdì v [A; b6] cut a slit in s.t. Gidìdían níyang sáku arun makakuhà siyag bugas, He cut a slit in the sack so he could get some rice. Dìdíi lang ang hubag ug gamay, Cut a small incision into the boil.

didikisyun n dedication of a song or other entertainment to s.o. v [A; b6] dedicate s.t. to s.o.

didikit v {1} [A; c] dedicate a song, poem, entertainment to s.o. Kining awíta ámung ididikit sa átung halangdun bisíta, We dedicate this song to our honored guest. {2} [A; b6] masturbate (humorous slang). Nahugù siya sa hinubra níyang pagdidikit, He got thin from masturbating too much (making too many dedications).

didiyut = diriyut. see diyut.

didlayin n deadline. v [b6] set a deadline to s.t.

didtu {1} there (far from speaker, far from addressee). Didtu ibutang, Put it over there. Didtu níya ibutang, She put it there. Ug didtu siya, nagpaábut ni Maríya, And there he was waiting for Mary. {1a} — nga [noun]-a in that [noun] as opposed to other places. Didtung baláya siya mamatay, He died in that house. {2} there (at a point in time in the past). Didtu ku makat-un sa paghigugma níya, It was then I learned to love him. {3} —y there was, there were. Didtuy táwu sa asíras, There was s.o. there on the sidewalk.

diduksiyun = didaksiyun.

didúsu = dudúsu. see dúda.

díga v [A; b6] {1} ask for a definite answer to a proposal. Digáhan ku siya sa ámung sábut, I’m going to ask for his final answer to our agreement. {2} speak to a woman about love. Gidigáhan sa tigúlang ang dalága, The old man declared his love to the girl. {3} [A2; c1] lay one’s cards (mahjong pieces) open to determine who wins. Digáhan tikaw. Duha kuy king, I’ll see you. I’ve got two kings. n action of asking for an answer, laying open the cards.

dig-ab = dug-ab.

digámu v [A; ac2] prepare a meal. Akuy digámu sa pamáhaw, I’ll prepare breakfast. -in- n prepared food.

digása n stiff cotton gauze fabric out of which butterfly-sleeve kamísa’s and panyulítu’s are made.

digastu a {1} for one’s personal, not business, use. Digastu ning dyípa, dílì dipasahíru, This jeep is for family use, not for passengers. {2} one who fails to get married and stays home doing chores (reserved for family use) (humorous). v [B126; c16] become an old maid around the house.

digkit = díkit.

digmì v = bignì.

dignidad n dignity.

dígù v {1} [A; a] bathe s.o. Nakadígù ka na ba sa irù? Have you bathed the dog? Digúun ku siya sa ákung mga haluk, I will bathe him with my kisses. {2} [a3] be bathed in sweat, blood, etc. Nadígù siya sa singut, He is bathed in sweat. (→) n {1} way — not having had a bath. Way digù ning batáa, pan-us, This child smells. He hasn’t had a bath. {2} medicinal preparation with which one bathes. {2a} one’s favorite drink (slang). ‘Muinum kag tubà?’—‘Inum? Mauy ákung digù,’ ‘Do you drink coconut palm toddy?’—‘Do I drink toddy? I bathe in it.’ -un n {1} impurities on a newborn baby which are washed off by bathing. {2} convalescing patient about to take his first bath.

dígum n colored black all over.

digwà v [A3; c6] retch, vomit a small amount. Midigwà aku sa kabahù, I retched due to the foul odor.

digwat = ligwat.

digyas = duyas.

digyù a small in size. Digyù nga bátà, A small child. v {1} [B; b6] become small. Ang ayruplánu nagkadigyù samtang nagkalayù, The plane got smaller as it got further and further away. {2} [A; a1] break s.t. up into small pieces. Gidigyù níya ang kík álang sa íyang mga anak, She divided the cake up into small portions among her children. -um- a tending to run small. Dumigyù silag kalíwat, Their family tends to be small in stature.

digyut see diyut.

dihà {1a} there (near addressee, far from speaker). Dihà ibutang, Put it down right there. Dihà tu nímu, You had it. (It was there.) {1b} there (not far and not near). Unsa man ang náa dihà sa unáhan? What is that up there ahead? {1c} there (at a place just referred to in a narration). Ug ang báka miluksu sa búlan, nag-unsa man siya dihà? If the cow jumped over the moon what was she doing there? {1d} kumusta ka — How are you? sábà — {a} Shut up! {b} Stop your kidding. Bà dihà. Kumidya ka man dà, Come on, you’re kidding. {1e} — nga [noun]-a in this part of the [noun] (as contrasted with other places). Dihang dapíta siya ilubung, He is buried in that place. {2} —y there was. Dihay táwu nangítà nímu, S.o. was looking for you. — ka lang, ra you stay there. {3} then (at a point not far the past). Nag-ípun kami, ug dihà ku mahibalu kun unsay kalípay, We lived together, and that’s when I learned what happiness was. Dihà pa siya makaamgu nga..., Only at that point did he realize that.... — nga plus [clause] when [so-and-so] happened. Sa dihang miabut ang amahan, nangahílum sila, When the father arrived, they became quiet. dihàdihà {1} instant, ready at all times. Ang linabhan malimpyu sa dihàdihang gahum sa Tayid, The instant power of Tide will clean the wash. {2} right then and there. Dihàdihà dáyun, Right then and there. v [A12; a12] do s.t. right then and there. Dílì ka makadihàdihà ug dáwat sa báyad, You cannot receive your payment right then and there.

