A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan (part 7 of 12)

A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan (part 7 of 12)

lamuy v {1} [A; a] take in s.t. by swallowing. Maglamuy kug tablítas pára katúlug, I’ll take some sleeping pills. Gilamuy si Hunas sa balyína, Jonah was swallowed by a whale. {1a} eat greedily or gluttonously (coarse). À, milakaw man lang dáyun human makalamuy, After he gorged himself, he immediately left the party. {1b} — sa bakunáwa ang búwan [a12] for there to be a lunar eclipse (for the moon to have been swallowed by the bakunáwa). {2} [A; a2] swallow words or feelings. Milamuy ka lang dáyun sa íyang gisulti, You swallowed his story, hook, line, and sinker. Gilamuy ku ang ákung kasukù arun way masilù, I just swallowed my anger so that nobody would have hard feelings. {3} swallowed up in a figurative sense. Galastúhan nga milamuy sa ílang tinipígan, The expenses which swallowed up their savings. Gilamuy siya sa kangitngit, He was swallowed by the darkness. n food consumption. Ang ámung mutsatsu dakug lamuy, Our servant eats too much. walay — poor as a church mouse (deprecatory). -in-an n manner of eating.

lamúyà v [B] get excessively fat. Naglamúyà siya sa katambuk, He is bulging with excessive fat. Nagkalamuyà ang tiyan sa palaínum, The drunkard is getting a beer belly.

lamwas v {1} [A; b6] for water to come in or spread over s.t. Hápit malúnud ang sakayan nga nalamwásan sa túbig, The boat nearly sank because water came in it. Gilamwásan ang tugkaran sa túbig gíkan sa kanal, The water from the drainage ditch flooded our yard. {1a} for water to run out over a container. Milamwas ang túbig sa planggána, Water ran out over the basin. {2} [A; c1] extend beyond a certain limit. Mulamwas ang ákung tiil sa katri kay mubù ra, My feet spill over the end of the bed because it is too short. Lamwása (ilamwas) sa túhud ang sidsid sa ákung sinínà, Extend the hem line of my dress beyond the knees.

lamyat a sluggish, doing things slowly and lazily. v [B; b6] be sluggish in doing things. Nagkalamyat ang mid nga nagkadugay sa báy, The longer the maid stays in the house the slower she works.

-l-an alternant for -anan, added to some, but not all, bases which occur with -anan and usually with the same meaning. Palalítan, Place one buys things. Halatagan sa limus, Person to whom alms are given.

lána_1 n {1} oil obtained from plants. {2} a concoction of oil and herbs having special curative properties or power to ward off evil of supernatural origin. — nga pangulang oil to counteract supernaturally caused skin ailments. {3} may, walay — have (not have) sexual potency in old age. Mamána ka ánang tigúlang bálu? Wà na nay lána, Are you going to marry that old widower? I doubt if he can do it any more. v {1} [A; a] make oil. Dílì ku mulána ánang lubi kay kápuy ug kagud, I will not make oil because it is tiresome grating those coconuts. {2} [b6] put oil in a lamp. {3} — ug pútut v [A13; a12] do the impossible (lit. extract oil from a very young coconut). Maáyu pay maglána ug pútut kay sa mulansar nga way kwarta, It would be easier to squeeze oil out of a young coconut than to win an election without money. (→) v {1} [A; b] apply oil on. Lanahi ang halígi arun dílì anáyun, Put oil on the post so the termites can’t get at it. {2} [B3(1)46] be, become oily, exude oily secretion. Naglana ang íyang pánit, Her skin is exuding oil. {3} [A; b6] coax s.o. by flattery. Lanahi siya dì ba húmuk musugut sa ímung hangyù, Give her some sweet talk. See if she doesn’t give you what you ask for. lanáhan, lanhan n folk doctor who practices healing with the use of special oils. lanahan n container for oil. lanahun, lanáhun a full of oil. †

lána_2 = dilána.

lánag n mild, not fatal poisoning. Ang lánag ságad dílì makamatay, makapabúyud lang, Mild poisoning usually doesn’t kill. It just makes one dizzy. v {1} [B126; b4(1)] have, be affected by poisoning. Nalánag ku sa amúting káhuy nga wà maáyung pagkalung-ag, I got food poisoning from the cassava that wasn’t prepared properly. {2} [B126] be sickened, nauseated. Nalánag ku sa báhù sa karni didtus ihawan, I was sickened by the smell of meat at the abattoir. {3} be bored to tears. Nalánag ku ánang ímung isturya nga gibalikbálik, I am bored to tears by your story that you keep telling again and again. (→) n s.t. to smoke (derogatory). v [A; c1] smoke. Naglanag ka na sab nga gidid-an ka man sa duktur? You’re smoking again when the doctor told you not to.

lanang n watery, slushy ground. v {1} [B; b6] become watery and slushy. Milanang (nalanang) ang sílung sa ulan, The yard became watery and muddy in the rain. (←) v [A; b6] for liquid to spread out on an area. Milánang ang ímung íhì sa salug, Your urine flowed over the floor. -an n slushy, muddy place. lananglanang v [A] be greasy, oily. Mulananglanang ang ímung nawung ug dí ka mamulbus, Your face will get oily if you don’t powder it. Maglananglanang ang sud-an nga labihan kamantikáun, A dish that has too much fat is greasy.

lánap v [A; b(1)] overflow or flood an area. Ang karsáda nga gilanápan sa dágat napunù sa mga gapnud, The road that the sea had flooded is full of driftwood. Sa pagkusug sa ulan, gilanápan ang ámung sílung sa túbig, Because of the heavy rain, our basement was flooded with water.

lanat v [A; a12] pursue, chase. Dílì ku mulanat níla ngadtu sa ngitngit, I will not run after them into the dark. Lanata ang kawatan! Chase the thief. mabà ug — tend to be short-winded, easily tiring out. Dì siya kaagwanta ug bugtaway kay mabà siyag lanat, He doesn’t last in a race because he is short-winded. (←) n pursuit, chase, race. Ang lánat sa kinabúhì, The rat race of life.

lanátad n sea which is flat and even, as for example, at high tide before it begins to go out again, or water over tidal flats. v [B2] for a large area to become covered with a smooth surface of water. Ug magbahà, mulanátad ang túbig sa kaumahan, When it floods, the water floods over the fields.

lánaw = danaw, dánaw.

lánay v {1} [AB2S; a] melt, become soft Naglánay ku ug tinggà pára gam-ung pamatu, I am melting lead to make into a sinker. Naglanay ang mantikilya, The butter is soft. {2} — ang atay [B246] get flattered. Milánay ang íyang atay pag-ingun nákung gwápa siya, She swelled with pride when I told her she was pretty. (→) a {1} soft, partially melted. Itì nga lanay, Soft and watery droppings of fowl. {3} — ug tíngug for the voice to be flat in tone, not full, as if cracked. Way kaláking pamináwun ang lanay nga tíngug, A flat voice is not pleasant to listen to. v [B; b6] {1} for the voice to become flat. — ug sinultihan a way of speaking characterized by a slow and slurring intonation, not brisk. v [B] for the manner of speaking to be slow and slurring in intonation.

landa v [A; a] put copra in a tray to dry. Ákù lang landahun ang kupras kay wà may ínit, I’ll just dry the copra in a tray (and put it in a kiln) because there’s no sun. landahan, landáhan n {1} tray for drying copra. {2} kiln where copra is dried.

landag_1 v {1} [A; a2] cook eggs by boiling. Ayaw ug landága ang mga itlug kay papusaun, Don’t boil the eggs because we are going to let them hatch. {2} broil bananas or tubers that have been peeled, usually leftover. Landágun nátù ang báhaw nga kamúti ugmà puhun, We’ll broil the leftover sweet potatoes tomorrow. -in- n hard-boiled eggs.

landag_2 = lamdag.

landang n {1} a powdered buri palm starch. {2} sweet preparation made of buri palm starch, sugar, juice of coconut meat to which fruit may optionally be added. v [A; a2] make the dish called landang.

landasan n anvil.

landay_1 a for female humans or mammals to be sterile. v [B1] be, become sterile. Ságad sa masakitung babáyi malanday, Most sickly women tend to be sterile.

landay_2 n a sack that holds more than twenty-five gantas and is of a strong material, designed esp. for holding heavy contents. Usa ka landayng kupras, A large sackful of copra.

landig v {1} [A; c] for boats or airplanes to land. Ang idru mulandig sa Masbáti, The plane will land on Masbate. {2} [B256] come to rest after falling. Didtu mulandig (malandig) ang awtu sa sapà pagkatambug sa pangpang, The car fell off the cliff and landed in the stream. †

landing n airfield, airport. v [A; c] {1} for airplanes to land. Gilanding ang idru sa dáru, The plane landed on the plowed field. {2} for invasion forces to land. Ang pwirsa sa mga Amirkánu milanding sa Layti, The American forces landed on Leyte. — bards landing barge. v [A13] go by landing barge. — pild n airfield.

*landrákas see kalandrákas.

landung n {1} image, replica. Daw landung sa kamatáyun ang íyang panagway, Her face is a picture of death. Landung giyud siya sa íyang inahan, She is the image of her mother. {2} shade, shadow. Ang purma sa káhuy mailhan sa íyang landung, You can tell what a tree looks like just from the shadow. a shady. Landung kaáyu sa kalubihan, It is nice and shady in the coconut grove. v {1} [B46] for an image to form itself, come into the mind. Walà mulandung sa ákung kaisípan nga mau kiniy mahitabù, It never occurred to me that this is what would happen. {2} [A1B; b2] be, become shady, overcast; cause to become so. Ang akasya nga naglandung sa nátad, The acacia tree that shaded the yard. Naglandung ang kalibútan kay bagà ang pangánud, The world is overcast because there is a thick cloud covering. Hinglandungan ang misítas sa lubi, The ornamental plant is in the shade of the coconut tree. pa- v [AN; b5] {1} think, ponder. Nagpalandung ku sa unsay mahitabù nákù, I am pondering over what will happen to me. Ang átung pagpamalandung gikutlù gíkan sa salmus, Our meditation is taken from the Psalms. {1a} walà, dílì — v {1} [A13; a12] not expect s.t. to happen. Wà palandúnga sa tanan nga madátù ka, Nobody thought you’d get rich. {2} [A; b(1)] put or go to the shade. Palandúngi (palandungi) ang kábaw kay ínit na ang adlaw, Put the carabao in the shade because the sun is hot now.

landuylanduy v [A; be] gallivant about, bum around (instead of doing s.t. one should be doing) Maglanduylanduy lang ku kay wà kuy trabáhu, I’m just bumming around because I have no work. Ayawg landuylandúyi (ilanduylanduy) ang ímung pagtuun, Don’t spend the time you’re supposed to be studying in roaming about.

lang = lámang.

lángab v {1} [a12] do all of a set portion of work. Langába ug sanggì ang tibuuk maisan, Harvest the entire cornfield. Langábun ku pagpintal ang usa ka bungbung úsà ku musúgud ug láin, I’ll paint one whole wall before I start the next. {2} [A12; a12] inadvertently work on an area assigned to s.o. else. Nalángab ug dáru sa sinuhúlan ang nasikbit nga uma, The hired hand inadvertently plowed the adjacent farm as well.

lángan v {1} [A3P; a2b3] delay, waste time. Naglángan ka sa ámung byáhi, You are delaying our trip. {2} [A13; b(1)] spend or waste time, effort doing s.t. Naglángan ka lang ug limpiyu ánang kahun, You are just wasting your time cleaning that box. n delay. Sa walay lángan miadtu dáyun siya sa prisidinti, Without delay he went at once to the President. a wasteful of time. Lángan (langan) kaáyu ning paagíha, This procedure is very wasteful of time. (→) = lángan. -an(→) a taking a long time. Langanan kaáyu siyang sugúun, He takes his sweet time about it when you tell him to go s.w. ka- n delay, waste of time. Ang kalángan nákù dílì kabayran ug sápì, Money cannot make up for the delay I suffered. ma-un a wasteful of time.

langas a {1} noisy. Langas kaáyu ka nga magtuun, You are very noisy when you study. {2} moving about a lot, engaging in horseplay. Langas kaáyung ikadúlug, He’ll bother you a lot if you sleep with him because he tosses and turns. v {1} [A; b6] make noise. Dílì mu maglangas kay matúlug ku, You should not make noise because I’m going to bed. {1a} [A3] breathe a word. Dílì ka maglangas kang bísan kinsa sa ímung nakit-an, Don’t you tell anyone what you saw. {1b} shut up! Langas! Naglamlam ka lang! Shut up. You are talking nonsense! {2} [A] moving about, not keeping still. Langas! Ayaw paghikaphíkap, Hold still. Keep your paws to yourself. {3} [A] make a fuss about s.t. Mulangas man ku ug dílì bahínan, I will make a fuss if you do not give me a share. n {1} noise. {2} fuss, ado. Mitrabáhu dáyun sa walay daghan nga langas, He went to work without much ado. -an a noisy, engaging in horseplay. Kadtung langasan kaáyu dílì dad-un sa sini, Those of you who don’t keep still will not get to go to the show.

langátad = lanátad.

lángaw n housefly. v (→) [a4] {1} be infested, swarm with flies. Langawun ang pagkáun, The food will be swarming with flies. {2} get tired waiting. Dúgay kaáyu siya nga mag-ílis, langawun ka ug pinaábut, It takes her a long time to dress up. You will get tired waiting. {3} do not sell, sell little. Gilangaw ang íyang tinda, way hálin, Her store did poorly—she had no sale. pa- v [A12] attract flies. Ang pálut sa mangga makapalangaw, Mango peelings attract flies. ambut sa — search me, I don’t know (and I don’t care much). langawlangaw = abungaw_1.

lángay a wasteful of time. Lángay ka kaáyu sa pagkalígù, You take your sweet time about taking a bath, don’t you? v {1} [A13] waste time. Naglángay ka lang kay dílì nà musalir, You are wasting time because that won’t do. {2} [A13; a12] cause delay. Naglángay ka sa ámung trabáhu. You’re holding up our work. Dílì mistil langáyun ang kasal bisan ug wà pa dinhi ang amahan, You do not have to hold up the wedding just because the father is not here yet. -an(→) a always dilly-dallying.

langayà = langayan. see lángay.

langbay n edible swimming crabs, found in shallow and deep waters, rather similar in shape and flavor to the blue crabs sold in the States. They differ from other crabs in that the shell has two sharp points on the sides, both claws are the same size and only slightly larger than the other limbs. Deep-sea specimens may grow as big as a foot across. paN- v [A2; b6] catch this sort of crab. -an, paN-an n place where these crabs are found.

langbì = lambì.

langbù = lambù.

langbud = lambud.

langday = landay, 1, 2.

langgà short for palangga.

langgam n bird. -an(→) n a small instrument used to cut rice panicles during the harvest. -un a bird-like. Ang íyang sunuy mu rag dílì igtalarì kay langgámun kaáyu ug hitsúra, His rooster doesn’t look like a fighting cock because it has a bird-like appearance.

langgaw_1 a lukewarm. v [AB2; c1] be, become lukewarm, cause s.t. to become so. Malanggaw (mulanggaw) ang tubà ug hiinitan, The palm toddy will become lukewarm if you leave it under the sun. Naglanggaw siyag túbig pára ikalígù nákù, She’s heating water for my bath.

langgaw_2 n vinegar. v [A13; a12] make, make into vinegar.

langgì v [A3P; a] snap s.t. off from the main part at the joint. Ákung langgíun ang sanga sa ímung tanum, I’ll break a branch off your plant.

langgíkit v {1} [A; a12] tie or attach things together or side by side. Mulanggíkit ka ug pila ka bulus kawáyan pára gam-ung gákit, Tie several lengths of bamboo together to make a raft. Langgikítun nákù ning duha ka buuk káhuy arun makas-a ug dala, I will tie these two pieces of wood together so I can carry them all at once. {2} [C23] be near one another. Sígi sila nga maglanggíkit bisag ása lakaw, They are always near each other wherever they go. {3} [A; c6] involve s.o. in s.t. Ang ímung binúang naglanggíkit nákù sa kaúlaw, Your foolishness involved me in your shame. Ayaw kug ilanggíkit sa inyung tinuntu, Do not involve me in your shenanigans. n link, means of connecting. Kining suláta mauy langgíkit sa kagahápun, This letter is a link to the past.

langgilanggi n shrub or small tree with a straight, light-brown trunk used for fencing. The leaves are alternate, elliptic, with entire margins, green on top, whitish on the bottom and smooth. It bears sweet, pea-sized, white berries in axillary clusters.

langgis a high-pitched, screeching noise. Langgis ang ági sa tísà sa pisára, It’s very spine-tingling the way the piece of chalk scratches the blackboard. v [A] make a spine-tingling, screeching noise. Ayúha nang ímung pagkiskis kay naglanggis, Try not to make it so spine-tingling when you scrape. ka- n the way s.t. is shrill and screeching.

langgisaw n k.o. fish.

langgíta n loop at the waist of trousers through which the belt is passed. v [A; b6] make or attach belt loops.

langgíti n anvil.

langgung v [B56; c1] in pool, for the cue ball to go into the hole and not be counted.

langgus v [A; a12] chafe, injure a wide area slightly. Ayawg hukti ug alambri kay mulanggus sa pintal, Don’t tie it with a wire because it will scratch the paint. Nalanggus ákung buktun pagkatumba nákù, I chafed my arm when I fell.

langgut v {1} [A; a1b2] for a fish to break a line. Nalanggut ang pasul kay gidawíhag dakung isdà, The fishing line broke because a huge fish got hooked on it. {2} [AN; a] embezzle, cheat. Nalanggutan (hilanggutan) ku níyag singku písus, He cheated me out of five pesos. Íyang langgútun nang inyung kwarta ug siyay inyung pagunítun ánà, She will pocket your money if you entrust it to her. -íra = langgutíru (female). -íru a embezzler, swindler.

langgwíta = langgíta.

langì_1 v [A; a2] {1a} loosen s.t. rigid and long from a place it is embedded. Way makalangì sa pusting maáyung pagkataruk, No one can loosen the post, it is so firmly implanted. {1b} bend s.t. rigid out of shape. Nakabuhì ang isdà kay nalangì ang tagà, The fish escaped because the hook was bent out of shape. {1c} break the finger or toenail. Malangì ang ákung kuku ug dì hinguk-an, My nails break if I don’t trim them. {2} twist off a branch from plants. Nakalangì ku ug usa ka sanga sa íyang san pransisku, I broke a branch off from her croton. a hangnail, loose in its place. Hustu nang tangung langíun. Langì na kaáyu, That tooth is about ready to pull out. It has gotten very loose.

langì_2 v [A] {1} ask for affection by making demands. {2} act spoiled and abusive from having been pampered. Naglangì nà siya kay labánan man. He has gotten uncontrollable because s.o. always takes his side. a asking for affection, being spoiled. Kanang íyang pagpangáyug pagkáun ági lang nag langì, When she asks for food like that she’s just asking for attention.

langigngig a for foods to be too greasy or oily to digest readily. v [B; c1] be too greasy and heavy in the stomach. Dì mulangigngig (malangigngig) ang tiil sa bábuy basta lat-an ug butangag bátung linata, Pig’s legs won’t be too fatty to eat if you add salted black beans. Magkalangigngig ang bíku sa tantung káun, The more sticky rice you eat, the heavier it is in the stomach.

langis v [A2; c] hoodwink s.o. into doing s.t. by giving him sweet talk. Maáyu siyang mulangis sa íyang apuhan arun tagáan ug kwarta, He is good in talking his grandfather into giving him money. Gilangisan ku níyang mupalit ug libru piru íya diayng gipanugal, He hoodwinked me into giving him money which he said was for a book, but actually it turned out to be for gambling. n sweet talk, flattery employed to gain one’s ends. -íru n one who sweet talks people and pulls the wool over their eyes.

lángit n {1} heaven, sky. Ang lángit gibuti sa mga bitúun, The sky is pock-marked with stars. {2} joy, happiness. Lángit ka sa ákung panan-aw, You are a joy to my sight. ikapitung — the last tier of heaven where perfect happiness is to be found. Dad-un ku ikaw sa ikapitung lángit, I’ll bring you to the seventh heaven of happiness. v [B1256] go to heaven. Ikaw kay makasasálà, dílì ka malangit, You, who are a sinner, will not go to heaven. kità ug — v [A12] experience the most painful sensation of one’s life, esp. pain in childbirth. Nakakità na siyag lángit sa íyang pagpanganak, She experienced the most painful sensation of her life when she gave birth. ka-an n skies. -nun a pertaining to heaven. Langitnung kaháyag, A heavenly light. langitlángit n {1} egg white. {2} canopy of an altar or bed. {2a} — sa muskitíru top of a mosquito net. langitlangit = langitlángit, 1.

langitngit = alangitngit.

langkap v [A; ab7] take over all or part of s.o.’s obligations so that they be completely fulfilled. Akuy milangkap sa íyang bayranan kay wà man siyay kwarta, I paid up all her obligations because she had no money. Langkápa ang ákung báhin sa gunahun, kay may laktun ku, Finish my weeding work for me because I have to go s.w. Gilangkápan sa uyuan ang kúwang sa twisyun, The uncle paid the amount lacking in the tuition fees.

langkat v {1} [A; a] rip off, out, tear forcibly away. Átung langkátun ang salug, Let us rip the floor out. Ámung gilangkátan sa mga balágun ang kural, We ripped the vines off of the fence. {2} [A; b6] strip s.o. of power, rights, or privileges. Gilangkátan siya sa ranggu, He was stripped of his rank. {3} [A; a2] remove s.t. as if pulled away by force. Ang ímung paglúib naglangkat sa ákung gugma kanímu, Your unfaithfulness has killed my love for you. Sukad karun langkátun ku ang hunàhúnà nga kita manag-amígu, From now on I will banish the thought that we are friends. {4} [A; a1] slam a basketball that is in the air above the head in a downward direction. Pag-untul giyud sa búla sa ring, gilangkat dáyun kini ni Wilyam, As soon as the ball rebounded from the ring, William slammed it down.

langkaw a tending to loaf on the job, playing hooky. Gamay kag ági kay langkaw ka sa trabáhu, You haven’t accomplished much because you’ve been loafing on the job. v [A; b6(1)] loaf on the job, play hooky. Dì ka makapasar ug sígi kang langkaw, You won’t pass if you keep playing hooky. Langkáwi ang ímung pagdáru kay minúsan ku ang ímung swildu, Loaf on the job while you’re plowing and I will take it off your pay. -an(→) a always loafing or playing hooky.

langkay_1 n {1} dried coconut palm frond. {2} old maid (humorous). v [B12] become an old maid.

langkay_2 = díwit.

langkì a for teeth to be crooked. Makadisgwápa sa babáyi ang mga ngípung langkì, Crooked teeth mar a woman’s beauty. v [B; b6] for a tooth to become crooked. Maáyung pagahilútun ang ngípung magkalangkì, It’s good to massage into place a tooth that is growing in crooked.

langking n k.o. black pigment shaped into rectangular sticks used for shoe blacking, drawing, and by the Chinese for writing. v [A; b6] blacken s.t. with this material.

langkit v [A; ac] join two pieces of material together by sewing, welding, and the like at the edges. Langkítun ta ang duha ka hábul arun ta makatulda, We’ll sew the edges of the two blankets together so we can have a tent. Ilangkit ang usa ka playwud ngari, Join a piece of plywood to this place. {2} [c] add an affix in grammar. ig-l- n affix.

langkiya, langkiyà_1 n spadefish: Scatophagus argus.

langkiya_2, langkíyà (from kíya) v [B236(1)] for airplanes or kites to wobble, dart from side to side in losing altitude. Mulangkíya ang talabánug kun mabugtù ang tugut, The kite will wobble from side to side and continue losing altitude when the string snaps.

langkub v {1} [AC12; ac1] combine several things, ideas, quantities into a group at the same time. Akuy mulangkub ug dala áning duha ka bugkus, I will take these two bundles at one time. Kining duha ka súma nagkalangkub (gilangkub), The two sums have been put together. {1a} [A13] include, comprehend. Ang lungsud naglangkub ug lima ka baryu, The municipality includes five barrios. {1b} [B1256] be included in a group, identified with. Pagkadátù níya nalangkub siya sa alta susyidad, After he got rich he was identified with high society. {2} [A; b5] make s.t. a complete whole. Langkúbi (langkúba) ang kúwang sa báyad, Complete the amount lacking in the payment. {2a} [A13; a12] fix one’s decision, decide to do s.t. with no wavering. Naglangkub ku sa ákung hunàhúnà sa paglikay sa sugal, I am determined to avoid gambling. -in- n things that are taken together, done collectively. Linangkub nga sisiyun, A joint session.

langkuy_1 v {1} [A2; b5c] walk or travel around without any particular purpose. Mulangkuy sila inigpangítag bulad sa tabuan, They walk about in the market when they look for dried fish. Ilangkuy ang masakitun sa wiltsir sa plása, Take the wheelchair patient for a walk in the park. {2} [B2; b6] be, become an idler. Malangkuy (mulangkuy) siya kun dúnay kwarta, He becomes lazy when he has money. {3} [AC; a12b2] have sexual intercourse with (slang). Naglangkuy ang magtiáyun súd sa kwartu, The couple are making love inside the room. a idler, lazy. n sexual intercourse (slang). langkuylangkuy v {1} = langkuy. {2} [A; b(1)] dawdle about instead of working. Sukad sa ákung pagsulud ug trabáhu dinhi wà ku makalangkuylangkuy, Since I started working here I haven’t dawdled around on the job.

langkuy_2 n cutlass fish: Trichiurus spp. a tall and thin (like the cutlass fish).

langpus = lampus.

lan-grábir n landgrabber. v [B1256] be, become a landgrabber.

langsa a having a fishy smell or the taste of blood. Bahung langsa ang mga pasahírag isdà, Fish vendors have a fishy smell. Ang mulmul langsa nga isdà, The parrot fish has an intense fishy taste. Langsag báhù ang babáying girigla, Women smell of fish when they menstruate. v [B12; b6] be smelly from fish or blood.

langsad v {1} [A; b6] run for an elective position or office. Mulangsad ku pagkagubirnadur, I will run for governor. {2} [A; c] take the gamecock out of his cage. Ilansad ang sunuy sa silinganan, Tether the rooster in the yard. {3} [A; c1] take a hen and young chicks out of the nest and set them on the ground. Ug ilansad (lansárun) ug sayu ang pisù, patyun sa umígas, If you take the chicks out of the nest too early, they are likely to get killed by the ants. lansaránan n ground on which gamecocks are tethered out.

langsi = langsa.

langsub a for an area to be shady and dark, either because it is depressed below the surrounding land or because it is surrounded by tall trees. Ságad sa lugar nga langsub bugnaw, A depressed or shaded area tends to be cool. v [B] for an area to be shady because of its depressed situation or the trees surrounding it. Ang mga dagkung káhuy mauy nakalangsub áning inyung sular, The trees make your lot shady.

langtaw v {1} [AN13; a2] see, look at s.t. in a distance. Lantáwa ang búkid ug gigabúnan ba, Look at the mountain and see if it is shrouded in mist. Nalantawan ku sa ákung gitindúgan ang pag-abut níya, I could see him coming from where I was standing. {1a} [A; a12] watch a movie or stage performance. Mulantaw kag sini rung gabíi? Will you see a movie tonight? {2} [A; a2b2] look to the future, perceive with foresight. Lantáwun mu ang kaugmáun ug panagána, Look to the future and be prepared. Nalantawan ku nga kanang trabahúa walay kauswágan, I have perceived that that job offers no advancement. {3} [A; a12] look after. Akuy mulantaw sa bátà ug mulakaw ka, I will look after the child if you go out. Lantáwa ang ákung sinugba nga isdà arun dílì mapágud, Keep watching my broiled fish to see that it doesn’t get burnt. -an(→), -anan n an elevated place which affords a good view. paN- n foresight. Kanang ímung paági kúlang sa panglantaw, Your procedure lacks foresight.

langtu a having the smell of green beans, spinach, burned feathers, hair, nails, and some kinds of plastic. Ayaw pagsúnug ug balhíbu kay langtu kaáyu ang báhù, Don’t burn feathers because the odor is very disagreeable. v [B1; b6] get this particular smell. Ang balátung mauy nakalangtu (nakapalangtu) sa linat-an, The string beans made the stew taste peculiar.

langtung n the point in the tide where the highest level is reached and when it is about to start going out again. — sa hunas point in the tide where the lowest level is reached before it begins to come in again. v [B3N; b6] for the tide to reach its highest point. Ug mulantung ang dágat muabut giyud sa ílang tugkaran ang túbig, At the highest point the tide reaches their front yard.

langù a {1} dizzy due to poisoning. {2} drunk (slang). v {1} [B12; b6] be, become dizzy due to poisoning. Nalangù ang iring human makakaun sa hilu, The cat became dizzy after eating the poison. {2} [A1P; a] make s.o. drunk. Kadtung ikaduhang lungnik mauy naglangù (nagpalangù) nákù, The second fifth sure made me drunk.

lang-u a having a dank, unpleasant smell. Lan-u ang básung giimnan sa bátang nagsuwag inun-únan, The glass that the child drank from after he ate the vinegarized fish has a dank smell. v [B; b6] develop a dank smell. Mulang-u ang trápung way laba, A rag will develop a dank smell if you don’t wash it. ka- n foul smell. Ang Láyipbuy makakúhà sa kalang-u sa láwas, Lifebuoy can get rid of body odor.

lángub n cave. v [B1256; a12] become, make into a cave.

lang-ug a having the putrid smell of severe halitosis. Lang-ug ang bàbà ug bag-ung mata ug dì makapanutbras, A person that has just woke up has awful halitosis until he brushes his teeth. v [B] get a foul smell. Mulan-ug ang túbig sa bangà ug dílì kailísan, The water in the jar will turn foul if you don’t change it.

lángut v [A2; b] stick to work until it is done. Tiwas dáyun nà ug langútan nákù ug tulu ka úras, It’ll get done quickly if I stick to it for three hours.

languy v {1} [A; ac] swim. Gikalambrihan siya samtang naglanguy, He had an attack of cramps while he was swimming. {2} [A13] float as if swimming. Ayawg isirbi ang sud-ang naglanguy sa mantíkà, Don’t serve food that’s swimming in fat. {3} [b8] for soup to be too dilute. Grábi sab ka makasabaw kalanguyan man, How terrible the soup is! You could practically swim in it. (←) v [A12] swim for pleasure. n {1} action of swimming. Ang ámung lánguy niadtung Duminggu, Our swim last Sunday. {2} swimming contest. linangyan n style of swimming.

langyaw v {1} [A; b6] travel abroad. Mulangyaw ku inigkahíkay sa paspurt, I’m going abroad as soon as my passport is ready. {2} [A2; b6] emigrate. Mulangyaw sila sa Mindanaw, They will emigrate to Mindanao. n foreigner. buhatang, kalihúkang — Department of Foreign Affairs. {2} extra-marital relations (humorous). Human sa trabáhu dílì pa nà siya mupaúlì kay dúna pay kalihúkang langyaw nga atimanun, After work he doesn’t go directly home because he still has some foreign relations to attend. — nga kalabútan foreign affairs.

lanipgà n forest tree with wood that smells like cedar, used for making cigar boxes, finger boards for guitars, et al.: Toona calantas.

lanit v [A; a] grab s.t., usually with speed. Milanit siya sa íyang amirkána ug miadtu sa huspital, He grabbed his coat and went to the hospital. Gilanit ang íyang pitáka sa kawatan, The thief snatched her purse. Gilanitan ku níya sa íyang pistúla, He drew his gun on me.

laniw n k.o. small flying fish, smaller than the barúnguy and bangsi.

lankay = langkay.

lanlan v [A; a12] {1} eat food usually taken with rice or corn (sud-an) all alone. Mulanlan siya sa isdà úsà mukáun sa kan-un, He eats the fish and then eats his rice afterwards. Mau ra niy bulad, ayaw ug lanlána, This is all the dried fish we have. Don’t eat it without rice. {2} by extension, eat s.t. alone that usually accompanies s.t. else. Mulanlan lang siyag dyam nga way pán, He eats jam all alone without bread.

lanlídi n landlady of a rooming or boarding house. v [A13] be a landlady.

lansa n launch. v [A13; a12] go or travel by launch. Maglansa mi pag-adtu sa Buhul, We will travel by launch to Bohol.

lansad = langsad.

lansadíra n {1} shuttle in weaving. {2} case for the bobbin in a sewing machine. v [A13; b6(1)] make into, attach, use a shuttle.

lansalíra = lansadíra.

lansang n {1} nail. Lansang sa kabáyù, Nail for a horseshoe. {2} dried anchovies (slang). v {1} [A; c] drive a nail, nail. Dì na ni maukang kay gilansángan, You can’t get this off because it is nailed down. Ilansang sa bungbung ang kahun arun dílì mahúlug, Nail the box to the wall so it won’t fall. {2} [a12] sit or stand rooted to a place, as if nailed. Gilansang ku sa ákung gilingkúran sa kalísang, I sat nailed to my seat in fright. {2a} [a3] for the gaze to be fixed, as if nailed. Ang íyang mga mata nalansang didtu sa dalága, His eyes were glued to the maiden. {2b} [c6] be fixed at a certain quantity, as if nailed. Gilansang sa diyis ang ámung iskur, hangtud nahuman, Our score was stuck at ten points to the very end. {3} [A; b4] get a tire puncture from nails. Lansángan ang dyip nga dì mubigay, If you don’t give protection money, they’ll puncture the tires of your jeep.

lansar = langsad, 1.

lansaríra = lansadíra.

lansaru n leprosy. v [a4] be affected with leprosy. lansaruun, lansaruhun n leper. v [B1256] become a leper.

lansilíra = lansadíra.

lansis v [AN2; b] tell a lie about what one is doing when one is actually doing s.t. else, make a lying excuse. Nanlansis siya paghulam ug libru apan namisíta diay, He came on the pretext of borrowing a book, but he actually wanted to visit my daughter. Unsa may átung ilansis sa maistru ug pangutan-un ta? What excuse will we give the teacher if he asks us? n lie told to disguise one’s actions.

lansíta n small launch.

lansíyang = galansíyang.

lanslayid n landslide. v [A; b4] for there to be a landslide. Ang tibuuk lungsud gilanslayran sa mga dagkung batu ug yútà, The whole town was buried under a landslide of rocks and earth.

lansu, lansun n thin, white, coarsely woven cotton fabric. v [A; c1] use lansu. Pubri man, dì maglansu lang, I’m poor, so I wear lansu.

lansúnis n tall, slender tree bearing a fruit of commercial importance. The fruit is whitish-yellow, up to {6} cm. long, growing in bunches from stalks which come out of the larger branches and trunk, and has juicy translucent pulp encasing one or two irregularly-shaped seeds: Lansium domesticum.

lanta n dressing for open wounds consisting of absorbent cotton soaked in a mixture of lime, vinegar, and coconut oil. v [A13; a12] make such a dressing. -in-, ni- = lanta, n.

lantáka, lantákà = luthang, n2. †

lantap_1 a for liquids to have oil or streaks of oil on the surface. Lantap kaáyu ang sabaw, Soup is full of oil. v [A; b] for the surface of a liquid to be oily. Naglantap ang dágat sa usik nga gasulína, The surface of the sea is full of oil because of the gasoline that spilled.

lantap_2 a for the sea to be high and calm, as when the tide is coming in and there is no wind. v [B2; b6] for the sea to get high and calm.

lantaw = langtaw.

lantay n anything with a top or bottom consisting of bamboo slats: a bed, table, tray, bench, shelf. v [A13; a12] put, make into a lantay.

lantáyug a growing very tall. v [B] grow very tall. Mulantáyug ang lubi ug magúlang na, Coconut trees grow very tall when they get mature. Naglantáyug ka lang nga way buut, You may be tall, but you don’t have a grain of sense.

lantì a clear, clearly defined with sharp edges and contrasts. Lantì kaáyu ang makítà diri sa largabista, I see everything very clearly with the binoculars. v [B2; b6] be, become clear. Mulantì ang ákung panan-aw ug mag-antiyúhus, My vision becomes clear if I wear glasses.

lanting v [AC; ac] for boats with no anchor or floats to tie up to or together with another boat. Mulanting ku sa ímung sakayan kay walà kuy pundu, I will tie up to your boat because I don’t have an anchor. Lantíngun ta ning duha ka bátang arun makadaug nátù, Let us tie these two logs together so that they can carry us.

lantip a {1} sharp of blade. Lantip kaáyu ning kutsilyúha, This knife is very sharp. {2} sharp of mind. Lantip ug salabútan, Having an incisive mind. v [B2; a2] be, become sharp-edged or sharp of mind. Kanang ímung binairan dílì makalantip (makapalantip) sa sundang, The machete will not get sharp the way you are doing it. -in- n a bolo always kept sharp and not usually used for household chores. ka- n sharpness, keenness of mind.

lantsa = lansa.

lantugay v [A12] linger, dilly-dally over s.t. or at a place. Dílì makalantugay ang ákung mga anak sa iskuylahan kay daghag búhat sa ámù, My children cannot afford to linger around after school because there are so many things to do at home. pa- v [A; b5c1] linger, dilly-dally. Hingkaadlawnan kanúnay ang bána pagpaúlì kay adtu man magpalantugay sa sugálan, The husband used to come home in the wee hours of the morning because he stayed late in the gambling den.

lantúgì n argument, quarrel. Ang inyung banhà nga lantúgì nakapamata nákù, Your noisy argument woke me up. v [A2C; a2] argue, quarrel. Dì ku mulantúgì nímu ánang butánga, I won’t quarrel with you over that matter. Naglantúgì sila ug unsáun pagpaguwà sa pyánu, They are arguing about how to take the piano out. ka- n an opponent in an argument. ma-un a contentious, argumentative. Malantugíun kaáyu siya nga mitubag sa íyang inahan, He talked back to his mother in an argumentative tone. mag-r- n debater. mamumulung — orator-debater. -un(→) a controversial. Lantugiun ang risulta sa iliksiyun, The results of the election are very much a matter of controversy.

lantung = langtung.

lan-u = lang-u.

lanúbù a {1} grow lush and big. Lanúbù ang tanum dinhi kay tabunuk ang yútà, The plants grow large here because the land is fertile. {2} be economical to use because a small amount does the same job as a larger amount of similar material. Lanúbù kining bugása kay kusug mutúbù, This rice is economical to use because it expands well. Lanúbù kining sabúna. Gamay kaáyu ang gawíun, This soap is economical. You just need to use a little. v [c1] make s.t. go far. Lanubúa (ilanúbù) ug gámit ang sabun, Use the soap sparingly.

lánug a loud, resonant. Lánug kaáyu íyang tíngug sa pagtawag nákù, He called me with a very loud voice. v {1} [B2] be, become loud. Mulánug (malánug) ang ímung tíngug ug magmigapun ka, Your voice will become loud if you use a megaphone. {2} [A] echo, resound. Naglánug ang íyang singgit sa dyím, His shout resounded in the gym. n {1} loudness. {2} echo. Walay mitubag gawas sa lánug sa íyang tíngug, There was no answer except the echo of his voice. {2a} echoes, reminiscenses of the past. Kining mga awíta mga lánug lámang sa kanhíay, These songs are but echoes of the past. pa- v [A; c6] broadcast, disseminate by word or publicity. Ipalánug ning balitáa sa tibuuk násud, Broadcast this news throughout the nation.

lan-ug = lang-ug.

lanulin n lanolin.

lan-us a have the bad smell of eating or drinking utensils which have been used but not well cleaned. v {1} [B; b6] for utensils to develop a bad smell from not having been properly cleaned. {2} [A; c1] let coconut milk curdle to use the curds for medicine. Maglan-us kug tunù nga himúung lanta, I’ll ferment coconut milk to make into a medicinal plaster. -in- n sediment from fermented coconut milk.

lanut n gelatinous water that develops when rice or beans are boiled. Lanut ang ipainum sa masusu, Give the baby water from boiled beans. v [A] develop this substance. Kining humáya húmuk mulanut ug lugáwun, This rice develops gelatinous water when you make porridge of it.

lánut n {1} hemp from abaca. {2} any k.o. long, tough plant fibers. Ánang trabahúa ang ímung kinabúhì naglatay sa usa ka lugas lánut, Your job is very dangerous. (Lit. In that job your life walks over a long thin strand.) v {1} [A; a12] make hemp from abaca. Anus-a man lanúta ninyu ang pinutul nga abaka? When will you make hemp from that abaca you cut into pieces? {2} [B5] show fibrous components, become threadbare. Dáan na kaáyung kalsunísa naglanut na gánì ang panaptun, These trousers are very old. They are already threadbare. {3} [B456] for s.t. sticky like syrup, glue, and the like to show fiber-like portions when stretched. -un a fibrous, having fibers. Lanútun kaáyu ug unud ang páhù, Páhù is a stringy kind of mango. lanutlanut n fine fibers of fruits.

lápà v {1} [AC12; a] cut into sizeable chunks. Lapáa ang bábuy unyà atarúha, Cut the pig in chunks and group them into portions for sale. {2} [A; a] hack to pieces. Dinhi siya lapáag sundang sa naghuramintádu, He was hacked to pieces in this place by a man who ran amok.

lapad a {1} flat, level surface. Lapad siyag nawung, She has a flat face. Lapad ug tiil, Flat-footed or having the toes wide apart. {2} broad, having considerable width. Lapad nga karitíra, The broad highway. Lapad nga kayutáan, Vast stretches of land. v {1} [AB; a] be flat, wide. Mulapad kag baril, mauy ikural, Flatten barrels to make into a fence. Naglapad lang nang ilung mu, Your nose is so flat. {2} [APB2; ab7] widen or broaden. Nagkalapad na ang baul nga gihawánan na, The field has more area now that it has been cleared of bushes. Lapdan ang lamísa kay gamay ra, The table will be made wider because it is too narrow. — ang atay v [B26] be, become flattered (lit. for the liver to expand). Mulapad (malapad) dáyun nang íyang atay basta daygun, It goes to her head if you flatter her. n flat, pocket-sized bottle for liquor (slang). pa- n matting made out of woven palm fronds. v [A; c1] make this matting. pa-(←) sa papil, kaugalíngun v [A; c6] do s.t. so as to project a good image of oneself. Nagpalápad siya sa papil maung midunar, He made a donation in order to give himself a good public image. -g- = lapad (plural). ha- a wide, broad. laparun a flattish in surface. ka- {1} state of being large, broad. {2} = gilapdun. gilapdun n width. Kwatru piyis ang gilapdun (kalapad) sa playwud, The plywood is 4′ in width.

lapak_1 n {1} an area differing in color or texture from the surrounding area: splotch, stripe, spot. Ang sanínà may lapak nga pula ug itum, The dress has red and black dots (stripes, splotches). {2} a piece, irregular scrap of material. Paggunting ug lapak sa putì nga panaptun, Cut a piece of white cloth. v [A; a] put spots, stripes, smudges on s.t. Milapak ang pintal nga basà sa íyang buktun, His arm got a splotch of wet paint on it. Nakalapak (nakapalapak) sa salug ang húgaw nímung tiil, My floor has become splotched with your dirty feet. Lapakun pagtáud ang mga lainláing kulur sa buluhátung bidsprid, Sew patches of assorted colors into the bedspread you are making. -in- n plaid design.

lapak_2 v [A; a1b2] spank s.o. lightly. Sakit ang sinílas nga ilapak, It hurts if you are spanked with a slipper.

lápak v [A; b(1)] step on s.t. Nabuling ang linadlad kay gilapákan sa bábuy, The bleached clothes got dirty because pigs stepped on them.

lap-ak n splotch, splatter. Dakung lap-ak sa dugù sa samput, The big blood stain on the bottom of the dress. v [B6; c1] splotch, splatter. lap-aklap-ak v {1} [B6; c1] splotch, splatter. Gilap-aklap-ak (naglap-aklap-ak) ang íyang buktun sa bun-i, His arm has ringworm marks all over it. {2} [AB; c1] do s.t irregularly, such that the results are splotched or irregularly spaced spots. Ang bungbung naglap-aklap-ak sa litrátu, Photos are pasted all over the wall in an irregular fashion (as if spattered on the wall). Abanira giyud. Ayaw lap-aklap-áka (ilap-aklap-ak) pagpintal, Paint it a square at a time. Don’t skip around.

lapalapa n {1} sole, bottom surface of the foot. {2} sole of shoe, boots, etc. v [A; b6(1)] work on the sole of a shoe being manufactured.

lapánag v [A2S; b4] for s.t. to spread over an area. Milapánag ang túbig sa daruhan, The water spread over the fields. Ang íyang ap-ap naglapanag sa íyang tibuuk láwas, His fungus is spreading all over his body. Wà makalapánag ang balità, The news didn’t get very far.

lapáru = lampáru.

lápas a past, beyond a time or place considered right. Lápas na sa alas unsi, It’s past eleven o’clock. Lápas na ang dyíp sa átù, The jeep has gone past our place. v {1} [B2; b6c] go past a certain time or place, do s.t. beyond, esp. where one shouldn’t. Bayri sa dì pa makalápas sa tagal, Pay it off before it goes beyond the due date. Dì na makalápas sa túhud ang sinínà sa átung mga kababayin-an karun, Women’s dresses these days no longer go beyond their knees. Ayawg lapása (lapási, palapása, palapási) ang utlánan, Don’t build beyond the boundary of your land. Ayaw ug ilápas (ipalápas) ang kural sa utlánan, Don’t have the fence go beyond the boundary. Naminyù na ang ímung manghud ikaw walà pa, hinglapasan hinúun ka, Your younger sister has gotten married, but you haven’t. You have been passed over. {1a} — na sa kalindaryu v [B2356] for a woman to have reached an age greater than the number of days in the calendar (lit. gone beyond the calendar). Lisud ka nang maminyù ug mulápas (malápas) ka na sa kalindaryu, You’ll find it hard to get married if you get above thirty. {2} [A; a12] violate a law, go beyond certain rules or agreements. Wà pa dungga nga mulápas kug sáad, I’ve never been known to break a promise. Nakalápas ka sa maáyung pamatásan, You have gone beyond the bounds of good behavior. (→) n abalone, so called because the meat tends to extend beyond the shell. ka-an n violation, actions going beyond a code. Pasaylúa kami Ginúu sa ámung mga kalapásan, Forgive us, Lord, our trespasses. ma-un a going beyond the limits of right action.

lapasì = lupasì.

lapat_1 a for the contents of a container to be practically gone. Lapat na ang bugas, The rice is right down to the bottom of the rice can. v [B3] be almost to the bottom of the container. Nagkalapat na ang túbig sa tangki, The water in the tank is getting near the bottom.

lapat_2 n clothes for home wear.

lápaw v [B23; cP] go above or beyond a certain amount. Milápaw na ang ákung anak nákù, My son has gotten to be taller than I am. Ug malápaw na sa dus písus ang gantang sa mais, ambut lang, If corn goes beyond two pesos a ganta, I don’t know. Makalápaw ka bag luksu ánang gilay-úna? Can you jump beyond that point? Sa íyang abilidad dì ka makalápaw, You can not surpass his ability. Gilapáwan ang mga atup sa lúnup, The flood water rose above the rooftops. Ilápaw (ipalápaw) giyud ang sabaw sa gilung-ag, The water level should be higher than the rice. a gone far beyond, over. — sa beyond. tagi-, tagi-(→) a high above a certain level. Ang bahà tagilápaw (tagilapaw) sa túhud, The flood is above the knees.

lapay n k.o. purple-brown heron of swamps and tidal flats: Ardea purpurea.

lapdus v [A; b6(1)] lash, whip. Midágan ang kabáyù dihang gilapdúsan, The horse galloped when it was lashed. Makapahilánat kunu kanang íkug sa pági kun mauy ilapdus, They say that it will make a person ill if you whip him with a stingray tail. n lash, a stroke with s.t. pliable.

lapgus n {1} bundle of twine or hemp. {2} standard size by which a bundle of twine is sold. v [A1; c1] make a bundle of twine.