dihádu {1} negligent, careless of one’s things. Dihádu siya sa íyang mga butang. Bisag ása lang byái, He is very negligent with his things. He leaves them anywhere at all. Dihádu siya nga magbantay sa bátà, mau nga magkahulughulug, He is negligent in watching the child. That’s why it keeps falling. {2} less-favored bet. Ang dihádung tíkit mauy nakadaug, The least-favored ticket won. {2a} unpopular, not much bought. Ang simintu nga gíkan sa Danaw dihádu karun, Danao-produced cement is not popular now. {3} guitar accompaniment to extemporaneous folk songs, sung in a set pattern, where beats are left out at the points where the words don’t fit the music exactly. Dihádung dúyug nga gawía ug magbalítaw, Use a free accompaniment for the balítaw. v {1} [B] get to be negligent, less favored. {2} [A; c1] play a guitar in a dihádu style.

díhin gúli needing a bath (slang—word play on pidgin Tagalog hindì lígù). Nanimáhù siya, díhin gúli man gud, He smells because he needs a bath.

díhug v {1} [A; c] rub, spread s.t. over an area. Líug nga dihúgan ug agwa, Neck with perfume applied to it. Ispirma ang idíhug sa plansa, Rub wax over the iron. {2} annoint. -in- n s.o. annointed to assume a God-ordained position.

diin_1 {1} where (past)? Diin man nímu ibutang ag ákung kálù? Where did you put my hat? — nga [noun]-a in which [noun] of several. Diing siníha sila manan-aw? Which movie did they go to? {2} which one of the several places or things. Diin man íning duha íyang gipílì? Which of these two did he select? {3} where (relative). Mau nà ang lungsud diin misurindir ang mga sundálu, That is the town where the soldiers surrendered. diindíin v [B125; a12] be at, go or travel to several places. Nadiindíin (nahadiindíin) ku ug langyaw, wà kuy nakítang ingun, I have travelled everywhere, but I have never seen the like. Diindiínun kug dúaw básin pag makit-an ku si Bíbing, I will travel any and everywhere so I might find Bebing. Nagkadiindíin kug búlung nímu. Diin man ka? I’ve been everywhere looking for you. Where were you?

diin_2 n the end of a movie, interview, stage-play. Layù pa ba ang diin niíni? Is it still long to the end? v [B2] come to the end.

diíni = niíni. see kini.

dík n word used to call pigs. v [A; a12] call a pig.

dikabra see bára.

dikakaw n variety of croton (kalípay).

dikampána n {1} bell-bottom pants. {2} bell-shaped sleeves. v [A; a12] wear, make bell-bottom pants, bell-shaped sleeves.

dikánu n dean.

*diki, *dikì walay — a easy to please, not tending to have objection. Way diking agálun, An employer who is easy to please. Wà kuy dikì kun kinsay íyang pangasaw-un, I won’t raise any objections to whoever he chooses for his wife. dikìdíki, dikìdíkì v [AP; b6] put up a pretense of not liking s.t. Nagdikidíki (nagpadikidíki) uruy, balubálu gustu, He pretends he doesn’t want to, when actually he does.

díki n dike.

dikit n {1} hip of a roof. {2} the material which covers the hip. -an = dikit. v [A; c] cover the space between the upper edges of a roof and the hip.

díkit v [A2C; c1] be close so as to touch, put s.t. close to touch it. Nagdíkit ang masig ka áping níla samtang nagsáyaw, Their cheeks touched while they were dancing. Dikíta (idíkit) pagpahilúnà ang mga silya, Place the chairs so that they are close to each other.

diklamar v [A; c1] declaim.

diklamasiyun n declamation.

diklarar v [A; c] make a formal statement: declare, testify. Midiklarar ang saksi nga kítà giyud níya, The witness testified that he saw it. Wà pa idiklarar nga pista upisyal, It hasn’t been declared as a public holiday.

diklarasiyun n {1} declaration, formal statement. Diklarasiyun sa tistígus, The witness’s testimony. Diklarasiyun sa gíra, Declaration of war. {2} tax declaration on land. Wà ku kabayri ang ákung diklarasiyun, I haven’t paid my land tax yet.

diklim = diklamar.

diklímir n declaimer.

diklimisyun = diklamasiyun.

dikstrus n dextrose. v [A; b5] administer dextrose to s.o. Kinahanglang dikstrúsun (dikstrúsan), Dextrose must be administered to him.

diksiyunaryu n dictionary. v [A1; a12] make a dictionary.

dikta = diktǎr.

diktadur n dictator. v [B1] be, become a dictator. -íya n dictatorship.

diktadúra = diktadur (female).

diktǎr v [A; c] {1} dictate for transcription. {2} dictate, impose one’s will on. Wà kay katungud sa pagdiktǎr kinsay pilíun, You have no right to dictate who to choose.

dikulúris n word of greeting among people who have gone through the kursilyu, as a sign of peace.

díkun n deacon. v [B16; a2] be, become a deacon.

dikurar v [A; b6(1)] decorate. Gidikurahan námù ang káru pára sa prusisiyun, We decorated the carriage for the religious procession. dikurasiyun n decoration. v = dikurar.

dikurisyun = dikurasiyun. see dikurar.

dílà n {1} tongue. Dílà ra ang way labud, Thoroughly whipped (lit. only the tongue escaped welts). balhibuun ug — being a gossiper. itumun ug — having a black spot on the tongue as a sign of being a buyagan (a person whose praises inflict illness). {2} language. — nga kaláyu n Holy Spirit in the form of tongues of fire. — sa irù = dilàdílà sa irù. dilàdílà n {1} reed of a wind musical instrument. {2} dilàdílà sa sapátus tongue of the shoes. dilàdílà sa irù name given to two species of hairy herbs with medicinal uses: Elephantopus mollis and E. spicatus.

diláab v [A2S; b6] {1} for a fire to be blazing. Atup nga gidilaában sa káyu, Roof that was licked by the flames that flared up. {2} for emotions to become intense. Nagdilaab ang mata ni Lasarus sa kapungut, Lazarus’ eyes flamed with anger. n flaring of fire, emotions.

dilabári n k.o. syrup used to rub against the gum of a teething baby (from the brand named Delabarre).

dilamíta = dinamíta.

dilána n wool, woolen. v [A] wear woolen clothing.

dilantádu = adilantádu.

dilantar = adilantu.

dilantáwu v [A; c1] pay in advance, make an initial partial amount. n advance or initial payment.

dilantíra a {1} toward the front of s.t. {2} having a frontage on a place where people pass. Ang ílang balay dilantíra kaáyu sa kalsáda, Their house has a good frontage on the road. v [B1256] get to have frontage, move toward the front. pa- v [A; c] take a place at the front. Padilantiráha (ipadilantíra) siyag lingkud, Let her sit to the front.

dilantu = adilantu.

dilap v [A2; b6] for fire to catch on to s.t. Nadilapan sa sugà ang ákung kílay, The flames from the lamp singed my eyebrows.

dilatar v [A13P; bc] delay. Ayaw idilatar ang pagbáyad, Don’t delay payment.

dílì short form: dì {1} no, not (negates predicates with heads consisting of future verbs, nouns, adjectives, numerals, pronouns). Dílì ku muadtu, I won’t go. Dílì si Hwan, siya, It wasn’t John, him. Dílì pula, It’s not red. Dílì ingun nátù, Supernatural being (lit. not like us). {1a} with second person pronoun and verb with mag- active affix or pag- plus passive form: don’t ever do. Dílì mu paghilabtan, Don’t ever, ever touch it. Dì ka maglakaw, Don’t you leave. {1b} don’t want, like. Dì ka ba áni? Don’t you like this? {1b1} — ku bi expression used jokingly in accepting s.t. offered. (Lit. I don’t want any, please let me have some.) ‘Gustu kag kík?’—‘Dì ku bi’, ‘You want any cake?’—‘No thanks, please.’ {1c} — ba tag question: Isn’t it so? Dílì ba human na man ni? Wasn’t this already done? Muadtu ka, dì ba? You’re going, aren’t you? {1d} — ba or, alternatively [so-and-so] is the case. Manini ta, dì ba mangnayit klab, Let’s go to the movies or to a night club. Pábu, dì ba ítik ang ákung ihátag, I’ll give him either a turkey or a duck. (see also dílì ba under dílì, 3) {2a} following an interrogative plus pa: if not. Ása pa man nà hipúsa dì anhà dihà sa paradur, Where the hell are you going to put it if not in the cabinet. Kinsa pa man diay dì ikaw? Who else if not you? {2b} kun — = dílì, 2a. {2c} — kay ... kun — not just ... but ... Dì lang kay inum-ínum kun dílì ínum giyud, Not just a drink, it was a spree. Dì kay ikaw lang, kun dílì si Husi pud, Not just you, Jose did, too. (Also without kay and/or kun dílì: Dílì lang inum-ínum kun dílì ínum giyud. or Dílì lang inum-ínum, ínum giyud.) {3} therefore, [so-and-so] was inescapable. Namugus man, dílì gihátag lang nákù, He insisted, so of course, I gave it to him. — ba don’t you think the consequence will be. Sígi hilabti nà dì ba latiguhun tika, Go ahead, touch it. See if I don’t hit you. v [A; ab3] refuse. Midílì siya sa pagkanta, She refused to sing. Unsay gidilían nímu? Why do you refuse? mu rag naka-, maka- ug bahù refuse s.t. with all one’s heart and soul. Mu ra man kag nakadílig bahù sa trabáhung giuprisir nímu, Why did you refuse absolutely the job you were offered? n mu rag naghatud ug — make one’s visit short (from the notion that when a person asks for a woman’s hand, if the parents refuse, they send the single word dílì to the door and the visit ends then and there). Kadalì gud nímu. Mu ra ka mag naghatud ug dílì, Why are you going so fast. Your visit was so short. (→) v [A; c] prohibit. Dì ku makagdilì nímu, I cannot forbid you. Ginadilì ang pagpangíhì dinhi, It is forbidden to urinate here. did-an [subject] may s.t. happen to [subject] (Lit. It is not forbidden for [subject] to ...). Kusug manunglu, did-an ug siyay mamatay, He sure likes to curse. I wish he were dead. ‘Paúlì kung Máma.’—‘Did-an ka?’ ‘I’m going home to Mother.’—‘Who’s stopping you?’ padilìdílì v [A; b6] pretend to refuse. Nagpadilìdílì uruy, labun gustu, She’s putting on a show of refusing but she wants some. -um- v [A2S; c] {1} = dílì. {2} object to doing s.t. Nagdumílì na ang mga táwu pagbáyad sa tantung kamahal, The people object to paying such an outrageous price.