lápì v {1} [A; a12] bend or fold s.t. over double. Lapía ang panaptun ug adtu guntínga sa piniluan, Fold the cloth over and cut it in the fold. {1a} [C3] for two flat surfaces to be close together as if there were only one. Ábi kug usa ra ni ka písus. Duha man diay, nagkalápì lang, I thought there was only one peso, but it turned out they are two bills stuck together. {2} [B3(1)6] double, increase twofold or by extension, a few folds more. Milápì (nalápì) ang prisyu karun sa tanang mga palitúnun, The price of everything has doubled. Anam-anamun ku ni pagbúhat arun dílì maglápì, I will do the work as it comes up so I won’t have but one thing to do at a time. {2a} [A12; a12] do s.t. to two where one is usual. Búang ka ug lapíun nímug pangulitáwu ang mga mag-ágaw, You’re crazy if you court both the cousins at the same time. {3} [A; a] break s.t. off a plant by bending it over and twisting. Maglápì lang kug ígù tilaubun, I’ll pick just enough young corn to broil. Putla, ayaw lapía ang pagkúhà sa sanga, Cut the branch off, don’t break it off. Malápì nang palwa ug ímung tungtúngan, The frond will break off if you step on it. n {1} action of folding s.t double. {2} times in division. Pila ka lápì ang unum sa trayinta? How many times does six go into thirty? (→) a coconuts with dry, oilless meat that is easily detached from its shell, and which has failed to sprout. v [B2; b6] be, become a lapì coconut. -an(→) n k.o. coconut, the fronds and fruit bunches of which break off easily.

lapida n tombstone. v [A; a] make a tombstone, put a tombstone on.

lapikì n repeated, sharp smacking sounds. v [A; c] make a smacking sound. Milapikì ang íyang nawung pagtamparus nákù, Her face resounded when I slapped her. Gilapikig latus sa kutsíru ang kabáyù, The rig driver cracked his whip on the horse.

lapilapi v [B56; c1] for a liquid to reach the brim or to the top of an embankment, almost spilling over. Milapilapi na ang subà. Maglúnup man kahà, The river has risen to the banks. It looks as though it’s going to flood. Gilapilapi nákù ang tása sa kapi, I filled the cup to the brim with coffee. a filled up to the brim.

laping v [A23; c1] graze s.t. but not hit it squarely. Swirti kay milaping lang níya ang batu, Fortunately the stone just grazed him. Gilapingan lang ku sa bála, The bullet only grazed me.

lapínig = lampínig.

lapis_1, lápis_1 v {1} [A; a12b2] do the same thing to two things at once. Lapísa ang duha ka langgam sa usa ka tíru, Hit two birds with one shot. Ayaw lapisa sa paghigugma ang duha ka magsúun, Don’t fall in love with both sisters. {2} [A; c1] be included in s.t. that happened to s.o. else. Nalapis ku sa kasábà kúmu kaúban, I was included in the scolding since I was their companion.

lapis_2 n k.o. leather jacket: Scomberoides spp.

lápis_2 n pencil. v [A1; a12] write with a pencil. Lapísa lang pagsulat. Usbunun pa bítaw nà, Just write it with a pencil. It has to be rewritten anyway.

lapiti v [A; b6(1)] make s.t. dirty by bespattering it. Siyay nakalapiti ug lápuk sa bungbung, He spattered mud on the wall. ka-, ka-(←) v [A13] get s.t. smeared, spattered all over one. Nagkalapíti ang bátà sa tái, The child got smeared all over with his stool.

laplap_1 a for clothing to be loose and flapping. Namanus kag sinínà nu kay laplap man kaáyu nímu, You must be wearing s.o. else’s clothes because they are so loose on you. v [B; c1] for s.t. to flap or clothes to be loose. Naglaplap ang bandíra sa hángin, The flag is waving in the breeze.

laplap_2 v [A; ab7] slice off s.t. from a surface. Mulaplap kug gamay sa karni pára isugba, I’ll slice off a small piece of meat to broil. Laplápa ang apdu ug ilábay, Slice off the gall bladder and throw it away. Laplápi ang lapalapa sa kúbal, Cut the callous off the sole of your foot.

lapnis n fiber stripped off the outside of a banana or abaca trunk used to tie things.

lapnut_1 a for liquids to be thick and sticky. v [B; a] be thick and sticky. Mulapnut (malapnut) ang sabaw sa útan ug dúnay ukra, Vegetable soup gets sticky if you put okra in it.

lapnut_2 v [AN; ab2] remove s.t. rooted, attached, or sticking fast. Kinsay milapnut sa papil nga ákung gipilit sa lamísa? Who ripped off the paper that I had pasted on the table? Íyang gilapnut ang íyang lásu kay gisáput na man pud, She pulled the ribbon out off her hair because she was in a bad mood again.

lapnuy v [B2] glide, move through an area smoothly. Milapnuy lag lísu sa santul sa ákung tutunlan, The seed of the santol slipped down my throat. Mulapnuy ang kasíli sa kadanglug, The eel is so slippery, it will come right out of your hands. a moving through an area smoothly. Lapnuy ianak ang gamayng bátà, You will have a smooth delivery if it’s a small baby. lapnuylapnuy v [A3; b6] glide up and down on a surface. Naglapnuylapnuy ang gapnud sa mga balud, The driftwood is gliding over the waves.

lapris n rabbet plane. v {1} [A; b6] make or smooth a groove with a rabbet plane. {2} [A13; a12] make into a rabbet plane.

lapsaw a watery, diluted in taste. Lapsaw kaáyu ang ílang litsi kay giligaban ug túbig, Their milk is watery because they adulterated it with water. v [B1; a2] get to be watery, have a diluted taste. Kinsay ganáhan sa ímung sabaw nga naglapsaw ang lamì? Who likes your soup since it tastes so watery? — ug dugù sluggish, lacking in vigor, movement. — ug útuk stupid.

lapta a splotchy. Lapta kaáyu ang pagkapintal sa kisami kay nubátus ang nagpintal, The paint of the ceiling is splotchy because the painter is inexperienced. laptalapta v [B; c1] be splotchy. Naglaptalapta ang mga bun-i sa íyang buktun, Ringworms are appearing in splotches on her arms.

lápu v [A; a1] spank s.o. with the hand or with s.t. long, rigid, and flat. Lapúhun ta ka íring lipak ug dì ka mutúman, I’ll spank you with this bamboo slat if you don’t obey.

lapug n k.o. large grouper.

lápuk n {1} mud. {2} derogatory remarks. Nag-iyáhay lag lábay ug lápuk ang mga kandidátu, Political candidates resorted to mudslinging. — sa agtang a smear on a man’s reputation incurred when his wife commits adultery. v {1} [B; a] be, become muddy. Mulápuk (malápuk) lang kita dinhi kun mag-ulan, This place becomes muddy when it rains. {2} — sa agtang v [A13; b5] for a wife to smear her husband’s reputation by committing adultery. lapuklapuk v [A1; b5] make muddy. Gustu giyud maglapuklapuk ang mga bátà, Children enjoy getting themselves all muddy. Gilapuklapukan ang salug sa mga bátà, The children made the floor muddy. ka- v [B1456] be spattered with mud. Nagkalápuk ang tiil sa irù, The dog’s feet are muddy. -un a muddy. ka-an n places that are muddy.

lapulápu_1 n commercial name given to groupers (pugápu).

lapung v [AN; c1] involve s.o. in s.t. bad that he should not be involved in or do s.t. to more members of a group than should have had it done to them. Siyay naglapung ug pangulitáwu sa tulu námù ka tindíra, He courted all the three of our salesgirls at one time. Makalapung kag dakup niánang mga manúka? Could you catch all those chickens at one time? Gilapung ku níyag áway bísag wà ku makasâ, She quarreled with everyone, including me, even though I had not done anything wrong. Nalapung ang ámung balay sa súnug, Our house got burnt along with the others.

lapus v {1} [A2; ac] penetrate, pierce through the opposite side. Dì makalapus ang ulan sa atup, The rain can’t penetrate the roof. Nalapsan sa panà ang isdà, The spear went through the fish. {1a} [b4] have one’s menstrual blood penetrate to one’s clothing. Gilapsan ku, maung mag-ílis ku, I got menstrual blood on my dress so I have to change. {2} [A2; b6(1)] bypass, pass through or beyond a point. Dì na ku mulapus ngadtu sa píkas bungtud, I won’t go beyond the other side of the hill. {2a} [A12; b6(1)] finish one’s studies. Nakalapus na siya sa abugasíya, He has gotten through his law course. {2b} [A2; a1c] go up to, reach. Milapus ba ning karsadáha ngadtu sa Lilúan? Does this road go all the way through to Liloan? {3} [C23; a12] for two holes to lead through to each other. Ang duha ka lángub naglápus, The two caves lead into each other. {4} [B2] for the foreskin of the penis to get loose so that the glans can be exposed. Magpatúlì ku kun mulapus nag ákung tintin, I’ll get circumcised when the foreskin of my thing is loose enough to pull back all the way. a {1} be finished with one’s course of studies. {2} turn out to be relatively more beautiful than the others in a group. Námung magsúun si Nína ray lapus, Nena is the only good-looking one among us children. (←) a going clear through the other side. Lápus ba ang lungag sa masig ka dawunggan? Do the earholes go clear through the head to the other side? lapsanan n place where s.t or s.o. exits. Dúna bay lapsanan ning pasilyúha? Does this passageway have an exit?

laput n term for various kinds of fry or tiny fishes caught by the sanggab.

láput = lap-ut_2.

lap-ut_1 v [B126; b2] get slightly burnt, lightly injured from heat or acid. Nalap-ut ang ákung tudlù sa asidu muryatiku, My finger got scalded with muriatic acid. Nalap-ut ákung bukubuku sa ínit, My back got burnt in the sun. n light burn.

lap-ut_2 a for a liquid to get thick and sticky. v [B3(1)] for soup to thicken. Mulap-ut ang sabaw sa útan nga sagúlan ug bisul, Vegetable soup thickens if yautia is stewed with it. Haúna sa dì pa makalap-ut, Take it out before it gets thick. Ang harína nakalap-ut (nakapalap-ut) sa sabaw, The flour made the soup too thick. -ay, -ay(→) = lap-ut.

lapuy v [B; a4b4] be weary, fatigued. Nalapuy (milapuy) ang ákung mga buktun sa pagginúna, My arms have become fatigued from weeding. Gilapuy (gilapuyan) kug maáyu sa paglinanguy, I was exhausted from swimming so much. a fatigued. ka- n body fatigue.

lapwa v [A; b6(1)] put s.t. in boiling water, to blanch, sterilize, or prepare it for further cooking. Lapwái (lapwáhi) ang kutsára sa masakitun, Sterilize the patient’s spoon in boiling water. Lapwáhi ang útuk sa túbig nga may asin, Parboil the brain in salted water.

lapya n lapping or dashing of waves, sound of waves coming onto the shore. Ang lapya sa mga balud sa baybáyun, The lapping of the waves on the shore. v [A; b6] for the waves to strike the shore. lapyahan, lapyahánan n the place where the waves strike the shore. -in- n sound of waves striking the shore.

lapyà a broad in face, flattened out. Lapyag nawung, A broad, flat face. v [B] be, become flattened out. Nalapyà ang nígu nga naligsan sa trák, The winnowing tray is flattened out because the truck drove over it.

lapyat a {1} fat and flabby. Dalágang úlay kunu piru lapyat na ug dughan, She’s supposed to be a virgin but she has sagging breasts. {2} slow and languid in movement. Lapyat nga manlihuklihuk, Moving sluggishly. v {1} [B; a2] be, become flabby or lacking in fullness. Wà kay iksirsayis maung nagkalapyat ang ímung buktun, You lack exercise. No wonder your arms are getting flabby. {2} [B; a2] move without energy. Dì giyud mahuman ang ímung trabáhu ug maglapyat ka, Your work will never get done if you work slow.

lapyù a young and tender. Ang lapyung bágu mauy maáyung utánun, Young and tender bágu leaves make an excellent vegetable stew. Lapyù nga kaisípan, Young and tender minds.

lárag v {1} [B2] for leaves to yellow. Nagkalarag ang mga tanum kay way ulan, The plants are becoming yellow because there hasn’t been any rain. {1a} [B12] for leaves or flowers to wither and fall off. Nalárag ang mga dáhun sa lawus nga kamunggay, The withered kamunggay leaves dropped off. {2} [B12] be faded. Nalárag na ang íyang kaanyag, Her beauty has faded. {2a} — ang búlak, pagkabúlak lose one’s virginity (for the flower to fade). Nalárag ang íyang pagkabúlak sa dihang gipaangkan siya, She lost her chaste beauty when she became pregnant. {3} [B] get completely drunk. Sa ílang pag-ínum gabíi si Tunyu ang únang nalárag, In their spree last night Tonio was the first one to get under the table. {3a} [B12; a1] be fascinated with s.o. Ang íyang kaanyag mauy nakalárag (nakapalárag) nákù, Her beauty fascinated me. (→) a withered, yellowed leaves, flowers, faded beauty, unchaste. Gipangasáwa siya bísan usa na siya ka larag nga búlak, S.o. married her even though she was a faded flower (no longer a virgin). n fallen leaves.

láran v [A12; a12] beat, outdo. Dakù túud si Klí apan walà siya makaláran ni Prísir, Clay may be big but he couldn’t beat Frazier. pa- v {1} [A3] allow oneself to be outdone. {2} [A13] allow oneself to get carried away with his emotions. Magpaláran ka gánis ímung kaguul, masakit ka giyud, If you allow yourself to get carried away with your emotions, you will surely get sick.

lárang v [A; c1] {1} stew s.t. with coconut milk and nothing else but spices. Lamì ang kyampaw ug ilárang (larángun), The best way to cook ray is by stewing it in coconut juice. {2} reheat s.t. to remove the fat. Laránga ang adúbu arun dílì kaáyu ngilngig, Heat the adúbu so it won’t be so greasy. n dish stewed in coconut milk, usually stingray.

láras v [A; b6] saw along the length. Larásun nátù ang átung giputul nga káhuy, We’ll saw the log into lumber. (→) v [A; c1] {1} do s.t. to all of a group. Ang huramintádu nga milaras ug patay sa tibuuk pamilya, The amok who killed all the members of the family. Ayaw mi larasa (ilaras) ug kasábà kay usa ray nakasâ, Don’t include us all in the scolding because only one of us did anything wrong. Gilaras ku pagsuruysúruy ang mga dálan dinhi, I wandered through all of the streets. {2} do s.t. to a larger number of a group than would ordinarily be expected. Gilaras níyag pangulitáwu ang duha ka magsúun, He courted two of the sisters at the same time. n ripsaw, saw for cutting with the grain. -an(→) n sawhorse. -in- n boards sawed off with a ripsaw.

láraw v {1} [A; ab] make plans to do s.t. Nagláraw ang prisidinti nga magdiktadur, The president is planning to become a dictator. Dúna siyay gilárawng buhátun nímu, He is plotting to do s.t. against you. Ikay gilaráwan níyang patyun, He is planning to kill you. {2} [A; a2] plan how and where s.t. is to be built. Magláraw ta sa átung balayan, We’re going to map out the place where the house is to be built. n plan, plot. Wà kuy láraw sa pagbiyáhi, I have no plans to travel. -an n {1} picture. {2} graven image (Biblical). Dílì ka magsimba sa mga laráwan, Thou shalt not worship graven images. {3} image, likeness of. Laráwan ka sa ímung inahan, You are your mother’s image. {4} typical example. Laráwan sa kakúgi ug kabuútan, Paragon of industry and virtue. Laráwan sa kahimsug, A picture of health. v [A; a] showing clearly, picture s.t. Ang ílang kahimtang naglaráwan sa túmang kakabus, The condition shows what utter poverty is. Nalaráwan sa íyang panagway ang kahadluk, Fear was etched on her face. Larawána kunúhay ang lángit, Try to picture heaven in your mind.

laray_1 v [A; b6(1)] sing a song with meaningless syllables (la la la). Naglaray siya sa bátà nga gitū́g, She hummed the child to sleep. n song sung with meaningless syllables.

láray v [A; c1] be in a row or line; cause s.t. to be so. Siyay miláray sa mga masitíra sa agiánan, She lined the path with flower pots. Nagláray ang mga patyunun atúbang sa payring iskwad, The condemned men were lined up before the firing squad. n line, row. (→)_2 = láray, n. v [A; ac] display goods for sale on the sidewalks or in open booths in the public market. Adtu tas tábù tan-áwun tag unsay gilaray, Let’s go to the market and see what is being displayed.

larga v {1} [B36] for a passenger vehicle to leave. Milarga (nalarga) ang trák binyáan ang kunduktur, The bus went off, leaving the conductor behind. {1a} leave for a distant place. Mularga mi ugmà pára Butwan, We’ll leave for Butuan tomorrow. Ug malarga na mi mahibáwu ka ra, You’ll surely know it if we have gotten off. {1b} used in commands only: go ahead, start. Ug muingun kung ‘larga’, dágan ... Na, larga na, When I say ‘OK’, run ... OK, run! — manuk = larga, 1b. {2} [A3P; b] allow, permit s.o. to do s.t. freely. Kinsa may naglarga nímu nga ipatandug nang trabahúa? Who gave you a free hand to touch that work? {2a} [A; b] meet a price offered, agree to do s.t. for a certain price offered. Mularga ku ánà sa bayinti, I’ll let it go for twenty. {3} [A; b7] pay out the line. Ayaw palabii ug larga sa tugut ang tabánug, Don’t pay out the string of your kite too much. Largahi ang pasul, Pay out the fishline. {4} [A; bc] let cocks go for a fight. Largáhan na gánì nang duha ka manuk, súgud na ang búlang, When those two cocks are released, that means the game is on. {4a} [B; b] set on s.o. Gilargahan siya sa mga buguy, The bullies set on him. -da n all set to go, well-prepared, showing confidence as one goes into a fight, examination, or contest. Hustu sa largáda si Klí. Walà giyud magpakítag kahadluk, Clay was all set to go with complete confidence. He didn’t show a trace of fear. -dur(→) n {1} one who releases cocks in cockfighting. {2} one who formally announces the candidacy of s.o. running for an elective office.

largabista n binoculars. v [A; b5] look at s.t. with binoculars.

largu lead directly to. Kining dalána largu sa subà, The path leads directly to the river. v {1} [A2; ac] go straight, take a straight course s.w. Mulargu lang ku ngadtu sa íla, I’ll just go straight to their place. {2} [A2; abc] do s.t. directly straight away. Mulargu ka lang ug hílak bísan gipangutána ka lang, You cry right away even though I only asked you. Dílì ka makalargu ug sulud, You can’t just go straight in. Ay na lang ug sukda. Largúha na lang pagputul, Never mind measuring it. Just cut it right off. Largúhi lang siyag ingun nga wà kay gustu, Just tell him directly that you don’t like him. Ayaw ilargug hátag, Don’t give it to him directly. {2a} [A2] happen fast without any previous indication. Milargu ug butu ang ribintadur ug wà gánì musíyù, The firecracker exploded right away and it didn’t even sizzle. {3} [B16; c1] be, become straight. Naglargu lang ning sinináa mu rag sáku, This dress is straight at the sides like a sack. larguhánan n short, direct route toward. di-, pantalun di- n long pants.

láring n k.o. sword similar to the kanduwálì but with a slight curve to the blade.

larínu a speaking clearly and fluently. Larínu kaáyu nang Kanúa mubinisayà, That American speaks Cebuano very fluently. v [B12; c1] speak clearly and fluently.

láruk = lagduk, in all meanings except 1a.

larut v [A3P; a] {1} pull up by the roots. Maglarut kug mani pára lapwáan, I’ll pull up some peanuts to boil. Íyang larutun ning tangúha, He’ll pull this tooth out. {2} pull s.t. off from its moorings, as if uprooting it. Bagyu ang nakalarut (nakapalarut) sa mga barungbárung, The typhoon knocked the shanties over. {3} [B12N; b3] lose one’s hair. Nanglarut ang íyang buhuk, His hair is falling out. n {1} hair that has fallen out. Matag kalígù níya dúnay daghang larut, Every time he takes a bath he loses a lot of hair. {2} bad luck, allegedly brought on by s.o. Ngánung miduwà pa giyud ka, napildi na núun ta. Ikaw lay nagdá sa larut, Why did you have to play with us? Now we lost. You must have brought this bad luck. (←) v [A; ab7] take rice seedlings out from their bed ready for transplanting. Larútun na nátù ang similya kay andam na ang basak, Let’s take the seedlings out of the seedbed now because the field is ready for planting.

laruylaruy, laruyláruy v [A; b6] roam idly, aimlessly about instead of doing s.t. Gilaruylarúyan níya ang íyang pagtuun maung nahagbung, He wandered about instead of studying, so he failed.

laryang n meaningless word used in singing a song without words.

las for the last time. Hatági pa ku bi, las na lang, Please let me have one more. This is the last one, for sure.

lása_1 a oil floating on top of liquids. Lása kaáyu ang sabaw sa linat-ang manuk, The chicken soup is oily because the chicken is fat. v [B2S] for oil to appear on liquids. Naglasa ang dágat tungud sa gasulína, The sea is covered with a film of oil from the gasoline leak.

lása_2 n taste. Tayam ang lása sa ílang túbig imnunun, Their drinking water has a salty taste. v [B2346; c5] be tasty. Dì mulása ang útan ug daghan ang sabaw, Vegetable stew does not taste good if there’s too much water. n spices. (→) v [A; b6c1] add or use spices. Mulasa kug tanglad sa linat-ang manuk, I use lemon grass to spice chicken stew.

las-ag n puddle, esp. a dirty one.

lasak n money contained in s.t. (slang). Pilay lasak sa pitákang inyung gilunggub? How much was in the bag you snatched?

lasang n {1} forest, jungle. {2} the trees on such land. v [B2; b6] be, become a forest. Malasang (mulasang) ning yutáa ug dì nímu trabahúun, This land will become a forest if you don’t cultivate it. ka-an n forests. -nun a from the forest. Lasangnun nga mga mananap, Jungle animals. (←) v [A; b5] clear the forest. Nangahánaw ang mga Suban-un sa dihang gilásang (gilasángan) na ang ílang lugar, The Subanos disappeared when their land was deforested.

lásaw v [A; c1] for liquids to flow or spread all over. Mulásaw ang ámung sílung ug mag-ulan, Water flows under our house when it rains. Mu rag túbig ang álak nga naglásaw sa kumbira, Wine flowed like water at the party. (→) a diluted, watery. Lasaw ang miskla sa simintu, The cement is watery. v [AB; b7] dilute s.t., make a mixture thin. Ayaw lasawa ang kapi, Don’t make the coffee so weak. — ug dugù a cowardly. Ang lasaw ug dugù níyang manghud wà muambak, His brother was too chicken to jump.

las-ay a lacking flavor. Las-ay ang sabaw, kúwag útan, The soup is tasteless because it lacks vegetables. v [B; c1] get to be tasteless. Ang manggang ahat pagkahinug las-ayg lamì, Mangoes which are not tree-ripened have an insipid taste.

lasbi — ug rather than that [so-and-so] happen (s.t. else is better). Maáyu pa ug bayran nímu ang buhis, lasbi ug mamurúsu ang yútà! Pay your taxes. It’s better than to have your land foreclosed. Dawáta na lang ning diyis, lasbig wâ, Just accept this dime. It’s better than nothing. Gihátag na lang nákù, lasbig kawátun, I just gave it to him. Better than having him steal it.

lasgas a {1} for a smooth surface to be rough with tiny scratches, such that it would make a grating sound if s.t. were rubbed over it. {2} for corn to be mature (for the husks to become dry and rough). v {1} [AB; a] for a smooth surface to get roughened, cause it to do so. Nalasgas ang imabaw sa lamísa kay gikuriskurisan, The table top got all scratched because s.o. rubbed s.t. sharp over it. {2} [A13] get a k.o. scaly formation on the skin, caused by contact with contaminated water. Naglasgas ang ákung pánit kay nagtrabáhu mi sa kanal, My skin is infected with scales because we have been working in the ditch. {3} [B12] for corn to mature (from the notion that the husks get rough and wrinkled when the fruit is mature).

lasib v [A; a] slice into long, thin pieces or slice a thin portion off a larger slab. Lamì ang hamun ug nipsun paglasib, Ham tastes better if you slice it thin. Aku na lay mulasib íning karni nga ipanugba, I will slice off portions from this meat to broil. Basta mag-apritáda lasibun ang karni, Apritáda is made with meat cut into slivers.

lasid v [A; c1] involve, include with the others, esp. in s.t. unpleasant. Ang kastígu sa Diyus mulasid sa tanan, Everybody gets involved in God’s punishment. Bísag usa ray makasalà, lasirun (ilasid) ming tanan ug búnal ni Máma, Mother whips everybody even if only one of us does s.t. wrong.

lásik v [B26; b8] be thrown off for a distance under a forceful impact. Milásik (nalásik) ug layù ang búla nga íyang gipatíran, He kicked the ball and it went far. Hilasikan (nalasikan) siya sa lápuk, She got mud splashed on her.

lasing a drunk. Kusug na nà siya muisturya ug lasing na kaáyu, He becomes talkative when he is very groggy. v [A13B12; a] get drunk, cause s.o. to do so.

laski a be fast, sprightly in doing s.t. Laski mulakaw, A fast walker. Laski ang láwas, A body that is active and full of energy. Laski siyang muhímug kálù, He is energetic in making hats. v [B2; b6] be fast or brisk in doing s.t. Mulaski (malaski) nà siyang sugúun ug suhúlan, She’ll run an errand with alacrity if you pay her. Nagkalaski na ang nagluyang mga manuk, The chickens were weak, but they are regaining their strength now.

laskúta n guy rope: {1} a rope, chain, or rod to guide a carabao in plowing. {2} a rope tied from the boom of a sail to the stern to control the sail. v {1} [A; b6(1)] use or attach a guy rope to a carabao or to a sail. {2} [A; a2] make into a guy rope.

laslas v [A; a] cut s.t. with a sawing motion to make a slash in it or to remove leaves and small twigs. Gilaslas níya ang mga lukay, He cut off the leaflets from the palm frond. Gilaslasan sa kawatan ang ákung bag, The thief made a gash in my bag. Malaslas na lang nang ímung bàbà ug tinambag, dílì gayud pamatíun, You can give him advice till you’re blue in the face (lit. you can rip your mouth giving him advice), but he won’t listen to you. n slash, cracks like slashes.

lasmu a having the fishy odor of stagnant water or a body of a person who has not bathed in weeks. Lasmu kaáyu ang kabù kay walà kahugási, The dipper smells bad because it hasn’t been washed. Lasmu kaáyu ang isdà sa batu, Fishes that live in rocks tend to have a revolting smell. way — a without making a fuss or bother (colloquial). Wà giyud nay lasmung amahána. Muhátag dáyun bísag unsay pangayúun sa anak, That father never makes a fuss. Whatever his son asks for he gets. v [B; b6] smell fishy or revolting like stagnant water. Mulasmu ang plátung dì sabunan inighugas, Plates develop a fishy smell if you don’t wash them with soap.

lasnit v [A; a] tear s.t. that sticks or is attached off with force. Akuy milasnit sa ngil-ad ritrátu nga ímung gipilit sa bungbung, I stripped off the indecent picture that you had pasted on the wall. Gilasnítan níyag pánid ang nutbuk, He tore a page out of his notebook.

laspa v [AB126; c1] do s.t. which brings ill or good to s.t. else besides the thing for which it was intended. Ang inyung binúang nakalaspa (nakapalaspa) ug daghang táwu, Your foolishness has involved lots of people. Kay dihà man ku pagpanghátag sa mga kindi, gilaspa hasta aku, When they gave out the candy, I also got some because I happened to be there. Íyang gilaspa ug larut ang tanum uban sa sagbut, He uprooted the plant together with the weeds.

last_1 n in table tennis, one point away from winning. Ug makapuntus siyag kausa daug na, kay last na man ang íyang iskur, If he makes one more point, he wins because he needs only one point. v [B56] be a point away from winning.

last_2 = las.

lastats n in basketball, the one who was the last to touch a ball which went out of bounds. Inyu ang búla kay lastats man ang inyung kuntra, It’s your ball because your opponents touched the ball last. v [B1236] be the last to touch a ball which went out of bounds.

last díl n last deal in a mahjong or card game before quitting. v [c1] be the last deal in a mahjong or card game. Last dílun (ilast díl) na ni nátù kay buntag na, Let’s make this our last deal because it’s already morning.

lasti v [A; c] {1} carry, ride with s.o. on a bike or other vehicle meant for one. Dílì ka makalasti kay kúlang ug hángin ang gúma, You cannot ride double with me because there isn’t enough air. {2} tie a rock to leaves or fronds which hang down from a raft to keep them from floating. Ang palwa sa lubi gilastíhag batu arun dílì mulutaw, The palm fronds have rocks tied to them so they won’t float.

lastiku n {1} rubber band. {2} slingshot made of a rubber strip. v {1} [b6] bind or fasten with a rubber band. Ákung gilastikuhan ang usa ka bugkus lápis, I bound the bundle of pencils with a rubber band. {2} [A; a1] shoot with a slingshot. Lastikuhun lang ang kaimítu, Get the star apple with a slingshot. paN- v [A2; b6(1)] go hunting with a slingshot. Manglastiku ku ug manuk ihálas, I’ll go hunting wild chickens with a slingshot. di- having an elastic garter. Dilastiku ang ákung panti, I am wearing a panty with an elastic garter.

lastrip n {1} last trip of the day by passenger vehicles or trains. {2} one’s trip to the cemetery (humorous). {3} last chance to get married. Nangartig maáyu si Marta arun dì hibyaan sa lastrip, Martha makes herself up carefully in the hope that she can still make the last train. Bisag lastrip basta pransit, It does not matter if it’s the last trip (last chance to get married), so long as it’s the front seat (that is, a rich husband). v {1} [A; c] take the last trip, be the last trip. Mulastrip ku rung hápun, I’ll take the last trip this afternoon. Ug malastrip na ni, musakay na lang ku, If this is the last trip, I’ll just take it. {2} [B26] die (humorous slang).

lásu n {1} ribbon, bow. {2} lasso. v [A; a] {1} tie into a bow. Lasúha ang listun, ayawg balitùtúa, Lace the shoelace, don’t tie it into a knot. Gilasúhan níya ang íyang dalága, She tied a ribbon in her little girl’s hair. {2} lasso. Lasúha ang kábaw nga nakabuhì, Lasso the carabao that escaped. {3} [a3] get entangled in a rope or vines. Nalásu ang mangangayam sa daghang bágun, The hunter got entangled in the vines.

lasù v {1} [A13] masturbate (coarse). {2} [A; a] misuse s.t. so as to break it. Hala, lasua nang bisiklíta kay ikaw mauy mupaáyu, OK, fool around with that bicycle, and you will have to fix it.

las-u v {1} [A; b] heat s.t. by pouring boiling water on it. Wà pa ku makalas-u sa gikan-an sa pasyinti, I haven’t poured boiling water over the patient’s eating utensils. {2} [B126; b4] get burnt with s.t. very hot. Nalas-u (nalas-úhan) ang ákung kamut sa bágang ákung nahikapan, I burnt my hand with the coals that I touched.

lasugas v [A; ac] expose oneself to the elements. Ngánung naglasugas ka man íning ulan nga dakù? Why are you going out in this heavy rain? Dì maáyung lasugasun nátù ang ínit, It is not good to expose yourself to the sun.

las-ung v [A; a] catch with a noose. Maglas-ung tag tamsi pinaági íning láang, Let’s catch a small bird with this noose. Las-únga nang kabáyung idlas, Catch that wild horse with a lasso. n lasso or noose that tightens when you pull it.

las-ut_1 a {1} bad, ugly. Las-ut kaáyug batásan nang bayhána, That woman has a very bad character. Las-ut ug dagway, Ugly in face. {2} shoddy, badly done, poor in quality. Las-ut kaáyung pagkabúhat ning trabahúa, This piece of work is very badly done. Las-ut nga klási sa panaptun, A lousy k.o. cloth. v [B12; a2] get to be bad, ugly, poor in quality, do s.t. badly. Ang kadaghan sa adurnu mauy nakalas-ut (nakapalas-ut) sa íyang sinínà, Her dress was spoiled by the excessive decorations. Ayaw las-úta ning ímung ági, Don’t make your penmanship poor.

las-ut_2 = lap-ut_1.

laswa v [AB; b5] pour boiling liquid on. Ákung gilaswáan (gilaswáhan) ang giíhaw nga manuk arun himulbúlan, I poured hot water on the slaughtered chicken to get the feathers off. Pagbutukbutuk sa mantíkà nalaswahan (nalaswa) ku, When the fat popped, I got burnt.

lasyu n {1} canal for diverting water. {2} grooving plane. v {1} [A; a] divert water with a canal. Lasyúha (lasyuha) ang túbig sa tubud arun ipatubig, Divert the water from the river for irrigation. {2} [A; b6] cut a groove. {3} [A13; a12] make into a grooving plane. lasyadur n grooving plane.

lat = usab (dialectal).

láta n {1} tin can. Láta sa gátas, Can of milk. {2} a canful of. Usa ka látang biskwit, A canful of biscuits. -in-(→) n canned goods. Karni nga linata, Canned meat. v {1} [A1; b1c1] prepare canned food for a meal. Maglinata lang ta kay kápuy ilútù, Let’s just have canned foods because I’m too lazy to cook. {1} [A] can s.t. di- = linata. abri- n can opener. batu- n game of kick-the-can.

latà a {1} for fruits to be extremely soft or rotten. Ipásaw ang mga latà nga prútas, Feed the rotten fruits to the pigs. {1a} decayed, rotted. Latà na ang halígi, The posts are rotten. {2} for foods to be cooked, well-done, and soft, Latà na ang linúgaw, The porridge is soft now. {3} rotten in character. Ang latà nga pamunúan ni Markus, The rotten Marcos administration. {3a} for a woman to have been had so often she is putrid (coarse). {4} slow in action as well as thinking power. Unsáun nátù pagkadaug nga latà kaáyu ang kuts? How can we win with a rotten coach? v {1} [B12] become rotten or very soft. Náay ilagà nga nalatà sa tangki, There’s a dead rat that has rotted in the water tank. Nagkalatà ang mga nuug nga pirming gihúmul, The cloth is rotting because it is always kept in water. {2} [A; ab] boil food until it is tender. Ayawg lat-a paglútù ang kamúti kay mawálà ang lamì, Don’t cook the sweet potatoes too soft or they will lose their flavor. Lat-i ang karni úsà adubúha, Boil the meat tender before you fry it. {3} [B12] be crushed to flatness. Malatà giyud ka ug hiligsan ka sa pisun, You’ll be crushed flat if you are run over by a steam roller. {4} [A3P; b] maul, gang upon s.o. viciously with blows. Ang kawatan kun hisakpan lat-an sa mga táwu, The people will maul the thief if they catch him. {4a} [b1] defeat badly. Gilat-an ang bangà nílang tím, Their lousy team got a sound thrashing. {4b} [b] subject to vigorous questions or criticisms. Gilat-an ang tistígus sa abugádu, The lawyer absolutely pulverized the witness. Pirming lat-an si Markus sa piryudiku, The newspapers always lambast Marcos. ka-(←) v [A13] be present in huge quantities. Nagkalátà lang ang sayup sa íyang papil, There were plenty of mistakes on his paper. Nagkalátà ang lansúnis didtu sa Misámis, There are plenty of lanzones in Misamis. nilat-an, linat-an n s.t. stewed.

látab n name given to young samúk: Gerres spp.

látab_1 v [B6; b] for liquids to have oil, usually edible, floating on top. Ang sabaw naglátab sa mantíkà, The soup has streaks of oil floating on top of it.

látab_2 v [A13] for liquor to be present in inexhaustible quantities. Maglátab ang tubà sa ámù maduminggu, The toddy simply flows at our place on Sundays.

látad v [A; c] spread s.t. out under the sun. Ilátad ang mais (kupras) arun mauga, Spread the corn (copra) under the sun. Ilátad ang putì, Bleach the white clothes under the sun. lataran n place one spreads things out under the sun.

látag = látad.

latagaw (from tagaw) a wanderer, rambling about without destination. Ang latagaw dílì mahimuyù, A vagabond won’t stay in one place. Latagaw ang ílang isturya, Their conversation wandered from one topic to another. Latagaw ug mata, Having eyes which rove all over. v [A13B2; b(1)] wander aimlessly about, without destination. Mulatagaw (malatagaw) ang irù ug dílì pakan-un, A dog roves about if you don’t feed it. Síging yawyaw ang maistra piru naglatagaw ang ákung hunàhúnà, The teacher kept talking away but my mind wandered. Bisan unsang dapíta ang íyang gilatagawan karun, He roams about any place he feels like going.

latak a standing out clear. Latak kaáyu ang panti, You can clearly see her panties (through her skirt). Latak kaáyu ang litra sa aybiim, The ibm typewriter types clearly. v [B3(1)] for a mark, outline or imprint to stand out clear.

látak v {1} [B36] for fruits, flowers, or leaves to fall. Malátak ang mga mangga kun hinug na, Mangoes fall off the tree when they are ripe. {2} [AN] lower (not cast) fishing equipment into the sea. Anhi ta dinhi manlátak sa báling, We’ll lower the net in this place.

latang a soft and ripe to the point just prior to getting rotten. Tam-is kaáyu ang búngan ug latang na, The green table bananas are very sweet when they are ripened soft. v [B12] become very ripe.

lat-ang v {1} [A; b(1)] miss or skip a chance in a series. Ug makalat-ang kag tumar sa tablítas, maburus ka dáyun, If you miss taking a pill you will get pregnant. Lat-angig duha ka linya úsà isulat ang uluhan, Leave two lines before writing the title. {2} [A; c] for s.t. to be placed in between s.t. else. Upisína sa prinsipal ang nakalat-ang sa ámung duha ka kwartu, The principal’s office is between our two rooms. Lat-ángi ug munggus ang mga tudling sa mais, Plant mung beans between the rows of corn. lat-anglat-ang v [A13; c1] for things to be in a series so that they alternate; put them so. Naglat-anglat-ang ang mga babáyi ug láki paglingkud, The boys and girls are seated alternately.

latas v {1} [A; a] cross or pass through. Latasun nímu nang subáa padúng sa íla, You have to cross that river to their place. {2} pass or go through experiences. Mga kalisud nga íyang gilatas, Difficulties he passed through. — sa across. Mipánaw aku latas sa kadagátan, I travelled across oceans. -unun n s.t. to be crossed.

lat-as v [A2; b5c] {1} go straight across s.t., take a short cut. Milat-as (nanglat-as) kug ági sa plása arun maapsan ka, I walked across the plaza to catch up with you. Dílì mahímung lat-asan ang lún, You’re not allowed to take a short cut across the lawn. {2} go across. Mulat-as úsà kag subà adisir ka muabut sa íla, You have to cross a river before you get to their house. -anan n path, road for taking a short cut.

látay v {1} [A2S; b5c] go over a narrow walkway. Milátay sa andamyu ang mga pasahíru, The passengers walked over the gangplank. Usa ka gamayng alambri ang gilatáyan (gilátay) sa sirkadur, It was only a small piece of wire the acrobat walked over. {1a} — sa usa ka lugas lánut be precarious (passing over a single strand). Ang kahimtang sa gikidnap naglatay sa usa ka lugas lánut, The kidnap victim’s life is hanging by a thread. {2} [A2S; b(1)] run, flow through a tube or tube-like thing. Dúnay dugung Aliman nga naglatay sa íyang kaugatan, There is German blood running in her veins. {2a} [A2; b(1)] for a feeling to creep through. Ang kabugnaw sa íyang nahikapan milátay sa íyang tudlù ngadtu sa íyang buktun, The coldness of what he touched crept from his fingers up to his arm. {3} [A23; c] add a new debt to one’s current account. Ilátay na lang ning útang sa ákung ristanti, Just add this debt to my bill. n small wooden bridge for pedestrian or vehicles. -an(→), -anan n narrow bridge or passageway to walk over.

latbù a fast-growing. Latbù kaáyug tinubuan ang bátà nga daghang sustansiya, A child grows fast if he gets good food. v [B2; b6] grow or develop fast. Mulatbù (malatbù) ang tinubuan sa tanum ug abunúhan, Plants grow fast if they are fertilized. Nagkalatbù kining syudára, This city is growing by leaps and bounds.

latbug v {1} [A; c] throw or knock s.t. heavy, using force, usually with an initial backward swing. Tabangan nátug latbug ang patayng irù sa dágat, Let’s all help throw the dead dog into the sea. {2} [b6] for the mind to wander away from the subject or situation at hand. Samtang nagklási mi, layù ug gilatbúgan ang ákung hunàhúnà, My mind wandered far while we were in class.

lathang n space between two adjacent teeth which are not close together. Ayaw ug ngísi kay ngil-ad tan-áwun ang lathang, Don’t smile because the spaces between your teeth are ugly.

lati = nati.

latíba = labatíba.

látid n {1} line which delineates an area or boundary. Sa taliwálà sa dálan dúnay látid nga putì, A white line is drawn in the middle of the road. Sapà ang látid sa duha ka lungsud, A river is the boundary between the two towns. {2} path, plan by which s.t. is carried out. {3} rules, laws. Dúnay mga látid ang pagdúlag baskitbul, Basketball is played according to set rules. v [A; a] {1} delineate an area, esp. where s.t. is to be built. Pagkúhà ug lambu kay maglátid ta sa ámung balayan, Get some string because we will stake out where the walls for the house are to be put. {2} plan or arrange a method to be followed or done. Ang mga Libiral naglátid sa ílang buhátun sa kampanya, The Liberals were laying out plans for their campaign. Mauy átung pagasubáyun ang nalátid sa átung kapaláran, What fate has decreed for us to do is what we must follow. {3} establish laws or rules.

latigu n {1} whip. Latigu sa kabáyù, Horsewhip. {2} punishment inflicted with a whip. Nakadawat ug latigu kay nakasalà man, He got a whipping because he did s.t. {3} k.o. aerial orchid with small, violet flowers and long, whip-like projections. v [A; ab2] {1} whip. Gilatigu sa kutsíru ang kabáyù kay misúki, The rig driver flogged his horse because it balked. {2} attack with scathing criticism. Ang kandidátu sa upusisiyun milatigu sa kaatbang, The opposition candidate lashed out at his opponent.

latik n {1} syrup made of sugar and water or sugar and coconut milk. {2} sweet prepared from seedless breadfruit (kulu) cooked in syrup mixed with coconut milk. v {1} [A1B23(1); a] make syrup, for syrup to develop. Ilúnud ang ságing kun mulatik (malatik) na ang gipabúkal nga kámay, Put in the bananas when the sugar turns into syrup. {2} [b(1)] put syrup on food. {3} [A; a2] prepare the latik made from breadfruit. -in- = latik, n2.

látik v [A13] for a school of fish to swim near the surface and disturb it. Andáma ang inyung pasul kay nía na ang bansíkul naglátik, Prepare your lines because there is a school of mackerel thrashing around on the surface.

latin n {1} Latin. {1a} special k.o. prayer with magical effects. May nakat-unan kung latin nga sumpà sa kasukù, I know of a special prayer that works against anger. {2} a tongue-lashing. Ayaw paglangaylángay ug paúlì kay ang latin sa ímung asáwa taas ra ba kaáyu, Don’t tarry on your way home. Your wife’s tongue-lashings are no joke. v {1} [A; a2] speak Latin. {1a} utter a special magical prayer. {2} [A1; c] give s.o. a tongue-lashing. Gilatinan ku ni Máma pagpaúlì nákù, Mother gave me a good tongue-lashing when I got home.

lating v [A2; b4(1)] for a missile to ricochet. Ang bála dílì makalating kay húmuk ang yútà, The bullet cannot bounce off because the ground is soft. Nalatingan ku sa bála, The bullet ricocheted off on me.

láting v [B246] for a wound or other injury to swell because of an infection. Muláting ang samad ug ibuwad sa ínit, A wound swells if you let the sun get on it.

látu v {1} [B126; a2] have so much of s.t. that one loses pleasure in it or it fails to have the normal effect. Latúhun ta kag pakáun ug mangga, I’ll give you so many mangoes you will get sick of them. Nalátu na ku sa ímung pangatarúngan, I can’t believe your sob stories any longer. {2} [A2PB12; a1] feel nauseated from exposure to s.t., cause s.t. to do so. Dugà sa tabákù ang ilátu sa tamalà, Stupefy the octopus with tobacco-leaf juice.

latù n a branching, semi-transparent seaweed, greenish in color and edible. It has small, rounded growths on the branches which pop when pressed.

latuk_1 v [A3; b(1)] have a blank and stupid look on the face. Naglatuk lang ang tuntu. Wà makasabut, The idiot just stared blankly. He didn’t understand. Gilatukan lang ku sa íyang mata dihang ákung gisultíhan, She just stared at me blankly when I talked to her.

latuk_2 n cassava flour, very fine, white sediment from cassava juice.

latun n {1} cylindrical pail with the mouth as big as the bottom. {2} drum for petroleum products.

latundan = alitundan.

latung a very ripe, bordering on over-ripeness. Húmuk na kaáyu ang kapáyas kay latung na man, The papaya has turned soft because it is very ripe. v [B2; b6] be, become very ripe.

latungdan = alitundan.

latus v [A; a1b2] {1} whip with anything flexible. Dílì giyud tu mulatus ang ámung amahan apan mahadluk giyud mi níya, My father never whipped us but we feared him. Ang mga madri maglatus sa ílang kaugalíngun inigka Byirnis Santu arun pagsakripisyu, The nuns flog themselves on Good Fridays to mortify themselves. {2} attack, criticize severely. Kanúnay níyang latusun si Markus sa íyang lindug, He always criticizes Marcos in his column.

latuy a for edible beans or pea pods to be tender. v [b6] cook s.t. together with tender pods. Latuyi ang linat-an nga báka, Put tender string beans into the beef stew.

lau = lalau.

laubláub a increasing and diminishing in intensity periodically. Laubláub ang hilánat íning batáa, This child’s fever rises and falls. v [B456] for s.t. to increase and diminish in intensity periodically. Mulaubláub giyud ang nigusyu, Business fluctuates, as you would expect. Maglaubláub ang pagguwà íning tabuguk, Tabuguk octopuses appear in great numbers from time to time. Ang tilíik sa sirína naglaubláub, The wailing of the siren rises and falls.

laud v [A; c] tie s.t. to s.t. letting the rope go around it several times before knotting it. Ang kunduktur mauy mulaud sa mga kargamintu sa stipburd, The conductor ties loads to the running board. Ang táwung gikastígu gilaud sa halígi ug gipahulmigasan, The offender was tied to a post and left to the ants.

laug a {1} liking s.t. very much and, therefore, disliking to share it. Laug kaáyu kug ayis krim, I’m very fond of ice cream. Laug siyag bayli, She loves to dance. {2} selfish. Laug nga batáa, dílì manghátag, What a selfish child. She won’t give anything to anyone else. v [B12] get to be greedy. (←)_1 [B12] take a strong liking to s.t. Nía rag ímung libru. Way naláug, Here’s your damn book. Who wants it anyway (lit. no one has taken a liking to it).

láug_2 v [A; a] {1} go out to go about with no particular purpose. Unsay ímung giláug didtu? Dúna kay gibisitáhan? What did you stroll over to their place for? Did you visit s.o.? {2} get out of a place, flee. Miláug ang manuk, The chicken flew the coop. Laúgan ka sa ímung mga sákup kun mag-inistriktu ka, Your employees will leave you if you are too strict. -an(→) a tending to go out to roam about. v [B12] get to be a roamer.

laugdu (from ugdu) v [B; c1] pile, heap up. Nagkalaugdu ang mga sagbut nga wà kuháa sa mga basuríru, The garbage is piling up because it hasn’t been collected by the garbage men.

láum v {1} [A; b(1)] expect s.t. hopefully. Nagláum ku nga mausab pa siya, I still have hopes that he’ll change. Laúmi ang íyang pagbálik, Hope for his return. {2} [A; bc5] rely. Makaláum ba ku sa ímung sáad? Can I trust your promises? Kining lúti ang bugtung námung gilaúman sa panginabúhì, This small lot is our sole means of support. ka-an, pag- n {1} hope. Nawad-an na siyag pagláum sa kinabúhì, He has lost hope in life. Kini rang midisináha ang ákung pagláum, This medicine is my only hope. ma-un a full of hope.

laumlaum v [A1; b(1)] prolong one’s stay in a certain place for a purpose. Naglaumláum ang mga batan-un human sa pangadyì tungud sa bayli, The young men who joined the prayers stayed late for the dance. Gilaumlaúman nákù sa Manílà ang pagpaluap sa ákung apuyintmint, I stayed in Manila for some time to follow up on my appointment.

laun a aged: {1} for s.t. that gets better as it grows old to be mature. {1a} mellowed, aged. Bínung laun, Aged wine. Tabákung laun, Mellowed tobacco. {1b} for a plant or animal commonly found immature to grow to its full extent and thus improve. Laun nga aháan ang midáwi kaníya, He caught a full-grown giant snapper. {2} old stock left over from the previous harvest. Unáhug dispatsar ang laun, Get rid of the old stock first. {3} old maid (humorous). v [B3; b4(1)] for s.t. to age. Ang kamúti nga malaun (mulaun) sa uma dagkù ug tam-is, If you leave sweet potatoes in the ground to maturity, they will be big and sweet. Wà makalaun ang tabákù kay anam, The tobacco didn’t get a chance to age because they kept smoking it as it matured. Ug subra ka kaistrikta, hilaunan kag dalága, If you are too strict, your daughter is going to turn into an old maid on you.

launduk = taliunduk.

laung = ingun_2 (dialectal).

laus a past one’s peak or popularity. Laus na ang buksidur, The boxer is past his prime. v [B12] be past one’s peak or popularity.

laúsag v [B4] for undesirable characteristics to worsen. Milaúsag ang íyang kakiriwan, His thievery got worse. Naglaúsag ang pagkapilyu sa bátà, The child misbehaved more and more.

lauy a lacking sleep. Lauy ku kay nagbilar ku gabíi, I lack sleep because I kept vigil last night. v [B126; b6] lack sleep. (←)_1 v [A13] stay up late at night. Nagláuy siya tungud sa íyang paynals, He is staying up late to study for his finals.

láuy_2 v [A; c1] go, see to visit or to see how s.t. is doing. Muláuy (magláuy) ku sa ákung higála sa uspital, I will visit my friend in the hospital. Laúyun (iláuy) nátù ang kamaisan sa walug kun túa na ta sa búkid, While we are in the mountains we will go see how the corn we planted in the valley is doing.

láwà_1 n a spider. lawàlawà n spider web, cobweb. v [b4] {1} be filled with cobwebs. Gilawàlawaan na lang ang ímung makinilyang way gáwì, Your typewriter is all covered with cobwebs because it’s never used. {2} for a dying man’s eyes to become dull and blurred (lit. have cobwebs in one’s eyes).

láwà_2 (from walà) not have (slang). Láwà nu siyay takwal, He says he’s out of dough.

lawáan n name given to a number of forest trees producing inexpensive timber, widely used in construction: Pentacme and Shorea spp. — nga putì: Pentacme contorta. — pula: Shorea negrosensis.

láwag n k.o. fishing with lights. Several boats illuminate a wide area and when the fish appear, the boats gradually converge, drawing the fish into a small area from which they can be scooped up with a net.

lawak n room in a house or building. v [A1; a] make a room. Gilawakan ku ang sílung pára sa mga gamit, I made a room in the basement for the tools.

láwang a for an area to be wide, spacious. Mas láwang ang tinisan kay sa baskitan, A tennis court is wider than a basketball court. n space across, width. Pila ka mitrus ang láwang sa kalsáda? How many meters wide is the road? v [B23] be, become wide or spacious. lawanglawang, lawangláwang v [B4] {1} have too much space for the amount of material put in. Naglawanglawang ang trák padúlung sa syudad kay way pasahíru, The truck went to the city nearly empty because there were no passengers. {2} be in a place which is too spacious. Maglawanglawang ta sa dakung balay, We’ve got room to burn in that huge house. {3} [c1] make s.t. wider. Gilawanglawang ang silya sa manidyǐr, The manager’s chair was given a wider seat.

lawanlawan = lawanglawang. see lawang.

láwas n {1} body of human or animal. taput — the clothes on one’s back. Ang ákung nasalbǎr sa súnug ang taput láwas, All I could save from the fire was the clothes on my back. {2} the frame or main part of a structure. Láwas sa ayruplánu, Fuselage of the plane. Ang láwas sa angkla, The shank of the anchor. {3} one’s turn in a game where the players perform one at a time in succession. Sa bíku kamuy páris ug aku rang usa, apan duhay láwas ku, It’ll be you two against me in hopscotch, but I get two turns. {4} — ug katarúngan body and reasoning, all one arms oneself in fighting for justice (as opposed to money, weapons). Láwas ug katarúngan ang ákung iatúbang sa ímung lantúgì, I come here not to fight, but to talk it out (offer my reasoning). {5} one who takes another person’s place, performing his functions in his absence. Ang kinamagulángang babáyi mauy láwas sa íyang inahang patay na, The eldest daughter took the mother’s place when she died. {6} tantamount to, as good as. Sa pag-insultu nímu sa ákung bána láwas ug aku ang ímung gipasakitan, If you insult my husband it is the same as if you hurt me. Bisag usa ray ákung anak, láwas gihápun ug tulu kay duha may ákung binuhì, I have only one child, but it is good as three because I have two adopted ones. {6a} good for. Miurdir kug pagkáun láwas ug tulu ka táwu, I’ll order food enough for three persons. {7a} physical strength, resistance. Tungud niíning ákung sakit walà na akuy láwas nga ikatrabáhu, Because of my illness I do not have the strength to work. {7b} one’s single body, all that one has to dispose of in working (and no more). Ug ákù ang tanan, unsa pa may ákung láwas? How could I possibly do everything. I don’t have but two hands. v {1} [B145] have a certain k.o. body. Kaniadtu nagláwas sab kug sáma kalísun kanímu karun, Formerly, I had as nice a body as you have now. {2} [A2; c] make a body for some structure. Kining kahúya ígù rang makaláwas sa píkas kílid sa sakayan, These boards are only enough to make one side of the boat. (→) n {1} internode, section of a plant stem between two successive nodes. Tag-as kaáyug lawas kining ímung tubu, Your sugar cane stalks have long internodes. {2} strands of hair above the base. paN- v [A] be in the upper part of the strands of hair. Kasagáran manlawas ang lusà basta mamusà na, Usually nits stay in the upper part of the strands of hair when they hatch. -in-, -in-(→) n in person, one’s physical presence. v [A; a1] appear personally. Mulinawas pagsalída si Súsan Rúsis, Susan Roces will appear personally. hi- v [ANC12; bN] have sexual intercourse outside of marriage. Dì mahilangit kadtung manghiláwas, Those who fornicate will not go to heaven. Dì ka makighiláwas sa mga way bunyag, Lie not with the heathen. panghi- n fornication. makighi-un a fornicator. -an(→) a physically well-built, stocky. ka-an n the whole body. paN- n health; general well-being of a person or animal. tagi-, tag- n one’s person, what k.o. body one has. Náa ra sa tagiláwas ug makaagwanta ba sa bug-at nga trabáhu, It depends on the person if he can stand hard work. lawasnun a pertaining to the body or flesh. Lawasnun nga kalimpiyu, Cleanliness of the body. Lawasnun nga kahínam, Desires of the flesh.

láway n saliva. — ray puhúnan n persuasive talk (lit. spit was all that was used). Láway ray ákung puhúnan áni kay ákù siyang giulug-ulúgan, I got this by fast talk because I soft-soaped him in giving it to me. (→) v {1} [B46] drool. Milaway dáyun ákung bàbà pagkakità nákù sa hilawng mangga, My mouth watered when I saw the green mangoes. Maglaway siya nga matúlug, He drools when he sleeps. {2} [B1456] feel very desirous of s.t. one cannot have. Maglaway ta áning mga dátù nga makapalit bísag unsa, All we can do is drool at what rich people have. pa-(→) v [A3; a1] make s.o. desire s.t. strongly which he cannot have. Dì úsà ku magminyù, magpalaway ku úsà sa mga laláki, I won’t get married yet. I’ll just let men drool over me. Ímu lang kung gipalaway sa ímung tíbi, You were just making me envious of your TV set. -an(→) n {1} a folk doctor who treats patients with his saliva. {2} k.o. carangoid fish, shiny-white in color, that spits a transparent, sticky liquid. lawaylaway n name given to various whelks.

law-ay a offensive to decency, revolting to the taste. Gisinsur ang law-ay nga libru, The obscene book was censored. Law-ay kaáyung tan-áwun ang dakù nga magbinátà, It’s disgusting to see a grown-up act like a child. v [B12; b6] be lewd, obscene. Nagkalaw-ay ang mga sini karun, Movies are all lewd nowadays. Gilaw-ayan ku sa báhù sa patay, The odor of the corpse was revolting to me.

lawgaw v {1} [A; ac] touch, stir up s.t. with the bare hands. Panghunaw kay milawgaw ka man sa pasaw, Wash your hands because you stirred the slop with them. Ayawg lawgáwa nang túbig imnunun, Don’t stick your hands in the drinking water. {2} [B1] be all mixed up, confused. Naglawgaw ang iksplikasiyun. Wà kung kasabut, His explanation was all mixed up. I couldn’t understand it. {2a} get to be no good. Nalawgaw ang ílang sáyaw kay yabag ang dúyug, Their dance number was unsuccessful because the music was out of tune. {3} [AN] mix into s.t. and disturb its orderly performance. Ngánung gilawgaw man nímu si Pidru nga nangamural? Why did you butt in on Pedro just when he was proposing? a {1} falling below good standards. Lawgaw tawhána puru lang sáad, He is no good. He is all promises. {2} mixed up and chaotic. Lawgaw tung iliksiyúna, dúnay pálit, The election was chaotic with rampant vote-buying. {3} creating disturbance or confusion in an otherwise orderly performance. Ay siyag paintraha sa sáyaw kay lawgaw, Don’t let him take part in the folk dance because he tends to bungle. maN-r- n one who habitually creates trouble and confusion in otherwise smooth and peaceful proceedings.

láwi, láwì n sickle feather, one of the long curved feathers in the tail of domestic cocks. lawiláwi s.t. like a tail feather. Lawiláwi sa kúgun, The flower of the cogon grass. lawían, lawíhan n name given to fish of various families that have filamentous projections, usually from the fins.

lawig v {1} [A; a] pasture livestock. Ilawig ang kábaw sa lagúna, Pasture the carabao in the meadow. {1a} give an additional length of line. Lawigi ang tugut sa tabánug, Pay out more string to the kite. Lawigi ang kábaw arun daghan ang masabsab, Give the carabao more rope so that it can graze over a wide area. {1b} [A; b] tie an anchor to a boat. Lawigi ang sakayan arun dì madala sa sulug, Keep the boat anchored so the current won’t carry it away. {2} [A; b6] sail. Naglawig na ang barku pagdasmag sa unus, The boat was on the high seas when a storm hit us. Kadagátan nga gilawigan sa barku, The seas the ship sailed across. {2a} travel in general. Bag-u ka pa gánì nahiulì mulawig na pud ka? You have just arrived and now you are going to take another trip? n {1} cord tied to s.t. {1a} anchor rope. {1b} tether rope. {1c} cord wound around the neck. Taas ug lawig ang íyang pag-antus, She has a long chain of suffering tied around her neck. {2} tentacles. -an place s.t. is tethered. -l-an(←) n province (lit. place one sails to). -um-(←) n a slender thread which, in folk belief, attaches the placenta (inunlan) to the womb (matris) s.w. in the vicinity of the umbilical cord (púsud) and is the passageway for food from the mother to the baby. The lumáwig is considered very delicate, and if there is intense bleeding during childbirth it is believed due to a rupture of the lumáwig. v [b4] have one’s lumáwig ruptured and then suffer intense bleeding.

lawiláwi n variety of croton (kalípay).

lawis n spit, a point of low land extending from the shore into the water. v [B6] jut out. May unud nga daw tudlù ang milawis sa kumagkù sa táwu, A finger-like growth is sticking out from the man’s thumb. Nasungkù aku sa naglawis nga kawáyan, I bumped my head on a piece of bamboo that was sticking out. Gibaligyà ang yútà nga nalawis sa kinadak-an sa yútà, They sold the lot that was jutting out from the main portion of their land.

lawiswis = alawiswis.

lawit v {1} [B456] for s.t. almost cut off to dangle. Naglawit ang ákung tudlù kay nabakgutan sa sanggut, My finger is dangling because I nearly cut it off with a sickle. {2} [A; b6] hang, cling barely or precariously to s.t. Naglawit ang kinabúhì sa masakitun sa usa ka lugas lánut, The patient’s life is hanging by a single thread. lawitlawit n pieces of tissue hanging from cuts of meat.

lawitan n the two boats holding the ends of the net in a k.o. fishing with a large net (sinsúru) where the fish are driven into a small area by small boats (buntúlan) converging.

lawlaw_1 v {1} [A; c1] slacken a line. Maglawlaw ku áning mikubit arun dì mabugtù ang pasul, I am paying out extra fishing line so the line won’t break. Ayaw ilawlaw (lawláwa) ang hayhayan, Don’t make the clothesline so loose it sags. {1a} [B] get to be loose, sagging. Mulawlaw ang kurtína kun luagun ang hílu, The curtain will sag if you make the string loose. {1b} [AB] for trousers to be cut loose at the crotch, wear trousers cut loose at the crotch. Ságad sa tigúlang maglawlaw ang kinarsunisan, Most old people wear pants loose at the crotch. {2} [AN; b3] go round the edge of s.t. instead of directly across or along it. Manglawlaw tag ági diri kay dì man katadlasan ang ílang baul, We’ll have to go around this way because they won’t let people cut across their field. a be cut loose at the crotch. pa- v [A; c1] let time pass idly by. Ang nagpalawlaw sa panahun way maáni, Those who waste their time doing nothing will have nothing to harvest.

lawlaw_2 n sardines which have been preserved in a large quantity of salt, such that not all the salt is dissolved in the juices of the fish, and the result is a dry fish enveloped with fishy grains of salt.

lawngun = lalungun. see lálung.

lawril n bay leaves used as a spice.

lawriyat n k.o. Chinese banquet with ten or more courses tendered on special occasions.

lawsi {1} poor, sloppy, bad in quality or appearance. Lawsi siya mamisti, She dresses poorly. Lawsi kadtung pagkáun, That was lousy food. {2} boring and uninteresting. Lawsing parti, A lousy party. Lawsi tung salidáha, That was a lousy movie. v [B12; a12b6] be, become lousy.

lawting n attic consisting of a shelf built underneath a roof and which runs part of the distance covered by the roof. It is used as a storage place or sleeping area. v [A1; a] make a lawting.

lawud n deep open sea. pitu ka — seven seas. see lábang. v [A2NP; a] {1} go out into the deep sea, usually to fish. Ug maáyu ang panahun mulawud (manglawud) ku karung gabíi, If the weather is good, I will go out to sea tonight. Kinahanglang lawrun ta giyud ang malasugi, You have to go to the deep to get the sailfish. {2} [A13] = lawudláwud. lawudláwud v [A] be like a sea. Naglawudláwud ang halapad nga humayan, The vast rice field is like a sea. i-(←) n place toward town and away from rural areas. v [AP; ac6P] go, bring s.t. toward town. i- = iláwud, v. kalawran n seas. kinalawran n deepest part of the sea. lawudnun n of the seas.

láwug v [A2SB] for stiff and long things to warp or bend. Miláwug ang tabla human initi, The board warped after having been exposed to the sun. (→) n long bent things.

láwung n lionfish, a brightly colored fish of coral reefs with very poisonous dorsal fins: Pterois spp.

lawus a {1} withered. Ngánung lawus ang utanung ímung gipalit? Why did you buy withered vegetables? {2} withered or wizened from age or sickness. Lawus na si Glurya Rumíru, gúwang na man gud, Gloria Romero is faded now. She is quite old. {3} past one’s prime. Lawus nang pagkabuksingíru si Ilurdi, Elorde is over his peak as a boxer. {4} for feelings to have faded. Lawus na ang ímung pagbátì nákù, Your love for me has faded. (←) v [B2S; b6] {1} get withered. Ang búlak muláwus (maláwus) ug initan, Flowers wither if you expose them to heat. Nagkalawus na ang tanum kay wà katubigi, The plants are getting withered because they were not watered. {2} get old and shriveled. Naglawus ka man. May balatían ka? You look shrunken. Are you ill? {3} get beyond one’s prime. {4} for feelings to fade. Kanang prisyúha makaláwus (makapaláwus) giyud sa gána, That price sure throws cold water on my desire. Nagkalawus ang ákung pagláum nga maulì pa siya, My hope for his return is wavering.

láwut v [B; a12] for liquids to become thick and gooey. Magkalawut ang linúgaw madúgayng sinukgay, The more porridge is stirred the thicker and more viscous it becomes. a thick and gooey. Láwut ning utána kay náay tugábang, This vegetable dish is gooey because it contains tugábang.

law-uy a cooked vegetables without fish, meat, or fat. Law-uy lang ning útan kay way subak, This vegetable dish is cooked just plain because we have nothing to cook with it. v [A13B; a12] cook vegetables plain, be plain and tasteless.

láya n a k.o. shallow water cast net, conical in shape, made of fine sewing thread with a fine mesh. Weights are put on the mouth to spread the net when thrown, and when the net is lifted the weights cause the mouth to contract so that escape is impossible. v {1} [AN; a2] catch fish with a láya. {2} [A; a12] make into a láya. layaláya n very thin membrane that envelopes the stomach, used as a wrapper for murkun.

*láya see iláya.

layà_1 n k.o. fresh-water fish which grows 2′ long and 6″ wide, with big, silvery scales, spotted with black.

láyà a dried, withered up. v {1} [B23(1)] dry, become dry or withered. Unyà ra daúbi ang sagbut kun muláyà (maláyà) na, Burn the leaves when they become dry. Himalatyun na ning kahúya kay nagkalayà nag mga dáhun, This tree is going to die because its leaves are withering. {2} [B2; b6] for the ears of corn to mature. {3} — ang bágà v [B2; a12] for the lungs to be damaged from drinking too much. n paper money (slang). (→)_2 a {1} dried up. {2} for ears of corn to be mature. {3} — ug bágà having inflamed lungs from overindulgence in drinking. {4} dáhung — paper money (slang).

láyag_1 n sail of a boat. v [A; b6] put up the sail. Mularga na ang sakayan kay gilayágan na, The boat is ready to sail because they have hoisted the sails. (→) v [A13] {1} for a sailboat to sail. {1a} lantaw ug — sit idly by watching people that are working without lifting a finger to help (as if watching s.o. sailing). Naglantawg naglayag bisag gikinahanglan kaáyu ang íyang pagtábang, He just sits idly by watching, even though his help is badly needed. {2} for the ears to stick out. Naglayag ang dunggan, His ears stick out. -an(→) k.o. volute shell growing to 3″ by 1½″ with no operculum. Edible but bitter. -in-an n boat with sails. -un a favorable for sailing. -un ug dátù for a wind to be slow (lit. good only for rich people with plenty of time to sail with). -um-an n k.o. small squid, growing to 8″ with a very reduced internal plate. paN-um-an(→) v [B; c] go to catch lumayágan. panlumayaganan place one can fish for lumayágan. {2} boat for fishing for lumayágan.

láyag_2 n the missing of one’s menstruation but not because of pregnancy. v [b4] miss one’s period. Ábi kug gilayágan ku, burus giyud diay, I thought I just missed a period, but I was actually pregnant.

láyag_3 v [A; b(1)] join others who have food, drinks, or cigarettes to mooch off of them. Way makaláyag níya kay adtu siya sa tágù magkaun, He ate in seclusion because he didn’t want anyone to mooch off of him.

layangláyang n {1} awning or temporary shelter made of four posts and a cloth or thatch covering. {2} principal rafters placed at the thwart edges of a roof which, in a thatched roof, hold the thatch in place. v [A; b] put a temporary shelter s.w.

láyas v [A2; b6] {1} leave a place to avoid s.t. unpleasant. Miláyas siya sa dagmalan níyang inaína, She escaped from her cruel stepmother. Gilayásan siyag suluguun, Her servant walked out on her. {2} get out of a place for any reason. Láyas, animal, Leave this home, you beast. (→) n escapee. Siya layas sa Bilíbid, He is an escapee from Bilibid prison.

layat_1 v [A2; a] jump to a place: up, down, or over. Milayat ang kabáyù sa kural, The horse jumped over the fence. Layata lang nang bintánà nga mubù, Just jump down from that low window. n act of jumping.

layat_2 n large, edible tree fungus, shiny, dark-brown in color.

láyaw v [A2] for animals to roam about. Muláyaw ang mga háyup nga buhían, Domestic animals stray if you don’t tether them. (→) n {1} animal that has been allowed to stray. Kinahanglang lamíngun ang manuk layaw kay langsag unud, You have to keep stray chickens and feed them special food before you kill them; otherwise they have a terrible flavor. {1a} going out when one should not be doing so, person that has been allowed to stray. Madisgrasya giyud ang babáying layaw, A woman that gallivants about is likely to get into trouble. {1b} off the mark, far from correct. Layaw kaáyu ang ímung pangagpas, Your conjecture is way off the mark. {2} for a mixture to be too weak in consistency. Layaw nga pintal, Paint that’s too thin. {3} in phrases: — ug dugù cowardly, lacking guts. — ug hunàhúnà given to sudden whims or fancies. Way pundu ang táwung layaw ug hunàhúnà, A person who is given to sudden whims or fancies is unstable. — ug útuk a dull person. Ang táwung layaw ug útuk gáhing makasabut, A dull person does not understand easily. v [B1] become a wanderer, one who gallivants around. -an n open land where animals are allowed to roam and graze. pina- a spoiled, left alone by parents to do as he pleases. Way trabáhung makat-unan ang bátang pinalayaw, A spoiled child that has been left to do as he pleases will not learn a trade.

laybrari n library. -yan n librarian. v [B16] be a librarian.

laygay v {1} [A3P; a12] make s.o. bedridden. Sakit nga milaygay kaníya, The sickness that incapacitated him. Gilaygay siyag tísis, He was bedridden with T.B. {2} [a4] be affected with great financial difficulty. Mga kabus nga gilaygay sa kalisud, Poor people who are wallowing in difficulty. a incapacitating, leaving one bedridden. Laygay sakíta nang paralisis, Paralysis leaves one bedridden.

layhan see *lahay.

layi diantigwa n old, outmoded laws or customs. Sunud ka man ánang layi diantigwa. Kabag-úhan na run! You’re following old, out-moded ways. We’re in the Twentieth Century now!

láyì n tool for cutting abaca fibers or buri strips, made of a thin, flat piece of bagákay bamboo, 3″–4″ long.

láyik v [A12] have a liking or crush for s.t. or s.o. (slang). Nakasabut giyud ku nga nakaláyik nà si Idyun nímu, I realize that Edion has taken a liking to you.

layiku n layman, laity. Ang buluhatun sa layiku sa iglisya, The role of the laity in the church.

láyip n life imprisonment. Gisintinsyahan siyag láyip, He got life imprisonment.

layit wit n lightweight boxer or wrestler.

laylay_1 a {1} tired, drooping from fatigue. {2} for plants to be limp or drooping. Pangúhag laylay nga mais, itambug sa kabáyù, Get the drooping corn leaves to feed the horses. {2a} for leaves to be colored red or yellow. {2b} people at the bottom strata of society. v {1} [BN; a2b4] be tired. Milaylay (nalaylay) ang ákung abága ug pinas-an sa baskit, My shoulders got tired from carrying the basket. Wà mu layláyig tinindug, Aren’t you all exhausted from standing? {2} [AB; c1] droop, cause s.t. to do so. Naglaylay ang abaga, His shoulders are drooping. Layláya (ilaylay) ang sanga arun makab-ut ang búnga, Bend the branch so you can reach the fruit. {2a} [AN; b] gather bent or discolored leaves. ka- tiredness, feeling of being weak from fatigue. n yellowed leaves on trees that are about to drop.

laylay_2 v [A; a2] sing with no words other than meaningless syllables. Naglaylay ang inahan nga nagpakatúlug sa bátà, The mother is singing the baby to sleep. n song hummed or sung with syllables la, la.

laylu v [A; c1] not do s.t. one would normally do, esp. combat, because of some danger. Manglaylu tag panágat kay nagdáut ang panahun, We won’t go out fishing because the weather is bad. Manglaylu lang ku, kay náa ang amahan, I won’t visit her for the while because her father is home. Wà na gániy bála, laylúhun (ilaylu) dáyun sa mga girilya ang ílang kalihúkan, When the guerrillas run out of bullets, they lie low for awhile.

layning n lining or cloth used for lining. v [A; a] put a lining in s.t.

laysul n lysol.

Layti n Leyte.

laytir n cigarette lighter. v [b(1)] light with a lighter.

layu v [A; c1] broil unhusked young corn over flames, cooking it half-way. Layuhun (ilayu) nátù ang linghud arun dalì rang malútù, Let’s just pass the young corn unhusked through the flames so it won’t take long to cook it.

layù a {1} far, distant. Layù kaáyu ang Urúpa, Europe is far away. Paryinti mi piru layù na, We are relatives but rather distant. {1a} far from being correct. Layù ra kaáyu ang ímung tubag sa dyakpat kwistiyun, Your answer to the jackpot question was far off the mark. {1b} — ra sa tinái for mishaps not to be serious (far from the intestines). Gamay ning samára layù ra sa tinái, It’s a superficial wound. It’s not serious. {1c} — ra sa tinái sa manuk for answers and guesses to be wide off the mark. Ang ímung tubag sayup ug layù ra sa tinái sa manuk, Your answer is wrong and is way off the mark. {2} comparatively far behind in some good trait. Layù ra si Magsaysay ni Salungga sa abilidad, Magsaysay can’t hold a candle to Salonga. v [B25C; ab7c] be far. Ug mulayù ang tugdúnan sa búla, ipakúhà lang, If the ball lands far away have s.o. go get it. Ug makigláyù ka nákù, mingawun ku nímu, If you want us to be far from each other, I’ll miss you. Layúun ta mu kay palaaway mu, I’ll keep you two far apart because you are quarrelsome. Layui pa kay duul ra nà, Move it farther away because it’s too close. dílì ig-(←) not distantly related by blood. Dílì ta igláyù magtagsa ang átung inahan, We are not distantly related because your mother is my mother’s first cousin. hi-/ha- v [B1256] get to be far away. pa- v [A; bc] go far away, stay away from a place, hold s.t. at a distance. Ngánung magpalayù ka man kanámù? What makes you want to keep your distance from us? Gipalay-an ni pagsiyát arun makúhà ang byú, This picture was shot from a distance to get the view. pahi- v [A; a3] go far away. Tungud sa ákung kahiubus, magpahilayù ku, I’m going away because I was terribly hurt. linay-ánay, linay-anay v [C] be far from one another. -g- = layù (plural). ha- = layù, a 1. gilay-un, kalay-un n distance. Usa ka kilumitru ang gilay-un, The distance is one kilometer. kinalay-an a farthest.

lay-u_1 n a body of standing water in low-lying areas formed by overflowing floodwaters or heavy rains. Dúnay daghang isdà sa lay-u, There are lots of fish stranded in the pool.

lay-u_2 v [B; a2] for plants to wither from being in the heat after being uprooted or damaged by wind. Malay-u (mulay-u) ang mga tanum sa kusug nga hángin, The plants will wither because of the strong wind. Lay-úhun nang mga sagínga nga nangatumba sa ínit run, The heat will wither those plants that were uprooted.

layug v [A2C; a2] {1} grapple with s.o. Giulang ku ang duha ka bátà nga nagláyug, I intervened when the two boys were wrestling with each other. Gilayug ku siya kay ákung giílug ang kutsilyu, I wrestled with him to get the knife from him. {2} wrestle with a woman in foreplay. Daw may gilayug nga dalága, It seems that s.o. was wrestling with a girl (to rape her). tig- a {1} fond of wrestling. {2} fond of mutilating plants by breaking off branches, flowers, etc. as if having wrestled with them. Kining mga bátà dinhi muy tiglayug sa mga tanum, It’s the children that destroy the plants here.

láyug a tall and quite straight. Láyug kaáyu nang lubíha, That coconut tree is very tall. v {1} [B2] become tall. Muláyug (maláyug) nang kahúya ug dì pul-úngan, That tree will grow tall if you don’t prune it. {2} [A; b6] fly (usually said of fowls that keep to the ground). Miláyug ang manuk nga gigúkud sa irù, The chicken flew up when the dog chased it. Taas ug gilayúgan ang manuk, The rooster flew high up. n flight of birds or fowl. Gisunud kug tan-aw ang láyug sa mga langgam, I followed the flight of the birds with my eyes.

lay-ug v [AP; c1] for plants to be badly shaken by a strong wind, such that they are damaged and likely to die in hot weather. Kusug hángin ang milay-ug (mipalay-ug) sa mga tanum, A strong wind caused severe damage to the plants. Ug malay-ug ang mga lubi, madagdag ang mga búnga, If a coconut tree is shaken by the wind, its fruit will fall off.

layuglayug n k.o. edible brown seaweed with a leaf-like structure.

layun a for bananas to be almost ripe, but still hard. v [B23(1); b6] for bananas to be almost ripe. Hustung pritúhun ang kardábang malayun na, Cooking bananas are best to fry when they are nearly ripe.

láyus v [B12; a12] for plants or fruits to wither. Nagkalayus ang mga tanum kay dúgayng wà ulana, The plants are withering gradually because it has not rained for a long time. Naláyus ang mga utanun nga wà mangahálin, The vegetables that were left unsold withered. (→) a withered (of plants or fruits).

lí n lei, a garland of flowers hung on visitors’ necks as a sign of welcome. v [A; c1] give, make a lei.

líab n neckline of garment. Ang íyang bistída mabà ug líab, Her dress has a low neckline. v [A; b6] put a neckline. (→) v [A; a12] grab s.o. by the collar. Bi, tan-áwun ta ug muliab ba giyud siya nákù! Well, let’s see if he dares grab me by the collar.

liad v {1} [A2] bend or throw one’s body backward. Dílì makaliad ang bátà kay ákung gigunítan ang abága, The baby can not throw his body backward because I’m holding onto his shoulder. {2} [A; a12P] be in a position with the stomach sticking out and shoulders back. Dílì ka muliad ug maglakaw ka, Don’t walk with your stomach sticking out a in a position with the stomach sticking out and the shoulders back. {3} [B3(1); b6] for lumber to warp or twist. Nagkalíad ang mga káhuy nga gibulad sa ínit, The pieces of wood they dried under the heat of sun are getting warped. liadlíad v {1} [A13] writhe about in pain. Nagliadlíad siya sa kasakit, He is writhing in pain. {2} [A13; c1] walk with a distended stomach due to pregnancy or obesity. Nagliadlíad ang mabdus nga naglakaw sa karsáda, The pregnant woman walked down the street with her stomach sticking out.

líap v [A; c] make a shot from under the goal in basketball. n a shot of this sort in basketball.

liat v {1} [A2; b(1)] skip over, by-pass. Dì mu makaliat sa ámù kay mag-atang mi sa bintánà, You could not miss our house because we will be watching for you at the window. Way giliatan ang íyang láwas sa labud, His body is covered with welts. Way giliatan sa kaláyu, The fire got everything. {2} [A2] go, pass by in time or space. Muliat sa duha ka lungsud ang trín, The train will pass through the two towns. Mubáyad ku nímu sa dì pa makaliat ang usa ka simána, I will pay you before a week goes by. {3} [A; a] take time out to go s.w. for a short while. Muliat giyud nà siyag tábì bísag daghang búhat, She takes time out for some quick gossip, even if she’s very busy. Liata ang kan-un ug lútù na ba, Take a quick peep at the rice to see if it is cooked yet. Iliat ni Nánay ning matam-is, Run to Grandma’s and give her these sweets.

líawt n proper, optimum disposition of things or component parts put s.w. v [A; c] put things in their proper relative positions. Ilíawt úsà ang mga kuniksiyun úsà suldáha, Lay the connections out in their proper disposition before you solder them.

líb v [A2] go on leave from a job. Mulíb siya usa ka simána antis manganak, She will take her maternity leave one week before she has her baby. matirniti — n maternity leave. sik — n sick leave.

líbà a {1} ignorant, lacking knowledge of certain ways. {1a} disrupting by adding confusion to s.t. that is otherwise smooth and orderly. Ay nà siyag paintraha sa dráma kay líbà, Don’t assign him a role in the play because he is a great bungler. {2} acting in a socially unacceptable way so as to cause resentment. Líbà kaáyu nang maistráha, duha ray gipapasar, That teacher really has a lot of nerve. She failed the whole class except two. v {1} [B12; b6] be, become ignorant, lacking in knowledge of certain ways. Malíbà ka sa bag-ung dapit, If you go to a new place, you will be ignorant of how things are there. {2} [A; a12] fool, pull a trick on s.o. Nakalíbà silag duha ka sapíang Insik, They swindled two rich Chinese. Malíbà kahà nà siya sa baráha? Can anyone pull one over on him in cards?

líbad pa it’s the same thing, it’s just as good. Samu lang ug di ku makaadtu sa parti. Tutal muadtu man ang ákung páris. Líbad pa, Never mind if I can’t attend the party. Anyway my husband will attend. That’s just as good. Dílì na ku makahuwat sa ímung bána. Líbad pa ug ikawy ákung tagáan sa kwarta? I can’t wait for your husband any longer. Wouldn’t it be the same thing if I gave the money to you? Bisag ása sa duha. Líbad pa, Either one of the two. It’s all the same.

libadúra n leaven. Pán nga way libadúra, Unleavened bread.

libagbag = *alibagbag.

libaghà v [A2N; b4N] {1} develop a rash on the skin. Nanglibaghà (gipanglibagháan) ákung pánit human nákug káun ug bulad, I broke out in a rash after I ate dried fish. {2} for an emotion to show itself to a great degree. Sa íyang nawung nilibaghà ang kalísang, A look of terror erupted on her face. n rash on the skin.

libak v [AN; a1] backbite, say bad things about s.o. when his back is turned or cannot understand them. Maáyung mudáyig sa atubángan, manlibak sa luyu, She says nice things to your face, but turn your back, and you’ll get it. pa- v [A; ac] allow s.o. to backbite. walà, dílì pa- appear right after being spoken about. Walà palibak si Duruy ug nakaabut sa ámung ínum, Talk about the devil and there he is — Doroy arrived at our drinking session just as we were discussing him. n backbiting. -iru(←), maN-r-(←), ma-un(←) a given to backbiting. v [B12] be, become fond of backbiting. -ira(←) = -iru(←) (female).

libákag v [A2] stand up on its ends. Mulibákag ang ákung balhíbu kung makadungug kug irù nga mag-ulang, My hair stands on end whenever I hear a dog howling. Milibákag ang ákung dalunggan sa pagkadungug ku sa íyang ísug nga sinultihan, My ears perked up when I heard her commanding voice.

liban v [B126] {1} overlook s.t. inadvertently. Naliban ku sa pagsukip sa kwarta, I forgot to include the money in the letter. {2} be preoccupied and fail to notice s.t. Naliban ku, wà ku kamatngun pag-ági níya, I was preoccupied. I didn’t notice her going by.

libang_1 n activities or chores to keep one busy. Dì ku makaatiman niánà kay daghan kug libang sa panimalay, I have no time to take care of that because I have lots of chores to keep me busy at home. a having many things to attend to. Libang siya kaáyu mau nga labihan kalimtánun, She has so many things to attend to, she tends to forget details. v [B12; b3(1)] be busy attending to s.t.

*libang_2 v [B125] defecate. Nalibang (mikalibang) ku hasta kalima kay naghibús ku, I defecated five times because I had LBM. — ang bàbà [A] vomit (humorous and coarse). ka- v [A; c] defecate, move one’s bowels. Gikalibangan sa bátà ang íyang karsúnis, The child defecated in his pants. Gikalibang nákù ang lísu sa santul, I expelled santol seeds when I defecated. ka- ang bàbà [B1236] vomit (humorous and coarse). ka-(←) v [B146] have diarrhea. n diarrhea. Kalíbang ang namatyan sa bátà, The child died of diarrhea. súka ka-(←) n vomiting combined with diarrhea. ka-an(←) n toilet. kina- n stools. ka-un a feel like defecating.

libanta v {1} [B36; b3(1)c1] for a dog’s ears to prick up in alertness. Mulibanta dáyun ang ámung irù ug náay kasíkas, Our dog pricks up his ears when there is a slight noise. sinta — see sinta.

libas = alabíhid.

libat a cross-eyed. v [B12; b6] become cross-eyed. Nalibat ang bátà kay nahagbung, The child became cross-eyed because he had a fall. (←) v {1} [B12; a2] cross one’s eyes. Nalíbat siya pagkaigù sa ákung kúmù, His eyes went to the center of his head when I hit him with my fist. Libáta ímung mata arun ang mga bátà mangatáwa, Cross your eyes to make the children laugh. {2} [B12] look at s.t. so hard one gets cross-eyed. Nalíbat kug pangítà nímu, I got cross-eyed looking for you. Ang kadaghan sa gwápa nakalíbat (nakapalíbat) nákù, I got cross-eyed looking at the pretty girls.

libaung n potholes in a road. v [B12] get potholes in it. Malibaung ang dálan ug muulan, The road gets potholes in it when it rains. ka-(←) v [A13] be full of potholes. -un a having potholes.

libayan n k.o. fish.

libgaw n small anchovy, a kind of bulinaw: Stolephorus commersonii.

libgus n k.o. edible mushroom growing to a height of 3″–4″, having a conical pileus around 2″ in diameter, usually gray in hue and somewhat darker at the center. It is a good deal thinner than the úhung and thicker than the uwáping.

libiláwu = nibiláwu. see nibil.

libílu n libel.

libinta v [B2] for s.t. to give way because what is in it is too big for it. Nilibinta ang sáku kay gidasuk ug maáyu ang sulud, The sack ripped open because the contents were stuffed in too tight.

libintadur n firecrackers.

libiral_1 a {1} liberal, generous. Ang pilantrupu libiral kaáyu nga muhátag, A philanthropist gives liberally. {2} permissive, not strict. Libiral kaáyu nang amahána nga mudala sa ílang mga anak, That father is very liberal in bringing up his children. v [B12; b6] be, become generous or permissive.

libiral_2 n Liberal, member of the Liberal Party. partídu — the Liberal Party. v [B156] become a Liberal. Ang Nasyunalista nga mayur naglibiral na, The mayor, who was a Nacionalista, has crossed over to the Liberal party.

libirasiyun, libirisyun n the period following the ouster of the Japanese and the achieving of independence (end of 1944–1946). v [B1256] be the liberation time.

libirtǎd n freedom. Ang ákung bátà way libirtǎd sa pagpílì sa íyang gustu, She has no freedom to choose what she wants.

libítus = lubítus.

libkas v {1} [APB3(1)] for a trap to spring, for s.t. held back to be released suddenly; cause it to do so. Milibkas na ang pas-ung, tingáli nakakuhà, The trap sprung. Maybe it has caught s.t. Milibkas ang kabli dihang napalus sa ligid, The cable lashed out when it slipped off the wheel. Hilibkasan ka bayà ánang bawug, The spring pole might snap back on you. {1a} slip off under weight. Ayúhag bángil ang tiil arun dì makalibkas, Put the support under the leg carefully so that it won’t slip off. {2} [B3] for s.t. to slip inadvertently out of the mouth. Nalibkas sa bàbà ang tinúud, maung nahibaw-an sa tanan, The truth inadvertently slipped out of my mouth so that everyone found out. {3} [A23] appear, occur all of a sudden. Usa ka pahiyum milibkas sa íyang nawung, A smile lit his face. Nakapaúlì siya sa wà pa mulibkas ang gúbat, He had a chance to go home before the war suddenly broke out. pa- n slingshot.

libra_1 n pound, a unit of weight. Napúlù ka libra, Ten pounds. -s = libra (plural). Diyis libras, Ten pounds.

libra_2 n the Libra in the horoscope.

libri_1 a {1} free, not restricted. Libri na ang binilanggù, The prisoner is free. Way pugsanay, libri sa gustu ang táwu, There’s no forcing. Each man is free to do as he wishes. {2} without cost or payment. Libri ang íyang káun, libri siya sa káun, He gets his meals free. {3} having clearance for passage. Inig-ági sa trák sa gawang, tan-áwa ug libri ba ang kílid, When the truck passes through the gate, see if both sides have clearance. {4} safe from destruction. Libri na ang giupirahan, The patient who was operated on is safe. v [A; a1] {1} give s.o. free use of s.t. by paying for him or not obliging him to pay. Íya kung libríhun sa pasáhi, She is going to pay for my fare. Nalíbri ku sa plíti, I got to ride free. {2} save from s.t. bad. Ang balanghuy makalibri sa gútum, Cassava can save you from starvation. — kumída, pasáhi n free meal(s), free passage. Libri pasáhi ka sa barku kay díay rikumindasiyun iadtu sa kapitan, You get free passage on the boat because I have a recommendation for you to give to the captain. librilibri n a k.o. kick-the-can game. v [A12C; b(1)] play kick-the-can. librihay, librihánay v [C13] do s.t., each man for himself. Maglibrihay (maglibrihánay) tag plíti, Let’s each pay his own fare.

libri_2 humorous expression uttered upon hearing s.o. clearing his throat: ‘spit it out’.

libriríya n library.

libríta = librítu, 2.

librítu n {1} a small book containing magical prayers (urasiyun) which comes into a person’s possession through the agency of a supernatural force. The uttering of the prayers by the owner of the book is thought to have special healing or protective powers. {2} any small booklet. — sa bangku n bank-*book. — sa tíkit n book of tickets.

libru n {1} book. {2} subject one is enrolled in. Tulu na lang ka libru ang íyang kúlang pára nga makagraduwar siya, He lacks three courses to graduate. {3} accounts. tinidur di- bookkeeper. v [A; a12] bind into books. librulibru = mandunggu.

líbu_1 n one thousand. v {1} [B256] be a thousand. Mulíbu na run ang sáka sa lubi, The coconut trees now yield one thousand nuts. {2} [c1] do by the thousand. Libúhun (ilíbu) ni nákù pag-ihap, I’ll count these by the thousands. libulíbu thousands and thousands. -in-(→), ni-(→) n by the thousand. Linibu ang ílang gastu matag búlan, They spend by the thousands every month. v [c1] do by the thousands. kalibúan n thousands. Kalibúan ang íyang gitabángan, He has helped thousands of people. libúhay n {1} about a thousand. Libúhay ra ang íyang nagastu, He spent about a thousand. {2} thousands of. Libúhay ka mga túig, Thousands of years.

líbu_2 n carry a number in addition. Singku imas utsu, trísi, líbu únu, Five and eight is thirteen, carry your one. v [c6] carry a number. Ug pilay ímung ilíbu isulat sa ibabaw sa numiru nga nagsunud, Write the number you carry above the next column.

líbud v {1} [A; a] go around a place. Libúra úsà ang abúhan únà ka mulíbud sa kalibútan, Don’t tell me you’re going around the world. You haven’t even gone in back of your stove! {2} [A; ac] go, bring around to several places. Ang bangkadur mauy mulíbud sa baráha, The dealer will distribute the cards. Libúrun ku ang mga saup arun patambúngun sa míting, I will go around to all the tenants to have them attend the meeting. Mani ang ákung ilíbud ugmà, I’ll go around selling peanuts tomorrow. {3} [B12] get to be round about. a round about. Líbud na kaáyu ug muhapit pa mi sa inyu, It will be a very long way out of the way if we go by your place first. n {1} church procession. {2} round in games. (→) = líbud, a. (→)suruy n tramp, one who wanders from place to place with no particular course or destination. v [B1; b6] become a roamer. Maglibud suruy na lang ku ug wà na kuy trabáhu, I’ll just become a tramp when I have no more work. libudlíbud v [A; b6] roam around aimlessly.

líbug v {1} [A1B1; a2b3(1)] confuse, be confused. Naglíbug kug diin nákù ikabutang ang kwintas, I’m at a loss to figure out where I could have put my necklace. Ay kug tudlúi. Naglíbug ka lang nákù, Don’t try to teach me. You are just confusing me. {2} [AP; a2b3(1)] cause s.o. to go crazy through supernatural means or from natural causes. Ang mga kalakíhan makamaung mulíbug (mupalíbug) sa úlu sa táwu, People who possess supernatural powers can make people insane. {3} [A; a1b8] make the rounds, attending to each and every member of a group or assemblage. Akuy naglíbug ug kík sa mga bisíta, I was the one who passed the cake around to the visitors. Libúga (libga) pagpangutána ang tanang mitambung sa míting, Ask each and every one who attended the meeting. a perplexing. Líbug kaáyu ning prublimáha, This is a perplexing problem. (→) n {1} fuss or ado about s.t. Way daghang libug mikúut siyag kwarta unyà gibayran ang manunúkut, Without much ado he took the money out of his pocket and paid the bill collector. {2} be of mixed blood. Libug kining batáa. Ang amahan Pilipínu ug ang ínahan Amirkána, This child is of mixed blood. The father is a Filipino and the mother an American. -an(→), libgánun a prone to get confused. Libugan (libgánun) kaáyu siya kay húmuk ra mawálà bisan sa kinasayunang iksplikasiyun, She easily gets confused because she gets lost with the easiest of explanations. -ay(→) n k.o. work bee wherein the members work for each other in turn and each member repays the people who worked for him with an equivalent amount of work. v [C] hold this sort of work bee. ka- n confusion. ka-an, ka-an(→) n a crossbreed or person of mixed blood. Ang anay pulantsína ug ang butakal dyirsi. Ang mga baktin kalibugan na, The sow is a Poland China variety and the boar a Jersey. The offspring are a crossbreed. v [B126; a2] become a crossbreed. maka-r- a causing confusion.

lib-ug n pool in the tidal flat, left when the tide goes out.

libun_1 n tick. v [A123P; a4] get infested with ticks.

libun_2, líbun_1 a solid, not hollow. Líbun ang ligid sa íyang bisiklíta, His bicycle has solid rubber wheels. v {1} [B1256; a] be solid. {2} [B1256] for a boil not to come to a head. Nalíbun ning hubága maung nagngutngut, This boil hasn’t come to a head; that’s why it aches. {3} [AN; a12] in a game of sungkà: to take all of one’s partner’s stones without giving the opponent a chance to take his turn. Sayun ang maglíbun ug tuluy sunug, It is easy to get all of your opponent’s stones when he has three empty holes.

líbun_2 n thicket. v {1} [B] become a thicket. Mulibun (malibun) pagbálik ang kaíngin nga byáan, The abandoned clearing will revert to a thicket. {2} [A; c] reforest with small trees or shrubbery. Byatilis mauy maáyung ilíbun sa mga yútà nga dagul, Ipil-ipil is suitable for reforesting infertile lands. ka-an(→) = líbun, n, v1.

líbur n amount paid for the labor on a piece of work. Mugastu ka sa mga matiryális lang. Walay lábut sa líbur, Your only costs will be the materials. The labor is free. — dí n Labor Day. — yunyun n labor union.

libúrus v [B2S3(1); b6] have rashes or hives. Milibúrus ang ákung buktun sa pinaakan sa mga namuk, My arms are covered with rash from the mosquito bites. Til-as ang nakalibúrus (nakapalibúrus) sa ákung nawung, The hairs of the caterpillar caused my face to break out.

líbut_1 v {1} [A; a12] go, bring, put s.t. around a place. Mulíbut siya sa punúan sa káhuy, He’ll go around the tree. Siyay milíbut ug batu sa mga tanum, She put stones around each plant. Libúta ang pusti makalima, dì ka ba malílung, Go around the post five times. See if you don’t get dizzy. Ákù siyang ilíbut sa syudad, I’ll take her around the city. {2} [A2S; b6(1)] surround. Dì makalíbut ning tirása sa líab, This lace isn’t enough to go all around the neckline. Gilibútan ang mga sundáwu sa mga kaáway, The soldiers were surrounded by the enemies. n action of going around. — sa around. Mudágan ku líbut sa plása, I’ll run around the plaza. pa- n surroundings. Limpiyu kaáyu ang inyung palíbut, Your surroundings are very clean. ka-an n {1} the world, the earth. {1a} láing ka-an the next world. {2} sexual activity (euphemism). Ayaw mu pagpalábi sa kalibútan, Don’t indulge in sexual activity too much. ka-ánun worldly. Kalibutánung mga kalípay, Worldly pleasures.