dilíbir v [A; c] deliver, bring s.t. s.w.

dilibiri buy n delivery boy.

diligádu n delegate to a convention. v [B1256] be a delegate.

diligar v [A; c] delegate work, responsibility (on or to). Gidiligahan ka sa pag-atiman sa mga bátà, You’re entrusted with taking care of the children.

diligasiyun, diligisyun n delegation.

dilihinsiya n protection money demanded to avoid harm. v [A; b6] {1} collect protection money. Hínay pag pamasahíru dúna pay mudilihinsya nátù, We get only a few passengers, and to make matters worse, there are people who mulct us. {2} ask money from parents (slang). Mudilihinsya pa kung Pápa pára ipanini, I’ll ask Father for some money to go to the movies.

dilikáda = dilikádu (female).

dilikadísa n good sense of propriety. Way dilikadísa. Nagdigúma lang sa simbahan, He has no sense of propriety. He just wears rubber shoes to church.

dilikádu a {1} perilous, in danger. Dilikádu ang íyang kahimtang. Háyan mamatay, His condition is serious. He will probably die. {2} needing careful handling. Dilikádu ang súd íning kartun, The contents of this cardboard box are fragile. Dilikádu kaáyu ang kásu nga ímung giatúbang, The case you are involved in is a delicate one. {3} finicky, choosy about one’s things or what one has about him. Dilikádu ku sa pagkáun, pamisti, ug sa ákung mga butang, I’m choosy about my food, how I dress myself, about my things. v [B12; b5] be unsafe, in danger.

dilikinti a touchy, likely to take offense easily. Dilikinti. Dì makaagwanta ug kumidiya, He’s touchy. He can’t take jokes. v [B12] be touchy.

dilinyadur n draftsman, instrument for drafting. v [B156; a12] be a draftsman.

dilinyanti n draftsman.

dílir n {1} trader, dealer in goods. {2} dealer in card games or mahjong. v [B1] get to be a dealer, the dealer.

diliryu n delirium. v [B146; a4] be in delirium. Nagdiliryu (gidiliryu) siya, He was in a delirium.

dilitayim n daily time record. — ríkurd = dilitayim.

dilítu n evidence of a crime. v [A; c6] present as evidence.

dilútu a diligent in what one is doing. Dílì siya dilútu sa íyang pagtuun, He is not diligent in his studies. v [A; bc1] engage in s.t. diligently and religiously. Dilutúhi ang patigáyun arun muuswag, Run the business with industry so that it will prosper.

dilyábi n k.o. garfish.

dím a dim. v [AB; c1] for lights to become dim.

dimálas (not without l) n bad luck. a unlucky. Dimálas kaáyu nang tawhána, That man is very unlucky. — lang too bad, tough luck. Dimálas ka lang. Wà giyuy musugut nímu, Tough luck. Nobody accepted you. v [B12; a4S] be unlucky. Nadimálas lang ang ákung kwarta nga niabay kug pusta nímu, I had bad luck with my money when I joined in your bet. Gidimalas giyud ku run, I am very unlucky. -un(→) a bringing bad luck.

dimanda v [A2; c6] {1} sue s.o. in court. Gidimanda siya kay wà mubáyad, She was sued because she wouldn’t pay. {2} [A; a] make a demand. Gidimandáhan ang Israil sa pagsíbug, They demanded that Israel withdraw. n demands. Ang dimanda sa mga radikal, The demands of the radicals.

dimangga n variety of crotons (kalípay) with mango-like leaves, lanceolate green to yellowish blotches and a red midrib.

dimánu_1 v [A2; c] turn right. Mudimánu ta pag-abut sa iskína, We turn right when we reach the corner.

dimánu_2 n powered by hand machine.

dímas = rímas.

*dimáu walà, dílì magka- be all wrong, incorrect. Wà magkadimáu ímung ági, Your work is all wrong. Ug dílì magkadimáung pagkatahì, átung ipausab, If she sewed it all wrong, we will have her do it again.

dimdim v {1} [A2; a2] experience a certain feeling for the first time. Gustu kung mudimdim sa katam-is sa ímung ngábil, I would like to taste the sweetness of your lips. {2} [A; a] taste a liquid. Dimdími ring tubà, Take a taste of this toddy.

dimírit n demerit in military training. v {1} [A; b(1)] give demerits. Mudimírit ang kumandanti ug walay tupi ang kadíti, The commandant gives demerits to cadets who need a haircut. {2} [A12] get a demerit.

dimisiyun n resignation from a position. Ang dimisiyun sa mga mimbru sa gabiníti, The resignation of the cabinet members.

dimitir v [A; c2] resign, quit a job. Mudimitir (magdimitir) ku pagkamaistra, I will resign from my teaching job.

dimitudu n s.t. done by s.o. according to the book; methodical. Kanang íyang sinayawan dimitudu gayud, He dances by the numbers.

dimúdu so, therefore. Giingnan kang dílì magsábà. Dimúdu maghílum ka, You were told not to make noise. So, keep quiet.

dimukrasya n democracy.

dimukrata n democrat. {a} a believer of the principles of democracy. {b} a member of the former Democratic Party of the Philippines. v [B56] be a member of the Democratic Party.

dimukratika = dimukratiku (female).

dimukratiku a democratic, allowing people freedom of action.

dimul_1 v {1} [A; c6] have a little taste of s.t. (slang). Mudimul kug gamay ánang ímung tubà, Let me have a taste of your palm toddy. {2} [A; a2] obtain s.t. from s.o. (slang). Mudimul kung Nánay ug písus ipanini, I’m going to get one peso from Mother for the movies. {3} = dímul, 2.

dimul_2 n bad luck (slang). v [B12; a] bring bad luck to s.o., be unlucky.

dimul_3 n in music, a change from one key to another or from a major chord to the minor chord. Lisud duyúgang kantáha daghang dimul, The accompaniment of the song is difficult, it has so many changes in chords. v [A23; c1] change the key or from major to minor chords in musical accompaniment. Dihà sa kúrus idimul, Change chords at the refrain of the song.

dímul v {1} [A; c1] play a musical instrument with the fingers. Maáyu siya mukaskas ug mudímul usab, He strums chords well and plays notes as well. {2} [A; c1] swipe, steal (slang). Kinsay midímul sa ákung bulpin? Who swiped my ball point pen? Gidímul ang tanan, hasta ang karsúnis dunut, Everything was stolen, even his worn out pants.

dimungkug n {1} expression of disgust or dismay: darn! (euphemism for dimunyu). Dimungkug! Níay bisítag wà tay sud-an, Darn! We don’t have a thing to eat, and here we have visitors! {2} term of address used as a mild reprimand with affectionate overtones. Dimungkug nímu uy. Namíyà ka man lang! You little devil! You just left me at the party! v [A; a] say dimungkug to s.o.

dimunstradur n demonstrators, participants in a public show of opinion. v [B16] be a demonstrator.

dimunstrasiyun n {1} display of athletics or gymnastics. {2} strike, public show of opinion. {3} demonstration, display of how s.t. is done or works. v [A1; b3] demonstrate, give a show of opinion. Nagdimunstrasiyun na sad sa iskuylahan. Unsa na puy gidimunstrasiyunan run? They are having a demonstration again at the school. What are they demonstrating about this time?

dimunstrit v = dimunstrasiyun, v.

dimuntris = dimungkug.

dimunyu n {1} demon, devil. Unsang dimunyúha ang nasulud sa ímung úlu? What sort of devil has gotten into your head? {2} person or thing regarded as evil, cruel, etc. Hubug ka na sad dimunyúha ka, You’re drunk again, you devil. {3} curse word used as an expression of extreme frustration or anger at s.o. Dimunyu. Ímu na sang gibálì nà, Damn you! You broke it again! v [B126; b6] be, become a devil in one’s looks or manners, etc.

dimusdímus v [A; ab2] shower s.o. or s.t. with kisses. Midimusdímus siyag haluk sa íyang anak, She showered kisses on her child.

dinágum see dágum.

dinamíta n dynamite. v [A; a] dynamite s.t. dinamitíru n one who uses dynamite, most commonly a dynamite fisherman. dinamitáhan n fish caught by dynamite.

dingag v [B1; b6] be carelessly inattentive in doing s.t. Nagdingag ka lang nga nagbantay sa tindáhan. Mau nga gikawátan, You were not watching the store carefully. That’s why you were robbed. -un a carelessly inattentive.