*líbut_2 unsay ka-an [gen.] what does [gen.] know about it? Unsay kalibútan ku kun diin ka paingun? How would I know where you went to? walay ka-an {1} unconscious. Gidá siya sa uspital nga way kalibútan, They brought her to the hospital unconscious. {2} unaware. Way kalibútan ang ákung gipangulitawhan nga minyù na ku, The girl I’m courting has no idea I’m married.

libutug n small bulge, swelling. v [B; b4] swell, bulge. Mulibutug ang pinaakan sa lamuk ug kalútun, Mosquito bites swell if you scratch them.

libúu n k.o. edible clam which buries itself into the mud of mangrove swamps. It has a thin, greyish shell, growing to 3″.

líbuy n {1} handle of a plow. {2} penis (humorous euphemism). v [A13; a] put, use as a plough.

libwas v [A; b] {1} put a new roof on a house. Íyang gilibwásan ang tanang atup nga dáan, He replaced all the old roofing. {1a} replace anything. Maáyung malibwásan mu ang ímung kinaíya, You had better change your ways. {2} [B126] for one’s savings to be used up (lit. get to the stage that it must be replenished). Nalibwas ang tanan kung tinagúan karung Paskúha, Christmas ate up all of our savings. -únun a needing a change of roof. {3} [B; b] for one generation to replace another. Maglibwas ang táwu sa kalibútan, A new generation will replace the old generation of people in the world. libwaslibwas v [A13; b] do s.t. several times. Walà pa giyud ka mabusug nga naglibwaslibwas man kag káun? Haven’t you gotten your fill? You have eaten several times.

líd_1 n {1} lead guitar. {2} music performed by the lead guitar. v [A; b6(1)] play the lead guitar in a combo performance. — gitar = líd, n1.

líd_2 n lead-projectile of a bullet.

lidgid v {1} [A; a] grate. Lidgíra ang kamúti, Grate the sweet potatoes. {2} [A; a] make the delicacy called lidgid. n sweet made of a mixture of finely grated cassava or sweet potato mixed with grated young coconut and sugar which is rolled, wrapped in banana leaves, and boiled. ni-, -in- = lidgid. lidgiran, lidgíran, lidgiránan n grater.

lidibag n k.o. ladybug commonly found on squash plants.

lídir_1 n {1} ward-leader or other person who can command a block of votes. {2} leader of a group. v [B156; c1] be, become a political leader. -atu(←) n political leadership. Kusgánun ang lidirátu ni Duránu sa Sugbu, Durano has strong political influence in Cebu.

lídir_2 n a go-between or one who is the bearer of communications between lovers. v [B156; b8] make s.o. a go-between between lovers.

lidirátu see lídir_1.

*lídis — dringk n a drink with only a small amount or no liquor for ladies to drink at a party. — diyis n a dance number where the ladies choose the men and the men have to pay ten centavos per dance, which goes to charity. v [A1; c1] make a dance number, one where the men have to pay ten cents. — tsuys ladies’-choice-dance number where the girls choose the partners. v [A1; c1] make a number a ladies’ choice.

lidlid = lidgid.

liga, líga_1 n s.t. added to s.t. to enhance its quality. Táyid nga may ligang anyil, Detergent with bluing added. v [A; c] {1} put an addition to s.t. Ligahi ug suwà ang lána, Put citrus juice into the coconut oil. {2} adulterate. Giligáhan ang tablíyag mani, They adulterated the unsweetened chocolate with roasted peanuts. — puul a being enough to give one his fill until he tires of it. Líga puul giyud ang súruy rung bakasiyun, When I get my vacation I’m going to roam about until I get sick of it.

líga_2 n tournament. Líga sa baskitbul, Basketball tournament. v [A13] hold a tournament.

líga_3 n The League of Nations.

lígad_1 v [A2S; c6] for people or animals to lie down. Ayaw ilígad ang ímung igsilimba, Do not lie in your Sunday clothes.

lígad_2 v [A2S; b5] pass, pass by, go by. Wà kay gibúhat samtang nagligad ang úras? You did nothing as the time went by? Dì mu makalígad sa Argaw kun muadtu mu sa Baríli, You do not go by Argao when you go to Barili. Ligárun (ligáran) ta nang buntúra, We will go beyond that mountain. (→) a afternoon, the time after the sun has passed the zenith until sunset. n crops that are left over after the harvest. Nanghagdaw silag mga ligad sa mais, They are gleaning the few ears of corn that were missed in the harvest. (→) sa kasarángan excessively, more than normal. Ligad sa kasarángan ang ímung pag-inum, You drink excessively.

ligadíra = rigadíra.

ligal a legal, within the law. -idad n {1} legality, lawfulness. Ang ligalidad sa ámut mauy ámung gilalísan, The legality of the contribution was what we were arguing about. {2} the legal point in contention. Ang ligalidad nga gikagubtan nagagikan sa pagsabut sa púlung ‘dupa’, The legal point that is in contention lies in the interpretation of the word ‘fathom’. †

ligas v [B256; b4(1)] {1} for s.t. to slip off of what it is placed on or for one’s footing to slip. Bangíla ug maáyu ang tiil sa lamísa arun dílì muligas (maligas), Wedge the table leg carefully so it won’t slip off. Naligas ang ákung tiil sa hakhak, My foot slipped out of the notch in the coconut tree. {2} commit a mistake. Muligas (maligas) ka lang ug kas-a, itsapuyra dáyun ka, If you make a single mistake, you will be fired at once. Naligas ang ákung bàbà pagtug-an, The truth slipped out of my mouth. {3} fail, be unsuccessful. Sáyang, miligas ang átung plánu, Too bad. Our plan failed. {4} be past the high noon mark. Musúgud ta pagtrabáhu sa dílì pa muligas (maligas) ang adlaw, We will start work before the sun gets past high noon. a {1} be past the zenith. Ligas na ang bulan. Kay daktul, saylu na sa tungang gabíi, The moon is past the zenith, and since it is full moon, it must be past midnight. {2} for a pig to be below the accepted standard weight (forty kilos) for wholesale shipment. (←) v {1} [A13; b] miss a number or proportion by a small amount. Ug maglígas ang ímung timpla sa abúnu mamatay ang tanum, If your fertilizer is not mixed in the right proportions, the plant will die. Ang madaúgun nga tíkit ug ang ákù naglígas ug duha ka numiru, My ticket was only two numbers off of the winning number. {2} [b3(1)] have differences over s.t. Gamay ra gud nang inyung gikaligásan, sultíhun lang gud nà, You are having a quarrel over such a small thing. You should talk it out. pa- v [A; a12] look for errors s.o. has made to justify harsh action against him. Gipaligas ka lang sa ímung manidyǐr arun maháwà ka, The manager is just waiting for you to slip so he can fire you. pa-(←) v [A; b] provoke s.o. to provide the excuse to beat him up. -an(←) n the amount or extent to which one thing differs from another.

lígas n garter to hold the stockings up.

ligásun n ribs in a boat frame to which the boards or steelplates which form the hull covering are attached.

ligaw v [A12; b8] do s.t. right by accident. Nakaligaw ku ug bungat sa hustung tubag, I happened to hit on the correct answer. Nakaligaw ku sa hustung timpla, I hit on the right mixture.

ligay n swollen lymph node. v [B46; b4] get swollen lymph nodes. Giligayan ku kay giansúyan ang ákung tunuk, I have swollen lymph glands because my wound got infected.

ligdas v [A3] {1} lie any old place to sleep. Nagligdas sa dálan ang hubug, The drunk was lying in the road. {2} die. Muligdas mug way tawutáwug ikakuntra ninyu ang taga Pásil, You’ll be killed without even anybody knowing who did it if you make enemies with people from Pasil.

ligdung a {1} upright. Ligdung kaáyu siya sa íyang trabáhu. Dì manáwat ug suburnu, He is very upright in his work. He won’t accept bribes. {2} keeping in one’s place, proper and refined in deportment. Usa siya ka táwu nga ligdung ug dílì maakuakuhun, He keeps in his place and is not presumptuous. {3} serene in demeanor, but dignified and reserved. Ligdung kaáyu siyang manubagtubag, She answers with very dignified reserve. v [B1; a12] be upright, refined, and stay in one’s place. ka- n doing what is proper to one’s station. Ipakítang ímung kaligdung; pangáyug katahúran, ayaw ipabundak ang ngálan sa ímung isigkatáwu, ayawg tubagtubag sa mga tigúlang, Show you know how to behave: greet people, don’t address people without using a title, don’t talk back to old people.

lighut (from lihut) v [A13; b6] sneak out, leave surreptitiously. Mulighut ta sa klási, Let’s sneak out of the class. Milighut siya ug sakay sa ayruplánu, He boarded the plane surreptitiously. Mag-ábut nyà ta ug makalighut ku sa ámù, I’ll see you later if I can sneak out of the house.

lígid v {1} [APB2S6; c1] roll, roll s.t. Si Pidru mauy mulígid (mupalígid) sa búla, Pedro will roll the ball. Lígid dáyun ug masúnug ang sinínà, Roll (on the ground) if your clothes are afire. Ligírun (ligdun, ilígid) ku kanà kay nakaáli sa ákung agiánan, I will roll it out of the way. {1a} [A23] for days, years, etc. to roll by (literary). Túling milígid ang katuígan, Years rolled by swiftly. {1b} [A] throw a tantrum by rolling on the floor. Ngánung milígid ang bátà? Unsa na puy íyang gustu? Why is the child throwing a tantrum? What does he want now? {2} [A] lie down. Mulígid siya dáyun igkahumag káun, He lies down as soon as he finishes eating. {2a} — sa banig be bedridden. Tulu na ka túig siya nga naglígid sa banig, She has been bedridden for three years. {3} [A; b6] wallow. Ang kábaw sa panahun sa ting-init mulígid sa tunaan, On hot days the carabao wallows in the pond. Kanang daginutána naglígid sa bahandì, That miser is wallowing in riches. Naglígid siya sa kasal-ánan, She is sinking deep in sin. {4} [A; a1] do s.t. to s.o. mercilessly without letup. Gilígid kug pangutána sa abugádu, The lawyer cross-examined me. Ang asáwa gilígid ug hawuk sa íyang bána, The husband smothered his wife with kisses. (→) n wheel. kaligiray v [A13] roll around. Nagkaligiray si Duman sa túmang kasakit, Duman rolled around in intense pain. kaligiran v [A13] roll head over heels. Nagkaligiran ang táwung nadakin-as sa bakilid, The man slipped on the slope and tumbled down head over heels. pa- n hoop to play with.

ligingliging v [B1456] be bulging all over from obesity. Si Áyik Lusáda nagligingliging sa katambuk, Ike Lozada is bulging all over from obesity.

lígings n leggings worn with riding pants. v [A13] {1} wear leggings. {2} wear stockings (humorous).

ligis v {1} [A; a] flatten or mash s.t. into powder by pressing s.t. heavy on it. Ligisa (ligsa) ang asin ug kutsára, Pulverize the rock salt with a tablespoon. {2} [A; b2] for a vehicle to run over s.t. Dariyut ku maligsi sa taksi, The taxi nearly ran me over. n pestle, rolling pin, or anything else used for crushing things into fine particles. ligsanan n s.t. on which s.t. is crushed.

ligitlígit v [A13; a12] knead, roll into a ball with the thumb and forefinger. Naghunàhúnà siya samtang nagligitlígit sa íyang búngut, As he was thinking, he twisted his beard with his fingers.

ligngin = língin (plural).

ligpit v {1} [A; b6(1)] fasten s.t. temporarily by pressing it down with s.t. that holds it in place. Bungbung amákang giligpítag dus pur dus, Sawali walling that was held in place by two-by-two’s. Ligpíti ug kumpit ang mga hinayhay, Clip the wash with clothespins. {2} [A; b2] press down on s.t. Hiligpitan ang ákung tudlù sa sira, My finger was caught in the door shutter. Bug-at nga batu ang iligpit sa binanggud balanghuy, Use a heavy stone to press out the juice of the grated cassava. {3} put pressure on s.o. Gitug-an níya kay giligpítan siya sa pulis, He revealed the truth because the police pressured him. n {1} clip to fasten s.t. {2} s.t. used to press s.t. in place.

ligsì v [B26; a12] for bamboo to crack along the grain under pressure. Ayaw ug ibundak ang sag-ub kay muligsì (maligsì), Set the bamboo tube water container down gently so it doesn’t crack.

ligsik (from lisik) v {1} [B23(1)46] expel s.t. solid from within with a sudden force. Muligsik ang lísu sa nangkà ug hugtun paggúnit, The seed of the jackfruit will jump out if you grab the meat. {2} [B246] be wide-eyed with fear, amazement, surprise, etc. Miligsik ang mga mata sa táwu sa kahibúlung, The man’s eyes became wide with amazement.

ligtak v [B26C; a12P] for the skull to crack. Miligtak ang íyang úlu pagkabunsù sa simintu, He cracked his skull when he fell, striking his head on the cement. Ligtákun ku nang úlu mu, I’ll crack your skull wide open.

ligtì v [B26; a12] {1} for brittle things to crack due to sudden change of temperature. Ang básu muligtì ug butangan ug pinabúkal nga túbig, The tumbler will crack if you put boiling water in it. Miligtì ang sundang kay dì maáyung pagkasubu, The sword cracked because it was not well tempered. {2} [B26; a12] crack s.t. Ligtíun ku nang bagulbágul mu, I’ll crack your skull.

ligtik v [B26; a12] for s.t. to crack under pressure or sudden change of temperature. Muligtik nang ímung tiyan ug magpalábi kag káun, Your stomach will burst if you eat too much. Muligtik (maligtik) ang sag-ub ug ímung ipusdak, The bamboo water container will crack if you slam it down hard on the ground.

ligtiw v [B2346; b8] fly off to a distance. Naligtiwan ku sa aligatu sa nag-ismiril, The sparks flew off from the sharpening stone and hit me.

lígù (from dígù) v [A; a] {1} bathe s.o. Ang inahan naglígù sa bátà, The mother is bathing the baby. Ligúa ang irù. Bathe the dog. {2} [B123S56] take a bath, go swimming. Malígù (mukalígù) ta sa Talísay, We’ll go swimming at Talisay Beach. Dì ta makaligù kay way túbig, We cannot take a bath because there is no water. {2a} [B1256] (in proverbs) do s.t. to a certain extent. Puslan mang malígù, manlúgud na lang giyud, Since we took it on, we might as well go through with it. (We’re bathing so we might as well rub the dirt off.) Puslan mang mahumud, malígù na lang, Since you took it on, you might as well go the whole hog. (Lit. You got wet, so you might as well bathe.) walay (→) a not having had a bath. Húgaw batáa. Way ligù, What a dirty child. He didn’t take a bath. ka- v {1} [A2; b6(1)] take a bath. Ayawg kaligúi ang banyu kay naistak-ap, Do not take a bath in the bathroom because it is plugged up. Ínit túbig ang ikalígù, Bathe with hot water. {1a} [A123S] take a bath after being bedridden, and therefore be cured. Makabalik ka na sa trabáhu kay nakaligù (nakakaligù) na ka, You may go back to work because you are all better now. {2} [A123S] be wet all over, as in taking a bath. Nakaligù (nakakaligù) ang nangharánag íhì, The serenaders were bathed with urine. n action of taking a bath, going swimming. ka-an(→), ka-anan n place one bathes or goes swimming. †

lig-un a {1} strong, sturdy, durable. Lig-un kaáyu ning baláya kay walà matumba sa bagyu, This is a strong house because it was not blown down in the storm. Lig-un ning panaptúna, This is durable cloth. {2} firm in will or endurance. Dílì ni makapahílak níya kay lig-un siya ug balatían, You cannot make him cry with that because he is a strong child. Nagsáad siya sa lig-un nga dì na muusab, He firmly resolved never to do it again. {2a} — ug kasingkásing a stouthearted. Ang táwung lig-un ug kasingkásing dílì daling mahadluk ug mawad-ag pagláum, A stouthearted man is not easily frightened nor easily discouraged. {3} strong, difficult to defeat. Lig-un nga tím sa baskitbul, A strong basketball team. way — a weak, not strong. Way lig-un ning báya kay gabuk na ug halígi, This house is not strong because it has weak posts. v [AB; a12] be, become strong, durable, sturdy; cause s.t. to become so. Lig-úna ang ímung kaugalíngun. Ayaw paghílak, Brace yourself. Don’t cry. ka- n strength, durability, firmness. ka-an n documents as evidence of a contract, agreement, and the like. Dúna kay kalig-únan báhin sa íyang útang? Do you have any evidence of her debt? Kining singsing kalig-únan sa ákung gugma nímu, This ring is a token of my love for you.

ligung = binga.

ligutgut = aligutgut.

liguy a trying to get out of work. Ang maistrang liguy muatúbang ug klási nga way lísun plan, The lazy teacher comes to class with no lesson plan. v {1} [B; b6] get out of work by being absent or simply not tending to it. Ug dúnay mga bug-at nga buluhatun, muliguy siya, When there are unpleasant things to do, he bugs out. {2} [A2; b6] play hooky. Muliguy ku sa klási kay mutan-aw kug sini, I will skip class to go to the movies. liguylíguy v [A; b(1)] {1} loaf on the job. Mauwaw kung muliguylíguy sa ákung trabáhu ug náa ang ákung ámu, I am ashamed to loaf on the job when my boss is around. {2} be absent from school every once in a while. ka- n being a bug-out.

ligwa n measurement of distance: a league.

ligwan n k.o. small wild honeybee, having black and light orange stripes, nesting inside trees or walls.

ligwat v [A; b6] pry s.t. off or open. Ligwáti lang ang kaban kay nasúd ang yáwi, Just pry the trunk open because the key is inside. Náay lansang sa bungbung muy iligwat sa pipsi, There’s a nail on the wall to open the Pepsi. n s.t. used to pry s.t. open. pa- ug sulti v [A; b] make nasty allusions about s.o. Pirmi siyang kakitag áway kay kusug mupaligwat ug sulti, She tends to pick quarrels because she tends to make nasty allusions.

líha v [A; b6] rub or smooth down s.t. with sandpaper or s.t. similar. Ikay mulíha sa tabla ug akuy mupintal, You sand the board, and I will paint it. n sandpaper or s.t. used like sandpaper. papil di- = líha.

lihang n {1} vertical space made when two long things are not placed closely. Ang tayùtù nakalusut sa lihang sa bungbung, The lizard went through the space between the parts of the walling. {2} the space between teeth that are set somewhat apart.

lihat v [B126] do s.t. inadvertently. Ang kadaghan sa pumapálit mauy makalihat (makapalihat) nákù sa pagpanuklì, I made mistakes in making change because there were so many customers. Nalihat ang pulis patrul sa kutsi nga ílang gisunud, The police patrol inadvertently lost track of the car they were following.

lihay, líhay v {1} [A2; c] dodge, evade a blow. Ilihay ang ímung nawung, ayawg atras, Pull your face away, but don’t back off. {2} [A2; b(1)] evade a question, wriggle out of s.t. Maáyu siyang mulihay ug pangutána kay abugádu man, He is good in evading questions because he is a lawyer. Dì ka na giyud makalihay ánang mga pruyba, There is no way you can wriggle out of it in the face of this evidence. {2a} escape one’s obligations. Buluhatun nga íyang gilihayan, A job that he wriggled out of.

lihi v {1} [A; b] inaugurate s.t. with the proper ceremonies or magical ingredients. Maglihi sila sa iskuylahan, They will have the school blessed. Kámay mauy ilihi sa mag-anak, When a woman is in labor, give her brown sugar to insure that she will recover quickly. {1a} bury s.t. with plants to insure a good harvest. Lihian ug tablíya ang tabákù arun lugum ug kulur ang dáhun, They plant chocolate together with tobacco seeds to assure that it will have dark-colored leaves. {1b} begin the new year with a certain action which is believed will then endure for the rest of the year. Gilihian níla ang bag-ung túig ug áway, They began the new year with a quarrel. {1c} use s.t. for the first time following the proper prohibitions or injunctions. Lihian nátug simba ang bag-u nátung sapátus arun mulungtad, Let’s wear our new shoes to church so they will last. {2} [A1; b6(1)] crave s.t. in the first few months of pregnancy such that the appearance of the thing desired appears as a birthmark in the offspring. Kun maglihi kag asin, putì kunu ang ímung bátà, If you crave salt in your early months of pregnancy, your child will be white. {2a} [b4] for a child to get the appearance of a certain thing his mother craved while she was conceiving him. Náay pula nga tap-ing sa íyang nawung kay gilihian siyag kundíman, He has a purple splotch on his cheek because his mother craved red cloth in her pregnancy. {2b} [b4] get to have a certain characteristic by starting out in a certain way. Bag-ung túig gánì, sayug mata arun dì ka lìhan pagkahingatulug, Get up early on New Year’s day so you won’t get the characteristic of being a sleepyhead for the whole year. n {1} injunctions or prohibitions observed upon inaugurating s.t.; anything used as a magical means to insure success of s.t. inaugurated. Ang lihi sa pagtanum ug mangga, asúkar, They use sugar to plant with mangoes to insure sweet fruit. {2} birthmark which is thought invariably to be due to a mother’s cravings in her early stages of pregnancy. pistang ig-l-(←) n holiday of obligation in the Catholic Church.

lihíru {1} doing things with agility and rapidity. Lihíru siyang sugúun, When you tell him to do s.t. he does it quickly and without hesitation. Lihíru siyang mulálag banig, She’s quick in weaving mats. {2} ready to do s.t. Lihíru nga mangusì ning batáa sa íyang kadúlà, This child is quick to pinch his playmates. {3} skillful. Lihíru siyang mudúwag ahidris, He’s good in playing chess. {4} bright. Dakù siyag grádu kay lihíru man, He got high marks because he is intelligent. {4a} smart, resourcefully shrewd. Dì kang kaliput ánang kumirsiyantíha kay lihíru nà, You can’t put one over on that shrewd businessman. {5} — ug kamut a light-fingered. Kinahanglang magbantay ang mga tindíra sa mga lihíru ug kamut, The salesgirls had better watch out for light-fingered customers. v [B125] get to be expeditious, skillful. Malihíru man lang ni si Puduy ug náay diyis, Podoy will move if he knows he can get a dime out of it.

lihisladur n legislator. v [B1456] be, become a legislator.

lihislatíbu n legislative.

lihislatúra n legislature.

lihiya, lihíya n lye: caustic soda or lye obtained from wood ashes. v [A; a2] make lye.

líhù v [A; c] guide s.o. while he urinates or defecates. Ang míd mauy mulíhù sa bátà sa bangkíyu, The maid makes the child sit on the potty. Ilíhù ang masakitun sa inudúru, Guide the patient while he goes to the toilet.

*lihug pa- {1} please. Palíhug, ikúhà akug túbig, Please, get me some water. {2} work bee in which people are not paid for their labor. v {1} [A; ac] ask s.o. to do s.t. as a favor without pay. Palihúgun ku siyag húlug ug suwat, I will ask him to do me the favor of mailing a letter. Dúna kuy ipalíhug nímu, I have a favor to ask of you. Ipalíhug kug kúhà ánà bisag wà kuy iháwun, Please do me the favor of getting it, even though I have no pig to roast (from the notion that people who are asked to do a big job without pay are generally given a good meal). {2} [AN] hold a work bee in which people work for free except for food and drinks. Mupalíhug (mamalíhug) kug paalsa sa ákung balay, I’m having a work bee to move my house. n {1} = -in-. {2} favor asked. pina- n persons requested to help.

líhuk v {1} [A2S] move. Búhì pa diay ang isdà kay naglihuk, The fish is still alive because it is moving. {1a} [A; a12] cause s.t. to move. Kinsay naglíhuk sa hárì áring damahan? Who moved the king here on the checkerboard? {1b} [A2; a12] betake oneself to do s.t. Dì mulíhuk ug dílì suburnúhan, They won’t make a move unless you bribe them. {2} [A2; b4] for a characteristic to make its appearance. Ug mukatursi anyus na ang láki, mulíhuk na ang gána, When a boy reaches fourteen years or so, he begins to feel his sexual drives. Milíhuk na pud ang túlis, Robbery cases are on the rise. Gilihúkan na pud siya sa íyang kabúang, His insanity is making its appearance again. n {1} action, deed. Katahápan ang íyang líhuk, His actions are arousing suspicion. {2} one’s turn to move a piece in a game. hínay ug — a {1} timid, lacking aggressiveness. Hínay nímug líhuk! Musugut na untà tu ug ímu pang giapríta, You sure don’t move! She would have accepted you had you pressed her. {2} slowpoke. Hínay bayà nímug líhuk, wà man nímu mahuman nga udtu na man, You sure are slow! You haven’t finished and it’s already noon! (→) n movement, stirring. Basta way irpákit, wà giyuy lihuk ang ayruplánu, As long as there are no air pockets the airplane will fly smoothly. a {1} always moving, unstable. Lihuk kaáyung tabanúga, An unstable kite. Lihuk nga bátà, A restless child. {2} for women to have excessive sexual desire. Ang mga babáying lihuk bísag minyù na, manguríbut pa giyud, Women who have excessive sexual desire fool around with men, even if they are married. v [B12; b6] be, become s.t. that moves around too much or a woman of excessive desires. pa- v [A23; a12] set s.t. into motion. Ubang pulitiku mupalíhuk dáyun sa ubras publikas sa panahun sa piliay, Some politicians will set public works projects into motion during elections. hag- v [B1256] be able to move. Pwirti nákung lisánga. Wà ku mahaglihuk, I was so frightened I couldn’t move. -an(→) a given to moving around, restless. Lihukan siyag kamut sa sinihan, He has wandering hands in the movie house. -in-an(→) n way one acts. ka-an n {1} activities. Unsay kalihúkan sa iskuylahan rung gabíi? What is going on in school this evening? Kalihúkang langyaw, Foreign affairs. {2} movement, organized activities to gain a certain objective. Kalihúkan sa pausbaw sa swildu, Movement to increase wages. ma-(→) = lihuk, a. paN- n {1} the way one carries himself. Mga babáying artipisyal ang panlíhuk, Women with artificial ways about them. {2} things to be done, chores to attend to. -un(→) = paN-, n2.

lihut v {1} [A2] take time out to do s.t. for a moment. Bisag daghang trabáhu, mulihut giyud siyag dúaw dinhi, In spite of all the things he has to attend to he still takes out time to come here. Makalihut pa giyud siyag suwat bísan ug bísi, She still found time to write to me even if she was busy. {2} [A2; c1] do s.t. secretly. Kun maúlaw kang hidunggan, lihuta (ilihut) lang pagsulti, If you are ashamed to let anyone hear it, just tell it secretly.

likag n k.o. ray.

likat v [b8] overlook or miss s.t. Nalikatan (hilikatan) níyag ihap ang usa ka libru, He overlooked one book in counting them.

likay v {1} [A; b6] avoid s.t., s.o.’s company. Mulikay siya sa buluhatun, He tries to avoid work. Maglikay ka sa sámuk, ha? You must keep away from trouble, understand? Likayi nang tawhána kay palaaway siya, Keep away from that man because he is quarrelsome. Dílì kalikayan ang sayup, You can’t avoid making some mistakes. {1a} [a3] be delivered, safe from actual or feared evil. Mag-ampù ta básin ug malikay siya sa kadaútan, Let us pray and hope that he be kept safe from evil. {2} [A2; c] dodge s.t., duck out of the way. Walà ku makalikay sa íyang suntuk, I was not able to dodge his blows. Naglikay sa bága, nahasugba sa síga, Out of the frying pan, into the fire (lit. avoiding the coals, he got broiled in the fire).

likbung v [A; b6] put s.t. in the way to prevent passage. Ikaw bay naglikbung ug síya sa pultahan? Were you the one who placed a chair across the doorway? n anything placed across an opening or passageway to prevent passage.

likhad v [B3(1); b(1)] for the brim of s.t. stiff and woven to open out. Mulikhad (malikhad) ang daplin sa nígu ug wà pay liskug, The sides of a winnowing tray will come out open if there’s no ring to keep it in place.

likì_1 v [B2] crack. Mulikì ang yútà ug dúgay nga ulanun, The earth cracks if there is no rain for a long time. Ang ínit makalikì (makapalikì) sa tabla, Heat can make boards crack. Ang lapalapa mulikì ug dílì sapatúsan, Your soles will crack if you don’t wear shoes. n crack. bibingka nga usa ray — female genitalia (humorous—lit. rice cake with a single crack). — sa kawáyan n of unknown origin. {a} illegitimate children. Kanang mga anak mung gíkan sa likì sa kawáyan, Those illegitimate children of yours (lit. who come from the cracks in bamboos). {b} appearing from nowhere. Mu ra mag gíkan sa likì sa kawáyan nang tawhána. Nikalit lag tunga dinhi, That man seems to have appeared out of nowhere. He just appeared in this place. a having a crack. Sugung nga likì, A bamboo container with a crack. (←) v [a12] do s.t. to s.o. intensely. Likíun (likiyun) kag búnal ni Pápa mu ug sakpan ka, Your father will beat you mercilessly if he catches you. pa- v [A; a] cause a crack or s.t. like a crack to appear s.w. Palikiun ku ang ákung hinápay, I’ll do my hair with a part (lit. cause my hairdo to have a crack). †

likì_2 v [A12] take a liking to s.o. (humorous slang). Nakalikì siya sa íyang bag-ung silíngan, She took a liking to her new neighbor.

líkid v [A2] go around a winding path or road. Kun milíkid na gánì sila dílì na nímu sila makit-an, If they have already gone around the bend you won’t see them any more. Dúgay silang miabut sa ibabaw kay milíkid man sila, It took them long to reach the top because they took the winding path up.

likida, likidar v [A; a] liquidate, kill. Sinuhúlan ang milikidar sa kunggrisman, The congressman was killed by a hired goon.

líkids n leakage in a government examination, where the answers are given to buyers. May líkids matag iksámin sa Síbil Sirbis, There is always a leakage every Civil Service exam. v [A12] obtain the answers in advance through leakage. Nakalíkids man maung nakapasar, He got the answers ahead, and that’s why he passed.

likidu n liquid, not solid.

líkin n {1} cigar made of finely crushed, roasted tobacco rolled in the lungbuy leaf or some other material formed into a tube. {2} the wrapper for this sort of cigar. v [A; a12] make, make into this sort of cigar. (→), -an, -an(→) = líkin, n2. -in- = líkin, n1.

líkis v {1} [A13B; c] be wound around, cause s.t. to do so. Didtuy dakung sawa nga naglíkis sa sanga, There was a big snake wound around the branch. Ilíkis ug hugut ang písì sa halígi, Wind the rope tightly around the post. {2} [A; c] put s.t. all around s.t. Akuy mulíkis aring mga batu líbut sa punúan sa tanum, I’ll put these stones around the base of the plants. -an(→) n the beam at the far end of the loom around which the warp threads are wound.

líkit v [A; a12] roll s.t. flat into a tight tube, or turn a tube to wind s.t. around it. Maglíkit kug mga papil pára sa rípa, I will roll pieces of paper up for the raffle. Likta ug maáyu ang ímung tinustus arun dílì muhungaw, Roll your cigar tightly so it will draw in air well. n tight roll. Usa ka líkit nga kwarta, A roll of paper bills. -in- = líkit, n.

liklik v [A2N] go along the edges of s.t. or round about, not straight across or in the center. Nangliklik ku sa asíras kay nag-ulan, I walked along the sidewalk (rather than in the street) because it was raining. Mangliklik lang ta kay náay daghang buguy dihà sa agiánan, Let’s go around because there are lots of toughs on the road.

likmù v {1} [A; c] conceal s.t. so others will not know it. Ilikmù nákù ang ákung daug, I’ll conceal the fact that I won. Likmúi ang inahan nga namatay ang íyang anak, Keep it hidden from the mother that her son died. {2} [A; a2] cheat s.o. by withholding part of the amount or number to be handed in. Likmúun nákù ang katungà sa hálin, I’ll keep half of the proceeds to myself.

liksi v [A2] jump up or aside, usually by reflex action in fright or to avoid danger. Miliksi siya sa kakurat, He jumped back with fright. liksiliksi v [A; b6] jump about violently. Paknga ang isdà arun dílì muliksiliksi sulud sa baskit, Knock the fish on the head so they won’t thrash around in the basket.

liksiyun n {1} lesson in school. {2} object lesson, an event or experience that should teach one to do s.t. differently. Kadtung baháa liksiyun nátù báhin sa pagpanagag káhuy, That flood should be a lesson to us with regards to deforestation. v {1} [A; a12] assign, study a lesson. Akuy muliksiyun ninyu run báhin sa paghúbad, I will give you a translation exercise today. Nagliksiyun mi báhin sa birbu, We were having our lesson on verbs. {2} [A12; a12] make s.o. know the disagreeable consequence of an act. Liksiyunun ta ka sa ímung binúang, I will discipline you because of your foolishness.

liktyur n {1} lecture. {2} scolding (humorous slang). v [A; b6] {1} give a lecture. {2} scold. Sa sayu sa buntag nagliktyur na siya sa íyang mga suluguun, It’s early in the morning, but she is already reading her servants a lecture.

likù, líkù v {1} [A2; c] turn, change directions. Mulikù ka sa wala padúlung sa pantalan, Turn left towards the wharf. Ilíkù ang dyíp dihang iskináha, Turn the jeep at the corner. {2} [AB6; c1] bend, be wound around. Nakalikù siya sa bakus sa líug sa irù, She managed to get the belt around the dog’s neck. Kining karsadáha naglikù sa bungtud, This road encircles the hill. (←) v [B; c1] for a way to be, become round about. Mulíkù ang átung pagkaági ug manúbay ta sa karsáda, Our way will be round about if we follow the road. a round about way. (→) n a bent pipe for channelling gas in a lantern. likùlíkù a {1} zigzagging. {2} not direct to the point, beating around the bush. v {1} [B456] be, become zigzagging. Mupahínay ka ug mulikùlíkù ang karsáda, Slow down if the road starts to zigzag. {2} [A; c1] beat around the bush. Sultíhi ku sa inyung túyù. Ay na lag ilikùlíkù (likùlikúa), Tell me what it is you want. Don’t hem and haw. n action of beating around the bush. Sa way daghang likùlíkù mipadayag siya sa íyang túyù, Without beating around the bush, he disclosed his intentions. likùlikuan a one who is inconsistent in what he says, unreliable. Dílì kasalígan ang táwung likùlikuan, A person who doesn’t say the same thing twice can’t be trusted. v [B12] become inconsistent and unreliable. -an(→), -anan n {1} curve, bend of a road. Náa ang íla sa may likúan, Their place is near where the bend is. {2} place one turns off.

likub v [A; b6(1)] place or put s.t. in the middle or across a path to prevent or obstruct passage. Akuy mulikub ug batu áning agianána, bir ug kinsay muyawyaw, I will put a rock in the middle of this pathway. Let’s see who dares complain. Ang kanal nalikban ug sagbut, The ditch was blocked with trash. n anything in the way to obstruct passage.

likud {1} behind, at the back of. Ang ámung balay náa sa likud sa simbahan, Our house is behind the church. Didtu siya maglingkud sa likud sa trák, He sat in the back of the bus. {1a} one’s back. Palíhug kalúta ang ákung likud, Please scratch my back. {2} coming after. Likud sa íyang mga pag-antus miabut ang kalampúsan, On the heels of his sufferings came success. {3} coexistent with but not readily apparent. Likud sa íyang pahiyum nag-umidu ang kayugut, There is a seething rancor behind her smile. Didtuy mistiryu nga nahitágù sa likud sa kangitngit, There was s.t. mysterious hidden in the midst of the darkness. v [AN; c1] betray, turn one over to his enemies. Gilikud si Taruk sa íyang sákup ngadtu sa Písi, Taruc’s men betrayed him to the P.C. likuran n place in back of s.t. likudlíkud n eve before a wedding. Mikalit lang siyag kahánaw sa likudlíkud sa íyang kasal, He suddenly disappeared on the eve of his wedding.

likug v [AB; c1] for s.t. long and thin to get crooked or curled. Gilikug níla ang alambri sa punúan sa káhuy, They tied the wire around the trunk of the tree. a crooked, not straight. Dì na magámit ang rúlir, kay likug na, We can’t use the ruler because it is bent.

likulikuhan = likùlikuan. see likù.

likung, líkung v [A; c1] make into a circle, coil. Likúngun (ilíkung) ku ning alambri, I will coil up the wire into a circular loop. n s.t. fashioned into a coil, loop. Dúnay líkung nga gipátung níya sa íyang úlu silbing hapin sa íyang lukdúun, She has a piece of cloth rolled into a coil which she placed on her head to cushion what she is going to carry. Kuháang likung kay maghulahup ku, Get me a hoop. I’m going to play hulahoop.

likup, líkup v [A2S; a] surround, enclose. Ang mga kaáway milíkup sa ílang kampu, The enemies surrounded their camp. Daghang mistiryu ang naglikup niíning hitabúa, The event is shrouded in mystery. Likpa (likupa, palikpi) ug kural ang balay, Build a fence around the house. (→) n distance or measurement around s.t. ka-an, pa- n surroundings, environs.

lik-up v [A; b6(1)] close, cover a passage. Dì mu makalik-up ning dalána kay agiánan man ni sa publiku, You can’t block this road because this is a public thoroughfare. Ákung gilik-úpan ang sapà arun muhubas ang ubus, I’m damming up the brook so that the area below will dry up.

likuplikup n a climbing vine with whitish-yellow flowers and round, smooth leaves, belonging to the family Dischidia.

líkus v [A; c] be coiled around s.t. Sawa nga nagalíkus sa sanga, A snake coiled around the branch. Milíkus sa payag ang mga sundálu, The soldiers surrounded the hut. Dúnay paril nga naglíkus sa simbahan, There is a stone wall that is surrounding the church. Ílang giliksan sa púkut ang dakung duut sa isdà, They encircled the big school of fish with the net. n measurement around s.t., perimeter. (→), likuslikus n k.o. itchy skin infection where eruptions of watery pustules appear in splotches around the body and later burst.

likut a slit-eyed. Likut siya kay kalíwat ug Insik, He has narrow eyes. He is of Chinese extraction. v [B15] be, become slit-eyed.

likuy, líkuy a going in a curve. Líkuy ang dágan sa búla kay walà man manibil ang mísa, The ball is rolling crooked because the billiard table is not level. v [B2S] for a ball to curve or swerve. Lisud saw-un ang búla nga naglikuy, It is hard to catch a curve ball.

likwa v [c] buy stock with the proceeds of a day’s sale. Ígù rang ilikwa ang halin karung adláwa, Today’s sales are just enough to buy new stock. likwalikwa n the system of small-time buying and selling in which the entire capital is tied up in a single day’s sales and the proceeds go for buying new goods. v [A12; c] operate a business on this method.

likwad v [AN; c] cleverly deny s.t. or conceal a truth when accused. Dì ka makalikwad kay nasáyud na ku, Don’t try to be clever and hide anything because I already know. Ayawg ilikwad nákù ang hustung kítà, Don’t try to conceal exactly what the proceeds are. a cleverly denying or concealing s.t. when accused. likwadlikwad v [A; c1] investigate, cross-examine thoroughly, turning questions inside out. Ug likwadlikwárun (ilikwadlikwad) ang mga pangutána, tingálig maluba ang giakusar, If the questions are turned inside out in the course of the cross-examination, the accused will probably give in.

likwála n k.o. ornamental palm with wide, round, accordion-like leaves and long, slender stalks lined with thorns at the sides: Licuala spp.

likwang v [A; b2c1] tilt or turn s.t. heavy over. Likwángun (ilikwang) ku ang batu ug náa bay kinhasun sa iláwum, I’ll turn the stone over to see whether there are any shells under it. Ilikwang (likwánga) ang baril arun mayabu ang súd, Turn the barrel over to pour the water out.

likyad v [B23(1); c6] curl up at the edges. Milikyad ang playwud nga giparka sa sakayan, The plywood they used to wall the boat curled at the edges. Milikyad ang papil nga gipapilit sa bungbung kay natangtang ang ngilit, The paper that had been pasted to the walls curled up because the edges got loose.

líla a violet. v [A13; a12] color s.t. violet.

lílang n k.o. herring.

lílas n {1} long strip, usually of young buri palm leaves, used in weaving mats or bags. {2} film on which movies are recorded. {2a} the motion picture industry or art form. Sa kalibútan sa lílas, In the world of film. {2b} movie. Lílas nga aksiyun, An action film. v {1} [A; a12] make s.t. into strips for weaving. {2} [A13; a12] make a movie out of a story. -an n device for cutting s.t. into strips.

lìlì v {1} [A; a2] peep at s.t. while hidden. Ug malígù ka dihà, lìlíun kang Piduy, If you bathe there, Pidoy will peep at you. {2} [A13; a12] take a look to see how things are. Lìlía ang kan-un ug nahubsan na ba, Take a look at the rice to see if the water has evaporated. -un(→) n small variety of eggplant, so called because one has to look under the leaves to see it.

lilígan n in a bamboo house, thin bamboo slats to which flooring slats (salug) or walling slats which hold the walling material (lugpit) are tied and which serve to hold them in place.

lilinglíling v [A; a2] circle around looking for s.t. Mulilinglíling ang ayruplánu úsà mamumba, An airplane circles over a target first before it begins dropping bombs. Lilinglilínga ang ákung singsing nga nahúlug sa sílung, Look around for my ring that fell under the house.

lílit v [A2S] for s.t. to bulge out through an opening. Mililit ang tinái sa samad, His guts were sticking out through the wound. Naglilit ang íyang tiyan sa guut nga karsunsilyu, His stomach is bulging through his tight shorts.

lilítik = handilítik.

lílù n whirlpool. v {1} [A] form a whirlpool. Mulílù ang túbig ug ang duha ka sulug magbanggà, A whirlpool forms if two currents meet. {2} [A12] be agitated as if swirled in a whirlpool. Naglílù ang ákung pagbátì tungud sa kalíbug, My feelings are all awhirl with confusion. {3} [A23] for a dimple to form a whirlpool-like depression. Mulílù ang íyang kandíis ug mupahíyum siya, Her dimples form whirlpool-like depressions when she smiles. -an n place where there is a whirlpool.

líluk v [A; a] carve. Maáyung mulíluk ug istatúwa ang manlilíluk, A sculptor carves statues well. Maanindut nga dibúhu ang íyang gilíluk, He carved a beautiful design in the wood. paN- n occupation of carving.

lílung_1 v [A; c] conceal, hide a true state of affairs. Ayaw kug lilúngi, duktǔr, Do not conceal the truth from me, Doctor. Ilílung nátù níya ang nahitabù, We’ll keep what happened from him.

lílung_2 a making dizzy. Lílung sakyan ang tyubíbu, It makes you dizzy to ride a merry-go-round. n dizziness. Ang táwung makaagwanta sa lílung puyding maastrunut, A man who can stand dizziness can qualify as an astronaut. v [B126] be, become dizzy. paN-(→) n dizzy spell, occasional feeling of dizziness. Kasagáran sa magsabak batíug panglilung, Most women experience dizzy spells in their early months of pregnancy. panga- v [A13] be in a state of slight dizziness. Nagpangalilung ku sa kagútum, I’m somewhat dizzy from hunger.

lima numeral five. v see tulu.

limangkà v [A3; c1] having the legs crossed at the ankles. Milimangkà siya sa salug, He sat on the floor with his legs crossed in front. Niambak siya sa túbig nga naglimangkà arun pagtimpasaw, He jumped into the water with his ankles crossed to make a big splash.

límas v [A; b] bail water out. Ug dílì ka mulímas malúnud ta, If you do not bail, we will sink. {2} empty a pool or a big container by bailing the water out. (→) n s.t. used for bailing. -un(→) n water in the bottom of a boat, bilge water.

limátuk = alimátuk.

lim-aw n small, shallow pool of water. Mga lim-aw nga mahibilin inighunas, Pools left after the tide has gone out. Lim-aw human sa ulan, Pools of water after the rain. v [B] form a small pool.

limba v = limbalimba. limbalimba v [A1] toss, roll around. Ug muinum kug kapi maglimbalimba lang ku tibuuk gabíi, If I drink coffee, I toss and turn the whole night.

limbag v [A] writhe, wriggle, esp. from stomach pain. Bisag giunsa níya paglimbag, wà makabuhì, No matter how he wriggled, he couldn’t free himself. Naglimbag siya kay gisirulan, He was writhing in pain from his stomach cramps.

limbáhun a having a yellow color with a reddish cast. Ang limbáhung bidlísiw sa nagsalup nga adlaw, The pink rays of the setting sun. n fruits that have this color. {a} coconuts that have red or yellow-orange husks. {b} variety of shaddock (buluungun) with pinkish meat.

limbákug v [B456; c1] twist and squirm vigorously. Naglimbákug sa kasakit ang táwu nga gisul-an sa tiyan, The man was writhing in pain because of his stomach pains. Naglimbákug ang bitin nga naputlan sa úlu, The snake was writhing because his head was cut off.

limbaruk strong curse word expressing exasperation or irritation. Limbaruk, dimálas baraháa, Damn! What an unlucky card. v [a4] be cursed. Mu rag gilimbaruk kining ámung kahimtang, It looks as though we’re completely out of luck.

limbáruk v [B126; b6] fall headlong. Nalimbáruk ang bátà sa bintánà, The child fell headlong out of the window.

limbárut = *limbáwut.

limbas = lingbas.

*limbásug paN- v [A; b5] strive hard, exert effort to accomplish s.t. Nanglimbásug siya nga makabuhì, She struggled to free herself. Panlimbasúgan (panlimbasúgun) ku nga makapasar, I will try my best to pass the course. n act of striving hard or exerting effort. Ang panglimbásug dílì laksut basta dílì lang palabihan, It is not a bad thing to strive hard as long as you don’t overdo it. mapaN-un a characterized with assiduous work or effort. Nagpúlaw siya sa mapanglimbasúgun nga tingúhà sa paglampus, He works till late at night in his ardent desire for success.

limbatiánun (from bátì_1) a heartfelt, with feeling (literary). Gugmang limbatiánun, Deeply-felt love.

limbáun = limbáhun.