dingas a {1} careless, not keeping one’s mind on what one is doing. Dingas kaáyu siyang milabang. Diriyut hiligsi, She wasn’t watching what she was doing when she crossed the street. She was nearly run over. {2} natural phenomenon which makes its appearance at an unusual time (poetic usage). Usa ka dingas nga ulan, An unseasonable rainshower.

díngat, díngaw v [A; c1] look all around in restlessness, curiosity. Mudíngat lang ang nawung sa bukidnun inighilugsung sa syudad, The mountaineers look everywhere in wonderment when they come to the city. Dílì magdíngat sa nawung sa simbahan, Don’t keep looking around when you are in church. (→) a inattentive and looking in every direction.

dingding_1 n {1} wall. {2} side covers of any box-like thing. v [A1; c1] enclose, make into a wall.

dingding_2 a for a woman to be delicately refined. Sáma kadingding sa usa ka búlak, As delicate as a flower. v [B] be, become delicately refined.

dinghal v [A3P; c16] let one’s tongue hang out, esp. when panting. Nagdinghal ang irù tungud sa kaínit, The dog’s tongue is hanging out because of the heat. a always having the tongue hanging out. Dinghal nga kulangù, An idiot with his tongue hanging out.

dingíli = danghili.

dinguldingul, dinguldíngul v [AP; b(1)] pretend not to notice, hear. Magpadinguldíngul (magdinguldíngul) kun sugúun, She pretends not to hear when we tell her to do s.t.

dinhà = dihà.

dinhi {1} here (near speaker and hearer). Dinhi ta magtindug, Let’s stand here. Dinhi siya higdà, He slept here. Nía ba siya dinhi? Is he here? — nga [noun] in this part of the [noun] (as contrasted with others). Dinhing bungtúra matupà ang ayruplánu, It was on this hill that the plane crashed. {2} —y there was (were) here. Dinhiy táwu nangítà níya, There was s.o. here looking for him. {3} sa — in former times. Sa dinhi, sa dátù pa na sila, ... In former times, when they were rich, ...

diníru n {1} money, s.t. to be spent. Daghan siyag diníru, He’s got lots of money. {2} full payment in cash. mutsu — having lots of money. Mutsu diníru ku run, I’m rich today. v {1} [A12; a12] get hold of money. Makadiníru ta ánà, We can get money from that. Unsay átung dinirúhun, wà man kuy pangítà? What money could I have when I have no job? {2} [A; bc1] pay cash. Ug ímung idiníru (dinirúhun), bubaratu giyud, If you pay cash, it’s cheaper.

dintist, dintista n dentist. v [B16; a] become, make into a dentist.

dintistri n dentistry.

dintru = kamísa dintru.

dinuminasiyun n {1} denomination of money. {2} denomination of a religious sect.

díp n dip in ballroom dancing. v [A2; c] execute a dip.

dipalíta a {1} affording a square hit. Ang lagsaw dipalíta kaáyu diri nákù, The deer is where I can hit it squarely. {2} be hit squarely. Ang Manílà dipalítang pagkaigù sa bagyu, Manila was hit squarely by the storm. {3} enormous in quantity or intensity. Dipalíta ang káun sa pista sa íla, The food was available in huge quantities at their house during the fiesta. v {1} [a12] be hit squarely. Ug madipalíta gánì kag kaigù, mamatay ka, If you are hit squarely, you’ll die. {2} [B126; c1] get to be enormous in quantity.

dipapil n {1} doing things in a pedantic way, strictly according to what is written. {2} notorious in some vice. Palahúbug nga dipapil, A professional drunk. v [A; a] do s.t. strictly according to what is written. Kining kantáha dipapila giyud, ayg ridúha, Sing this strictly according to the notes. Don’t go singing your own version.

dipara, diparal, diparar v {1} [A12; b8] notice, become aware of s.t. Hidiparahan ku siyang nangilù nímu, I noticed him winking at you. [A; a12] {2} pay attention to, mind. Walà ku magdiparar sa íyang mga bagulbul, I did not pay attention to his grumblings. {3} watch over, take care. Diparaha ang binlad nga dílì kan-un sa manuk, Watch the corn that the chickens don’t eat it. {4} focus one’s attention on (literary usage). Gidiparal ku ang bag-u kung kalibútan, I put my attention to this world that was new to me.

dipartamintu n department, division of an office.

dipásit = dipusitu, v 1, 2, 3, 4; n 4.

dipdip v [A; a] cut s.t. close to the base. Dipdípi ang tingkuy, Cut the hair at the nape short. Ug dipdípun ang sagbut háyan mamatay, If you cut the grass short, it will die.

dipi = dipyí. see pyí.

dip-ig v [AC; c] put s.t. with some height close to s.t. else so that it is touching or nearly touching. Ayaw kug dip-ígig lingkud, Don’t take a seat right next to me. Idip-ig ang lamísa sa bungbung, Move the table against the wall.

dipiktádu = dipiktúsu. see dipiktu.

dipiktu n defect. v [A12] the thing that’s wrong. Ang nakadipiktu nímu kay mugib-ap ka lang dáyun, What’s wrong with you is that you give up right away. -su a defective, have s.t. wrong with it. v [B12; a] be, become defective. Laina ang dunut nga mangga kay madipiktúsu unyà ang ubang maáyu, Separate the rotten mangoes because they might spoil the good ones.

dipindi it depends on whether [so-and-so] is the case. Dipindi ug dì muulan, muadtu ta, It depends. If it doesn’t rain we will go.

dipindǐr_1 v [A; c] {1} take sides in an argument, defend in a court case. Dikampanilya giyud ang mudipindǐr nákù, A first-rate lawyer will defend me. Wà kuy dipindihan ánang awáya, I won’t take sides in this quarrel. {2} uphold one’s honor. Dipindihi ang ímung pagkababáyi, Defend your chastity. {3} defend, protect. Kining pistúla ákung idipindǐr sa ákung kinabúhì, I’ll defend my life with this pistol.

dipindǐr_2 v [A; b6] depend on s.o. for maintenance or support. Kun maminyù nà, dì na mudipindǐr sa mga ginikánan, When one is married, he mustn’t depend on his parents for support. Mauy ákung gidipindihan ang íyang sáad sa pagtábang, I was depending on the help he had promised.

dipinsa n {1} instrument for defending. {2} barrier that serves to protect a structure. Dipinsa sa awtu, Bumper of the car. {2a} pilings against a wharf. {3} argument prepared in defense. v {1} [A; b] defend, protect. Gidipinsáhan ku lang ang ákung anak, I was protecting my child. {2} [b] provide with a protective structure. {3} [A; b] defend with an argument. Abugádu nga midipinsa níya, The lawyer that defended him.

dipirinsiya a different from what is expected. Dipirinsiya na run ang íyang panlíhuk, Her ways are very different nowadays. n {1} difference. Dipirinsiya ug dus písus ang prisyu dinhi kay sa didtu, The price here is two pesos more than there. {2} quarrel. Husáya ang inyung dipirinsiya, Settle your quarrels. {3} defect. Unsa may dipirinsiya nga dì mudágan? What’s wrong with it that it won’t run? v {1} [B] be, become different. Wà na magdipirinsiya ang pamisti sa babáyi ug laláki karun, Women’s and men’s clothing don’t differ any more. {2} [C; b3] {1} have a quarrel, misunderstanding. Magkadipirinsiya giyud usáhay ang magtiáyun, A married couple will always have petty quarrels at times. {3} [B] become defective. †

dipísit n deficit, shortage of money. v [B2] have a deficit or shortage of money.

dip-it = dip-ig.

dipiyi see piyi.

diplúma n {1} diploma. 2 one’s child (slang). v [A12] {1} get a diploma. {2} have offspring (slang).

diplumasíya, diplumasya n {1} diplomacy. {2} knack of saying s.t. tactful to smooth personal relations.

diplumatiku n diplomat.

dipluy v [A2; b6] for troops to deploy.

diprimíra see primíra.

diprinsiya = dipirinsiya.

diprisisiyun n depreciation in value. Walà lang diay diprisisiyun? You mean you’re not giving an allowance for depreciation? v [b] give s.t. a lower rate.

dipudáta = alipáta.

dipudipu = lipulipu.

dípung = gípung.

dipurt v [A; c] deport. Idipurt unyà ka ug dì ka kabayad sa buhis, You will be deported if you don’t pay your taxes. -asiyun, -isyun n deporting of s.o.

dipúsit = dipusitu, v1, 2, 3, 4; n4.

dipusitu n {1} place of depositing s.t. Dì maabli ang dipusitu ug dì úras, You can’t open the vault at any odd time. {2} storage tank for water. Dúnay kaugalíngung dipusitu ning baláya, This house has its own water tank. {3} stomach (humorous usage). {4} amount deposited in a bank. {5} deposit on s.t. to be returned. v [A; c] {1} deposit money in the bank. {2} turn over for safekeeping. Gidipusitu níya ang aláhas sa káha di yíru, He deposited the jewelry in the safe. {2a} store s.w. Idipusitu ang mais sa kamarin, Store the corn in the corncrib. {2b} deposit goods, not paid for in full with the loan company when payments cannot be met. Idipusitu na lang nákù ang rilu hangtud makabakpi ku, I will return my watch to the store until such time as I get my backpay. {3} put down a partial payment. Pilay ímung gidipusitu sa makina? How much of a down payment did you make on the sewing machine? {4} make a deposit on s.t. to be returned. {2} defecate (slang). Túa pa sa kasilyas nagdipusitu. He’s still in the bathroom making his deposit. dipusituhánan n {1} = dipusitu, 1, 2. 2 comfort room (slang).

diputádu n congressman. v [B156; a] become, make s.o. a congressman.

dipwat = ligwat.

dirà = niánà, dinhà (dialectal), see kanà, dihà_2.