*limbáwut paN- v [A; b4] for hair to stand on end, get goose bumps. Nanglimbáwut ákung balhíbu pagkadungug nákù sa isturya, My hair stood on end when I heard the story.

limbu n {1} whirling current of wind. Nadala sa limbu ang mga dáhung layà, The dry leaves were whirled about in the wind. {2} place between heaven and hell to which unbaptized children are consigned. {3} sa — be up on the air, not certain. Túa pa sa limbu ang ámung plánu, Our plans are still up in the air. v {1} [A3P] for the wind to whirl around. {2} [A; c1] be blown about in the air. Mulimbu ang asu ug huypun sa hángin, Smoke moves rapidly through the air when the wind blows it. Milimbu ang tabánug nga nakabugtù sa tugut, The kite soared when its string broke.

limbúkad = alimbúkad.

limbung v [AN; b6] cheat, deceive. Ása gud nà siya mulimbung (manglimbung) nákù! He would never cheat me! Dílì ku makalimbung (makapanglimbung) sa paghigugma nímu, I cannot commit deception by pretending to love you. Gilimbúngan mu aku sa pag-undang mu ug iskuyla, You deceived me when you stopped attending school. n action of cheating, deceiving. -an(→) n {1} inclined to cheat or defraud. Dílì ku makigdúlà nímu kay limbungan kaáyu ka, I will not play with you because you cheat. {2} giving the illusion of being taller than it really is. Limbungan ang babáyi nga naghayhil, The woman gives the impression of being taller than she is because she is wearing high heels. ma-un a deceptive. Dílì ku mamátì sa íyang malimbúngun nga mga sáad, I will not listen to his deceptive promises. paN- n deception.

limbu rak n a k.o. dance, the limbo rock. v [A] dance the limbo rock.

limbuwad, limbúwad v [AB26; c] fall headlong, topple over; cause s.t. to do so. Milimbúwad (nalimbúwad) ang kaang paghángin, The flower pot toppled over in the wind. Gilimbúwad ni Buy ang lamísa sa íyang kasukù, Boy toppled the table over in his anger.

limbúyuk v [B126] be in chaotic confusion. Nalimbúyuk ning ákung kaisípan sa túmang kalíbug, My mind is whirling in confusion.

límin v {1} [A13; b] wrap cloth around the body, swaddle. Lanahi ang pinútì unyà limíni ug lampin, Put oil on the bolo then wrap it up in a diaper. Dinhay masúsu nga gilimínan ug mga nuug, There was an infant that was swaddled in rags. {2} [A; b6] pervade, envelop as if to cover entirely. Kangitngit nga milímin sa kasilingánan, Darkness that enveloped the neighborhood. Ang íyang pagbátì nákù gilimínan sa mga duhadúha, Doubt pervades her feelings toward me.

liminlimin v [B6; c1] be all jumbled, thrown together without order. Muliminlimin (maliminlimin) nang búla sa hílu ug dì nímu baátan, Those pieces of string will get all tangled up if you don’t tie them together. Ákung liminliminun (iliminlimin) ang mga bulingun, I’ll throw the dirty clothes in a bunch.

límis v [A3P; b5] {1} wrap, envelop. Nagkinahanglan kug dakung papil nga makalímis (makapalímis) niíning kartun, I need a large sheet of paper to wrap this box in. Limísa (limísi) sa tualya ang bátà ighumag kalígù, Wrap the child in a towel after his bath. Duha ka makusgánung buktun ang gilímis kaníya, Two strong arms embraced her. {2} envelop completely with. Nangamátay ang mga tanum kay nalímis (nalimisan) sa mga sagbut, The plants died when they were completely covered with weeds. {3} shower with affection. Gilímis (gilimísan) ku níyag hawuk, She smothered me with kisses.

limitar v [A; b(1)] put a limit to. Gilimitahan níya ang úras sa pagbisíta, She put a limit to the visiting hours. limitádu a given in insufficient amounts, limited. Ang pagkáun limitádu kaáyu sa kasirahan, They serve an insufficient amount of food in the boarding house. v [B1256] be limited.

limiti n limit. Way limiti ug pilay ímung gustung dad-un, There is no limit to how many you may take. v [A; b6] set limits. Dílì ku mulimiti sa ímung pagkáun, I will set no limits as to how much you may eat.

limpangug (from pangug) a silly, stupid; lacking good judgment or common sense. Ayaw na lang pagsalig nga matúman ang tanan mung súgù, limpangug kaáyu nang tawhána, Don’t expect that man to carry out your instructions properly, he is so stupid.

limpísa v [A; c] clean a mechanism. Kamau kang mulimpísa ug karburadur sa awtu? Do you know how to clean the carburator of a car? Limpisáhi ang pitrumaks arun musíga, Clean the pressure lantern so it will light. n cleaning of mechanical equipment.

limpiya v [A; b6] polish shoes. Nagkabítun ang ákung kamut kay naglimpiya ku sa ákung sapátus, My hands have shoe polish on them because I was polishing my shoes. n {1} shoeshining as a business. Kusug ang limpiya gikang mag-uwan, After it rains we get plenty of business shining shoes. {2} materials for shining shoes. way — badly needing a shine. Way limpiya ang ímung sapátus, Your shoes need a shine. paN- v [A2; b6] polish shoes for a living. n occupation of shining shoes. — bútas n bootblack. mag-l-, maN-l- n bootblack.

limpiyáda a for a woman to be neat and clean in her ways. Hinlù ílang báy kay ang inahan limpiyáda, Their house is clean because the mother is a demon for cleanliness. v [B1] be habitually neat and clean.

limpiyu a {1} clean, devoid of dirt, sanitary. Limpiyu kaáyu ang salug run, The floor is very clean today. Limpiyu ang ristawran nga ámung gikan-an, The restaurant we ate in is sanitary. {1a} clean, without VD. {2} clear, unsullied. Limpiyu ku ug kunsinsiya kay wà kuy salà, I have a clear conscience because I am not guilty. n {1} action of cleaning. Kahúgaw, way limpiyu, How dirty it is! No one cleaned it! {2} clean clothes. Wà kuy limpiyu isimba, I have no clean clothes to wear to church. {3} amount gained clear. v {1} [AB; ab] clean, rid s.t. of dirt, become clean. Hugáwan siyang mulimpiyu sa kasilyas, He thinks cleaning the toilet is dirty. Malimpiyu ra nang kasilyas ug nía ku, The only time that toilet is clean is when I’m around to watch you. Limpiyúhun nátù ang átung trabáhu arun dílì ta maúlaw, Let us do a clean job of our work so we won’t be put to embarrassment. Limpiyúhi ang kusína, Clean the kitchen. {2} [A2; a12] make a net gain or income. Nakalimpiyu kug kinsi sa ákung pamaráda karun, I netted fifteen pesos in my driving today. ig-l- n thing used in cleaning. mag-l- n one who cleans.

limu n magical practices used to help a baby go through his various stages of development easily and successfully or to cure a grown person of a bad characteristic or to get rid of s.t. undesirable that is s.w. These practices may consist of having the baby or the afflicted adult perform an action analogous to the actions one wishes to develop or stop or may consist of special foods or potions together with magic words. Ang limu sa bátang magngipun, ang lagus pahírag tái, The ritual for a child that is teething: feces are rubbed on his gums. v [A; a] treat with limu. Limuha ug sagu ang palaínum nímung bána, Mix a dead man’s saliva into your husband’s drink to stop his vice.

limù v [A; a] hide, keep s.t. a secret. Naglimù ba ku nímu sa ákung makítà? Do I hide my earnings from you? Sa prubinsiya dì ka makalimù bisan gamayng sikrítu, In the country you cannot keep the tiniest secret. Ayaw ilimù sa ímung ginikánan ang ímung prublíma, Do not keep your problems from your parents.

limud v [A; c] deny, conceal s.t. upon being confronted. Mulimud ka pa giyud nga kláru man ang pruyba! You still dare to conceal it when the evidence is so clear! Ayaw ug ilimud ang ímung pag-anhi, Don’t deny that you came here. malimdánun a given to denying or concealing the truth when confronted.

limugmug v {1} [AN; c1] rinse the mouth out. Mulimugmug (manlimugmug) giyud ku human ug káun, I rinse my mouth after I eat. {1a} [A; b] slosh water around in the mouth to warm it and spit it out on s.t. to bathe it. Limugmúgi ang sunuy matag buntag, Bathe the cock every morning with water you slosh around in your mouth. {2} [AP; a] take a drink of liquor, usually in a large gulp (humorous slang). Mulimugmug (manlimugmug) siyag usa ka básung tubà, He will gulp down a glass of toddy. {3} [c] be unconcerned about s.t. s.o. says or s.t. embarrassing that happens. Way kapuslánan ang kasábà, gilimugmug lang, No use scolding him. It runs off him like water off a duck’s back. (Lit. He just gargles with it.) -an(→) n {1} the oral cavity. {1a} by extension, the throat. {2} the outside of this area: the cheeks, including the lower part of the jaw and the base of the ear. {3} the place in a monkey’s mouth where he stores food.

*limúhag ka-an n {1} knowledge of how to do s.t. Ayaw ku ug paayúha ug makina kay wà kuy kalimuhágan ánang mga butánga, Don’t ask me to repair engines because I have no knowledge of that sort of thing. {2} knowledge about or of what a thing is. Manukutsukut ta sa mangingisdà arun makabatun tag kalimuhágan sa mga isdà, Let’s ask the fishermen so we can learn s.t. about fishes.

limúk v [A2N; b6] give a look of anger or disgust with pursed lips, and make a humming sound. Milimúk (nanlimúk) siya nákù kay wà man nákù pakapíha, She gave me a sour look because I did not allow her to copy my work. Íya kung gilimúkan, mu rag nakasalà ku níya, She gave me a look of disgust, as if I had offended her.

limukun n k.o. edible shellfish of the depths, finned and similar to a crab, but without claws.

limúkun = alimúkun.

limulímu v [A; c1] hide, withhold s.t. from s.o. that he ought to know. Kusug siyang mulimulímu sa íyang kalihúkan sa íyang bána, She is fond of keeping her activities from her husband. Gilimulímu níla sa ílang inahan ang kamatáyun sa ílang igsúun, They concealed their brother’s death from their mother.

limun n k.o. hard candies.

límun v [A; b5] roll and wrap s.t. up to conceal it, facilitate disposal, carrying, and the like. Limúni (limúna) ang mga bulingun sa hábul, Wrap the dirty clothes in the blanket.

limunáda n lemonade, usually made of calamondin juice (limunsítu). v [A13; a12] make lemonade. — ruhi n a k.o. purgative for children, prepared under physician’s prescription and taken hot.

limunglímung = limulímu.

limunsítu, limunsítus n calamondin, a small citrus tree bearing small, round, acid fruit, orange-colored when ripe, with an easily separable peel. It is the most widely sold sour citrus: Citrus microcarpa.

limuruk, limúruk = lamuruk.

limus n {1} alms. {2} a voluntary contribution to the family of a person who died. v [A; b6(1)] {1} give alms or a voluntary contribution to the family of a person who died. Mulimus giyud ta inigdúaw sa namatyan, We ought to give a little s.t. when we visit the family of the deceased. Limusi ang makililímus nga buta, Give alms to the blind beggar. {2} give s.t. of great value to the recipient but of little value to the owner. Intáwun, Kurdaping. Anus-a pa man ku nímu limsig pahíyum? Have pity, Cordaping. When will you bestow a smile on me? {3} give s.t. of little value, but unwillingly. Ug dì níya bayran tung dus, ilimus na lang tu, If he doesn’t give me my two pesos back, forget it. I’ll write it off as charity. paki- v [A] go begging for alms. Magpakilimus na lang ta ug wà nay mahímù, We’ll have to go begging if there’s no other way. linimsan n amount collected by begging. maka-r-(←), maki-r-(←), paki-r-(←) n beggar.

límut v {1} [B123S6; b8] forget. Nalímut ku sa átung sábut, I forgot our appointment. Uy, nakalimut ka ug butúnis sa ímung karsúnis! Hey! You forgot to button your pants! Nalimtan nákù ang ákung pitáka! I forgot my wallet! Kalimti ang nangági kanátù, Forget what happened between us. Dílì ku kalimtan tung nawnga bísan ug ása, I will not forget that face anywhere. {2} [B126] lose consciousness. Nalímut ku pagkapangkà sa ákung úlu, I got unconscious when my head bumped into s.t. {3} = limut, v. (→) n {1} anesthetic. {2} k.o. antidote to make s.o. stop a vice. v [A; a1] {1} give general anesthesia. Dílì mulímut ang duktǔr ug dúnay sakit sa kasingkásing, A doctor won’t administer anesthesia to s.o. with a heart disease. Unsay ilimut sa bátang palaihì magabíi? What antidote shall we use on a child that wets his bed? {2} hypnotize, dazzle s.o. to make him lose his sense of reason or see things in a different way. Ingkantu ang milimut (naglimut) kaníya, An enchanted being led him into a different world. Limutun ka sa íyang katahum, You will be dazzled by her beauty. limutlímut v [b6] forget s.t. at every occasion. Íyang gilimutlimútan ug úlì ang bumba sa ligid, He forgets to return the air pump every time. hika-/haka-(→) v [B1256; b8] happen to forget. Nahikalimut siya pagpalit ug sibúyas, She forgot to buy onions. paN- v [b1] {1} lose consciousness. {2} lose control of oneself. Gipanlimútan siyang misagpà sa íyang asáwa, He lost control of himself and hit his wife. -a(←) how very forgetful. Labihan nákung limúta uy! Jesus, how forgetful I am! ka- n action of forgetting s.t. Way nagtuun sa kalímut, No one learns how to forget. (You’re born with that knowledge.) ma-un, malimtánun, manggilimtánun, limtánun a forgetful. v [B12] become forgetful. pa- = limut, n.

limúut = alimúut.

línà_1 v {1} [A13; a12] collect toddy before the normal time to gather it, most usually take the toddy in the evening instead of the following morning. Maglínà ku sa dawat kay gustu kung muinum ug tam-is nga tubà, I will take the toddy this evening because I want to drink sweet palm toddy. Lináa ang tubà arun tam-is, Gather the palm toddy early so that it will be sweet. {2} [A; a1] restore s.o.’s health by drinking fresh unfermented coconut toddy. Gilínà ang bátà kay luyahun, The child was given fresh toddy as a tonic because he was so weak. n sweet palm toddy. (→) = línà, n.

*línà_2 pa- n {1} a process of purification in folk medicine whereby some evil or bad effect is removed by exposing the victim to magical smoke, obtained from certain plants and compounds. {2} the material burned in the process of palínà. v [A; b6(1)] administer this treatment. Gipalináan ug sagbut sa mintiryu ang gilubatan, She became ill after attending a funeral and was treated with smoke from plants taken from the cemetery.

línab n woman born with a very narrow or no vaginal opening.

línaw_1 a {1} calm, free of agitation. Línaw ang dágat, The sea is calm. {2} calm, free from excitement. Línaw átung hunàhúnà ug walà tay mga suliran, Your mind is calm if you don’t have problems. v {1} [B2S; b4(1)] be, become calm. Naglínaw ang panahun, The weather is calm. Dúgay ming naabut kay nalináwan ang sakayan, We arrived late because the boat was becalmed. {2} [B1; a12] be calm, undisturbed. Dílì maglínaw ang ímung tanlag, Your conscience will not be at peace. Lináwa ang ímung kaugalíngun, ayaw ug katarantar, Compose yourself. Don’t panic. n peace, calm. Walay línaw ning panimuyúa, The way we’re living, there is no peace and quiet. ma-un a calmly, peacefully. Malináwun siya nga namatay, He died calmly. ka- n = línaw, n.

línaw_2 n pool, lake. v [A; b6] form into a pool, pond, or lake. Mulínaw ang túbig sa sílung ug kusug ang ulan, A lake forms under our house when it rains hard.

lindag v [B456] toss about restlessly in bed. Naglindag ku sa higdaánan gabíi, wà giyud kung katulug, I didn’t sleep the whole night last night. I just kept tossing around in bed.

lindug n {1} unbranching trunk of a tree. Lindug sa lubi, The trunk of a coconut tree. {1a} column in a building. {2} column in a newspaper or journal. Lindug sa mga bálak, Poetry section. {3} warp threads. mag-r- n columnist.

linga, línga (from alinga) a inattentive due to preoccupation with s.t. else. Balikbalíka pag-isplikar kay linga kaáyu, Repeat your explanation because he is very inattentive. n preoccupation that keeps one from concentrating. Dì siya makatrabáhu kay daghan siyag linga, He can’t do work because he has lots of other things to think about. v {1} [B12; b3] be inattentive. Wà kung kabantay pag-ági níya. Nalinga lang ku, I didn’t see her go by. I wasn’t paying attention. Subrang dúwà ang nalingahan ánang batáa, The child has nothing but play on his mind and thus is inattentive. {2} [A12; a] hold one’s attention. Nalinga kug tan-aw sa lamígas nga nanag-áway, I was amused watching the ants fighting each other. Lingaha ang gwardiya kay muipsut ku sa píkas, Keep the guard occupied because I will slip through the other side. {3} [B1256] be so occupied. Ang tindíra nalinga ug paninsíyu, The salesgirl was so busy she couldn’t make change properly. maka-r-(←) a being easily diverted, distracted. Pangidad nga makalilínga, Age at which one has a short attention span.

língab a having the congenital defect of a narrow or no vaginal opening.

lingabngab n yawn. v [AN2] yawn. Mulingabngab (manglingabngab) lang ku ug katulgun na ku, I yawn when I feel sleepy.

lingag a lacking concentration, preoccupied with many other things so as to make stupid mistakes. Lingag man maung bisag kurik girúngan, She is so careless. She marked correct answers wrong. Wà siya makatúman sa túgun kay lingag man, She didn’t do what she was told because she was careless. v [B1] be, become careless, preoccupied with other distracting activities. Nagkalingag na ning draybir námù. Sígi na lang makabanggà, Our chauffeur is getting careless. He keeps having accidents.

lingagngag = alingagngag.

lingas a unable to keep still but moving about all the time instead. Lingas kaáyu ning batáa, dì mahimutang, This boy is always moving about, he can’t keep still. v [B; b6] be moving about always and not keeping still.

língat v {1} [AB24] for the eyes to rove, move the eyes. Milíngat lang ang íyang mata pagsúd níya sa palasyu, Her eyes popped out of her head when she went in the palace. Naglíngat siya sa simbahan, She looked around at the people in the church. {2} [A] behave badly, wildly when one is in a place where formal behavior is expected. Mulíngat lang ning mga bátà kung túa sa láing báy, My children act wild when they are in other people’s houses. Naglíngat lang siya didtu sa baylihan kay hubug man, He acted wildly at the dance because he was drunk. (→) a {1} careless, not paying attention to what one is about. Hibyaan níya ang bág kay lingat man, She left her bag because she was careless. {2} failing to behave modestly and composed in a place where one is expected to be on one’s good behavior. v [B12; b6] be, become careless. Nalingat siya kay giapura, She was careless because she was rushed.

lingátung n shrub or small tree having numerous stinging hairs, with magical uses to drive unglù away: Laportea brunnea. v [b4(1)] get the stinging hairs of this plant on one.

lingaw v {1} [A; a12] attract one’s interest or attention. Ákung lingawun si Máma ug ikay kúhà sa dulsi, I’ll keep Mom’s attention while you get the candy. {2} [A2; a12] entertain, amuse. Ang íyang kumidiya dílì makalingaw nákù, His jokes don’t amuse me. Nalingaw ang bátà ug panakup ug apan, The child is amused, occupying himself with catching grasshoppers. n thing to keep oneself busy with. Ug wà kay lingaw, pagtuun, If you don’t have anything to do, you could study. ka- v [A3; b6] do s.t. in one’s spare time, spend one’s time doing s.t. Samtang nagpaábut ku, magkalingaw kug bása, While I am waiting, I will pass the time reading. lingawlíngaw v {1} [A13] amuse, divert oneself. Human sa trabáhu, maglingawlíngaw mi, After work we amuse ourselves. {2} [A13; b6] spend one’s spare time doing s.t. Human dáyun ni kay ákung lingawlingáwan ug pintal human sa trabáhu, It won’t take long to get done painting because I’ll do it in my spare time after work. n recreation, amusement. Álang kaníya ang panulat usa ka lingawlíngaw, For him writing is a form of relaxation. palingawlíngaw v [A; b6] pretend to be occupied or engrossed with s.t. to avoid confronting an embarrassing situation. Nainsultuhan gud siya piru nagpalingawlíngaw lag hinábì sa uban, She felt insulted but she just pretended to be engrossed in her conversation with other people. ka-an(←) n amusement. Sa karnabalan daghang kalingáwan, In the fair grounds there are lots of amusements. maka-r-(←) a affording amusement.

lingay, língay v [A2] for the sun to move beyond the zenith and the shadows to lengthen in the afternoon. Milingay na ang adlaw ug wà pa sila makapaniudtu, The sun has moved beyond the zenith and they still have not taken their lunch. Nakalingay ang anínu sa lubi gíkan sa kural apan ang aláyun wà pa makasúgud, The shadow of the coconut tree has moved beyond the fence, but the work bee has not yet started.

lingbas n file. — nga língin rattail file. — nga mídiya língin half-round file. — nga tris kantus triangular file. v [A; a1] {1} file s.t. down, off. {2} make, make into a file. -in- n filings. -in-an a for the voice to be cutting and sharp. Gitubag ku níya sa usa ka tíngug nga linimbásan, She answered me in a sharp and cutting voice.

lingbáhun = limbáhun.

linggà v [B6; a12] for boats to roll. Pag-ági sa barku gilinggà ang sakayan, The fishing boat rolled in the wake of the ship.

linggalingga v [A; c16] rock a vessel or vehicle from side to side. Ayawg linggalinggáha ang búti kay mayabu, Don’t rock the life boat. It might overturn.

linggánay n {1} church bell. {2} ringing of church bells. v [A] for church bells to ring. -an n bell tower.

linggawas = lingkawas.

linggíru n k.o. soldierfish.

linggúkud n the young of the agápang (k.o. mullet).

lingguwáhi n language.

lingguwista n linguist. v [B156] be, become a linguist.

lingguwita = langgíta.

linghud a {1} immature plants. Aslum ang manggang linghud pa, Mangoes are very sour when they are young. Dílì maáyung isugnud ang linghud káhuy, Green wood is no good for fuel. {2} young and immature. Ang linghud níyang pangísip, His immature mind. ka- n state or condition of being young and immature.

língì v {1} [A3S; a2b2] turn one’s head to the side to look back. Milíngì siya nákù, He looked back at me. Ayaw siyag lingía, Don’t turn to look at him. {2} [A2S; a12] give s.t. the attention it requires. Ayawg ipanugal ímung kítà, lingía usab ang ímung mga anak, Don’t gamble away your earnings. You have your children to think of. {2a} [A23; a12] pay attention to s.t., recognize its existence. Karun nga dátù na siya dílì na ta lingíun níya, Now that he is rich, he will not take notice of us. paN-(→) v [A13] keep looking back. Nagpanglingì ku sa pagtan-aw ug náa bay nagsunud, I kept looking back to see if anyone was following us.

lingig v {1} [A; b6] bend the teeth of a saw alternately to the side to widen the kerf and to prevent sticking. Lingigi ang gabas arun dakug ági, Twist the teeth on your saw so it will have a wide kerf. {2} [B12; b6] get one’s neck twisted. n {1} saw set, tool to give set to saw teeth. {2} set, the amount of bend imparted to saw teeth. a for the neck to be twisted to one side. Mau ra nà siyag kanúnayng maglingì kay lingig man, He looks like he is always looking to the side because he has a twisted neck.

língin a round, circular. Língin kaáyu ang singsing (búla), The ring (ball) is round. — ang búla still in the running, all is not lost. Língin pa ang búla, puydi pag mabawì nákù sa paynals ang ákung grádu, I still have a chance. Maybe I can make up for my failing grade in the finals. n money (slang). v [AB2S; a] form a circle or sphere, cause s.t. to do so. Naglíngin ku áring tabla pára ligid sa duláan, I am cutting this board into a circle as a wheel for the toy. Ang naglíngin níyang mata, Her round eyes. Lingína ang bulabúla, Form the meat into little balls. Lingíni sa tungà ug human, gabsa ang tungà, Make a circle in the middle and then saw out the middle portion. n circle. -g- = língin, a (plural). ma- a {1} round. {2} disgrasyang ma- a most unlikely misfortune which nevertheless takes place, though the victim does not deserve it. -un(→) a roundish.

lingiw v [A2] look away. Mulingiw siya ug ákung tan-áwun kay sad-an man siya, He looks away when I look at him because he’s guilty. Ígù lang ku nga nakalingiw kay dì ku kaagwanta ug tan-aw, All I could do was look away because I couldn’t stand to look at him.

lingka v [A; a] uproot vines to clear a place. Lingkáhun námù ning kamutihána kay tumus na, We’ll uproot this sweet potato patch because the potatoes have all been gathered.

lingkáang v {1} [B46N] for plants to spread out. Milingkáang (nanglingkáang) ang lambáyung sa baybáyun, The vines spread out over the beach. Dákit nga naglingkáang ang mga sanga, A spreading banyan tree. {2} [BN; a1] for parts of the body to spread like a plant. Tiil nga nanglingkáang kay dúgay nga wà kasapatúsi, Spreading feet that hadn’t worn shoes in ages. Lingkaángun (ilingkáang) sa pábu ang íyang balhíbu ug duúlun, A turkey will puff itself up if you get near it. {2a} for the ears or hair to stand up upon feeling an emotion. Nanlingkáang ang íyang dawunggan pagkadungug sa isturya, Her ears stood up when she heard the story. Hutwang sa irù nga makalingkáang sa balhíbu, The howling of a dog that can make your hair stand on end.

lingkag a having ears that stick out sidewards. Lingkag kaáyug dalunggan ang kuníhu, Rabbits have ears that stick out. v [B2] for the ears to prick up, esp. in surprise. Nalingkag ang íyang dalunggan pagkadungug sa íyang ngálan, His ears pricked up when he heard his name.

lingkálang = lingkáang.

lingkáng = lingkáang.

lingkas = lingka.

lingkawas v [APB3(1); b6] escape. Kinsay mulingkawas (mupalingkawas) nátù niíning kalisud? Who will save us from our poverty? Mulingkawas siyag dúnay buluhátun, He escapes when there is work to do. Dílì ka makalingkawas sa sílut sa kamatáyun, You cannot escape the death penalty.

lingkit a for two things to be joined along their lengths. Ang lingkit nga ságing isípung usa, They count two bananas joined together as one. Lingkit ang pán nga grasyúsa, The graciosa bread comes linked. bátà, kalúha nga — Siamese twins. v {1} [B126C3; b6] be joined along the lengths. {2} [A; c1] tie two or more coconuts together by joining them with a small piece of husk slashed from each of them.

lingkúbaw = lintúbaw.

lingkud v {1} [A1; b6(1)] sit down. Ayaw ug lingkúri nang syáha kay basà pa ang pintal, Don’t sit on that chair because the paint is still wet. Ayaw ug ilingkud nang ímung bag-ung inutaw nga karsúnis kay malum-it, Do not sit down in your newly pressed pants because they will get crumpled. {2} [A; b6] assume, hold office or position. Mulingkud siya pagkaprisidinti sa kumpaníya ugmà, He will assume office as president of the company tomorrow. {3} [b(1)] sit to give serious, full time and attention to a piece of work. Kinahanglang lingkúran ning trabahúa, This work must be given full time and attention. {4} [A] for a coconut to grow to the stage that its trunk shows. Sa duha ka tuig dílì pa mulingkud ang lubi, At two years the coconut still does not show its trunk. pa- v [a3] fall down into a sitting position. Nahisabiklan ku sa táwu ug napalingkud ku sa bangkù, The man bumped into me and I fell down in a sitting position on the bench. lingkuránan n seat, chair, bench. lingkurun n {1} for an occupation to be sedentary. {2} the bride’s family and guests at a wedding party (who sit and are served as opposed to the groom’s friends and relatives, the tindugun, who do the work). pina- n made to sit down. pina- sa urinúla toilet trained. Ang bátà nga pinalingkud sa urinúla dílì mangíhì sa salug, The child that is toilet trained doesn’t urinate on the floor.

lingkung a for s.t. long to be bent so that the middle part is higher than either end. Lingkung kaáyu ning sundánga, This bolo has a good curve. Lingkung ang íyang buktun. Dì matuy-ud, He has a bent arm. It won’t straighten out any longer. Lingkung siyag tiil ug mag-untul-untul siyang maglakaw, He is club-footed and he walks with a bounce. v [B126] come out curved.

lingkús v [B; b6] for s.t. long to curl up or come out in knotted form. Mulingkús ang písì ug madúgay nang gámit, The rope will curl up if it is used for a long time. Nagkalingkús na ang mga dáhun sa tabákù nga naláyà na, The tobacco leaves are curling up now that they are withering.

lingla v {1} [A2; a12] deceive. Milingla siya nákù pag-ingun nga ulitáwu siya, He deceived me by saying he was a bachelor. Gilingla ku níya sa pagpasugut sa kuntrátu, He deceived me into accepting the contract. {2} [A; a1] divert one’s attention to achieve one’s purpose. Akuy mulingla sa tindíra arun makúhà nímu ang sigarilyu, I’ll divert the storekeeper’s attention while you filch the cigarettes. n deceit. malingláhun a deceitful.

lingling v [AN; a2] peep. Linglíngun ta ka inigkalígù nímu, I’ll peep at you when you take a bath.

lingù v [A2; b6] shake one’s head to say no or in hopelessness or resignation. Dílì tingáli siya musugut kay milingù tu siya, He probably won’t agree because he shook his head. paN- v [A] keep shaking the head in hopelessness and resignation. Nagpanglingù ang párì nga nagtan-aw sa nanagparisparis didtu sa plása, The priest shook his head as he looked at the people paired off in the park.

linguglingug v [AP; b(1)P] ignore s.t. by pretending not to hear; pay no attention to s.t. Gilinguglingugan man lang nímu ang ákung gipangáyù, You just pretend not to hear when I ask you for s.t. Bisag unsáun nákug tambag mulinguglingug (mupalinguglingug) lang, No matter how much I advise her, she pays no attention.

lingugngug = alingugngug.

ling-un n {1} a small area. Ling-ung gitamnag mais, A parcel planted to corn. {2} mass of people in a certain area. Ang ling-un sa mga katawhan sa plása, The mass of people in the square. {2a} a group of people, social class. Ling-un sa mga timáwà, The poorest classes.

linimintu n liniment. v [b6] apply liniment to s.t. Linimintuhi ang pamául mu, Apply liniment on your sore muscles.

línin n {1} linen cloth. {2} stationery having a linen finish. swis — n k.o. fine cloth.

línis_1 v {1} [A23B2; a12] melt, wear down or eat away. Ang ayis krim dalì mulínis sa ínit, The ice cream will melt rapidly in the sun. Nagkalinis ang kutsilyu pagbináid, The knife is being worn down from being sharpened so often. Linísa sa túbig ang tablítas, Dissolve the tablets in water. {2} [A123; a3b4(1)] digest food eaten. Wà malínis ang ákung kináun, What I ate did not dissolve. (→) a worn down.

línis_2 v {1} [AB12; b5] make s.t. clean. Ang dyanitur mauy mulínis sa mga lawak, The janitor will clean the rooms. Malínis na unyà ning sapatúsag kalimpyáhan, These shoes will be clean once they are shined. Kinahanglang linísun (linísan) nímu ang báy pirmi, You should always clean the house. {2} [APB12; b5] cleanse or purify the soul, reputation, etc.; become cleansed. Ang paghinulsul mauy mulínis (mupalínis) sa ímung kunsinsiya, Repentance will cleanse your conscience. Kinahanglang linísun (linísan) nátù ang átung banságun, We must clear our family name. ma- a clean, pure.

linlang v [A; a1] {1} deceive, fool. Naglinlang ka sa mga táwu ánang pagparìpárì mu, You are deceiving the people by posing as a priest. {2} distract, divert s.o.’s attention. Dì ka makalinlang níya kun magtan-aw siyag tilibisyun, You cannot divert his attention when he is watching TV.

linsa v [A; b6] string a guideline in construction. Akuy mulinsa sa pagpinsa arun dì maghiwì, I’ll string a guideline for the fence so it won’t come out crooked. n string used as a guide.

linsúwak v [B1256] fall headlong. Nalinsúwak siya gíkan sa bintánà, He fell headlong from the window.

lintà n leech.

lintar v [B126; b3(1)c5] lose one’s head, panic. Nalintar siya maung gasulinadur hinúuy íyang gisikáran, He panicked, so he stepped on the accelerator instead. Wà pa gánì ka kasab-i nalintar na, You haven’t even got your scolding and you already panic. lintádu a tending to panic.

linti n {1} lens, magnifying glass. {2} searchlight. v {1} [b] use a magnifying glass on s.t. Lintíhi ang mga litra arun sayun nga basáhun, Use a magnifying glass on the letters so you can easily read them. {2} [A; b] beam with a searchlight. Gilintíhan sa barku ang pantalan, The ship beamed a searchlight on the wharf. {3} [A; a] make into a magnifying glass, searchlight.

lintì n lightning, thunderbolt. v [b4] {1} be struck with a thunderbolt. Lintian (lintían) kunu ang táwung makigminyù ug paryinti, They say that a man who marries a relative will be struck with a thunderbolt. {2} get severe punishment. Kay ímung gidáut nà, lintían kang Pápa, Since you broke it, you’ll get hell from Dad. {2a} [b4(1)] be in a very unpleasant situation. Nahutdan ta ug gasulína ug layù tas lungsud, nalintían na ta áni, We’re out of gas and we’re far from town. Now we are in trouble. a incorrigible in behavior. Sa piyir náay daghang mga buguy nga lintì kaáyu, There are lots of incorrigible bums at the waterfront.

lintihuylas = lintuhílas.

lintúbaw v [B1256] fall down headlong. Nalintúbaw ang bátà ngadtu sa atábay, The child toppled into the well.

lintuhílas n small sequins or spangles used as ornaments for clothing. v [A; b] put sequins on s.t.

lintungánay a {1} principal source of s.t. Lawum ug dulut ang gamut nga lintungánay, Primary roots go deep. Kanang ákung sanggutan mau ang lintungánay sa ákung katigayúnan karun, Palm toddy is the source of my current wealth. {2} original. Nagkahanaw na karun ang pinulungan nga lintungánayng binisayà, The original and native Visayan is fast disappearing.

lintúwad (from tuwad) v [AB16; a12] {1} fall down, topple over, usually landing wrong side or tail end up; cause s.t. to do so. Didtu sa kanal malintúwad ang awtu, The car fell front-end first into the ditch. Kinsay naglintúwad sa bukag nga gisudlan sa mangga? Who turned over the basket with the mangoes in it? {2} be in utter disorder. ka- v [A13] be in utter disorder. Nagkalintúwad lang ang hugasun sa hugasan, The sink is in utter disorder with all the dishes in it.

lintuwang, lintúwang (from tuwang) v [A; c1] turn s.t. over. Akuy naglintuwang sa mga lingkuránan pag-uwan, I turned the chairs over when it rained.

linù v [A; b6] slosh liquid around inside s.t. Naglinù ku ug gasulína áring butilya arun makúhà ang asíti, I am sloshing gasoline around inside the bottle to get the oil out. Linui ug ínit túbig ang tirmus úsà sudli ug ínit nga kapi, Slosh hot water around in the thermos before you put hot coffee in it. n pieces of dough collected from the mixing bowl by sloshing water around in it. -in-an = linú, n.

línug n earthquake. v [A; b6] for there to be an earthquake. Ug mulínug, hugnù giyud ning taytayána, If there is an earthquake, this bridge will surely collapse. Nangabut ang hinábang sa gilinúgan, Aid arrived for the earthquake victims.

linulyum n linoleum. v [A13; b6] put a linoleum covering on s.t.

linya n {1} lines drawn or formed by things in a row or column. Ang linya sa ímung papil hiwì, The lines on your paper are crooked. Ang linya sa mga táwu miabut ngadtu sa iskína, The queue reached to the corner. {2} electric, telephone, telegraph lines. Naputul ang linya sa tilipunu, The telephone line was cut. {3} transportation line. Barátu ang plíti kay duha ka linya nagkumpitinsiya, The fare is cheap because the two lines are in competition. {3a} the route served by a line. Ang ámung dapit may linya sa pasahiruan, Our neighborhood is on a public transportation line. {4} the field of one’s special knowledge, interest. Dílì ákung linya ang pagkamagtutudlù, Teaching is just not my line. {5} line of things similar to each other. Ang bansíkul ug tulíngan paríhug hitsúra kay mau ra mang linyáha, Tuna and mackerel are similar in appearance because they belong to the same family. v {1} [A; c] line s.t. Naglinya ku áring tabla pára damahan, I am making lines for the checkerboard on this piece of wood. {2} [A; c1] form, put into lines. Sayu nga mulinya ang mga táwu pagpalit ug tíkit sa sini, The people queue up early to buy tickets to the movie. Linyáha (ilinya) ang mga síya diri, Put the chairs in line here.

lipad v [A23P] swerve or veer while in flight or traveling at very high speed. Sa kusug nga dágan, ang gaan nga awtu mulipad, Light cars swerve at high speeds. Ang kapii sa bála mauy makapalipad sa íyang ági, The bullet is deformed, so it won’t go straight.

lipaghà = libaghà.

lipaghung v [A2N] turn red in embarrassment or pique. Nanglipaghung ákung nawung pagkabatì ku sa insultu, My face flushed when I heard the insult.

lipak n bamboo slats. v {1} [A; a1] cut bamboo into slats. Lipaka ang kawáyan pára ikural, Cut the bamboo into slats to use for fencing. {2} [a12] strike with a bamboo slat. Lipaka ang irù, Strike the dog with a bamboo slat.

lípak n loud thunderclap. v {1} [A] for there to be a loud thunderclap. Bantayi ang irù ug mulípak, dì ba mukúrug, Watch the dog when there is a thunderclap. He’ll quiver. {1a} [b(1)] be struck by a thunderbolt. Wà lipáki nang amahan nga nag-unay sa kaugalíngun níyang anak! Surely the father was struck by lightning for having relations with his own daughter! {2} [b6] get a severe scolding, severely punished. Lipákan kang Dádi mu ug hibaw-an ka, You will get hell from Daddy if he finds out.

lipakà n itchy red splotches on the skin from allergies or insect bites. v [B6; b4] have splotches on the skin. Naglipakà (gilipakaan) ang láwas sa bátà sa tipdas, The child is covered with rash from his measles.

lípang v {1} [B6] grow well and profusely. Milípang ang mais human kaabunúhi, The corn grew lush after it was fertilized. Nanglípang ang láwas sa bátang pinainum ug litsi, The child grew robust because they fed it milk. {2} [A3P] for emotions to intensify. Milípang ang ílang panaghigugmaay human sa panag-úlì, After they were reconciled, their love for each other grew more intense.

lip-an rayit a giving without discrimination or restraint. Lip-an rayit silang naglamánu sa mga butanti, They shook as many of the voters’ hands as they possibly could. v [A13; c] give without discrimination or restraint. Naglip-an rayit ug panghátag ang ahinti sa mga sampul, The agent gave out samples left and right.

lipárak v [B2] be, become fat, pudgy. Mulipárak giyud ka ug magpatúyang kag káun, You’ll surely get fat if you eat as much as you like. Nagkaliparak ang bátà kay naayun sa litsi, The baby is getting fat because the milk agrees with him.

lípas v [A2; c] not go directly over s.t., pass around. Ilípas ang kutsi kay gubà ang taytáyan, Take a detour because the bridge is out. (→) a gone beyond a point in time. Lipas na ang úras sa pagkáun, The time for eating has passed. v [B2; c1] get beyond a certain point in time. Nilípas na ang búwan sa udtuhan, The moon has passed the midpoint in the sky. — ang gútum for one’s hunger to disappear after the time for eating has passed. Ug kanúnay nímung lipasun (ilipas) ang ímung gútum ulsirun ka, If you always fail to eat on time, you will develop ulcers. -an n detour, place a route goes around s.t.

lipat v [B1256] {1} make an error through inattention: lose track or forget what one was talking about. Sa pag-ihap nalipat ku ug pila na tu, I was counting, but I lost track how many there were. Nalipat ku ug diin ikabutang ang hunsuy, It slipped my mind where I put my pipe. {2} mistake s.o.’s identity. Nalipat ku. Ingun ku ug si Nítuy ka, I was mistaken. I thought you were Nitoy. {3} [B1256; b8] fail to notice s.t. Nalipat ku ug walà ku makamatikud sa pag-ági sa bátà, I failed to notice, and I was not aware of it when the child passed by. Nalipatan ku ang usa ka linya ug kupya, I missed a line when I was copying. {4} [A; a12] deceive s.o., causing him to fail to notice s.t. Lipatun ka lang níya sa mga púlung nga tam-is, He will just deceive you with sweet words. pa-(←), lipatlípat n {1} sleight of hand, esp. a thimblerig game where a seed is hidden under one of the three thimble-shaped cups and is quickly shifted from one cup to another. The players gamble as to where the seed is located. {2} deception, chicanery. Ang íyang pagdaug sa kuntrátu nahímù sa palípat, He won the contract through chicanery. v {1} [A13] have a thimblerig game. {2} [A; a12] deceive with chicanery.

lipáta, lipátà = alipátà.

lipatpat = alipatpat.

lípay a glad. Lípay kaáyu kung midaug ka, I’m very glad that you won. v {1} [A2; a12] make s.o. happy. Wà nay láing mulípay nákù kun dílì ikaw, No one can make me happy but you. {2} [B156; c5] be happy, glad. Nalípay ku nga nía ka, I am glad that you’re here. Maglípay ta kay milampus ang átung plánu, Let’s be happy because our plans succeeded. Gikalípay kug dakù ang ímung kalampúsan, I am very happy at your success. paha- v [A; b6] congratulate, felicitate. Usa aku sa mupahalípay nímu sa ímung kadaúgan, I am one of those who will congratulate you on your victory. n congratulations. Dawáta ang kinasingkásing kung pahalípay, Accept my heartfelt congratulations. ma-un a happy. Malipáyun kaáyu siya nga misugut sa ákung hangyù, He was happy to comply with my request. — nga pasku Merry Christmas. v [A13] be happy. ka- n happiness. Ang íyang pagkaasáwa walay kalípay, She knows no happiness as a wife. mag-r- n the Holy Spirit as Comforter.

liphuk n left hook in boxing.

lip-istik = lipstik.

lip-it v [AP; b2] put s.t. in between two flat surfaces. Ilip-it ang mamísus sa libru, Stick the peso bills in the book. Didtu ra malip-iti ang dukumintu sa mga inutaw, The document was right there, in between the ironed clothes.

liplip n k.o. matting used to wrap tobacco in bales or as walling, made of nípà or coconut leaflets laid flat side by side with some overlap and stitched together with fiber. v [A13; a12] make into a matting of this sort.

lipstik n lipstick. v [A; b6(1)] use a certain k.o. lipstick. paN- v [A; b6(1)] put lipstick on.

lipsut = ipsut.

lipti n painted grunter: Plectorhinchus pictus.

lipting n the violation in dribbling a basketball where the ball is not hit, but lifted slightly before being bounced. v [B126; b6(1)] commit this violation.

liptung n lake formed in a river by a dam or similar obstruction. v [B6, b5c1] gather into a pool, make into a dam, gather in a dam. Naliptung (miliptung) ang sapà kay naalihan sa dakung káhuy nga natumba, The water of the brook formed a pool because a fallen log obstructed its course. Liptúngi (liptúnga, iliptung) ang sapà arun kalanguyan, Make a dam in the river so we can swim in it.

*lipu kalipuhan v [A13] be hard-pressed by time or quantity of work. Nagkalipuhan siya didtu sa kusína kay dúnay muabut nga bisíta, She was very busy in the kitchen because there were visitors coming.

lipudlípud v [A; c] hide s.t. by circumlocution or covering up. Náay ímung tinagúan kay naglipudlípud ka sa pagtug-an nákù, You must be hiding s.t. because you are beating around the bush instead of telling me right out. Gilipudlípud sa inahan ang mga salà sa íyang mga anak ngadtu sa íyang bána, The mother covered up for her children in front of the father. n action of concealing s.t. Sa walay lipudlípud nga pagkasulti tikasan ka! Let’s call a spade a spade. You’re a cheat!

lipulipu v [B16] be hard-pressed to do s.t. because of the quantity of work or the lack of time. Naglipulipu mi karun kay umaábut ang supirbisur, We are very busy now because the supervisor is about to come. ka- v [A13] be very hard-pressed. Nagkalipulipu siya pagpamatúnis pagbuthù sa mga bisíta, He was in a dither trying to get his pants buttoned up when the visitors suddenly arrived.

lípung v {1} [B126] be, become dizzy, woozy. Nalípung siya human makatimahù adtung báhù sa tambal, He became woozy after he smelled the odor of the medicine. Pwirting makalípung ang argulya, The merry-go-round can get you real dizzy. {2} [A123P] be enormously high in price. Biling makalípung, A dizzyingly high price. paN-(→) v [A13] undergo dizzy spells. Nagpanglipung siya kay masakitun pa siya, He has dizzy spells because he is still sick. n recurring dizziness. ka- n dizziness, giddiness.

lipun-ug = tipun-ug.

liput_1 v {1} [A2; b6] go behind s.t. Ang kawatan miliput sa usang balay ug nawálà, The thief ducked in back of the next house and disappeared. Maigù untà ku sa batu ug wà pa ku makaliput sa baril, I would have been hit with a stone if I had not ducked behind a barrel. {2} [A3; a12] catch s.t. by going the other way. Lingawa siya kay muliput ku sa píkas arun ákung sakpan, Hold his attention because I will go the other way around so I can catch him. (←) v {1} [A; b6] doublecross, betray. Ug mangispíya ka pára sa píkas, naglíput ka sa átung násud, If you do espionage work for the other side, you are betraying our country. {2} [AN2; b6] fight unfairly by doing s.t. treacherous or taking unfair advantage. Gilipútan siyag dugmak sa luyu, S.o. treacherously stabbed him in the back. n treachery. pa-, pa-(←) ug pusta v [A13; c6] secretly place a bet on the opposing cock (instead of one’s own) or simply bet on an opposing cock in addition to one’s own. ma-un(←) a treacherous, traitorous. paN- = líput, n. ka-an n anus (euphemism).

liput_2 n k.o. ray.

lip-ut a narrow in space or width. v [B; c1] for a space or width to be narrow. Nalip-ut ang sayal kay gamay man ang sun-ut sa panaptun, The skirt was made narrow because it was a narrow piece of cloth. Ang mga butang mauy nakalip-ut (nakapalip-ut) sa lugar dinhi, The space was too small because too many things were put in it.

lipuwa paN- v [A23P] blush. Nanglipuwa ang náwung ni Balúduy dihang giintrudyǔs siya sa usa ka maanyag, How Balodoy blushed when he was introduced to a beauty.

lipyà n moldboard, a curved iron plate attached to a plowshare (punta) which lifts, turns, and pulverizes the soil. v [A; b] attach a moldboard on a plowshare.

líra n lyre.

líraw v [A2; c6P] for the eyes to dart back and forth, roll. Milíraw ang íyang mga mata sa kalamì, Her eyes rolled because it was so delicious. lirawliraw v [B456] {1} for the eyes to roll continuously. Naglirawliraw ang íyang mata mu rag dúnay gipangítà, His eyes moved back and forth as if he were looking for s.t. {2} for the thoughts to move rapidly from place to place.

lirì v [B4] {1} split, tear open from fullness. Ayaw nag daska ang sáku kay naglirì na sa kapunù, Don’t fill the sack further because it’s so full it’s bursting. {2} get obese as if about to split. Milirì siya sa katambuk humag panganak, She got terribly fat after she had her baby.

liru = rilu.

liruliru v [A; c1] for the eyes to roll. Miliruliru (nagliruliru) lang ang íyang mga mata pagkutána nákù, He just rolled his eyes when I questioned him.

lírung a circular, rounded. Lírung ang pláka, A record is round. n a shallow circular basket used for winnowing or as a container for vending fish or vegetables.

liryu n name given to several k.o. ornamental bulbs, some of which also occur wild: Hymenocallis littorale, Zephyranthis rosea, et al. In poetry, this flower symbolizes beauty.

lís_1 n lace. v [A1] wear lace. Naglís siyag panti, She is wearing lace panties.

lís_2 n k.o. kalípay, 2.

lisa v [a3] sprain or dislocate a joint. Nalisa ang íyang túhud pagkadagmà níya, His knee was dislocated when he fell down. n sprain or dislocation.

lísang v [A; a12] terrify, frighten severely. Nalísang ku pagkalintúwad sa kutsi, I was terrified when the car somersaulted. Ayaw kug lisánga ánà kay dílì na tinúud sawa. You can’t scare me with that because that’s no real snake. (→) n ailment, usually fever, that results from intense fright. ka- n terror. maka-r- a terrifying. Makalilísang kaáyu tung bagyúha kay hasta ang mga awtu nakulub, That was a terrifying storm because it even turned cars over.

lisay n lymph node. v [B; b4] have swollen lymph nodes. Naglisay (gilisayan) ang ákung íluk kay náay hubag ang ákung kamut, I have swollen lymph glands in the armpits because I have a swollen hand.

lisik v [A] stick out from a hidden or partly hidden position. Milisik ang íyang mata sa kalágut, His eyes bulged in anger. Ang itlug sa tigúwang naglisik, The old man’s testicles are hanging out in view. n testicles. putì ug — cowardly.

lisinsiya n {1} license, a document evidencing permission to engage in s.t. {2} permission to do s.t. Ayaw ug uban námù kay wà kay lisinsiya ni Pápa, Don’t go with us because you don’t have Daddy’s permission. v [AN2; b6] ask permission. Walà ku lisinsiyáhi ug táwu nga magbayli áning baláya, Nobody asked me permission to hold a dance here in this house. paN- n s.t. said or used to obtain permission. -du(←) n having a license. Ribulbir nga lisinsiyádu, Licensed revolver.

lísis n shoelace. v [A; c] tie the shoes. paN- v [A2] tie one’s shoes.

liskad = liskag.

liskag v {1} [B2; c1] for s.t. that wraps s.t. to come open. Miliskag ang dáhun sa ságing nga gipustan sa bulad, The banana leaves which the dried fish were wrapped in came undone. Nagkaliskag ang sáku kay labihang dasúka, The sack is coming apart because it was filled too full. Liskága (iliskag) ang baat, Untie the string. {1a} for s.t. woven to get undone. Naliskag ang banig kay wà masapay, The mat came undone because the edges weren’t closed up. {2} [B2N] spread out, stick out. Maliskag ang balhíbu sa pábung duúlun, The turkey puffs up its feathers if you get near it. Naliskag ang íyang dunggan pagkadungug sa íyang ngā́n, Her ears perked up when she heard her name. a spread out, undone. Liskag ug tiil, Spreading feet.

liskug n {1} coil of rattan, wire, or anything stiff. {2} stiff band attached to the rim of a basket, tray, and the like to strengthen the rim. v [A; ab] {1} coil up s.t. stiff. {2} make, attach a reinforcing band on the rim of a basket or tray. {3} [B] for s.t. long to curl up at the ends. Naliskug ang lipak kay nainitan, The bamboo slats curled up because they were exposed to the sun.