dirámi n {1} leftover food. {2} grains spilled out of a sack at the place where sacks of grain are transported. {3} action of making things in sacks spill out so as to steal them. v {1} [A12; a3] obtain leftover food, be left over. Nakadirámi mig ígù námung gikaun, We obtained enough leftovers for our dinner. Ug madirámi na nà, dalì rang mapan-us, If it is left over, it will get spoiled quickly. {2} [A2; a12] get clothes cast off. Ug makadirámi mi sa ímung bisting biyà, If we can get your castoff clothing. {3} [A; a] steal things in sacks by doing s.t. to make some spill out. Kusug mudirámi sa kupras ang ubang kargadur, Some longshoremen steal plenty of copra. {4} [A; a12] steal part of revenues or goods being moved in trade. Daghan kaáyu ang tinda nga gidirámi niánang tindíra, That storekeeper stole lots of things.

diri_1 {1} here, nearer speaker than interlocutor. Día siya diri, He is over here, by me. Diri lingkud, Sit over here. Diri siya lingkud ganína, He was sitting over here a while ago. — nga [noun]-a in this [noun] here, as opposed to others. Diri kung dapíta maigù, I was hit in this place. {2} -y there was over here. Diriy duha ka buuk ganíha, There were two of them here a minute ago.

diri_2 n command given to a carabao to make him turn to the left. v [A; b5c1] command the carabao to turn left.

dirihir v [A; b6(1)] {1} direct a business, tell s.o. how to do s.t. Kumpaníya nga gidirihian sa usa ka Amirikánu, Company directed by an American. Pilikula nga gidirihian ni Bargas, A movie directed by Vargas. {2} tell s.o. how to get s.w.

diriksiyun n {1} direction, management. Kumpaníya ubus sa diriksiyun sa usa ka Amirikánu, Company under the management of an American. {2} instructions for doing s.t., to get to the place. Tumána giyud ang diriksiyun, Follow the directions. {3} direction to a place. Unsay diriksiyun sa sakayan pagkasúgat ninyu? What direction did the boat take when you met? {4} address. Ang diriksiyun sa suwat, The address on the letter. v [A; c] {1} give directions to a place, to do s.t. {2} address a letter s.w.

dirikta a {1} frank, speaking to the point. {2} be directly from, go directly to. Radiyu nga ismágul dirikta gíkan sa Hapun, Radios, smuggled directly from Japan. v {1} [A; b5c] go straight to the point, be frank. Diriktáha (diriktáhi) siyag sulti nga wà ka mahigugma níya, Tell her frankly that you don’t love her. {2} [A; ac] go, take s.w. directly. Mudirikta kug adtu sa iskuyláhan, I will go directly to school. Idirikta nà siya sa util, Take her directly to a hotel. {3} [A; c] direct s.o. s.w. Kinsay nagdirikta ninyu nganhi? Who directed you here? {3a} [A; b] direct traffic. Gidiriktahan sa mga buy iskawut ang trápik, The boy scouts directed the traffic. -minti {1} directly, outright. Sultíhi ku diriktaminti, Tell me frankly. Gidilì sa usa ka langyaw ang pagkampanya diriktaminti u indiriktaminti, It is forbidden for foreigners to campaign directly or indirectly.

diriktíba n {1} board of directors, the governing body of s.t. {2} directive, general instructions. hunta — n = diriktíba.

diriktu = dirikta.

diriktǔr n {1} director of a department. {2} director of a play. v [B16; a2] be, become director of a company or play.

diriktúri, dirikturyu n telephone directory.

diris = tubli.

díris n strong, offensive odor of a singgawung (k.o. civet).

dir-is n one’s monthly period. v [a4] be menstruating. Gidir-is siya maung gisáput, She is having her period. That’s why she is moody.

diritsu {1} directly, straight. Diritsu ngadtu sa syudad, Going directly to the city. {2} directly after s.t. else. Gíkan sa trabáhu, diritsu siyag kalígù, From work he takes a bath directly. hitsu — clothing purchased with the cost of the tailoring included in the price. v {1} [A; b5] do s.t. immediately. Midiritsu siyag tindug, He got up immediately. {2} [A; ac] go, bring s.t. directly s.w. Diritsúha nag kúhà, Go get that directly. Idiritsu siyag paúlì, Bring her home directly.

dirúsas v [A12] the only thing that is wrong (humorous euphemism). Mau nay nakadirúsas nímu. Masukù dáyun ka, That’s what’s wrong with you. You get angry right away.

Dis. n an abbreviation for Disyimbri ‘December’.

dís n fixed desk of the type used in elementary schools, composed of a table top and a folding seat attached to the front.

dis-a = diin_1.

disapíyu v [C; c1] fight a duel with a sword. n duel.

dis-arma v [A; b] disarm.

disbár v [A; a1] {1} not allow s.o. to take the bar examination. Nadisbár siya kay nakapaanak, He was not allowed to take the bar because he made a girl pregnant. {2} disbar a lawyer.

disdi from [such-and-such] a time on. Disdi pa niadtu, From that time on.

disdis = dìdì.

disgáyis n disguise. pa- v [A; ac] disguise oneself, s.o. Nagpadisgáyis siyang párì, He disguised himself as a priest.

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