liskúhag v {1} [B26] move, be stirred from an inactive or suppressed state. Miliskúhag ang mga lútì sa baskit nga wà kalugpíti, The bamboo strips on the rim of the basket came open because it wasn’t clipped. {2} [A23] for a feeling or emotion to spring forth in one’s inner self (literary). Miliskúhag pagkalit sa ákung kasingkásing ang usa ka tawhánung pagbátì, Some sort of human emotion emerged within me.

lisngag a having nostrils larger than would be ordinary for a given size of nose. v [B; c16] for the nostrils to be unusually large. Naglisngag lang nang ilung mu mu rag kabáyung nasukù, You have nostrils that are drawn up like the nose of an angry horse.

lisngig v {1} [A; b] turn the face away in scorn, disgust, and the like. Milisngig dáyun ang kasíra sa pagkakità sa sud-an, The boarder turned her face away in disgust when she saw the food. {2} [B6; c1] look, turn the face sideways, usually due to a defect. Nalisngig ang íyang tinan-awan tungud sa íyang hubag sa líug, She has to keep looking sideways because of the big boil on her neck.

lispu = pulis (slang).

lista_1 n {1} list. Wà maapil ang ímung ngálan sa lista, Your name is not on the list. {2} list of debts. v {1} [A; c] list, enumerate in writing, Ilista ang palitúnun arun way makalimtan, List the things to buy so we don’t forget anything. {2} [A; c1] charge s.t. to one’s account in a store, add to one’s list of debts. Hápit tanang pamilya sa sundáwu naglista sa kantína, Almost all the soldiers’ families charge all the goods they get from the canteen. Listahun (ilista) lang ni, ha? Just charge this, O.K.? pa- v [A; c6] enroll s.o. or oneself in a course. Dílì ku makapalista kay wà kuy kwarta, I cannot enroll because I don’t have any money. listahan = lista, n1. paN- n enrollment.

lista_2 = alistu (female).

listu = alistu.

listun_1, listǔn n shoelace. v [A; b6] put, tie s.o.’s shoelaces. paN- v [A2] tie one’s own shoelaces. Huwat úsà kay nanglistun pa ku, Just a second, I’m still tying my shoelaces.

listun_2 n molding, a strip of wooden material for edging in a building or boat. v {1} [A; b] put a molding s.w. Ikaw bay mulistun sa mga daplin sa bungbung? Will you be the one to attach the molding at the edges of the walling? Íyang gilistúnan ang mga piktiyur prim, He attached the mouldings (around the sides) of the picture frame. {2} [a12] make into a wooden moulding. Listúnun ku ning kahúya, I’ll make a moulding out of this piece of wood.

lísu n seed. makaagpas sa — get the implication of s.t. spoken by indirection. Wà ku makaagpas sa lísu adtung íyang pasumbíngay, I did not get what he was driving at. lisulisu, lisuhan a for corn or rice to be half cooked, as if there were seeds in the center. v [B126; b6] for rice or corn to come out half-cooked. lisúhan a having seeds. Kadaghánan sa mga prútas lisúhan, Most fruits have seeds.

lísù v {1} [A; a12b2] turn, cause s.t. to rotate on its axis. Pugngi ang twirka samtang maglísù ku sa pirnu, Hold the nut in place while I turn the bolt. Lisúa ang ímung síya ug atúbang diri, Turn your chair around and face this way. {1a} ma- pay buku sa kawáyan impossible to change (lit. it would be easier to twist a bamboo node). Malísù pay buku sa kawáyan kay sa ákung hukum, I’ll stick to my decision come hell or high water. {1b} [b4(1)] — sa buut, kwirdas, pangísip, twirka, útuk go off one’s rocker. Ang pubring inahan nalisúan sa pangísip pagkamatay sa íyang mga bátà, The poor mother went crazy after her children died. {2} [A2; c6] twist one’s body as if on an axis. Milísù siya ug mitan-aw nákù, He turned around and looked at me. Ilísù ímung láwas ngadtu arun makaagi ku, Turn your body that way so I can pass by. {2a} [A2] turn one’s body over. Ug pukáwun siya mulísù lang ug mubálik ug katúlug, If you wake him, he just turns over and goes back to sleep. (→) n turning pegs of musical instrument. -anan n {1} = lísù. {2} knob or switch one turns to turn s.t. on. lisùlísù v [A13] {1} turn around. Naglisùlísù siya sa silya nga nangítà nákù, He was turning around in the chair looking for me. {2} toss and turn. Naglisùlísù siya tibuuk gabíi ug walà makatulug, He was tossing all night and was not able to sleep. -ay(→) v [B146] be very busy. Naglisuay (nagkalisuay) ku íning trabáhu kay wà kuy katábang, I’m up to my neck with work because I don’t have anybody to help me.

lisud a {1} difficult. Lisud kaáyu ning liksiyúna, This lesson is very difficult. {2} in short supply, requiring effort. Lisud ang túbig sa ámù, Water is hard to come by at our place. Lisud ang dálan sa Tulídu, The road in Toledo is difficult. {3} for a situation to be hard to save or remedy. Lisud na ang kahimtang sa masakitun, The patient is in critical condition. v {1} [B2; a2] be, become difficult. Dílì nákù lisdun ang mga pangutána, I won’t make the questions difficult. {2} [B145; b6] have, encounter difficulty in doing s.t. Naglisud ku ug paandar sa makina, I am having difficulty starting the engine. Wà ka ba lisuri (lisdi) sa pag-ílis ug ligid? Did you have difficulty in changing the tire? {2a} [a12] put s.o. to great inconvenience. Ug ímu kung lisdun, muundang ku sa trabáhu, If you make things hard for me, I will quit this job. {3} [A13] be in bad shape financially or in health. Naglisud si Lúlu mu, Your grandfather is gravely ill. Naglisud mi run kay wà kuy trabáhu, We’re hard up because I have no work. n thing that constitutes the hardship or difficulty. Ang lisud mau nga dílì siya muadmitir nga utángan siya nímu, The difficult thing is that he won’t admit that he is indebted to you. (←), ka-(←) v [A13] have a hard time doing s.t. Naglísud (nagkalísud) kug báyad, I’m having a hard time paying. ug magka-(←) if need be, if things get bad enough. Ug magkalísud mubáyad na lang ku arun maariglu ang kásu, If there is no other way, I’ll just pay up so as to get rid of the case. lisudlisud v [A13; a12] {1} do s.t. the hard way. Lisudlisurun man nímu ug limbas. Gabsa! You are doing it the hard way with a file. Use a saw! {2} impose unnecessary work or difficulty on s.o. Naglisudlisud ka lang nákù pagpatubig sa tanum nga muulan man run, You are making me water the plants for nothing when it is going to rain. kalisudlisud v [A13] be hard up financially. Nagkalisudlisud sila kay walay trabáhu ang amahan, They are hard up because the father has no work. ka- n hardship. Ang kalisud nga ímung masagubang, The hardships you will encounter. kalisdánan n hardships.

lisuglisug v [B46; b4] for the body to have cysts or cyst-like protrusions. Mulisuglisug ang ákung íluk ug pamlúgan ku, I get swollen glands in my armpit whenever I get a lymphatic infection.

lísun_1 a filled out, well-built in body. Ang himsug nga bátà lísun kaáyug láwas, The healthy child has a well-filled-out body. Ságad sa mga trabahadur lísun kaáyug láwas, Most workers have good bodies. v [B2; b6] for a body to be well-built, rounded. ka- n state of being well-built.

lísun_2 n name given to various fleshy carangoid fish.

lisun plan n lesson plan for schools. v [A; b] make a lesson plan.

liswi n {1} = habasan. {2} blood-mouthed conch.

lisyinsiya = lisinsiya.

lít a late, not on time. Diin gud ka! Lít kaáyu ka, Where have you been? You are very late. v [B126] be late. Ug malít ka sa klási, ay na lang ug sulud, If you are late for class, don’t attend.

lit-ad a bent or twisted from warping, warped. Lit-ad kaáyu ning tabláha kay dúgay nga nabulad sa ínit, This piece of wood is all warped because it was left under the sun. v {1} [A2] get warped. {2} [A] bend the body backwards or writhe. Ayúhag kúgus ang bátà kay mukalit ug lit-ad, Hold the child firmly because he’ll just suddenly throw himself backward. lit-adlit-ad v [A] writhe, wriggle. Naglit-adlit-ad siya sa kalamì, She writhed in ecstasy.

lit-ag n k.o. snare with a running noose, actuated by a spring pole which is released when the quarry steps on the cross piece that holds it down. — nga mubutu booby trap. v {1} [AN; a12] catch with this sort of snare. Manglit-ag mi sa lasang ug ihálas manuk, We will snare wild chickens in the forest. {2} [A13; a12] make into a snare.

litaníya n {1} litany. {2} enumeration of things in a series. Túa na, gibungat ang litaníya sa ímung mga sayup, There he goes, reciting the litany of all your faults. v {1} [A13] say the litany. {2} [A13; a] say s.t. in an enumeration. Wà ku katíngug dihang gilitanyáhan ku níya sa ákung mga salà, I could not say a word when he enumerated my faults to me.

litì n thunderbolt. Usa ka makabungul nga litì milánug sa kagabhíun, A deafening thunderbolt echoed in the night. v [A2] for a thunderbolt to crash. — sa udtung tútuk sudden and unexpected happening (like a bolt of lightning at high noon, a rare occurrence). Ang pagbali sa sinalígan sa partídu ngadtu sa píkas mauy usa ka litì sa udtung tútuk, The party leader’s defection to the other side was a most unexpected move.

litik v {1} [AN; c1] snap one’s finger. Nagpanglitik siya sa íyang tudlù sa higayun nga nalipatan, He snapped his fingers in annoyance that he missed the opportunity. Litki (litiki) ang irù arun mudúul, Snap your fingers at the dog so it will come near. {2} [A; b] flick s.t. with the fingers. Litkan (liktan) ku nang dunggan mu ug dì ka mamínaw, I’ll flick your ears if you don’t listen. (←) = litiklitik, n2, v. litiklítik, litikay, litikánay, litkanay, liktanay n {1} a game of flicking each other’s knuckles to see who will surrender in pain. {2} game of detaching or scattering a bunch of knotted rubber bands by flicking with the thumb and middle finger. v [C] play a finger-flicking game or game scattering rubber bands.

litiliti a for s.t. in a container to be used up, very close to the bottom. Litiliti na kaáyu ang túbig sa bangà, The water in the jar is falling pretty close to the bottom. v [B36] {1} for s.t. to be used up, usually to the bottom of the container. Nagkalitiliti ang átung bugas, Our rice is getting close to the bottom of the bin. {2} be reduced to a very small amount. Naglitiliti ang nanan-aw sa prugráma kay taligsik, Only a small sparse crowd saw the program because it was drizzling.

litíra = ritíra.

litiral a literal. Litiral nga intirpritasiyun sa Biblíya, A literal interpretation of the Bible. v [a12] do s.t. literally.

litiratúra n {1} literature. {2} literature carrying advertising or information.

lítis = litsúgas, 1.

litra n letter of the alphabet. v [A; b6] mark with a letter. Litráhan ku ning ákung mga punda, I will mark my pillowcases with my initials.

litrátu = ritrátu. litratista = ritratista. see ritrátu.

litru n {1} liter. {2} dry measure for grains and other items equal to one-third of a ganta. Ipalit ku ug usa ka litru nga asin, Buy me a liter of salt. v [A13; a12] measure s.t. by the liter. litruhan n a container used as a liter measure.

litsi_1 n milk. v {1} [b6] put or add milk to s.t. Gilitsihan ba nímu ang ákung kapi? Did you put milk in my coffee? {2} [a12] raise s.t. or s.o. on milk other than the mother’s. Litsíhun ku ning itúya kay namatay ang inahan, I will raise this puppy on canned milk because the mother died. — plan n k.o. custard baked or steamed in syrup. kulur dí- a cream-colored. litsihan, litsíhan n a unit of dry or liquid measure the size of a milk can.

litsi_2 {1} mild cuss word uttered in annoyance or anger (euphemism for pisti). Litsi! Gibálì na pud nà nímu, Darn! You broke it again. {2} reference to s.o. one is annoyed at. Giindiyan ku sa litsing dakù, The son of a gun stood me up. -ng yáwà expression of strong anger. Litsing yáwà! Aku pay hulaman ug libru ug aku pay pahatdun didtu sa íla! Shit! He borrows a book from me and then I’m supposed to bring it to his house as well! litsilitsi v [A13; a12] say litsi to s.o. Ayaw kug litsilitsíha, Don’t you say litsi to me!

litsúgas n {1} lettuce: Lactuca sativa. {2} mild cuss word uttered upon being annoyed (euphemism for litsi). Litsúgas ning batáa, kanúnay rang mangáyù ug singku! This darn child! He always asks for a nickel.

litsun n {1} pig roasted whole over coals. {2} by extension, fowl so roasted. — dilitsi roast suckling pig. {3} euphemism for litsi, a mild curse said when one is annoyed with s.o. Litsun ning batáa samukan kaáyu, Darn this child. He’s such a nuisance. v [A; a2] roast a pig, have a roast pig or, by extension, a fowl. -in- n animal so roasted whole over coals. -un(→) n a pig in the stage of growth considered ideal for roasting.

litu, lítu v [A; a] buy rice or corn for home consumption. Lisud kaáyug hasta bugas litúhun pa, It’s very difficult if we have to buy rice, too. pa-(←) v [A; c] {1} sell corn grits or rice. {2} sell corn grits or rice on a rationed basis. Magpalítug bugas mais ang arsii, The RCA will sell corn meal on a rationed basis.

litù v {1} [AB; a12] for joints to crack, crack the joints. Kamau ka nga mulitù sa ímung tudlù? Do you know how to crack your knuckles? {2} [A; a12] rub a leaf over an angle to make the leaf pliant. Lituun nímu ang dáhun sa lumbuy sa ngilit sa lamísa arun sayun nga lukútun, Rub the lumbuy leaf over the edge of the table so it will be easy to roll. -anan(←) n s.t. one can rub a leaf over to make it pliant.

lítub n k.o. edible arc shell. — sa amù k.o. small arc shell (½″) which clings to cliffs along the seashore. It is not eaten.

lituglítug v [AN; c1] {1} hide, refuse to tell the truth when asked. Ayawg lituglítug, tug-an sa tinúud, Don’t try to hide s.t. Tell the truth. Ayaw kug lituglitúgi. Háin ang kwarta? Don’t try to hide anything from me. Where’s the money? {2} withhold s.t. which one is supposed to turn over. Gilituglítug sa pyádu ang abut sa humay, The man who was in charge didn’t turn over all of the rice crop.

lituk_1 v {1} [A; a12] pronounce. Kamau nang mulituk si Bíbut sa púlung ‘Máma’, Bebot already knows how to say ‘Mama’ distinctly. {2} [A; b6(1)] express, convey s.t. by speaking. Naglituk siya sa íyang gugma ngadtu sa dalága, He was expressing his love to the maiden. Litukan ta ka sa prisyu nga walay makaparíhu, I will quote you a price no one can match.

lituk_2 n flick with the fingers. v [A; b] hit s.t. by flicking the fingers at it. Ang tabian gilitukan sa maistru sa ū́, The teacher flicked the pupil on the head for talking in class.

lítuk a for rice plants to sprout fresh, lush leaves. v [B] for rice transplants to get lush new leaves. Naglítuk ang íyang humay kay dinisibi man, His rice plants are sprouting lush leaves because they are well cared for.

litundan = alitundan.

líu = líhù.

líug n neck. Butilyang taas ug líug, A bottle with a long neck. (→) v {1} [A123S; a12] hit in the neck. Liugun níya ug pusil ang liyun, He will shoot the lion in the neck. {2} — sa bitik ni San Markus v [a3] be hooked into marriage (lit. be caught in the neck by the noose of St. Mark). Ígù lang kung migraduwar, naliug dáyun ku sa bitik ni San Markus, As soon as I graduated I got married. paN- v [A2] get thick at the neck. Nanglíug siyag maáyu, mu rag bábuy, He’s got lots of fat around the neck like a pig. panghi-(→) v [B2456] for a young bull to become fully mature, as shown by an enlargement of the neck. Manungag ra ba nang turíyu nga manghiliug, That young bull will gore you now that he’s getting mature. paN-(→) n in plowing with a water buffalo, a rope tied from one end of the yoke to the other, passing under the animal’s neck, the purpose of which is to prevent the yoke from slipping off. taga-(→) a up to the neck. Tagaliug ku sa mga útang, I’m up to my neck in debt. v [B156] get to be up to the neck.

liunduk = taliunduk.

lius v {1} [A2] pass by s.t. unnoticed. Sa luyung pultahan siya mulius, He passed thru the back door unnoticed. {1a} [C3; b5] fail to see s.t., skip over s.t. Naglíus lang sila ug wà magkítà, They passed each other without seeing each other and they failed to meet. Giliusan (gilius) námù siya pagsilbi, We skipped her when we were serving. {2} [A3B; a12] distract s.o.’s attention from s.t. Akuy naglius sa irù; siya usab nangáwat, I distracted the dog’s attention, while he broke into the house. {3} [A12] for s.t. to come and go without being given adequate or passing attention. Pila na ka Sabadu ang milius? How many Saturdays have come and gone? (←) v {1} [A13] keep coming in succession. Naglíus na man lang tung mga maáyung tanyag, Those good offers have just been coming to you one after the other. {2} [A2; b5] wriggle through a tight opening. Liúsa (liúsi) ang mga táwu arun maabut ka sa altar, Wriggle through the throng so you can reach the altar. liuslíus v [A; b6] {1} avoid being caught by changing direction and speed constantly. Lisud siyang dakpun kay maáyung muliuslíus, He is hard to catch because he is good in dodging. {2} manage to get through an argument or interrogation by evasive means. Maáyu siyang muliuslíus sa katarúngan, He is good at giving evasive reasons.

líut v [A2; b6] {1} squeeze one’s way through. Milíut siya sa daghang táwu, He squeezed his way through the crowd. Nasámad siya sa alambring íyang giliútan, He sustained cuts from the barbed wire he squeezed through. {2} get out of a difficult spot by verbal cunning. Bísag pit-un siya, makalíut pa giyug pangatarúngan, Even if you push him against the wall, he will manage to come up with an answer that will somehow get him out of it.

líwa v [A; a1] destroy mankind and rid the world of evils. Ang lúnup mauy milíwa sa kalibútan, The great deluge destroyed mankind and rid the world of evils.

líwag v {1} [A; c1] move s.t. at one end to get it out of the way or make it change position. Liwágun nátù ngadtu ning tabla arun dílì magbalabag sa dálan, Let’s push this board to one side so it won’t be in the way. {2} [B6; c1] face a different direction. Pastilan ug mulíwag nang kanyun, If that cannon turns in this direction, we’re in for it. {2a} shift one’s direction in squatting without taking the soles off the ground. Milíwag siya arun maduul sa íyang tiráhan nga dyúlin, He pivoted around to get nearer to the target he was shooting his marble at.

líwas n period after a holiday or big occasion. Sa líwas sa pyista, After the fiesta. Líwas sa gíra, The post-war period. v [B256; b] for it to get to be the time after some period. Mulíwas na lang ang pasku wà giyud kuy pinaskúhan, Christmas will soon be over and I still haven’t received a single Christmas gift. Giliwásan giyud mi sa ting-ani didtu sa búkid, We stayed in the mountains until after the harvest season.

liwat a taking after. Liwat siya sa amahan nga taas ug ilung, He got his father’s long nose. — sa giliwatan being exactly like the parents, a chip off the old block. v {1} [B256N; b6] take after s.o. {2} [A12] obtain or produce an offspring or young. Maáyu na lang ug makaliwat (makapaliwat) ning sunúya kay dì na ikatárì, This rooster is no good for fighting any more, but we can still use him as breeder. n {1} species, breed of. Ang dumánu liwat sa lubi nga inánu, Dumánu is a species of dwarf coconut. {2} one’s children. Pila nay ímung liwat karun? How many children do you have now? pa- v [A; b5c] breed s.t. Paliwatan (paliwatun) nákù ning ákung alumnus, I will use this boar for breeding purposes. Ug gustu kag maáyung nati, anhà ipaliwat sa ílang túru, If you want to have a good calf, breed it from their bull. paN- v [A2] have an offspring. Ug mangliwat ímung bábuy, paambíta ta ug usa, If your pig has a litter, let me have one. ka-(←) n {1} descendant. Ang kalíwat ni Busyu mau ang mga adunáhan sa Karkar, The wealthy families in Carcar are the descendants of Bosio. {2} breed, race, species. Kining mungaána kalíwat ug hingitlug, This hen is an egg-laying breed. Lubus nga kalíwat, Purebred. Mau ni ang kalíwat sa úhung nga gagmayun apan pinangità, This species of mushroom is small but highly prized. Tabúnung kalíwat, The brown race. †

liwayway n {1} name of a Tagalog weekly. {2} brand of cheap cigarettes.

liwit = diwit.

liyalíya n rocking chair. v [A; c1] sit or be rocking in a chair. Midiskansu siya, nagliyalíya, He is sitting in his rocking chair, relaxing.

liyinda n legend, a story handed down from early times by tradition and popularly regarded as historical.

líyu v [A2; b6(1)] circle around. Milíyu ug katulu ang ayruplánu únà mutugpa, The airplane circled three times before it landed. n things located in a circle around an area. Mga balay nga líyu sa simbahan, The houses surrounding the church.

líyug a for s.t. long and slender to be bent or crooked, warped. Dílì magsirbi nà pára pálu kay líyug kaáyu, This would not do for a mast because it is crooked. v {1} [A13] be crooked or bent. Unsang klási sa mitrusána ni nga naglíyug man? What kind of meter stick is this that it is so crooked? {2} [B246] for a missile to go crooked. Mulíyug ang lapad nga batu ug ilábay, A flat stone curves when you throw it. liyuglíyug v [A] bend back and forth. Ug muliyuglíyug ang lubi, bagyu na nà, If the coconut sways back and forth, it’s a typhoon.

líyuk v [A2S; c] be, go around s.t. Mga bátang naglíyuk (nagliyuk) sa nag-ásuy, Children sitting around the storyteller. Makalíyuk ba ning písì sa paldu? Will this rope go all around the bale? Wà mi makasíbug dihang giliyúkan mi sa mga Hapun, We were not able to retreat when the Japanese surrounded us. a being around. Líyuk sa ílang balay may káhuy nga namúnga, There are trees covered with fruit all around their house.

liyun n lion.

lú_1 n law course. Lú ang íyang giistudiyúhan, He is taking up law.

lú_2 v [A; c6] feel weak and with no energy. Mulú lang nang tawhána ug magdaut, That man feels weak and lazy only if he is ill. Ug ilú nímu ang plú, musamut, Your flu will get worse if you give in to it.

lúad v {1} [AB126; a12] be uprooted and fall on its side, uproot s.t. Bagyu Ámi ang naglúad ánang kasya, Typhoon Amy felled that acacia tree. Nalúad ang pusti nga naagian sa bahà, The post was uprooted when the flood went through it. {2} [A; a12] for brothers to marry sisters. Gilúad sa mga Plánas ang mga Bakalan, The Planas brothers married the Bacalan sisters.

luag a {1} loose, not tightly attached or wound around. Luag kaáyu pagkabaáta ang písì, The rope is loosely tied. Luag nga sapátus, Shoes that are too big. {2} having ample space. Ang bangkù luag pára lingkúran sa lima ka táwu, The bench is big enough for five persons to sit on it. Luag nga kalubinhan. Large tracts of coconut land. {2a} for s.t. not to occupy a whole area. Ípun diri ug lingkud kay luag pa mi kaáyu, Sit with us because there’s plenty of room here. {3} being in a comfortable situation. Luag na ang átung panimuyù kay may trabáhu na silas Pápa ug Máma, We have a comfortable life now that Dad and Mom both have jobs. {4} for emotions or a sickness to be relieved. Luag na ang ákung ginháwa dihang naulì na ang bátà, My anxiety has been relieved now that my daughter came home. v {1} [APB; a2] be loose, loosen. Bi, akuy muluag (mupaluag) sa ímung kurbáta, Here, I will loosen your necktie. Hugti ug maáyu ang twirka arun dílì muluag, Tighten the nut very well so it will not loosen. Luagi ug báat ang ákung kamut, Tie my hands loosely. {2} [B5; b6] be, become wide in area. Nagkaluag ang ílang kahumayan kay nanáwat silag prinda, They are getting more and more rice lands because they accept mortgages. {3} for one’s financial or emotional situation to ease up. ha- = luag, a2. luaglúag v [B26; b(1)] for there to be a slackening of pressure, treat leniently. Apikíha siya. Ayawg luagluági ang ímung paghangyù, Pressure him. Don’t ease up in your pleading. Ug luagluágan nímu ang ímung mga anak, mangabusar nà, If you are too lenient with your children, they will become abusive.

luaryang, luaryung (from luag) a for a woman to have a large vagina, no longer a virgin (coarse). Mangasáwa ka ánang luaryang? Are you going to marry that fallen woman? v [B126] be a fallen woman.

lúas n tiny sore in the gums or inside of the mouth. v [b4] have tiny sores in the mouth.

luátan n joints, a place of union between two separate bones.

luay_1 n leader in fishing with a line. v [A; b6(1)] attach a leader to a line.

luay_2 v [B2; b6] be, become weak and limp. Muluay (maluay) ang láwas sa táwung kuyapan, The body of a person who faints becomes limp. Nagluay ang úlu sa bátà nga nakatúlug sa silya, The child’s head was hanging limply after he fell asleep in the chair. a flexible, limp. Luay ang alambri, Wire is flexible.

luay_3 = dul-ay.

luba v [B26] give way under pressure, persecution, public opinion. Dì muluba (maluba) ning ákung pagbátì bísan taliwā̀ sa pagtámay, My love will not give way no matter how much scorn they may heap on me. Ang lúhà sa íyang asáwa mauy nakapaluba (nakaluba) sa íyang hugut nga hukum, His wife’s tears moved him to back down from his firm decision.

lúbà v [A3S; a1] stab. Naprísu siya kay nakalúbà, He was put in jail because he stabbed s.o.

lubad v {1} [B2] fade. Milubad (nalubad) ang púlu kay gibakhan, The shirt faded because it was bleached in the sun. Nagkalubad ang singsing pansi, The imitation ring is fading. {2} [B246; b4] for colors to run. Gilubdan ang putì nga giságul sa dikulur, When the white and the colored clothing were washed together, the colors ran onto the white cloth. {3} [B2] for feelings, traits, etc. to fade. Ang panahun makapalubad (makalubad) sa panaghigalaay, Time can make a friendship fade. {3a} [AB] change one’s mind, cause s.o. to do so. Dì giyud siya maglubad sa íyang hukum, He never changes his decisions. Milubad (nalubad) ang íyang hunàhúnà pagkabuntag, She changed her mind the following morning. {4} for the voice to break. Ulitáwu ka na kay milubad nag ímung tíngug, You are an adolescent now because your voice has started to break. a faded. Sinínang lubad, A faded shirt. pa- v [A; c6] shift the topic of conversation. Mipalubad dáyun siya dihang ákù na untang sukmátan, He changed the subject right away when I was about to confront him. lubarun a of a faded sort. Lubarun na ning pulúha, dáan na man gud, This sport shirt is faded because it is already old.

*lubag_1 pa- v [A2; c] change the topic of conversation, take s.t. back. Mangumidiya siya, apan kun masukù na ang íyang kumidiyáhan, mupalubag (magpalubag) dáyun siya, He teases, but when the fellow he is teasing gets angry, he immediately takes it back. Báhin sa gugma ang íyang gipalubag, He changed the topic of conversation to love.

lúbag v {1} [AB6; ab] twist s.t., wring s.t. out. Lubágun ku nang líug mu, animála ka, I will wring your neck, you beast. Lubági ang linabhan arun daling mauga, Wring out the clothes so they will dry quickly. {2} [A13] for flat boards to be warped. Naglúbag ang tabla kay dúgayng nabulad sa ínit, The board is warped because it was left in the sun for a long time. (→)_2 n liquid obtained by squeezing plants for their sap. Maáyung bubhu ang lubag sa bawnus, The squeezings from the gogo vine make good shampoo. v [A2; c] {1} exude a juice, taste, color when soaked in water. Pula ang ilubag sa tungug, Mangrove bark gives off a red color. {2} for the results of bad behavior to come out. Milubag na ang íyang pangarmin. Napaangkan siya, Her habit of always making herself up has borne fruit. Now she got pregnant. {3} [A2N] for dirt to loosen so that it comes out easily. Ihúmul únà sa sabun nang mga bulingun bwáhan makalubag ang buling, Soak the dirty clothes in soapy water so that the dirt can come loose. lubaglúbag v [A; c6] writhe. Naglubaglúbag siya sa katri sa kasakit, He is writhing in pain on the bed. -in- n liquid or juice squeezed out of s.t. Waswási pag linabhan kay lubug pag linúbag, Rinse the clothes once more because the water you are wringing out is still dirty. pa- v [A; c] cause s.t. to exude its juice or dirt to come out. n s.t. which can loosen dirt.

lubak v [A; a] pound, beat heavily with s.t. Tulu ka táwu ang mulubak (maglubak) sa humay, Three persons will pound the rice. Lubakun ku sa kúmù ang ímung nawung, I will beat your face with my fists.

lubakan n {1} a coconut palm with the defect that its nuts and fronds easily break or fall off. {2} the way certain coconuts develop with a husk so thick that the nut looks very much bigger than the ordinary, but with an ordinary amount of meat. v [B1256] for a coconut tree to get to be so that the nuts and fronds break off easily.

lubang_1 v [A; c] transplant seedlings. Kamiy mulubang sa mga lubi, We will transplant the coconut seedlings. n seedling.

lubang_2 v [B246] for pimples or rash to come out. Mulubang ang mga butuybutuy ug mukáun siyag pasáyan, She breaks out in rash if she eats shrimps.

lúbang n k.o. upland rice with big, round, reddish grains that ripen in five months.

lub-ang_1 v [A; c] put all of s.t. in one container. Kinsa may naglub-ang íning tanang ságing sa kúlun? Who put all the bananas in the pot? Ilub-ang ang tanang linabhan sa duwang, Put all of the laundry in the basin.

lub-ang_2 n {1} pothole. {2} hole to plant seedlings in. v [B12] for potholes to develop. -un(→) n seedling ready for transplanting to holes dug for the purpose.

lúbas n {1} heartwood of timber. {2} maturity, enough years to become seasoned (literary). v [b4] have well-developed heartwood. -an a {1} having well-developed heartwood. {2} seasoned, experienced. Lubásan nga magbabalaud, Seasoned lawmaker.

lubat n illness caused by a frightening experience, esp. contact with the dead. The cure is palínà. (see *línà_2) Kanang íyang gibátì lubat nà niadtung kalit nga pagdawugdug, Her sickness is due to the intense fright she suffered from hearing the thunder. v [B246; b4] for an illness to develop or for s.t. that one has to get worse because of intense fright. Mulubat ang kabahung basta iadtug mintiryu, Sores get worse if you go to a cemetery when you have them. Gilubatan ang bátà kay gidúul sa minatay, The child got ill from fright because he was made to go near the corpse. pa- v [A; c] startle s.o. by s.t. sudden—a shout or a sudden spring from a concealed position. Palubatan nákù si Náti inigsúd sa kwartu, I’ll frighten Natie when she enters the room.

lubaung= libaung.

lubay, lúbay a pliant, easily bent. Lúbay ang kawáyan, Bamboo bends. v [B2; b6] become supple. Mulúbay (malúbay) ímung láwas ug mukúhà kag bali, Your body becomes supple if you take ballet lessons. (→) n tender string beans. lubaylúbay v [A1P; c16] move or do s.t. slowly with a wiggly body. Maglubaylúbay (magpalubaylúbay) giyud nà siyang maglakaw, mu rag báyut, He walks slowly wiggling his body like a fairy. n k.o. wrasse.

lubi n coconut: Cocos nucifera. mugbù pa ang — long ago. — nga lupísan n variety with green husks. — nga ugis n variety with whitish nuts, used in making coconut oil for medicinal purposes. v [b(1)] mix milk extracted from coconut meat with s.t. Nindut ang sabaw sa kinhasun ug lubihan, A chowder of seashells tastes good if coconut milk is added to it. lubilúbi v [A; ab] weed or clean the area around each coconut plant. Ug dì nátù matibuuk paglimpiyu, lubilubíhun lang, If we can’t clean the whole area, just clean under each tree. n {1} name given to various plants commonly found in coconut groves. {1a} k.o. shrub with no branches and reddish leaves growing at the tops. {1b} k.o. ground orchids, e.g. the ornamental orchid: Spathoglottis plicata. {2} name given to k.o. palm. palubilúbi v [A] play hard to get (from the notion that coconut meat is hard to extract from its shell). Nagpalubilúbi siya ábig ákung lugítun, She is playing hard to get. She thinks I’m going to try to extract her from the shell. kalubihan, kalubian, kalubinhan n coconut grove. taga- n a system of trading in which the merchandise, esp. home-made food preparations as cakes, etc., are bartered for mature coconuts. v [c6] barter goods for coconuts. Itagalubi ni nákung bibingka, I’ll barter these rice cakes for coconuts.

lúbid v [AB12; a] twist together, twine. Nagkalúbid íyang dílà pagsinultig ininglis, His tongue gets all twisted up in trying to speak English. Lubíra ang duha ka wáyir arun lig-un giyud, Twist the two wires together to make them really strong. n abaca twine. lubiran n device for twining rope. lubidlúbid, -in- n k.o. hard, crunchy pastry, fashioned like twine, sprinkled with flakes of sugar.

lubing n loop or noose of a lasso which tightens when pulled. Dakua ang lubing kay dakù ug líug ang báka, Make the loop large because the neck of the cow is large. v [A; c1] {1} catch or ensnare using a lasso or noose which tightens when pulled. Akuy mulubing (maglubing) sa mga báka, I’ll lasso the cows. {2} win s.o. through deceit or by fast talk. Gilubing sa pulitiku ang publiku, The politician had won the public support through his glib words.

lubintadur = libintadur.

lubítus n very small beads sewn on s.t. for decoration. v [A; b6] decorate s.t. with lubítus.

lublub v {1} [A;b(1)] bury oneself. Kuykúya ang gilublúban sa hanlilítik, Dig down to where the scorpion shrimp buried itself. {2} [A; b6] stay long in a place without much activity. Naglublub lang siya sa íla kay way kwarta, He just stays home because he doesn’t have any money. -anan n place where s.o. buries himself or stays long in. †

lúbu_1 v [B26; c1P] for s.t. to be projected upwards at a sharp angle. Ayawg ilúbu (lubúha ipalúbu, palubúha) inigsirbi kay sayun nang sagngun, Don’t serve it high because it will be easy to spike it. a projected at a sharp angle. Lúbu ra nga pagkasirbi, Served too high. n {1} balloon. {2} hot-air balloon. Misáka ang lúbu human kadagkuti ang pabílu, The hot-air balloon rose after the wick was lit.

lúbu_2 n wolf.

lúbù v [A; a] {1} remove grains of corn from the cob. Lubúa nang mais arun ipagaling, Remove the kernels so we can mill them. {2} remove teeth, serrations, or anything protruding in a series, like the grains of corn. Malúbù run nang ngípun mug musúpak ka, You’ll be minus your teeth if you don’t cooperate. hangyù — request made in such a way it cannot be turned down (so called from the notion that as one is asking for corn he is at the same time picking at the grains).

lubug v [A; b6] {1} for a person to sit with the rump smack on the ground or for an animal to sit or lie with its limbs flat on the ground. Milubug sa sawug ang irù, The dog was stretched out on the floor. {1a} for the sun to be about to set. Milubug na ang adlaw sa kasadpan, The sun was about to set (lit. sitting on its rump in the west). {2} stay in a place for some time, but temporarily. Duha na ku ka simánang lubug dinhi kay way kasakyan, I have been stuck here for two weeks because there has been no transportation. {2a} — sa banig [A13] stay in bed due to illness. Mutúig na siyang galubug sa banig, He has been bedridden for almost a year. lubganan n place where animals habitually lie down.

lúbug v {1} [AB2; a] for liquid to get or be made murky with sediment. Mulúbug (malúbug) ang subà ug mubahà, The river becomes muddy during floods. Ang nangaligúay mauy naglúbug sa subà, The bathers made the river all muddy. {2} [AB12] for one’s sight to become, be made blurry. Bulug sa lúhà nga milúbug sa íyang mata, A torrent of tears that blurred her sight. {3} [A; a12] make a wild disturbance so as to disrupt an activity. Tagagawas ang naglúbug sa ámung parti, Some outsiders disrupted our party. a murky, blurred. (→) = lúbug, a. -un(→) a of a muddy, murky sort.

lubuk v {1} [A; a] pound with a pestle. Lubka (lukba) lang ang tipasì. Ayawg ipagaling, Just pound the rice. Don’t have it milled. {2} [A; a12] rain blows on the body. Lubkun únà sa buksidur ang tiyan sa íyang kuntra, The boxer pounds his opponent’s stomach first. lubkanan n {1} place where pounding is done. {2} mortar.

lubulúbu n {1} a bitter, inedible powdery material from buri palm flour, which is separated from the edible portion (natuk) and disposed of. {2} thin, white membranous covering on the inside surface of bamboo stems.

lubun v [B23(1)] sink into s.t. soft. Nalubun ang trák sa lápuk ug dì na makadúwal, The truck is stuck in the mud and cannot move any further. Nagkalubun na ning ákung singsing kay nagkadakù man ning ákung tudlù, My ring is getting embedded more and more deeply in my finger because my finger is getting fatter. Ilubun (lubunun) pag-áyu ang batu sa aláhas arun dílì daling mulagput, The stones are set deeply so that they can’t fall out. a for stones to be set deep. pa- n meat or fish inserted into the boiled rice one carries s.w. as his lunch (malutù). pa-(←) n in weaving, a rod stuck into a groove made in the cloth beam (likisan), the purpose of which is to hold the woven cloth wound around the cloth beam in place and maintain tension on the warp.

lubung v {1} [A; c] bury. Naglubung silag bahandì sa sílung, They buried a treasure under the house. Gipamisáhan ang háyà únà ilubung, A mass was said for the dead man before he was buried. {1a} be beaten by an overwhelming victory in an election, contest, game. Gilubung ang Libiral sa Nasyunalista, The Nationalists defeated the Liberals by a landslide. {1b} bury fish in the sand to make them look fresh. {1c} embed a charm inside a part of the body. Gilubung níya ang mutyà sa íyang brásu arun mahímu siyang kublan, He embedded the magical pearl in his biceps to make himself invulnerable. {2} [AB6; cP] sink, drive s.t. into the ground; for s.t. to sink into the ground. Milubung ákung tiil pagtámak nákù sa lápuk, My foot sank when I stepped in the mud. Naglubung silag mga trúsu sa pundasiyun, They drove logs into the foundations. — sa kalímut v [c6] forget s.t. completely. Ilubung sa kalímut ang ímung makauúlawng kaági, Forget your shameful past. n {1} grave. {2} interment. lubngánan n place of interment. Bawnun ku sa lubngánan ang ákung pagmáhay, I will regret it to my dying day (lit. carry my regret to my grave). lubnganan, kalubngan n cemetery. lubnganánun a appropriate to the cemetery. Lubnganánung kahílum, A cemetery-like silence. -in- n fish buried in the sand near the shore so that they would look fresh.

lubus v [AN; a12] acquire a supernatural ability by means of undergoing a series of difficult tasks (táhas) in preparation for it. Ug mulubus (manlubus) kag kaláki kinahanglang makatúman ka sa táhas, If you want to acquire supernatural ability, you must be able to accomplish the series of difficult tasks. Gilubus sa ákung apuhan ang kaláki ni Dun Liyun Kílat, My grandfather acquired Don Leon Kilat’s supernatural ability.

lúbus_1 a {1} entirely of one color and texture. Ang ákung irù lúbus nga putì, My dog is entirely white. Ang kulur sa bistídu lúbus kaáyung pula, My dress is colored a very pure red. Lúbus pánit ákung bág, My purse is all leather. {1a} — kalíwat purebred. Lúbus kalíwat Tiksas kining manúka, This cock is a purebred Texas. {2} for a decision to be final. Lúbus na ang ákung hukum, My decision is final. v {1} [B2; c1] be, become purely one color. Ug usban nímug pintal, mulúbus (malúbus) ang kulur, If you paint it once more, the color will be pure and even. {2} [B26; c1] be, become decided.

lúbus_2 a tied, wound around tight. v [a12] tie s.t. tight. Ayaw lubúsa pagbáat arun sayun badbárun, Don’t tie it tight so it will be easy to untie. ka- n tightness of a knot or the way s.t. was tied up.

lubut n {1} anus, rump. Lúpig pay lubut sa himungáan sa katabian níya, She’s more talkative than a hen’s behind (which keeps opening and closing). walay — having hips and buttocks far too forward. Ayg tak-in kay wà kay lubut, Don’t tuck in your shirt because you have flat buttocks. {2} vagina (euphemism). Ang bátà anhà mulusut sa lubut sa babáyi, A baby comes out through the mother’s bottom. {3} bottom part of a container or receptacle. Lubut sa baskit, Bottom of the basket. {3a} — sa básu costume jewelry (lit. made from the bottom of a glass). Daling mulubad ang singsing nga lubut sa básu, A dimestore ring soon fades. {4} rear end of vehicles. Ikarga sa lubut sa trák, Load it at the back part of the truck. {5} — mu {5a} expression of disbelief. Lubut nímu! Kinsay mutúu, My foot! Who’d believe that! {5b} expression of disgust. ‘Tagai kug dus ipamúwang.’—‘Dus sa ímung lubut. Hái kwartáhun?’ ‘Let me have two pesos to go to the cockfights.’—‘Two pesos. You must be nuts. We don’t have any money!’ {6} nakahikap sa — s.t. must have happened to [subject] that he did s.t. nice since he doesn’t usually do that. Nanghátag mag kwarta ang tihik. Nakahikap sa lubut, Suddenly the miser is giving out money. S.t. must have happened to him. (Lit. He must have gotten his hand on s.o.’s rear end.) {7} mabaw ug — easily angered. v {1} [ANC; c1] do s.t. at s.o.’s rear end. Nanglubut siya ug suntuk, He hit him on the buttocks. Nagkalúbut mig higdà, We lay with our buttocks touching each other. Lubuta siya pagtindak, Kick her in the arse. {2} [B; c] get to be at the rear or bottom. Nagkalubut na man ku sa ámung klási, I am gradually slipping to the bottom of my class. Inay kay nag-una kug sakay, nalubut na hinúun, I was the first to get on the bus, but I wound up in the rear end anyway. Ilubut lang ning ákung karga, Just place my baggage at the rear. {3} [A12N; a12] enter through the back way. Lubtun lang nátug súd ang báy arung dì ta makit-an, Let’s go in through the back door so that nobody will see us. — ug anay n nutmeg shells (lit. sow’s anus) so called because of the similarity of the lips of this shell to the anal lips of a sow. lubutlubut v [B4] have more work to do than one can handle. Nagkalubutlubut kug laba, I’m going crazy trying to do all this laundry. Dílì man ka mutuktuk, magkalubutlubut man lang tag panábun sa átung láwas, Why didn’t you knock? I went wild trying to cover myself. lubutlúbut v [AP; c] follow s.o. around. Ayaw kug lubutlubúti, Don’t follow me around all the time.

lubyuk v [B] be, become hollow, sunken. Kandíis nga naglubyuk sa íyang isig ka áping, Dimples that are deeply set on each cheek. Ang húmuk nga yútà malubyuk kun tumban, Soft earth caves in when you step on it.

lúd n load of courses given to a teacher. v [A; c] have a certain teaching load. Gamay ra kug makítà kay naglúd lang kug duha, I don’t earn much because I have only two courses. Pilay ilúd nímu káda simistir? How many courses are given you per semester?

ludà v [AN; c] spit, spit out. Giludà níya ang íyang giúsap, He spat out what he was chewing. n spittle, saliva.

ludábi n name of Cebuano writers’ organization, abbreviation of Lúbas sa Dágang Bisayà, ‘The elite (lit. heartwood) of Visayan literature’.

lud-an see luwà.

ludhan see luhud.

lúgà = lugàlúgà.

lugabu, lugábu n dull hollow sound of impact. Lugábu sa mga táwung nagsáyaw sa táas, The thumping sound of the people dancing upstairs. v [A2S3] produce a dull hollow sound of impact. Milugábu ang likud nga gisumbag, His back resounded with a thump when I slapped him. Naglugabu ang bawud sa lapyahan, The waves pounded against the shore. -in- = lugábu, n.

lugabung v [B1456] make a thumping sound. Naglugabung ang mga lamísa ug síya nga gipatíran sa mga hubug, The chairs and tables made a thumping sound as the drunken men kicked them.

lugak v {1} [AB; ab7] for s.t. which grips or is tied round s.t. to loosen. Wà siya mulugak ug gakus nákù sa kahadluk nga byáan, She did not let go of her embrace for fear of being left behind. Lugaka ang ímung sinínà arun hayáhay, Loosen your dress so it will be comfortable. Lugaki ang turniki káda singku minútus, Loosen the tourniquet every five minutes. {2} [B4; b(1)] abate, slow down from doing s.t. with energy. Ang bag-ung dálan makalugak (makapalugak) sa trapiku dinhi, The new street can relieve the traffic here. Ayawg lugaki ang pagpanguyab níya, Keep courting her for all you’re worth. Don’t let off. {3} [B2456N] for the knees to give way, for a person to budge from his convictions. Dì siya mulugak sa íyang barugánan bísag hulgáun, He won’t budge from his stand even if you threaten him. Nanglugak ang íyang mga túhud, His knees gave way. {4} [b(1)] loosen one’s control or discipline over. Ug ímung lugakan ang ímung anak muabusar nà, If you rear your child leniently he will become abusive.

lugàlúgà v [A13; a12] move s.t. in a hole back and forth. Naglugàlúgà siya ug lipak sa nabúlit nga túbu, He worked a stick back and forth in the tube that was stopped up.

lugamak, lugámak v [B456; c1P] fall with a crash, be thrown down with force. Mulugamak ka giyud ug mahugnù nang ímung gitungtúngan, You will fall with a crash if that thing you are standing on collapses. Gilugamakan (gipalugamakan) ang mga búlak sa mga inibut nga sagbut, They threw the uprooted weeds with force on top of the flowers. Nalugamakan (nalugmakan) ku sa íyang kasábà, I received the brunt of his scoldings. Ímu man nang ilugamak (ipalugamak) ang ímung láwas bísag ása, You throw yourself down anywhere. n sounds of s.t. falling with a crash. (→) [B126; b8] rush headlong into s.t. Nalugamak siya sa usa ka byúda nga way kwarta, He rushed into marriage with a penniless widow. -in- = lugámak, n.

lugan-ub n thundering, reverberating sound. v [A3] produce a thunderous or loud reverberating sound. Milugan-ub ang kabukíran nga gipabuthan ug dinamíta, A deafening sound echoed through the mountains when the dynamite was exploded. n a thundering, reverberating sound. -in- = lugan-ub.

lugapak, lugápak n banging, slapping, cracking sound. Ang lugapak sa kawáyan, The cracking of the bamboo. v [A2S; ac] make a cracking, slapping, banging sound. Milugapak ang pultahan nga gikalit pagsira, The door was slammed with a bang. Naglugapak ang samput sa íyang anak sa bakus, The leather belt cracked over his son’s buttocks. -in- = lugápak, n.

lugar_1 n {1} geographical place. Nakaadtu na ku sa lainláing lugar sa kalibútan, I have been to various places in the world. {1a} situation one is in. Ikaw sa ákung lugar ug lalim ba, You try being in my place and see if it is nice. {2} proper place, occasion for s.t. Ibutang sa lugar ang ímung pagpangmik-ap, Use make-up at the proper occasion. Walà sa lugar tung ímung pagsaway níya kay daghang namínaw, It was not the right time for you to criticise him because there were lots of people listening. {2a} proper place of vehicles in the flow of traffic. Patuu. Wà ka sa lugar, Move to the right. You’re not in your lane. {3} vacant place. Dúna pa bay lugar sa dyíp? Is there room in the jeep? {4} available time for s.t. Wà kuy lugar pagsúruy run, I don’t have time to go around now. {5} chance or opportunity to do s.t. Way lugar pagdúul níya kay gwardiyádu, There is no chance to get near him because he is guarded. {6} primíru (ikaduha, etc.) — in the first (second, etc.) place. Ayawg adtu. Primíru lugar istranyu ka, Don’t go there. In the first place, you are a stranger. lugráha, lugaráha n particular place, time, chance. v {1} [A; b(1)] give way or space to. Milugar siya arun makalingkud ang babáyi, He gave his place so the lady could sit. Lugari ang Prisidinti inigsúut níya sa nanambung, Give way to the President when he goes through the crowd. {2} [A3; b(1)] give the chance to do s.t. Musabut giyug íyang pápa kay mulugar man inigpamisíta nákù, Her father is sure understanding because he leaves us alone (lit. gives a chance) when I go visiting. Ayaw siyag lugari nga muantug, Don’t give him the chance to shoot the ball. {3} [A12] {3a} get a chance to do s.t. Hagki dáyun siya ug makalugar ka, Kiss her as soon as you get the chance. {3b} have the time to. Buháta ni ug makalugar ka, Do this if you have the time to. {4} [A2; c6] pull over in a place proper for stopping a vehicle. Ilugar ang dyip ug muhúnung ka, Pull over to the side of the road when you stop. a {1} having available space. Kargáhi pa kay lugar pa kaáyu, Put in more passengers because there’s still plenty of space. {2} for there to be a chance. Dì ku mangupya bísag lugar kaáyu, I won’t cheat even if I have a good chance to do so. pa- v [A; b(1)] give s.o. a chance to come near or touch one. Dì nà siya magbinúang bísag palugaran, He won’t do anything foolish even if given the chance. tag- n spirit inhabiting a particular place. Gidaútan nà siya sa taglugar kay íyang giputul ang káhuy, The spirit of the place made him ill when he cut the tree down.

lugar_2 = kinta_1.

lugas n {1} grain. Usa ka lugas humay, A grain of rice. Maáyu ang lugas sa igtalánum nga binhì, The seeds for planting have well-formed grains. {1a} drops (figurative). Pipila ka lugas nga lúhà, A few teardrops. {2} strand. Usa ka lugas buhuk, A strand of hair. {2a} — lánut a hair’s breadth (lit. strand of abaca fiber) by which one is kept from death. Usa ka lugas lánut ang nakauwang nákù sa kamatáyun, I came within a hair’s breadth of meeting my death. {3} word counter for people. Pipila ka lugas táwu ang didtu sa sinihan, There were only a few people in the movies. {4} word counter for things which can be counted but not concrete. Pipila ka lugas púlung, A few words. Pipila ka lugas kanta, A few songs. Pipila ka lugas idíya, A few ideas.

lug-as v [B12; a12] remove husk from rice or other grains. Ang ímung linubkan dì makalug-as (makapalug-as) sa dáwa, The way you are doing it won’t get the husks off the millet. a already unhusked. Taphi ang linubuk kay lug-as na, Winnow the pounded rice because the husks are off now.

lugátub n deep, loud, hollow sound. v [A] resound with a deep loud, hollow sound. Milugátub ang baril nga gilábayg batu, The barrel went bonk when a stone was thrown at it. -in- = lugátub.

lúgaw n porridge from rice or corn grits. v {1} [A; a] make porridge. Bag-ung humay ang lugáwa, Make porridge from the new rice. {2} [B12] turn to, become a mud puddle or mire. Malúgaw ang dálan ug mag-úlan, The path becomes slush during rainy days. -in-, ni- n = lúgaw.

*lugay -nan, -nun n pertaining to politics and elections. Bugnù nga lugaynun (lugaynan) diin napárut si Kirínu, The political fight where Quirino lost.

lugbak v [B26] for organic matter to decay. Malugbak ang prútas nga may tatsa, The fruit will rot if it has been damaged. Bisan malugbak ang ímung bukug, dílì ka kabalus sa ímung ginikánan, You can never repay your parents no matter how much time goes by (lit. even after your bones have rotted). Mauy nakalugbak (nakapalugbak) sa káhuyng halígi ang kanúnayng paghúmul níini sa túbig, The wooden post rotted because it was immersed too long in water.

lugbáti = alugbáti.

lugda v [A; b(1)] start, originate some foolishness or mild misbehavior. Kinsa ninyuy naglugda ug kuriskuris sa bungbung? Which one of you started making scratches on the wall?

lugdang v [A2; b6] {1} settle to the bottom of a liquid. Wà makalugdang ang húgaw kay pirming gikútaw, The dirt would not settle because s.o. kept stirring the water. Dúgayng milugdang ang íyang paun kay súg man, It took his bait a long time to reach the bottom because there was a current. {2} for results of bad action to make themselves felt. Milugdang ang íyang tinuntu. Nakalabus, That is the fruit of his foolishness. He was sent to prison. {3} [B3(1)4] for tender rice grains to solidify. Wà pa gánì makalugdang ang humay aníhun na nímu, Are you going to harvest the rice when the grains haven’t solidified yet? -in-, ni- n {1} s.t. that settled. {2} results of bad action. Kanang batáa linugdang sa ímung tinuntu, The child is the fruit of your stupidity. {3} one’s youngest child (humorous). -in-an = -in-, 1.

lugdat v [B46] for the eyes to bulge. Milugdat ang íyang mata sa katingála, Her eyes bulged with surprise. Gwápa untà apan naglugdat lang ang mata, She looks pretty but she has bulging eyes.

lugdum, lugdung a heavily overcast, particularly with rain clouds. v [B46] be heavily overcast. Dúnay taliábut nga unus kay naglugdung ang lángit, A rainstorm is coming because the sky is heavily overcast.

lúgì_1 v {1} [A; a] extract dried coconut meat from shell. Hustu nang lugíun ang gihudnu nga lubi, The coconuts are dried and the meat can be extracted. {2} [A; a12] process coconut into copra, from harvesting to drying. Maglúgì mi káda trimistri, We make copra every three months. n copra. Isulud sa sáku ang lúgì, Put the copra in the sack. (→) n instrument for extracting coconut meat from the shell.

lúgì_2 a being outsmarted, fooled (slang). Lúgì ka kay mitúu kang mubáyad siyag útang, You have been fooled for believing that he pays his debts. v {1} [B126] be tricked into s.t. (slang). Nalúgì ku sa Múrus pagpalit sa imitasyung rúliks, I was tricked by the Moro into buying a fake Rolex watch. {2} [B126; a12] for a business to fail, fold up. Ang kalit nga pagbahar sa prisyu mauy nakalúgì (nakapalúgì) sa íyang nigusyu, The sudden drop in prices caused his business to fail. {3} [A; a2b3(1)] defeat in a game or fight. Ang manghud ra nákuy maglúgí níya sa ahidris, Even my little brother could defeat him in chess. Ang liphuk ni Prasyir mauy nalugian ni Klí, It was Frazier’s left hook that defeated Clay.

lúging n logging company, industry. Náa ku sa lúging, I work for a logging firm.

lug-is v [AB6; a1] split or break into smaller sizes. Maglug-is kug kawáyan pára ikural, I will split some bamboo for fencing. Naglug-is ang pintal, The paint is cracking.

lúgit v [A; a] {1} extract s.t. buried or fastened hard to a surface with s.t. pointed or sharp. Gilúgit ang bála gíkan sa íyang páa, The slug was extracted from his thigh. {2} extract coconut meat from the shell in making copra. Ang láhing ray lugítun, Extract copra only from mature nuts. {3} force oneself or s.o. to dig deep for money when he is financially hard up. Napugus ang pubri paglúgit sa íyang tinagúan, The poor man was forced to dig into his savings. {4} ask for s.t. in a forceful way. Milúgit siyag hangyù sa íyang bánang mulakaw siya, She twisted her husband’s arm to let her go out. (→) n s.t. used to extract s.t. buried or fastened hard to a surface, esp. an instrument to separate coconut meat from the shell. pa- v [A] act unwilling to make s.o. trouble himself or plead. Gustu túud siya, piru nagmagáhì kay magpalúgit giyud, She actually wanted to, but she put up resistance because she wanted him to implore her.

lugituk v [B46; b6] for cereals to be half-cooked but moist. Naglugituk ang linung-ag kay wà ayúhag síga, The rice is half-cooked because the fire wasn’t hot enough.

lugitum (from itum) v [B4] be dark, gloomy because of denseness. Milugitum ang lángit sa kabagà sa dag-um, The sky got dark with thick clouds. Ang naglugitum nga kamaisan, The dense and dark cornfields.

lugkab = lungkab.

lugkat (from lukat) v [A; a] {1} pry off things that are nailed or stuck into s.t. Nakalugkat siya sa dakung lansang nga nagtaup sa káhuy, He managed to pull the large nail out of the wood. Gilugkat ang mga dáang baldúsa, They removed the old tiles. {2} uproot, fell, including roots and all. Nalugkat ang pusti nga nadasmagan sa trák, The truck rammed into the post and it knocked it over.

luglug_1 v [A; a] thrust s.t. long repeatedly into a narrow opening. Luglúga ang kasilyas kay nasampúngan, Thrust a stick into the toilet pipe because it is stopped up. n stick or the like used to thrust into a narrow opening.

luglug_2 v [A; a1] slaughter an animal by slicing the neck. Way sud-an, magluglug tag manuk, We have nothing for dinner. Let’s slaughter a chicken.

*luglug_3 pansit — see pansit.

lugmak v {1} [B2; a1] give way or break in the middle due to force or weight. Mulugmak (malugmak) nang salúga kun tungtúngan ug daghan, That floor will collapse if lots of people stand on it. {2} [A; a2] trample on plants and destroy them. Gilugmak sa bábuy ang mga buwak, The pig trampled over the flowers.

lugmaw v {1} [A2; b6] show up or appear. Ingug musultis Prisidinti Markus. Hái Markúsang milugmaw? They said President Marcos would give a talk. But no Marcos appeared. Gilugmáwan siyag dílì ingun nátù, A supernatural being appeared to him. {2} [A2] for part of s.t. buried to be sticking out. Giunsa man ninyu paglubung ang irù nga milugmaw man ang tiil? How did you bury the dog when its feet are sticking out? {3} [A2N; b6] for tears to well up in the eyes. Nalúbug ang ákung mata nga gilugmáwan sa lúhà, My eyes were blurred with the tears that started to form.

lugmay = lukmay.

lugmuk v [AB26; a2b2] for structures or people to collapse. Ang línug mauy naglugmuk sa Rúbi Táwir, The earthquake destroyed the Ruby Tower. Nalugmuk sa simbahan ang táwung nakuyapan, The man who fainted in church suddenly collapsed. pa- v [A; c] tear down structures. Ipalugmuk sa gubyirnu ang mga bawungbáwung, The government will tear the shacks down.

lugmuy = lukmuy.

lugnas v {1} [A23P] for plants to die from disease or from being past the fruit-bearing age. Gagmay nag búnga ang tamátis kay hápit na malugnas, My tomato plants are bearing few fruits now because they will soon wither and die. {2} [B126] be brought to utter ruin. Nalugnas ang íyang nigusyu kay miintra siya sa súgal, His business was brought to utter ruin because he took to gambling. {3} [B1256] for structures to fall apart. Dílì na madúgay nga malugnas ang balay kay dáan na kaáyu, It won’t be long for the house to fall apart because it is very old.

lugnut v [A2; c6] struggle to free oneself from s.t. that holds one. Ayawg ilugnut ímung buktun ug gunítan ka paglabang, Do not pull your arm away when I’m holding on to you to cross the street. paN- v [A1] struggle vigorously to get free. Nagpanglugnut ang babáying gikidnap, The girl struggled vigorously to get loose from her abductors.

lugpad v {1} = lupad. {2} [A2] fly up. Milugpad ang abug paglabay sa trák, Dust flew up when the truck passed by. {3} [A23] send s.o. reeling as though flying. Mulugpad ka run ug suntúkun ta ka, I’ll send you reeling if I strike you.

lugpit v [A; b] pin s.t. down tightly or between two things. Tabángi kug lugpit sa kúgun íring duha ka lipak, Help me fasten the grass thatch down with those two pieces of bamboo. Lugpíti (lugpiti) ang libru sa íluk, Hold your book tightly under your arm. Hilugpitan ákung tudlù pagsira nákù sa húnus, I caught my finger when I closed the drawer. n {1} s.t. used to clip or pin s.t. tightly down or against s.t. {2} chord on a guitar formed by pressing the finger straight across the strings. pa- v [A; ab] cause s.t. to be pinned down. Puting kamisadintru nga íyang gipalugpítan (gipalugpitan), A white shirt which he had tucked in.

lugput v [B246; b6] pop up like a jack-in-the-box. Milugput ku sa silya sa kakurat, I shot up from my seat in my fright. Layù siyag gilugpútan pagkalingkud níyag dágum, He jumped a mile when he sat on a pin.

lugru n advantage given in betting where the odds are not even. Ang lugru tris kuntra sa ímung dus, The advantage is three to your two. v [A; b6] give advantage in betting, not said of tossing coins. Lugrúhan ta sila ug singku tris arun mudáwat sila sa pusta, We will give them an advantage of five to three so that they will take the bet.

lugsad v {1} [A; c1] get to the ground or bottom. Milugsad na ang ayruplánu sa tugpahánan, The airplane has landed at the airport. Naglugsad sila samtang kami nagtungas, They were coming down the hill while we were going up. {2} [A; c] bring s.t. down. Adúnay mulugsad (maglugsad) sa mga abut ngadtu sa lungsud, S.o. will bring the produce down to the town.

lugsung v {1} [AB36; ac] go, bring downhill, to town. Mantinir lang únà tag manuk kay wà mi makalugsung, Let’s just put up with chicken because we haven’t had a chance to go down to town (to buy anything better). Maglugsung sila sa ílang mga pruduktu ngadtu sa lungsud, They bring their products down to the city. Unsay ímung lugsúngun maduminggu? What do you go to town for on Sundays? {2} [A1] eat canned fish (humorous). n {1} — sa down to. Kining kasagingan gíkan dinhi lugsung sa subà ákù, This banana plantation from here down to the river is mine. {2} canned fish (so called from the joke that mountaineers consider canned fish better than chicken because they have to go down to get it—see the first sentence under v). -un, -un(→) a downhill.

lugsut v [A2; b8] eject s.t. with force. Milugsut ang lísu dihang naligsan sa ligid, The seed was ejected when the wheel ran over the fruit. Milugsut ang ákù sa tantu níyang hamilhámil, I ejaculated because she kept rubbing and rubbing it. Nalugsutan ku sa asíti paghasù sa bumba, Oil spurted onto me when he worked the pump.

lugtab v {1} [A; b5] force a door open. Wà nay kawatang makalugtab áning pultahána, No thief can break this door open. {2} [A; ab2] cut a string or rope with a long slashing stroke of the blade. Naglugtab siya sa tahì sa sinínang usbunun, She is cutting the stitches of the dress she has to alter. Lugtaba ang hukut arun malibri ang kabáyù, Cut the tether rope to free the horse. Hinglugtaban nákù ang halayhayan, I accidentally cut the clothesline. {3} [A3P; a12] deprive s.o. of his power. Unsay íyang pagabuhátun arun malugtab ang gahum sa ingkantu? What shall he do to overcome the power of the spirit?

lugtas v {1} [A; a] break a rope, thread, string, etc. by pulling on it with force. Naglugtas pa ku sa tahì sa ákung sinínà, I am ripping out the stitches in my dress. Kun dì mahúbad, lugtása lang, If you can’t untie it, just break it off. {2} [A; b4c1] terminate, put an end to s.t. Kaguul nga mulugtas sa ímung kinabúhì, Sorrows that can terminate your life. Lugtásun (ilugtas) ba lang nímu ang ímung mga damgu tungud lang sa usa ka babáyi? Will you destroy your hopes and dreams all because of a woman? {3} [a12] finish a task or job. Kanang labhanan na lang ímung lugtásun karun. All you have to finish is that laundry.

lugtì v [AB; a] for s.t. crisp or brittle to break, cause it to do so. Milugtì ang básu nga gibùbúan sa túbig nga nagbukal, The glass cracked when boiling water was poured into it. Dì ku makalugtì niíning bukúga. Gáhì kaáyu, I cannot break this bone. It’s too hard. Lugtía nang mitrusan, Break that meter stick.

lùgù v [A; a] shake a vessel with liquid in it to slosh the liquid around. Lùgúi nang butilya kay namilit ang húgaw sa sulud, Slosh water around in the bottle because there’s dirt sticking to the sides.

lúgud v {1} [AN; a1] rub the eyes. Ayawg lugda ímung mata ug mapúling ka, Don’t rub your eyes when you get dirt in them. {2} [A; b] rub the skin with a stone to remove dirt. Lugdi ímung líug kay daghang buling, Rub your neck because there’s lots of dirt on it. paN- v [A2; c6] rub oneself with a stone to remove dirt. Panlúgud, unyà human, panabun, Scrub yourself, and after that, soap yourself. Puslan pa mang malígù manlúgud gayud, Since I’ve started, I might as well go the whole hog. (Lit. Since I am bathing I might as well scrub myself.) (→) n stone used for scrubbing oneself to remove dirt.

luguk, lúguk v [B2456; b6] well up. Milúguk ang dugù sa tudlung nadukdukan sa martilyu, The blood welled up in his fingers when the hammer struck them. Lúgus siyang kakità kay gilugúkan íyang mata sa lúhà, She could hardly see because of the tears which welled up in her eyes.

lugum v [B2; ab7] make, become dark or deep in hue. Mulugum ang kulur ug putì ang ipaluyu, A color becomes deeper in hue if it is set off against a white background. Luguma pagpintal arun matabunan ang suwatsúwat, Paint it dark to cover the writing. a dark or deep in hue. Hanap dì lugum ang ági sa drúwing pinsil, Your pencil made light lines, not dark ones.

lúgum v [B3(1)6] for water to collect and form into a pool. Maglúgum giyud ang túbig kay wà nay kaagásan, The water will form a pool because there is no way for it to get out.

lúgus v {1} [A; c1] force, force oneself. Milúgus kug iskuyla bisag gihilantan ku, I forced myself to go to school even though I had a fever. Kinsay naglúgus ínig pasuk sa buhù bísag huut, Who forced this into the hole even though it’s too big? Ayawg ilúgus (lugsa) ímung láwas ug dì giyud mahímù, Don’t force your body if you can’t manage it. {2} [A; a2] rape. Gibítay ang naglúgus sa babáyi, The man who raped the girl was hanged. a hardly, barely. Tíngug nga lúgus mabátì, A barely audible voice. Lúgus gánì ming makapalit ug bugas, We can scarcely afford to buy rice. (→) v [A] barely do s.t. under difficult odds. Naglugus giyug iskuyla bísag walay kwarta, He managed to get through school despite his poverty. linugsánay, lugsanay, lugsánay = lúgus, a. paN- n rape. maN-r-(→) n rapist.

lugut n {1} thicket, woods. Miadtu siya sa lugut arun pagkúhag talibugsuk, He went to the woods to cut down stakes for fencing. {2} ravine or gully. Túbig nga nag-ambak ngadtu sa lugut, Water that leaps down into the ravine. ka-an n {1} = lugut, 1. {2} series of ravines or narrow valleys.

lugwà (from gulà) v [B3(1)6; b6] {1} be forced out. Wà makalugwà ang bítuk kay giundángan ang pagpurga, The intestinal worms didn’t come out because he stopped taking his medicine. Mihuphup ang hubag human lugwái sa nánà, The boil shrank after the pus had come out of it. {2} go out in general. Way púlung nga milugwà sa íyang bàbà, Not a word came out of his mouth.

lugway v {1} [A; b] lengthen the rope on a tether. Kinsay naglugway sa kábaw nga nakaábut man sa maisan. Who gave the carabao enough rope to get to the cornfield? Lugwáyi pa ang tabánug, Give the kite more rope. {2} [AB; b] extend, prolong time allotted, for time to be extended. Ug mulugway ang ákung kinabúhì, If my life is extended. Lugwáyi ang panahun sa ákung pagbáyad, Give me more time to pay. {3} [A] have enough of s.t. at one’s disposal. Kun makalugway ka sa pagdágan, If you can stand to run for a long distance. n {1} length of rope used in tying s.t. that moves. Mub-i ang lugway sa hiniktan, Shorten the rooster’s tether. {1a} length of rope in a fishing apparatus used in connecting one part with another to render moveability. {2} extra time allowance given. Mangáyù tag lugway ug dì ni mahuman ugmà, We will ask for an extension if this doesn’t get done tomorrow. {3} length of s.t. one has at his disposal. Dakù kug lugway sa pasinsiya, I have a great deal of patience. Bisag gastúhan nimug usa ka gatus, dúna pay lugway nga ikapalit ug sapátus, Even if you spend a hundred of the money, there is still enough to buy shoes.

lúhà n tears. — sa bau crocodile tears. (→) v [AN] get tears in the eyes. Nag-áway sigúru sila kay nagluhà íyang mata, They must have had a quarrel because her eyes are moist. Nangluhà siya pagkabatì sa sintimintal nga isturya, She got misty-eyed upon hearing the sentimental story. -an, -un(→) a with tears. walug sa gin-an n the world, this vale of tears. — sa dalága n k.o. ornamental hanging vine: Dischidia oinantha.

luhag a not still, restless. Luhag kaáyung kamut nang ímung uyab, Your boy friend has restless hands. v [A; c1] move about, not be still. Way magluhag ug dúnay bisíta, You sit still (lit. nobody move) when the visitors are here. Ayaw nig luhaga kay igsaktu nang pagkatáud, Don’t move this an inch because it is just in the right place.

luhàluhà n joints of the human or animal anatomy. v [A; a] cut up a chicken or slaughtered animal in the joints. Luhàluhaa ang iníhaw nga manuk, Cut up the slaughtered chicken in the joints.

lúhit v [A; a] remove the meat of a sea shell with a pin or the like. Luhíti ang bátà ug unud sa kinhasun, Remove some of the meat from the sea shells for the child.

lúhu a with refinement and elegance in appearance. Mutambung sigúru siyag parti kay lúhu kaáyug pamisti, He must be going to a party because he is elegantly dressed. Lúhung pagkabúhat nga tukadur, A finely built dresser. v [B12(1); c1] be elegant, luxurious in appearance.

luhud v {1} [A; b] kneel. Nagluhud siya atubángan sa birhin, She is kneeling before the Virgin Mary. {2} [A; b6] worship. Tahúra ang mga santus; ayawg ludhi, Venerate the saints; don’t worship them. {3} [A] surrender. Miluhud ang Hapun human bumbáhi sa atúmik bam, Japan surrendered after the atomic bomb was dropped. {4} [A; b6] sponsor a wedding. Daghan nang kasal ang ákung naludhan, I have been a sponsor at many weddings. pa- v {1} [A; ac] be made to kneel. {2} [a3] be thrown to one’s knees. Napaluhud siya pagkaigù sa ákung krús, He fell on his knees after being hit with my cross. linudhan n person sponsored in a wedding. ludhanan, luhuránan n rail one kneels on. tali- n about to kneel. tik- see tikluhud.

luhudluhud n a prostrate, spreading herb found in wasteland and open spaces, bearing small blue flowers in an axilliary, peduncled, leaflike spathe: Commelina diffusa.

luib n small bits of cooked rice or other burnt or partially burnt food that stick to the corners and creases of leaves which line the bottom of a cooking vessel.

lúib v [A2S3S; b(1)] betray, be unfaithful to s.o. Way mapyúsu nga makaluib sa mapya, No Mafioso can betray the Mafia. Giluíban siya sa íyang asáwa, His wife was unfaithful to him. ma-un a unfaithful, tending to betray. n see maluíbun.

luing a having weak knees such that one can’t stand. v [B12] be, become weak-kneed. Pulyu ang nakaluing (nakapaluing) nang batáa, Polio has caused that child to have weak knees.

lúka_1 v {1} [A; a] uproot, pull s.t. out by the roots. Átung lukáhun ang mga tanum nga way hinungdan, We’ll uproot the useless plants. {2} [a3] for two sisters to be married to two brothers. Ang íyang duha ka anak dalága nalúka pagkaminyù sa magsúun, His two daughters were married to the two brothers. {3} [A; a12] dislodge from power, put one’s reign to an end. Way makalúka ni Duránu sa únang puruk, No one can dislodge Durano from his hold on the first district. n a case of marriage where brothers marry sisters. lukahay v [C23] for brothers to marry sisters.

lúka_2 = lúku (female).

lukà n short piece of bamboo tube, usually used as repository of documents, jewelry, or anything important. v [A; c] store s.t. in a lukà for safekeeping.

lúkab v {1} [A; a1] pry open. Hiraminta nga ilúkab sa salug, Tools to use in prying the floor up. {2} [A; b5] open a door or window shutter. Nalúkab ang pultahan tungud sa kusug hángin, The door came open in the strong wind. Íyang gilukában (gilúkab) ang íyang tindáhan ug sayu, She opened her store early. {2a} burglarize. Gilúkab (gilukában) ang ílang upisína ug nawad-an silag tayipraytir, Their office was broken into and they lost a typewriter. n opening. Dakug lúkab ning tarúha, This kerosene can has a wide opening.

lúkad v [AB26; a1] uproot, dig out from the ground. Dalì malúkad (mulúkad) nang haligía kay dì lawum ang pagkalubung, That post will get uprooted because it’s not planted deep into the ground. Naglúkad silag mga sáhà sa ságing, They uprooted some banana shoots.

lukal n local. Iliksiyun nga lukal, Local elections. (←) — mid n locally made product.

lukalúka n the groin of animals, the area connecting the upper thigh and the body of the animal. a detachable. Lukalúka ang mga tiil sa lamísa, The legs of the table are detachable.

lúkap n nightmare in which a person is unable to move or make a sound. Failure to wake up is said to lead to death. v [A12; a4] cause, have such a nightmare. Kanang hilabihang kabusug únà matúlug mauy makalúkap, Overeating before sleeping causes deathly nightmares.

lukápa v {1} [B26; b6] stumble, be knocked down and hit the ground hard. Milukápa (nalukápa) ang baksir, The boxer hit the deck hard. {2} [B26] fail in an exam or course. Milukápa siya sa bár, He flunked in the bar exam. {3} [B26] fall from power, be ruined. Nalukápa ang gahum sa ílang punduk sa pagkamatay sa ílang lídir, After the death of their leader, their party lost its power.

lukas v [A123P; b] for laundry to become clean and white or for skin to become lighter in complexion. Malukasan ang ímung pamánit ug dì ka magpainit, Your skin will become lighter if you stay out of the sun.

lukat v [A; a] {1} redeem s.t. pawned or mortgaged. Marimáti ang singsing ug dì nímu lukatun, The ring will be foreclosed if you do not redeem it. {2} ransom. Gilukat na ang gikidnap, The man that was kidnapped has been ransomed. {2a} redeem, save (figurative). Malukat ku ra gihápun siya sa íyang kalisud, I can save her from her difficulties. {2b} redeem, compensate for. Ang íyang kaligdung makalukat sa kalaksut sa íyang dagway, His good manners make up for his ugly face. {2c} — sa signus v [A1; a12] in folk belief, an occurrence or happening which spares a person’s life by taking s.o. who dies in his stead. Gituhúan nga lukatun ang signus sa tag-íya sa íyang mga buhì, It is believed that domestic animals spare their owners from death by dying in their stead. {3} pay a fee and get s.t. back that one had fixed or reworked. Lukata nag gipaáyu nímung rilu, Go pick up the watch you had repaired now. {4} pay for tokens of privilege like tickets, licenses, etc. Mularga giyud ku kay nakalukat na kug tíkit, I’m really going to leave now because I already paid for my ticket. Díay písus ilukat ug sidula, Here is one peso to pay for a residence certificate. {5} — ug áway, lális [A12] get involved in a dispute or fight. Ayawg tambag ánang lantúgì kay makalukat kag lális, Don’t give advice to people who are arguing because you will just get trouble for yourself. n {1} amount for redemption or ransom. {2} fee for having s.t. made or repairs done. -an(←) = lukat, n. Pila may ákung lukátan (lukat) ning sinináa? How much do I pay to have this dress sewn?

lúkat v [AB12; a1] uproot s.t., prying the roots out of the ground. Ang bagyu mauy nakalúkat (nakapalúkat) sa lumbuy, The typhoon uprooted the lumbuy tree. Lukáta nang muhun ug ibalhin, Dig out that buried landmark and move it.

lukay n coconut palm leaves. lukaylúkay {1} the bridge of the nose, including the central bony ridge that separates the nostrils. {2} = hanlulúkay. han-r-(←) see hanlulúkay.

lukba v [AB12; a] uproot a finger or toenail. Nagkalukba ang íyang kuku nga nalaswahan, His toenail that got scalded is falling off. Tug-an arun dì lukbáhun ímung kuku. Confess so they don’t pull your fingernails out.

lukbun see lubuk.

lukdu v {1} [A; c1] carry a load on the head. Mas sayun pag lukdúhun (lukdúun, ilukdu) nákù ang duwang, It would be easier for me to carry the basin on my head. {2} [c6] for one to be so many years old. Bísan pa sa katuígan nga íyang gilukdu batan-un siyang tan-áwun, He carries his years well. He still looks young. {3} — ug kalbásà [A] be held back a grade. Makalukdu ka giyug kalbásà ug dì ka magtuun, You will fail the grade if you don’t study.

lukdulukdu n name given to many species of ornamental ferns.

lukgaw n the slender-billed cuckoo dove: Macropygia phasianella.

lukguk a one-testicled, having one testicle not descended. Ang lukguk dì kapamabdus, A man with only one testicle cannot get a woman pregnant.

lukim v {1} [A; c6] tuck in, put in between two hugging surfaces. Si Nánay pay mulukim sa ákung púlu, Mother tucks my shirt in for me. Ilukim ang kwarta sa libru arun mahúping, Put the peso bill between the pages of the book to make it smooth. {2} [c6] give a little money to s.o. who would naturally refuse it in such a way that he will accept it (putting it into his pocket). Ilukim lang ning písus dihà pára panigarilyu, Here’s a peso for cigarettes. {3} [A; b(1)] sew a fold into a garment. Ákung gilukiman ang ákung sinínà kay taas ra kaáyu, I sewed a fold in my dress to make it shorter because it was too long.

lukimya = lyukimya.

luking a knock-kneed. Dáan na siyang luking sa íyang pagkatáwu, She has been knock-kneed since birth.

lukip v [A; c] enclose or insert s.t. in a letter. Ilukip ring bayinti sa birtdi kard, Enclose this twenty-peso bill in the birthday card.

lukluk v {1} [A3; c] go, put into a tight or hidden place. Sawang naglukluk sa kakugnan, A snake lurking in the grass. Ilukluk ang kwarta sa sikrítu, Put the money into your watch pocket. {2} [A; c] get s.o. into a job (slang). Ang uyuan níyang kungrisman mauy naglukluk níya sa Kustum, His uncle who is a Congressman got him into the Customs. a put in such a way that it is hidden or not easy to get at. Lukluk kaáyung pagkabutang sa tutbrás sa iláwum sa bág, The toothbrush was put way in the bottom of the bag.

lukmay v {1} [AB12; a12] for feelings to become or be made soft such that a person is persuaded. Ang íyang tíngug mulukmay sa labing tig-a nga kasingkásing, Her voice will soften the hardest of hearts. Nagkalukmay ang íyang balatían sa tantu námung hinangyù, Our imploring is gradually softening his feelings. {2} [B126N; c1] be dejected. Nanlukmay si Maryu pagkahibáwung nahagbung siya sa burd, Mario was dejected when he learned he had failed the board exam. a having a dejected look. ma-un a having the quality of softening or soothing feelings.

lukmuy a having a crestfallen, dejected look on the face. v [B126; c1] get a dejected, crestfallen look on the face. Malukmuy giyud si Nardu ug makahibáwu siyang nahagbung sa burd, Nardo will surely be crestfallen when he learns that he flunked the board examination.

luksu v {1} [A; a] jump. Miluksu ang ungguy sa kalípay, The monkey jumped up and down with joy. Luksúa lag kanal kay way latayan, Just jump over the ditch because there is no span. Bintánang íyang giluksúan, The window he jumped down from. {2} [A2] skip a grade in school. Miluksu kanà siyag grádu mau nga naapsan ku níya, He skipped a grade in school so he has caught up with me now. n distance or height jumped. hi-/ ha- v [B1256] jump involuntarily. Nahaluksu siya sa kakurat, He jumped involuntarily when he was startled.

luktun n young of a locust.

lúku a stupid in action. Lúku. Ngánung mitug-an man ka nga wà ka pangutan-a? You fool! Why did you let on when nobody even asked you? v [AN2; a2] make a fool of s.o. Ilára tits. Lukúha si Lúla mu, Don’t try to fool me, buddy. Fool your grandmother. — diamur a gone crazy because of love. v [B12] go crazy from love. Nalúku diamur ang ulitáwu sukad bulagi sa íyang trátu, The young man went crazy after his girl friend left him. lukuluku a somewhat stupid or foolish. kalukúhan n foolish doings. maN-r-(→) n one who makes a fool of people.

lúkù v {1} [B6; c1] be curled up. Ilúkù (lukúa) ímung láwas arun masúd ka sa baril, Curl your body up so you can get into the barrel. {1a} loaf in bed. Bísag taas na ang adlaw naglúkù lang gihápun siya, The sun is high in the sky, but he is still lying around in bed. {2} [B1256] fall down in a curled up position. Nalúkù (nahilúkù) siya sa kanal human ku patíri, He fell curled up in the ditch after I kicked him. (→) n piece of cloth formed into a ring used as a cushion when carrying a load on the head. v [A; b] place a cushion of coiled cloth on the head. Kinahanglang maglukù ka ug dúna kay lukdúhun, You should put a cushion on your head when you carry a load on it. lukùlúkù n inside of the knee joints.

lukub_1 v [A; b] {1} close and lock. Grábi sad nímung nakalukub sa pwirta dì na man maabli, You sure bolted the door hard. I can’t get it open. {2} enclose s.t. in an area or by putting s.t. over it. Pagsígig hílak kay lukban ta ka sa kasilyas, Go on, keep crying and I’ll lock you in the bathroom. Lukbi ang kan-un arun dì tugdúnan sa lángaw, Cover the rice so the flies won’t get on it. Gilukban ang lagwirtag paril, The garden was enclosed inside a wall. n {1} shutter. {2} cover. {3} space enclosed. Túa si Máma sa lukub sa kwartu, Mother is inside the room. {4} k.o. fish corral for impounding fish in a receding tide.

lukub_2 n k.o. chisel with a curved (concave-convex) cutting edge. Ang lukub mauy gamítun sa pagkúlit, The curved chisel is used for carving.

lúkub v {1} [A1; b6(1)] wrap up in s.t. flat. Naglúkub ku sa hábul kay gitugnaw ku, I wrapped myself up in a blanket because I felt cold. {2} [A; b] for an atmospheric condition to engulf an area. Milúkub ang kangitngit sa kalibútan, Darkness engulfed the world.

lukublukub n k.o. starfish with poisonous spines.

lúkud = kulúkud.

lukun n k.o. large shrimp with short and small claws.

lúkun v [AB456; a12] coil up, coil s.t. up, usually in several coils. Naglúkun siyag nuug arun himúung lukun paglukdu níya sa kahun, He rolled a piece of cloth into a coil to cushion the box he was carrying on his head. Dúnay sawa nga naglúkun sa tugkaran, There is a large snake coiled up in the yard. Lukúna ang hús ug hipúsa, Coil the hose and put it away. (→) n {1} s.t. coiled. {2} piece of coiled cloth used as a cushion for carrying a load on the head. — sa búlak n wreath. -an n inside of the knees. lukunlúkun = -an.

lúkung v [A; a12] make a coil, form a circle from s.t. stiff. Naglúkung kug alambring gihímung ríng, I coiled a piece of wire to make into a basketball ring. Lukúnga ang alambri ug isang-at, Coil the wire and hang it up. (→) n s.t. coiled. — sa búlak n wreath. lukunglúkung n inside of the knees.

lukup v {1} [AB2; a12] do s.t. to the entire area of s.t. Mulukup sà kug súruy sa syudad, I will wander all over the city. Dì kang kalukup ug tanum sa lapad níyang yútà, You can’t plant every inch of his vast lands. Nagkalukup na sa lungsud ang pisti, The epidemic is spreading all over the town. Lukpag silhig ang sawug, Sweep the entire floor. {2} [B1256; a12] do s.t. to each and every one or thing. Nalukup kug pangutána báhin nímu, I asked just about everybody where to find you. {3} [B12] be up to the ears in debt. Nalukup na kining átung balhíbu sa útang, We’re up to the ears in debt (lit. every single hair of our body is in debt). lukuplúkup v [A12; a12] go over almost the entire area of s.t. Nalukuplúkup na níyag súruy ang mga dagkung syudad sa Amirika, He has gone to almost all the big cities in America.

lukut_1 v [A2; b6] leave a mark or cut into the flesh. Milukut ang patiyan sa kabáyù, The bellyband cut into the horse’s flesh. Naluktan ang íyang kamut sa gapus, The bonds left a mark on his arms.

lukut_2 n edible excretion from a k.o. sea cucumber called dungsul, similar in appearance to bean threads, but green, tightly curled up.

lúkut v {1} [AB; ac6] roll up, cause s.t. to do so. Mulúkut ang dáhun inigkaláyà, The leaf will roll up when it is withered. Lukúta ang banig inigmata nímu, Roll up the mat when you wake up. Ilúkut ang panaptun sa káhuy, Wrap the cloth around the wood. {1a} — sa banig v [A; c1] for political protegees to vacate a position when their political party loses. {2} [B126] for the body to get rolled over by some force. Nalúkut siya uban sa bawud, He rolled with the waves. {3} [B126] be beaten badly in a contest. Nalúkut si Sirhing sa miáging iliksiyun, Serging was crushed during the last election. paN-, panga-, lukutlukut v [A3] for dirt on the body to come off in rolls when scrubbed or rubbed. À, nangalúkut (naglukutlukut, nanlúkut) man lang ágis íyang tagiptip nga gilúgud, My! How the dirt on his body comes off in rolls when you rub it!

lúla (not without l) title for grandmother or any woman old enough to be one’s grandmother. v [A; a12] call s.o. lúla.

lúlan v [A; c] board, put on a vehicle. Ilúlan ang bátà sa bisiklíta, Put the child on the bicycle. n s.o. or s.t. aboard a vehicle.

lúlaw v [B] wake up late, stay in bed long. Ngánung naglúlaw ka man, nag-unsa ka man gabíi? Why are you staying in bed long this morning? What did you do last night?

lulhu v [AN; c1] roll up sleeves or pants. Makig-áway sigúru siya kay nanglulhu man, He must be preparing to fight because he is rolling up his sleeves. Lulhúa (ilulhu) ímung karsúnis iniglabang nátù sa subà, Roll up your pants when we cross the stream.

lúlid n crippled due to a deformity or underdevelopment of the legs. v [B126] become a cripple. Nalúlid siya kay gitakbúyag pulyu, He was crippled after his bout with polio.

lulingháyaw v [A; c] take a trip, go out for leisure. Ilulingháyaw nákù siya sa Hungkung, I’ll take her on a tour to Hong Kong. n leisure.

lulipap n lollipop.

lúlu (not without l) title for grandfather or any other man old enough to be one’s grandfather with whom one is close. v [A; a12] call s.o. grandpa.

lùlù v {1} [A; abc] masturbate. Dì na muutug bísan pag lùlúun, I can’t get an erection, even if I masturbate. Ug dì ka kaiyut níya lùlúi na lang, If you can’t have her, just think of her while you abuse yourself (lit. masturbate for her). Ilùlù na lang ang ímung kahígal, Just masturbate your craving away. {2} [A13; a12] use equipment improperly. Kinsa na puy naglùlù áning makinilyang nagubà na man pud? Who has been abusing my typewriter? It’s broken again. Hala, lùlúa arun makailis ka, Go on abuse it so you can buy me a new one. n {1} penis (coarse). {2} — mu expression of disgust at a person. Lùlù nímu, ingun kag mukúyug ka, wà man lagi, You SOB. You said you were coming along, but you didn’t. Diyis sa lùlù mu! Háin may kwartáhun ta run, Hell, if I’ll give you a dime. Where am I going to get the money from! {3} expression of disgust in general. Lùlù! Pirmi lang patay way hárì, Shit! It’s always tails, never heads!

lúlut a tender eyes or looks. Lúlut nga mata sa inahan, A mother’s tender eyes. v [b8] for s.o. to be tenderly loved. Nalulútan giyud ning batáa sa mga ginikánan kay bugtung, The parents love this child dearly because he’s an only child.

lúluy a sleepy, dull eyes. v [A23B; b6] for the eyes to become drooping or dull. Mulúluy (malúluy) giyud ang mata ug way túg, Your eyes will start to droop if you have gone without sleep.

lumà v {1} [A23; b(1)] for a liquid to seep through s.t. and stain it. Milumà ang dugù sa bindáhi, Blood seeped through the bandage and stained it. Gilum-an nag buling ang kwilyu, Dirt has stained the collar where sweat seeped into the cloth. {2} [b6] leave a mark. Milumà ang banig sa ímung nawung, The mat you were lying on has left marks on your face. n {1} stain or dirt carried by liquid. {2} mark. pa- v [A; b6(1)] trace on s.t. to reproduce a copy. Mupalumà ku sa ímung drúwing, I’ll trace your drawing.

lúmà v [B126] be overshadowed by s.t. else, put into the background (used by speakers influenced by Tagalog). Malúmà nang púlu nímug isul-ub ku tung ákung mahalun, Your sport shirt will be relegated to the background if I wear my expensive one.

lúmad v [A2; b(1)] stay, stick long on. Mulúmad kahà ku niánang trabahúa kun dì pa maáyu ug súhul? Would I stick to that job if the pay wasn’t good? (→) n native, natural-born citizen. -nun n of native origin, make, or quality. Lumadnun nga sáyaw, Native dance.

lumag v {1} [B3(1); b6] for dirt, color to come off s.t. soaked in water. Mulumag (malumag) ang buling ug ímung ihúmul úsà ang mga bulingun, Some of the dirt will come out if the clothes are soaked in water. Naglumag ug kulur úbi ang itum sinínà, The black dress exuded violet color on the water. {2} [B3] for the results of bad behavior to come out. Milumag na ang pagsígig súruy, mimabdus na siya, Now her habits of going out have borne fruit: she got pregnant. n colored juice that is squeezed out from s.t. that fades.

*lumaluma pa- v [A3] undertake to do s.t. one is incapable of doing. Ayawg palumalumag áyu sa radiyu kay musamut hinúun nag kadáut, Don’t take it on yourself to try and fix the radio. It’ll just get worse. palumalumahun, mapalumalumahun a daring to take on s.t. which one may not be capable of doing.

lumat n {1} tubers left accidentally in the ground after the harvest which sprout again. {2} trait that is inherited in a family. {3} highly contagious skin eruptions or lesions on the soles of the feet which occur after an eruption of yaws (tabukaw). The lumat are roundish with small fleshy protuberances and continually emit watery pus. v {1} [A2; b6] for tubers left in the ground by accident to sprout. Mulumat ra gihápun ang mga unud sa úbing wà nátù makit-i, The yams we failed to find will sprout again. {2} [A; b] for a certain trait to be inherited. Basta kalíwat ug búang mulumat giyud, If insanity runs in the family, it will sooner or later show in the children. Kinsa may gilumatan niíning íyang batásang ngil-ad? Who does she take after with her bad behavior? {3} [A; b4] for a bad character trait in a person to make its appearance. Mulumat giyud ang íyang pagkamaldítu kun makainum, His mischievous ways come out when he takes a drink. {4} [a4b4] get lumat. Gilumat (gilumatan) si Markus, Marcos has lumat.

lumáwig see lawig.

lumay n a magical love potion used to cause s.o. to be irresistibly drawn to the user. v {1} [A; b5] use a love potion on s.o. Kinsa guy mulumay ánang húmuk ug ilung, No need to use a love potion on her when she is so easy to conquer. {2} [A; a1] draw s.o. irresistibly with an attractive quality. Ang íyang kabuútan mauy naglumay nákù ngadtu níya, Her good attributes made me irresistibly attracted to her. -an, -an(←) a having a lumay.

*lúmay ma- a slow and effeminate in speech. Malúmay kaáyung musulti nà si Lusyu kay bayutun man gud, Lucio speaks slow like a girl because he is effeminate.

lumbà v {1} [A2C; ac3] race, have a race. Lumbáun nátù. Ang mangíkug muy mubangka, Let’s race it out. The one who is last will pay. Lumbáun nátù ang átung bakì, Let’s have our frogs race. {2} [b8] outrace. Hilumbaan ku níyag kalígù kay wà siya manabun, He beat me bathing because he didn’t soap himself. {3} [C23] outdo each other, as if to see who can do it the more. Naglumbà ug katúlug, They are sleeping as if they were trying to outdo each other. Naglumbà ug isturyag hambug, Outdo each other in telling tall stories. n race. -anay v [C; c3] race with each other. Naglumbaánay ang mga balud sa lapyahan, The waves are racing against each other to the shore. ka- n one’s opponent in a race. -anan n racetrack.

lumbaglumbag v [ASP] writhe, twist in pain. Naglumbaglumbag siya sa kasakit sa íyang tiyan, He writhed in pain with his stomachache.

lumbágu n lumbago, a rheumatic pain in the joints of the lumbar region.

lumban n turban shells, k.o. edible univalve. mata ug — the operculum of turban shells (which resembles an eye).

lumbang n large forest tree, cultivated for its fruit, the seed of which yields an oil similar to linseed oil: Aleurites moluccana.

lumbay n {1} row or column of units. {2} k.o. tic-tac-toe game for two players. A square with nine dots (three on each side, one in the middle) is drawn and the players take turns putting down their stones on the dots. Whoever gets a row of three stones, wins. v {1} [A; ac] queue up, fall in line facing in the direction of the line; do, put in a row. Naglumbay ang daghang pumapálit ug prankíyu, Lots of people were queuing up to buy stamps. Naglumbay siya sa mga pyísa, He is lining up the spare parts. Lumbáya ang pagtanum sa humay, Plant the rice in rows. Ilumbay ning silya sa únang lumbay, Put this chair in the first row. {2} [AC] play lumbay. -an(→) n a board for playing lumbay.

lumbiya n sago palm, the trunk of which is used to starch and the leaves for roofing: Metroxylon sagus.

lumbuy = lungbuy.

lúmi n dish of long Chinese noodles, usually served in broth.

lumì n crease, fold, wrinkles. v [A; a] get to be all wrinkled, creased. Ayawg lumia nang bag-ung inutaw, Don’t wrinkle your newly ironed shirt. -un a wrinkled, creased.

lúmid v {1} [A; c] wallow or roll in mud, flour, etc. Ang bábuy mulúmid sa lápuk, Pigs roll in the mud. Ilúmid ang pinirítung ságing sa asúkar, Roll the fried bananas in the sugar. {2} [B456] roll in sin, vice. Naglúmid sa salà ang mga babáying nagbaligyà sa ílang dungug, Women who sell their reputation are wallowing in sin.

luminarya n numerous lighted candles placed along the streets during religious processions or in the church during services. v [A; b] light candles for a religious procession or church service.

lúming a tender, soft voice or way of speaking. v [B2; b6] for the voice to become soft and tender. Mulúming dáyun íyang tíngug ug ikasulti ang uyab, Her voice suddenly becomes tender when she speaks with her boy friend.

lumiru = numiru.

lum-it n crease, wrinkle. Ang lum-it sa karsúnis nahíwì, The crease in the trousers came out crooked. v [AB126; a1] crease, get creased. Ayawg lum-íta ang bag-ung pinalansa nímung sayal, Don’t crease your skirt. You just ironed it. a creased.

lumlum v {1} [A; b(1)] sit on eggs. Wà pa mapisù ang gilumlúmang itlug, The eggs the hen was brooding have not hatched yet. {1a} [b] sit on papers which need processing or attention. Kadtung aplikisiyun nímu sa lún gilumlúman lang, They are just sitting on your application for a loan. {2} [A13] stay inside s.t. Dúgay na siyang lumlum sa íla kay maúlaw nga mupakítà, He stayed cooped up in his house for a long time because he was ashamed to show himself. {2a} [A13] for feelings to be in the breast. Ang kasína nga naglumlum sa íyang dughan, Enviousness that is stored up in her heart. Naglumlum sa dughan ni Kaluy ang kamíngaw kang Plúra, Caloy feels loneliness for Flora.

lumpag v [AB12; a] {1} crumble down; cause s.t. to do so. Nagkalumpag na ang paril, The wall is crumbling. Hilumpagan ku sa kinamádang láta, The cans that were stacked up neatly came tumbling down on me. {2} bring to a downfall. Ayawg lumpága ang íyang mga damgu, Do not destroy her hopes. Lumpágun nátù ang gahum sa impiryalismu, We shall overcome the power of imperialism.

lumpánug v [A23; b6] flee suddenly and rapidly to a far place. Milumpánug lagi pagkakità sa ákung pistúla, He sure got out of there fast when he saw my gun. Layù ang gilumpanúgan sa ákung hunàhúnà samtang namínaw sa diskursu, My mind wandered as I was listening to the speech.

lumpat v [A2] bounce up suddenly. Milumpat ákung kasingkásing sa kahikurat, My heart leaped in sudden surprise. lumpatlumpat v [A; b6] bounce up and down. Naglumpatlumpat ang dyíp sa batsihun nga dálan, The jeep was bouncing up and down on the bumpy road.

lumpayat v {1} [A13; b6] jump vigorously up and down. Ngánung naglumpayat man ang mga bátà sa katri? Why are the children jumping up and down vigorously on the bed? {2} [A; c] jump up and down to get free, tug against s.t. that restricts movement. Milumpayat ang ungguy sa halwa pagkakità sa ságing, The monkey jumped up and down in the cage upon seeing the banana. Naglumpayat ang irù sa huktanan pagkakità sa iring, The dog jumped up and down tugging against his leash upon seeing the cat.

lumpì, lumping a dented, having a dent. v [A3P; a] dent. Ayawg lumpínga ang táru nga igbabaligyà, Don’t dent the kerosene can we’re planning to sell. Lumpíngi ang kílid sa láta, Make a dent in the side of the can. n dent.

lumpiyà n egg roll, a dish consisting of a thin pancake filled with sauteed meat and vegetables. — nga prisku an egg roll with the pancake soft and pliant. — nga prítu an egg roll with the pancake fried crisp. v [A; ac] have, make egg rolls.

lumpu v [B126; a4] feel tired and sleepy after taking a swim. Gilumpu (nalumpu) ang bátà human malígù, The child felt tired and sleepy after taking a swim.

lumpù a lame, cripple. Dì siya makalakaw kay lumpù, He can’t walk because he is lame. v [B12; b5] be, become lame.

lumpung v [AC3; a] {1} for s.t. concave to fit or be made to fit snugly in s.t. else convex. Lumpúnga ang mga básu arun sayun dad-un, Put the glasses inside of one another to make them easy to carry. Ilumpung ning basurahan sa láin, Put this trash can on top of the other. {2} for two or more things to be or to take place at the same time when they should not be overlapping. Lisud nang maglumpung átung uyab kay gastu, It’s hard to have several girl friends at the same time because it’s expensive. Bísag lumpúngun mung duha, káya gihápun mu nákù, Even if it’s two against one, I can still beat you.

lumput n home-woven cloth of a checkered design and with a plain weave. v [A13] wear clothing of this weave.

lumu a tender, gentle in personality. Lumu nga kasingkásing ni Hisus, Jesus’ tender heart. v [B2; b6] become gentle, tender. Nagkalumu íyang tíngug samtang nagkabugnaw ang íyang kasukù, His voice got gentler as his anger cooled off. (←) n tenderloin cut of meat. ma- = lumu, a.

lúmù v [A; a1] crush s.t. out of shape without breaking it. Nalúmù ang munyíkang ákung natumban, The plastic doll that I stepped on got crushed out of shape. Ayaw lumúa nang láta kay ákung gamítun, Don’t crush that can because I’m going to use it.

lumud n k.o. porpoise.

lúmud v [A2C; c1] {1} be together with s.o. in a place designed for one. Naglúmud silang tulu sa gamayng katri, The three of them slept together in a small bed. {2} stay with s.o. in the same house. Nakalúmud ku níla ug unum ka búlan, I have lived with them for six months.

lumuk a for the hair to be oily after oil has been applied to it. v [B; a] be, become oily. Ákung lumukun ímung buhuk sa hisù kay ákung hingut-an, I’ll put lots of hair oil in your hair to get rid of the lice.

lúmun v {1} [AC; c] live, keep together. Milúmun ang bátang ílu sa íyang tiyù, The orphaned child went to live with his uncle. Naglúmun sila bísag wà pa makasal, They lived together even though they weren’t married. Ayg ilúmun ang dunut nga mangga sa mga maáyu, Don’t put the rotten mangoes together with the good ones. {2} [A; a12] crumple or roll up a piece of cloth into a ball. Naglúmun siyag nuug íyang gihímung tutuytútuy, She made a ball out of the cloth to make a false breast.

lúmung v [A13; b6] for water to collect and form a pool. Naglúmung ang túbig sa tugkaran kay way kagwaan, The water formed a pool in the front yard because there was no way for it to exit.

lumus_1 v {1} [AB16; b1] drown, get drowned. Naglumus siya kay nadispirádu, She drowned herself because she got frustrated in love. Gidaghanun sa tubà nga makalumus (makapalumus), Enough toddy to drown you. Lumsan tikaw sa subà, animála ka, I’ll drown you in the river, you beast! Subang nalumsan níya, The river he drowned in. {1a} — sa sabaw v [B1256] disappear into thin air (usually said of a father deserting a family). Nalumus sa sabaw ang amahan niíning batáa, The father of this child disappeared into thin air. {2} [B1256] for an engine to get flooded with fuel. Dì muandar ang makina kay nalumus, The engine won’t start because it’s flooded. {3} [B126] suffocate, choke in an embrace. Hápit ku malumus sa íyang gakus, I almost suffocated to death in her embrace. {4} [A2; b(1)] overwhelm with feelings. Kaguul nga milumus sa kasingkásing, A heart drowned in grief.

lumus_2 = ung-ung, n1.

lúmut n general term for lichens or algae of the sort that attach themselves. v [b4] {1} be covered with moss or seaweed. Gilumútan ang lubut sa tangki, The water tank is covered with algae on the bottom. {2} be left idle (until moss covers it). Gilumútan na lang siya, dága lang gihápun, The years have come and gone, but she remains single. -un a covered with moss or green seaweeds. lumutlumut n tiny lichens which grow on the trunks of palms and other trees, or on the sides of water containers not cleaned, greenish in color.

lumuy, lúmuy a soft and delicate, not rigid. Lúmuy (lumuy) ang buktun sa way trabáhu, One who doesn’t work has soft arms. Lumuy nga tsíku, A soft sapodilla. v {1} [B2; b6] become soft and delicate, not rigid. {2} [BN26] become momentarily weak on experiencing a great emotion. Nalúmuy ku pagkabatì nákung nakadaug ku sa swipstik, My legs gave way when I heard that I won the sweepstakes. (→) n a breed of pigs that easily grows fat, and with soft and thin skin. lumyan n variety of jackfruit (nangkà) the flesh of which is soft, sweet, and juicy with no dry pulp.

lún_1 n lawn. -máwir lawn mower. v [A; a2] cut the grass with a lawn mower. Nindut nag lún kay ákung gilunmáwir, The lawn looks good now because I mowed it.

lún_2 n loan money from the bank. v [A; b6] loan from the bank. Unsang bangkúha ang ímung gilúnan? What bank did you get your loan from?

-l-un alternant for -unun, added to almost all the bases to which -unun is added, usually with no difference in meaning from -unun. Kalan-un, Things to eat. Palalítun, Things to buy.

lúna n canvas. Ang tulda hinímù sa lúna, The tent is made of canvas.

lunà n vacant place or area; piece of land. Dúna pay lunà sa yútà nga kabalayan, There is still space on the land to build a house. May lunà pa ba ku sa ímung kasingkásing? Do I still have a place in your heart? hi-/ha- v [B1256] happen to be in a position. hi-/ha-(←) v [B1256] {1} be settled down to a place or position. Dì ku mubalhin ug lingkuránan kay nahilúnà na ku diri, I won’t move to another seat because I am already settled here. {2} be at ease, not restless or nervous. Wà siya mahilúnà nga nagpaábut sa nanganak níyang asáwa, He couldn’t sit still waiting for his wife to have her baby. pahi-/paha-(←) v [A; c] {1} put oneself or s.t. in proper or convenient position. Mipahilúnà siyag lingkud únà musúgud ug káun, He seated himself properly before he started to eat. Ipahilúnag maáyu ang karga sa bisiklíta, Put the load on the bicycle securely. {2} accommodate s.o. in a good position or job. Ang manínuy níyang kunsihal mauy nagpahilúna níya sa sitihul, Her godfather, who was a councilor, got her a job in City Hall.

lúna dimiyil n honeymoon. v [A; b6(1)] have a honeymoon.

lunag v [A2] for the results of bad behavior to come out. Milunag na giyud ang kalaag ánang bayhána. Gipamabdúsan, Now that woman’s propensity for gadding about has borne fruit. She got herself pregnant.

lúnang v {1} [A; b6] wallow. Naglúnang ang gibunù sa kaugalíngung dugù, The murder victim is wallowing in his own blood. Ang gilunángan sa kábaw, The place the carabao wallows. {2} [A] be in a bad state to an excessive degree. Ang kalibútan nga naglúnang sa kasal-ánan, The world that is wallowing in sin. Ang katawhan nga naglúnang sa katimáwà, People wallowing in poverty. -an(→) n mud pool for the water buffalo to wallow in.

lunas n k.o. smooth bamboo with a yellowish-green trunk: Bambusa vulgaris.

lun-as v [B12] for plants or flowers to become withered, faded, or dried up. Ang kaínit mauy nakalun-as (nakapalun-as) sa mga rúsas, The hot sun caused the rose plants to wither and dry up. Ilísi ang mga búlak nga nagkalun-as na, Replace those flowers since they are withering and fading.

lunaw v [A; b6] cook chopped sweet potatoes with water. Maglunaw ku áring kamúti pára miryinda, I’ll boil chopped up sweet potatoes for my afternoon snack. n chopped, boiled sweet potatoes. -in- = lunaw, n.

lunay v [B2] for pain or illness to subside. Mulunay ang suul sa tiyan ug tambálan, The stomach ache will subside if you take medicine.

lundag v [B; b] sink to the bottom. Manggáwas ta sa dì pa mulundag ang barku, Let’s go over the side before the boat sinks.

Lundris_1 n London.

lundris_2 = alundris_1.

lunduk_1 v [B345; b4] for the wind to stop blowing. Human sa bagyu milunduk ang hángin, The wind stopped blowing after the storm. Gilundúkan mi sa hángin sa lawud, We were becalmed in the middle of the sea.

lunduk_2 v [AB3(1)6; a2] for things usually soft and having length to fall, settle down gathering in a heap; cause them to do so. Milunduk (nalunduk) sa salug ang kurtína pagkaputul sa higut, The curtain fell down in a heap on the floor when the string snapped. Siyay naglunduk sa mga bulingun sa suuk, She heaped the dirty clothes in the corner. n k.o. affliction where part of the intestine settles down into the scrotum. a having a large scrotum due to such an affliction.

lunga_1 n sesame seeds used for tidbit decorations or flavoring on sweets: Sesamium orientale.

lunga_2, lungà v {1} [A2C23; b(1)] give up doing s.t. which one had been doing with great expenditure of effort. Wà siya mulungag pangítà sa nawálang anak, He didn’t give up in his search for the lost child. Ayaw siya lung-i (lunghi) ug sugsū́g hangtud muhílak, Don’t stop your relentless teasing until she cries. {2} [B26] stop from bothering, subside. Mulunga lang ang íyang húbak kun mutumar siyag tambal, Her asthma attacks do not stop until she takes her medicine. a not persisting in one’s work, working off and on. -an(←) = lungà, a.

lúngab n cave, pit, or any large hole in the ground. v [AB12; b] dig a cave or pit, become one.

lúngag v [A; b] dig, bore a hole. Maglúngag kug pára kumpus pit, I will dig a hole for a compost pit. Nalúngag ang atup nga nahulgan sa lubi, The roof got a hole in it after a coconut fell through it. Lungági ang láta sa litsi, Punch a hole in the milk can. (→) n {1} hole. Lungag sa dágum, Eye of a needle. Lungag sa ilung, Nostrils. {2} vagina (euphemism).

lung-ag v [A; a] boil rice or any carbohydrate until the product is cooked and dry. Lung-ága nang ságing hilaw pára pamáhaw, Cook the green bananas for breakfast. -in- n {1} staple being cooked. Sigáig linung-ag, Turn up the fire under the rice. {2} cereals or carbohydrates prepared by boiling, as opposed to any other way. Linung-ag ságing palita ayaw nang minantikaan, Buy the cooked bananas, not the fried ones.

lungas a {1} given to much playing and moving around. {2} for females to be lacking in modesty and proper restraint. v {1} [B; b6] move, play around vigorously. Ayaw mu palábig lungas kay mangadagmà unyà mu, Don’t keep running about; you might stumble and fall. Magkalungas giyud ang bátà samtang magtubù, A child gets to be terribly active as it grows bigger. {2} [B12; b6] for females to become wanting in modesty and proper restraint. Nalungas ílang anak kay nagpúnayg kuyugkúyug ánang hustis, Their daughter started to be immodest in her behavior because of her association with that hostess.

lungay a {1} drooping, hanging loosely. Ang puya lungay ug líug, A very young baby can’t hold its head up. {2} unable to stand or flex physically defective muscles, as if without bones. Ang lungay nga bátà nagsígi lag higdà kay dì man makabángun, A crippled child lies in bed all his life for he cannot get up. v {1} [B] droop, hang in a drooping way. Nalungay na ang ákung úlu sa kakatulugun, My head is drooping from sleepiness. Nagkalungay na ang sanga nga nabug-atan sa búnga, The branch is drooping down more and more because it is so laden with fruit. {2} [B126] turn out to have the defect of lungay, a2.

lungbuy n {1} small tree with elliptic leathery leaves 6–12 cm., bearing clusters of juicy, oval fruit, dark purple, 1.5–2 cm. long: Syzygium cumini. {2} the blunt-nosed lead of small-arm bullets which resemble lungbuy fruits (slang). -in- having the color of lungbuy. lápis -in- indelible pencil. -un a of the color of lungbuy.

lungdistans n {1} long-distance call. {2} long-distance passenger bus or trip. Magsakit ákung likud ug byáhing lungdistans, My back aches when I take long-distance trips. {3} long-distance shooting in basketball. Maáyu siyang musiyát bísag lungdistans, He is good even in long-distance shots. v {1} [A; c6] call by long-distance. {2} [A; c6] make a long shot in basketball. {3} [A; a12] masturbate (from the notion that one is getting sexual gratification thinking of s.o. not present). Gilungdistans níya si Maríya nga nalígù, He masturbated thinking of Maria taking a bath.

lunggù v [A; b] decapitate. Gilunggúan sa mga magahat ang misiyuníru, The headhunters beheaded the missionary.

lunggub v [A; a2] grab, wrest s.t. away from s.o. Ayawg lunggúba ning ritrátu kay nagtan-aw pa ku, Don’t grab the picture away because I am still looking at it.

lunggung_1 v {1} [A3P; c1] keep inside, imprison, lock up. Daghang trabáhung milunggung nákù sa upisína, Lots of work kept me imprisoned in the office. Lunggúnga (ilunggung) ang mga bábuy sa álad, Lock the pigs up in a pen. {2} [A; c1] shake a container in the hand to shuffle things up. Lunggúnga (ilunggung) únà sa kamut ang dáyis únà iitsa, Shake the dice in your hand before you throw them. {3} [AC; b(1)] bet on dice thrown from a container. The one who bets on the number which comes out wins. n game of dice of this sort. -an(→) n the container in which the dice are shaken.

lunggung_2 v [AN; a12] cheat to gain. Gilunggung ku sa tindírang migámit ug gantangang way aríyus, I was gypped by the vendor because she used uncertified measures. Gilunggung ku nímu kay dì kung kamaung mupúkir, You cheated me because I don’t know how to play poker.

lúngì v [A; a] wrench s.t. off to detach it. Kinsay galúngì sa buktun sa munyíka? Who wrenched the arm off the doll? Lungía nang usa ka dawin ságing, Get me a banana from the bunch.

lúngib n cave. v [B2; b6] form a cave or hole in the side of a slope. Nalúngib ang kílid sa bungtud nga gikwári, The side of the mountain that was quarried formed a cave.

lúngis v [A; a] wrench off, twist s.t. off its attachment. Mulúngis kug usa ka dawin sa ímung ságing, I’ll take a banana from your bunch.

lungkab v [A; a1] break s.t. open by prying so as to get into it. Kawatan ang naglungkab sa ámung baul, A robber broke our trunk open. Lungkába ang kandádug way yáwi, Pry the lock open if there is no key.

lungkaub n thumping sound. Ang lungkaub sa mga túnub, The thumping sound of footfalls. v {1} [A] make a thumping sound. Naglungkaub ang mga balud nga mihasmag sa mga batu, The waves beat against the stone with a thudding sound. {2} [A13] throb vigorously in the depths of one’s feelings. Ang kayugut nga naglungkaub sa íyang dughan, Anger that is raging in his heart. -in-, -in-(←) n heavy sound of thumping.

lungkì a limping, partially disabled in the leg, usually permanently. v [B16; c1] walk with a limp. Naáyu túud siya sa pulyu apan nalungkì giyud intáwun, He recovered from his polio, but now he walks with a limp.

lunglayin n longline fishing.

lungnik n fifth of liquor. v {1} [B256] be a fifth full. Hápit mulungnik (malungnik) ang písu nga idibul nga íyang gipalit, He bought a peso’s worth of cooking oil which nearly filled a fifth. {2} [c1] make it a fifth of liquor. Lungnikun (ilungnik) na lang kay daghan man tang manginum, Let us buy a fifth because a lot of us are going to drink.

lungnus n long-nosed pliers.

lungpli n {1} long-playing record. {2} lengthy monologue in a conversation. v [c1] record s.t. on a long-playing record. Lungplihun (ilungpli) ug diritsu ang ímung únang pláka, Make your first recording a long-playing record.

lungslib n long-sleeved shirt. v [A; c1] wear, make into a long-sleeved shirt.

lungsud n {1} town. {2} citizenry. Tunug na sa tibuuk lungsud nga gipaangkan siya, It has been bruited about town that she has had a child out of marriage. háring — n the electorate, sovereign people. kalungsúran n towns. lungsuránun n local citizen. katagi- n one from the same town. -nun a {1} pertaining to s.t. civic. Katungdánang lungsudnun sa matag lungsuránun, Civic duty of each citizen. {2} pertaining to the town or municipality. Mamahanding lungsudnun, Municipal treasurer. maki-, maki-nun a civic-minded.

lungtad v [A2; b(1)] {1} last for a period of time. Makalungtad ug dúgay ang isdà ug aysan, Fish will last long if you put them on ice. Wà lungtári ug tris díyas ang ákung puása, My fast didn’t last for three days. {2} stay with, at s.t. for a long time. Dì mu lungtáran ug míd ánang inyung taras, No maid will stay long with you, the way you act. pa- v [A; c1] make, cause to last. Ayaw palungtára (ipalungtad) ug dúgay inyung dúmut, Don’t allow your desire for vengeance to last long. malungtárun a durable.

lung tíbul n wedding, with reference to the banquet (colloquial). Anus-a man ang lung tíbul? When are you getting hitched? v [A13] get married.

lungùlungù v [B46; c1] for one’s head to sway or shake uncontrollably as when drunk or in old age. Naglungùlungù na siya sa katigúlang, His head tremors due to old age.

lungun n coffin. v [c1] bury in a coffin, as opposed to other modes of burial.

lungutlungut v [B1456; b3] be restless, moving about and talking in anger, exasperation, impatience to do s.t. Naglungutlungut siyang makaapil sa banggà, He was restless in his impatience to take part in the contest. Ang gisibat níyang alkansíya mauy íyang gilungutlungutan, She rushed about in anger on account of her piggy bank which got stolen.

lunhat v [B126; a2b3] have a relapse, most often said of sprains or fractures or illness thought to be derived from them. Nalunhat íyang piang kay nagpúnay siyag lungas, His sprain came back because he kept moving around.

lunhaw a {1} for growing things, not fruit, to be green. Lunhaw nga sibsibánan, Green pastures. {2} recent, young. Sa lunhawng kinabúhì sa kabatan-un wà pa níya masinátì ang kapakyásan, He was a callow youth, and had never experienced failure. v {1} [B2; b6] for growing things to be green and fresh. Mulunhaw (malunhaw) ug bálik ang sagbut inig-abut sa ting-ulan, The grass will become green again when the rains return. {2} [a12] bring back s.t. to make it recent, young again. Tam-is lunháwun ang malipáyun tang kabatan-un, It’s nice to reminisce on our happy childhood.

Lúnis_1 n Monday. v see birnis. pa-(→) n work bee done on a Monday. v [A; b6] hold a work bee on a Monday. Palunisi lang nang pagtúkud sa taytáyan, Have the bridge built by a Monday work bee.

lúnis_2 n odd number.

lúnit v [A; a1b2] tweak the ears. Hinglunitan si Marta sa maistra kay nagtábì, The teacher tweaked Martha’s ears because she was talking. n action of tweaking.

lunlun a all of one kind, no mixture. Ang kinabúhì dì lunlun kalípay, Life is not all happiness. v {1} [A1; c16] have all in one kind, no mixture. Sagúlig pinágud mais ang tablíya, ayawg ilunlun (lunlúna) nga kakaw, Mix some roasted corn in the chocolate tablet, don’t make it pure cacao. {2} [A12C; b] be all together in a place. Dì ta makalunlun ug lingkud sa píkas lingkuránan kay kúlag hángin ang ligid, We can’t all stay on one side because the tire lacks air. Dì ta maglunlun dinhis píkas kay malúnud unyà ta, Let’s not huddle on one side of the boat because it might capsize.

lunsay a {1} pure, unadulterated. Lunsay nga gátas sa báka, Pure cow’s milk. Lunsayng kaputlì nga wà pa kamansáhi sa kasinatían, Unadulterated innocence that has not been polluted by experience. {2} simple, peaceful in way or outlook. Lunsay kaáyu ang kinabúhing banikanhun, Farm life is very simple and peaceful. v [B1; c1] be simple or peaceful in ways or outlook. Ang maglunsay sa kinahanglan dílì magápus sa útang, One who is simple with his needs won’t get himself engulfed in debt. Malunsay ang átung pamuyù ug mubíyà ka sa súgal, Our life would get peaceful once you stop your gambling.

lunsing n k.o. very small, yellow banana, particularly delicious and sweet, but not commercially grown.

lunsud = lungsud.

luntad = lungtad.

luntalunta v [A; c1] leap up and down in joy or to get free. Miluntalunta ang kabáyù sa pagkakità sa bayi, The horse struggled to get free when it saw the mare. Mahugnù ang lantay ug inyung luntaluntáhan, The bamboo bed will collapse if you jump up and down on it.

luntud v [AC; ac] for two things of about the same size to lie atop one another, cause them to do so. Dì ka makaluntud ug libru sa Bibliya, You can’t put a book on top of the Bible. Nagluntud silag higdà sa gip-ut kaáyung bangkù, They lay on top of one another on the narrow bench. Luntúra nang duha ka malíta, Put those two suitcases on top of one another. luntudluntud v [AC23; c1] pile up, be piled up. Nagluntudluntud ang mga sáku sa bugas, Sacks of rice are piled up.

lunu v [A3N; b6] for an animal to shed its skin or shell. Dinhay naglunu nga hálas dinhi kay dúnay lunu nga gibyáan, A snake must have shed its skin here because there’s an empty snakeskin left behind. n skin or shell shed. linunhan = lunu, n.

lun-ub v [AB2; a12] for s.t. to get a big depression in it, cause it to do so. Kinsay galun-ub sa palanggána? Gilingkúran tingáli, Who made a big dent in the basin? S.o. must have sat on it. Húmuk malun-ub ang hubun sa bátà, A child’s fontanel easily gets sunken. n rather large depression.

lúnud_1 v {1} [A; a] sink s.t. Ang maldítu mauy naglúnud sa sakayan nákung papil, The meany sunk my paper boat. {2} [B12; c1] — ang puhúnan for capital to get used up. Magkalunud ang puhúnan sa nigusyung way maáyung kwintáda, Business without proper accounting gradually exhausts capital. — ang buwan n new moon. Hunas run kaáyu kay lúnud ang buwan, We have an extra low tide today; it’s new moon. (→) v [B26; b4] for an illness to settle. It is believed that an illness to get better must come out in hives, rash, or the like, and if it does not do so, it settles, thus becoming worse. Namatay siya kay nalunud (milunud) iyang dáp, He died because his measles didn’t come out. Nabákul siya dihang nalunuran sa íyang buti, He became a cripple after his smallpox sank. a causing illnesses to sink. Makamatay nang lunud nga hilánat, A fever that sinks can cause death. udtung — ang búwan half moon of the third quarter.

lúnud_2 v {1} [A; c] put s.t. together with s.t. else which is being processed. Lundi nag bugas ang túbig, Put some rice into the water now. Ilúnud lag ímung bulingun sa ámù nga náa sa wásing masin, Just put your dirty laundry together with ours that’s already in the washing machine. {2} [A; c6] put in money, etc. to a pool. Ilúnud ring ákung bayinti sa ímung pusta, Here’s my twenty pesos to put into your betting pool. — palit n in cockfighting, a purchase of the cock where the owner is not paid, but the value of the cock is made part of the bet. The purchaser then proceeds to fight the cock. If the cock wins, the owner is paid double the purchase price and the purchaser keeps the cock. If the cock loses the owner is given nothing (since his purchase price was his bet). — pátay a die-hard, inveterate. Lúnud pátay (lunud pátay) nga Libiral, A die-hard Liberal. -in- n way of cooking adúbu such that the meat is boiled first and then after it is boiled it is put into the bubbling fat. v [A; c1] make adúbu in this style.

lunuglunug v [B146] for the fat of meat, jelly, or the like to be soft, flabby, and quivering. Naglunuglunug sa katambuk ang unud, The meat is soft and shaking like jelly because it’s all fat.

lúnuk n {1} brown, granular residue which remains after the oil has been cooked from the coconut. {2} an old man who has lost his virility (humorous). Mamána ka ánang lagas nga wà nay lána, lúnuk na lang, Are you going to marry that very old man, when he doesn’t have any oil (sperm) left? He’s all dried up. v [A2B12] form granules like lúnuk. Sigíhi ug ukay ug mulúnuk na ang tunù, Keep stirring when granules form in the coconut juice. Nalúnuk ang sabun nga íyang gilútù kay sayup ang timpla, The soap he cooked formed granules because he had the wrong mixture.

lúnup v [B456; b(1)] {1} flood. Pirmi lang maglúnup sa Butwan kay gipamúril ang kakahuyan, There are always floods in Butuan because the mountains have been deforested. {2} for an emotion to flood over one. Gilunúpan siya sa túmang kalípay, He was overwhelmed with immense joy. n flood. Ang dakung lúnup sa tyimpu ni Nuwi, The great flood in Noah’s time.

lúnus v {1} [AB; a12] for fruits, vegetables, root crops to soften; cause them to do so. Mulúnus (malúnus) ang tawung nga dílì lutúun dáyun, Eggplants will soften and wither if you don’t cook them right away. Maglúnus kug ságing nga isugba, I’ll soften bananas for broiling. {2} [B126] get burned, heavily tanned from the sun. Ang kaínit sa adlaw mauy nakalúnus (nakapalúnus) sa pánit sa mag-uúma, The heat of the sun scorched the farmer’s back. {3} [B16; b4] be starved, extremely hungry (as if withered). À, lunúsan man sad ta sa gútum ug pinaábut nímu, I’m famished waiting for you. n starvation. (→) a for fruits to be soft and withered. Ságing nga lunus, Softly cooked bananas.

lun-us = lusnù.

lun-ut v [A2C; ac] share a small space ordinarily occupied by one or two people. Makiglun-ut siya nákug higdà kay tugnaw kunu, She wants me to sleep in her bed because she says it’s cold. Lun-úta lag mga bátà sa baksit, Just put the children together in the backseat.

lunuy a thoroughly soft and tender to touch. v [B2; a] become, make very soft and tender. Nalunuy ang hinug ságing nga giban-ug, The ripe banana got very soft and tender because it got bruised. (←) v [BN] become weak to the point of near collapse. Mulúnuy (manglúnuy) ku basta gutmun, I become weak when I’m hungry. Nalúnuy dáyun ku pagkahibalu sa íyang kamatáyun, I felt weak all over when I learned of his death.

lupa, lupà v [B; b6] be somewhat depressed below the surrounding land. Giabunúhan níya ang mga dapit sa yútà nga naglupà, He filled up all the places in his land which were depressed. n land that is below the level of the surrounding land. Kanúnay bahaan ang íyang baul kay lupà man, His farm is always flooded because it is located in a depression.

lúpà v [A] for one that is misbehaving to do it all the more. Human siya tambági sa pagsúgal, milúpà hinúun, After being cautioned about his gambling, he indulged in it all the more. Ayawg labáni nang batáa arun dì mulúpà, Don’t take that child’s part or he’ll misbehave all the more. — ang atay v [B246] swell with pride. Milúpà íyang atay pag-ingun nákung gwápu siya, He swelled with pride when I told him he was handsome.

lupad v {1} [A; ac] fly, take a plane, be sent flying. Lupdun lang sa ubang langgam ang láing kuntininti, Some birds fly from one continent to another. Pugngi ímung kálù kay tingálig ilupad sa hángin, Hold on to your hat or the wind will blow it away. {2} [B2456] pass swiftly by. Túling milupad ang mga túig, The years passed swiftly by. {3} [b8] fly into a rage. Hingluparan kus maistra kay nayabu ang tintà, The teacher lost her temper at me because I spilled the ink. {4} [A2] travel, go s.w. (humorous, mildly derogatory). Mau pa gánì pag-abut milupad sad dáyun, He just arrived then he immediately went away again. n act of flying. Kusug ang lupad sa dyit, The jet flies fast. kúyug, uban sa — v [A; b6] keep up with the latest fad, with the in thing. Dì siya magpaiwit. Muuban giyud sa lupad (panlúpad) sa mga dátù, She does not want to be left behind. She keeps up with the rich. mubù ug — see mubù. (←) n expanse of one’s travel. Taas nag lúpad nang tawhána. Nakaabut nas Lundun, That man is widely travelled. He has gone to London. taas ug —, (←) a {1} always be out of one’s home and be at places where he is not supposed to be. Taas ug lúpad (lupad) bayhána. Ásang bayli túa, This woman goes out too much. Wherever there’s dance, she is bound to be there. {2} travelling a lot. Dì ba didtu kas Dábaw, nía na man sab lagi ka sa Manílà. Taása pud nímug lupad uy, You were in Davao, weren’t you, and now here you are in Manila. You sure do travel. paN- n act of flying (plural). †

lup-ad v [AN; b6] spit saliva. Kinsa ninyuy naglup-ad diri sa panghugasan? Which one of you spat in the sink? Gilup-aran ku níya, He spat on me. paN- v [A13] keep spitting. lup-aránan n spittoon.

lupak_1 v [A; a] {1} poke or pound repeatedly with the end of a stick. Naglupak ku sa túbu nga nasampungan, I’m shoving a stick into the pipe that was stopped up. Lupakun ku kanang ilagà nga náa sa sulud, I’ll shove a stick into the hole to flush the rat out. {2} pound to mash or pulverize s.t. Milupak siya sa humay, He pounded the rice. Maglupak tag ságing, We will mash bananas. {3} make lupak. n a k.o. sweet made out of pounded, cooked, unripe bananas, mixed with half-matured coconut, shredded, and sugared. ni-, -in- = lupak.

lupak_2 n the young of the rudderfish (damagan, 1).

lupasì a pallid in complexion. Ang bátang bitúkun lupasì ug pamánit, A child infested with parasitic worms tends to have a pallid complexion. v [B] for the complexion to become pale.

lupì n {1} turned down corner of a page. {2} = alupì. v [A; c1] turn down a corner of the leaf of a book. Gilupian níya ang tumuy sa pahina nga íyang giundángan, She turned down the corner of the page where she stopped.

lúpig a inferior, outclassed. Lúpig ku siyag ínum, He is no match for me when it comes to drinking. Lúpig pa nímuy buguy, You’re worse than a hoodlum. walay — nothing is better than (lit. outclassed by). Way lúpig sa mag-amping, There’s nothing better than being careful. Lúpig pa níyay galingan mukáun, He can consume more than a mill. v {1} [A23S; a2b2] overpower, outclass. Way makalupig sa íyang katabian, Nobody can outdo her in talkativeness. Mubangka ku ug lupígun ku nímug bú, I will treat you if you beat me in arm wrestling. {2} [AN; b(1)] exploit, take advantage over s.o. by cheating. Kusug siyang mulúpig (manlúpig) sa uban salig kay abugádu siya, Basing himself on his ability as a lawyer, he takes advantage of people. ma-un a exploiting in a cruel way. Malupígun ang mga Katsílà kaniadtu, The Spaniards were oppressive in former times. paN- n taking advantage of s.o. and cheating him out of s.t.

lúpir n sport jacket. v [A; c] wear a sport jacket.

lúpis n dried strips of abaca trunk or certain varieties of bananas which have not been processed into fibers, used for tying and other similar purposes.

lup-it v [A; b] press s.t. tight between two surfaces. Naglup-it ug mga dáhung layà ang libru, The book has some dead leaves pressed inside it. pa- v [A; b] put s.t. in between two flat surfaces so as to press it. Pusturáwu siyang tan-áwun ug magpalup-it sa púlu, He looks good when he tucks his shirt in.

lupnis = lúpis.

lupù_1 n k.o. small blackish fish with lightly toxic dorsal spines, often found on the bottom in fresh or brackish waters: Gymnapistes niger.

lupù_2 v [A3P; b6(1)] shut off, block a passage or flow. Gúmun sa buhuk ang nakalupù (nakapalupù) sa labábu, The wash basin was stopped up by some hair. Ílang gilup-an (gilupuan) ang agiánan arun pagbanhig sa ílang mga kaáway, They blocked the way so that they could ambush their enemy. n s.t. used to block the flow or passage.

lúpug_1 a for the eyes to be smarting. v {1} [A123P; b4] for the eyes to sting. Bùbúig túbig ang bátà kay gilupúgan, Pour water on the child because his eyes are stinging. {2} [B; b6] for tears to fill the eyes and blur the vision. Nalúpug ang íyang mga mata sa lúhà, Tears filled her eyes.

lúpug_2 v [A; a12b2] chase, run after s.t. that is running. Mulúpug nang irúag mudágan ka, That dog will chase you if you run. Lupúgun ta ka run ug dílì ka muari, I will run after you if you don’t come here. Hinglupugan siya kay nangáwat ug mangga, He got himself chased because he stole some mangoes.

lup-ug v [B26; b6] slump down to one’s feet. Nadismáyu siya ug nalup-ug (milup-ug) sa yútà, She fainted and slumped to the ground. Dihà ra hibuntagi ang hubug sa íyang gilup-úgan, Morning found the drunk lying where he had fallen.

lúpuk n young locust.

lúpus_1 v [B12] for a person to be drenched. Nalúpus siya sa singut, He was drenched in sweat. Diyútay rang túbig ikalígù. Dì gánì makalúpus, This isn’t enough water to bathe with. It won’t even get me wet.

lúpus_2 v [A; a12] bully. Lupúsun lang mi nímu kay dakù man ka, You bully us because you are bigger than us.

luput v [B23(1); b4] {1} leave a mark on or injure the skin after winding, tying, etc. s.t. tightly on it. Miluput ang písì sa tiil sa bábuy, The rope was tied so tight around the pig’s foot it left a mark. {2} leave a crease on a cloth upon folding or pressing. Muluput (maluput) ang íyang inutawan, She irons creases into the clothes. n {1} mark left on the skin after tying s.t. tightly around it. {2} crease, fold on a cloth.

lup-ut_1 = luput, n1, v1.

lup-ut_2 v [AP; cP] tuck s.t. in or under. Ilup-ut (ipalup-ut) ang ímung púlu, Tuck your shirt in.

lup-ut_3 v [A2C1; b6] share a space for sitting or sleeping with s.o. Dì ta makalup-ut sa tihíras, We can’t sleep together on one small cot. Naglup-ut ming duhag lingkud sa usa ka síya, We sat together in one chair.

lupuy n the fry of andúhaw.

lupyak v [AB2; b6] {1} get, make a dent in s.t. Lupyákig gamay ang táru ágig timáan, Put a small dent into the kerosene can to mark it. {2} for earth to sink, cause it to do so. Ang yútang giabúnu sa bangag mulupyak ug ulanun, The earth that was filled into the hole will collapse when it rains. a sunken, dented. Lupyak ug áping ang níwang, A thin person has sunken cheeks.

*lupyù (from puyù) -um-r-, mu- n inhabitant, resident of a locality. Ang kasagáran sa mga lumulupyù (mulupyù) dinhi mangingisdà, Most of the inhabitants here are fishermen.

lurang v [B24] {1} for a storm or some other natural force to abate. Milurang na ang bagyu, The typhoon has let up. {2} for problems, anger, etc. to abate. Wà giyuy paági nga makapalurang (makalurang) sa kagúbut sa midul-ist, There seems to be no solution to the trouble in the Middle East.

lúrat v [A2S; c1P] {1} open the eyes wide. Papyúnga ang mata sa minatay kay naglurat, Close the dead man’s eyes because they are wide open. Dì kang kakità? Luráta (ilúrat, paluráta, ipalúrat) ímung mata, You can’t see? Open your eyes wide. {2} glower at s.o. to show angry disapproval. Gilurátan sa maistru ang mga istudiyanting nagtábì, The teacher glowered at the students who were talking. n act of glowering. Sa usa lang ka lúrat ni Tátay hílum ming tanan, Father can silence us with just one look. hi-/ha- v [B1256] have one’s eyes pop wide open. Nahalúrat siya sa kahibúlung, Her eyes opened wide in surprise.

lúray_1 v [B3(1)6] for a top to wobble as it spins to a stop. n wobbling of a top as it spins to a stop.

lúray_2 v [B2; c1P] for the voice to be affectionate with a slurring intonation. Mulúray na gánì íyang tíngug dúna siyay ihangyù nímu, When her voice gets sweet, she has a request to make. a affectionate with a slurring intonation. pina- a with an affectionate, slurring intonation. Pinalúray ang íyang tíngug nga mihanggat nákù sa pagpangatúlug, With an affectionate voice, she asked me to come to bed.

lúrir = rúlir.

luru v [B2N] for hair to fall out. Mangluru (muluru) ang buhuk basta kaspahun, If you have dandruff your hair will fall out. paN- n falling hair.

lúrù_1 v {1} [B6] be drooping. Milúrù ang sangang namungíngi sa mga búnga, The branch was drooping, it was so laden with fruits. Nalúrù ang babáying gikuyapan sa simbahan, The lady fainted in church and sat there limp. {2} [B126] become dizzy. Nalúrù ku sa bangkà kay bawud, I felt seasick in the boat because of the rough seas. Tyubíbu ang nakalúrù (nakapalúrù) níya, The merry-go-round made her dizzy.

lúrung v [B12; b3(1)] get dizzy from motion or from being poisoned or nauseated. Nalúrung ku humag tuyuktúyuk nákù, I got dizzy after I turned myself round and round. Ísug nga sigarilyu nga ákung nalurúngan, The strong cigarettes made me dizzy.

lús v [A; c1] lower the sail of a boat. Lúsun (ilús) ang láyag ug línaw ang dágat, The sail is lowered when the sea is calm.

lusa, lusà_1 v [A13] stare unseeingly into space, usually due to lack of interest, comprehension. Unsay ímung gihunàhúnà nga naglusa na man lang nang ímung mata? What are you thinking about? You’re just staring blankly into space.

lúsa n plate made of metal coated with enamel. v [A13; b6] eat from metal plates.

lusà_2 n nit, the egg of a louse. v [a4] be infested with nits. paN- v [A2] for lice to lay eggs. -un a full of nits. v [B126] be, become full of nits.

lúsad v {1} [A; ac] go, bring down, descend, dismount. Lugar bay. Anhi lang ku lúsad, Stop, Driver. I’m going to get off here. Milúsad siya sa hagdanan, He went down the stairs. Patábang ug lúsad sa pyánu ngadtu sa sílung, Let some people help you bring the piano down. Lusára ang búla sa sílung, Go down and get the ball. Ang walang tiil mauy ilúsad pag-úna, Descend with the left foot first. {1a} [A2; a1c] go, bring to the sea to fish, bathe. Mag-íhaw mig bábuy ug maglúsad mig panágat, We slaughter a pig when we bring our fishing nets to the sea for the first time. {2} [A; b] launch one’s or s.o.’s political candidacy. Kadaghan na siya makalúsad, karun pa giyud kadaug, He ran so many times, but this is the first time he won. lusaránan n place one descends onto or over.

lusak v {1} [A; a] pound s.t. by hitting it with the blunt end of a stick or with bombs. Kusga paglusak ang halu nga náa sa lungag, Poke the monitor lizard that is in the hole hard with the end of the stick. Lusaka ang inad-ad nga báni pára sa bábuy, Pound the sliced banana stem with a pestle for the pig. Gilusak ang Hanuy sa mga bumba, Hanoi was pounded with bombs. {2} [A; a] make linusak. ni-, -in- n k.o. delicacy made of pounded cooked banana mixed with shredded coconut meat and sugar.

lusay n swollen lymph node. v [B46; b4] have a swelling in the lymph nodes. Milusay (gilusayan) ang íyang búgan, She had a swollen lymph node in the groin. lusaylusay n small swollen lymph nodes. v [B4; b(1)] have a small swelling in the lymph nodes.

lúsay n seaweed. sáma sa — not firm in one’s convictions (drifting like seaweeds). ka-an n place where seaweeds abound.

lusbà v {1} [APB2; a12] for s.t. with an area to collapse or cave in. Bumba ang naglusbà (nagpalusbà) sa atup sa simbahan, The bomb caused the roof of the church to collapse. Mulusbà (malusbà) ning salúga kun tungtúngan ug bayinti ka táwu, This floor will collapse if twenty persons stand on it. Lusbáa ang tayaung lubut sa baril, Knock out the rusty bottom of the barrel. {2} [A; a1] press s.t. rounded or bulging to level it off or flatten it. Dì ka makalusbà sa búla sa baskitbul kun dì kuháan ug hángin, You cannot flatten a basketball if you do not let the air out.

lusbak_1 v [B26] for a horizontal surface to give way or yield to pressure above it. Mulusbak (malusbak) ang taklub sa kaban ug tungtúngan ug bug-at, The trunk lid will get a dent if s.t. heavy is put on top of it. n shallow depression, dent. Daghang lusbak sa karsáda kay dílì pinisun, The road has lots of holes because it has not been rolled.

lusbak_2 v [A; a2] cook very small fish in vinegar and garlic. -unun n very small fish to be cooked in such a manner. ni-, -in- n dish of small fish cooked in vinegar.

lusbù v [B16] {1} sink, sag, get a dent on the top or simply give way. Ayawg lingkúri ang táru kay malusbù, Don’t sit on the can because it will get a dent in it. Nalusbù ang tánil, The tunnel caved in. Ang kabug-at sa sulud mauy nakalusbù (nakapalusbù) sa bulsíta, The heavy contents caused the bottom of the paper bag to give way. {2} for a person to slump or the bones that hold him to get dislocated. Nalusbù ákung háwak, I got a dislocated hip.

lusbug v [APB; c] immerse oneself in s.t. Milusbug siya sa túbig ug milanguy, She immersed herself in the water and swam. Ang lambay maglusbug sa balas, A sea crab buries itself in the sand.

lusgus v [A1; a] rub s.t. rough vigorously against s.t. to clean it. Akuy naglusgus sa kasíli arun pagkúhà sa danglug, I rubbed the eel vigorously to get the slime off. Lusgúsa ug maáyu ang takuling sa kaldíru, Scrub the soot off the kettle.

lúsì v [A; a1b2] tweak or pinch with a twisting motion. Milúsì kug usa ka dawin sa sipì nga ságing, I twisted off a banana from the bunch. Kagáhì mu karug úlu, lusíun ta giyud ka, How hard-headed you are. I’m going to tweak your ears. (→) v [A1; a1] {1} work on an itchy foreskin by pinching, twisting and turning it inside out. Ang mga bátang pisut maglusì kay katlan man, Uncircumcised boys rub their foreskin because it itches. {2} = lùlù (humorous).

luslus v {1} [A; c1] for s.t. that wraps s.t. and is attached to it to slip off, esp. the foreskin. Human na siya makaluslus sa unud gíkan sa mga bukug, She managed to slip the meat off the bones to which it had been attached. Naluslus na ang pánit sa íyang tintin, hustu nang tulíun, He can pull his foreskin back, so he’s ready to be circumcised. {2} [A; a12] use s.t. in a way that will destroy it. Hala, luslúsa nang makinilya arun makailis ka, Go on and use that typewriter in such a way as to break it so you can buy me a new one. {3} [AN; a] swindle, make a fool of s.o. (coarse). Giluslus ming Pidru. Inay ibáyad sa bangku ang kwartang gihátag námù, íya hinúung giláyas, Pedro swindled us. Instead of paying the money we gave him to the bank, he skipped out of town. n {1} penis (vulgar). — mu, níya {1a} expression of anger at s.o. Luslus mu! Wà man gánì ku swildúi íni unyà kasab-ankasab-an pa, Damn! You scold me but I’m working for you without pay! {1b} expression debunking s.o. Maáyu sa luslus mu, nga húmuk rang mabálì! Good, my eye! It breaks so easily!

lusnù v {1} [B126; b8] for a structure to collapse, crash down. Nalusnù ang taytáyan pagbagyu, The bridge collapsed in the storm. {1a} [B1256] for a person to collapse. Nalusnù siya pagkadungug sa aksidinti, She collapsed upon hearing of the accident. {2} [B12] for feelings, hopes, and aspirations to collapse. Nagkalusnù na ang ákung damgu sa kadaúgan, My hopes for victory are gradually crumbling.

luspad a pale, for a person to have lost his color. v [BN; a] be; become pale. Nanluspad siya pagkadungug sa hukum, She paled when she heard the decision. lusparun a of a pale sort. Ang lusparung kaháyag sa búlan, The pale light of the moon.

luspì a pallid in complexion due to some physical deficiencies or sickness. Luspì kaáyu ang masakitun, The sick man is very pale. v [B1; b6] be, become pallid in complexion.

lusù a hypocrite (slang). Ang lusù nga dakù daw santus giyud nga ímung iatúbang, apan mangtas diay, He is a terrible hypocrite. He looks like a paragon of virtue, but actually he’s a monster.

lúsù n {1} penis (coarse). {2} — nímu, níya {2a} expression of anger at s.o. Lúsù nímu, ikay naghulam sa libru unyà akuy paulíun! Nuts to you. You borrowed the book and you want me to return it! {2b} expression of disbelief. Lúsù níya. Ayaw ku níyag patuhúa, Hell! Don’t try to make me believe him.

lúsub v [A; b5] attack, force one’s way into s.t. Gilúsub (gilusúban) sa milù ang tangkal sa manuk, The civet broke into the chicken coop.

lusug a stout, corpulent, usually said of children. v [B2; b6(1)] grow stout. Mulusug (malusug) ka ug mukáun kag kusug, You’ll grow stout if you eat a lot.

lúsug v [AC; c] ride together in tandem, usually on s.t. most often ridden by one. Unsa! Maglúsug ta ánang pyangguy nga kabáyù? What! Shall the two of us ride together on that scrawny horse?

lusuk n {1} clove or segment of any fruit that has segments. Usa ka lusuk áhus, One garlic clove. {2} drops or beads of tears, perspiration, rain, and the like. Pipila ka lusuk lúhà, Some drops of tears. Lusuk sa rusaryuhan, Rosary beads. v {1} [A; a] break off s.t. that comes in sections. Lusuka úsà ang áhus úsà pa paníti, Split the garlic into cloves first before you peel it. {1a} [A; a] gouge out an eye. Luskun ku nang mata mu run, I’ll gouge out your eyes. {1b} [A13; a12] wrench s.o.’s feelings. Gilusuk ang íyang dughan sa túmang kakulbà, Her heart was wrenched with anxiety. {2} [B2N] form segments or similarly shaped things. Milusuk (nanlusuk) ang mga lúhà sa íyang mga mata, Drops of tears formed in her eyes. -in- n dangling earrings with little pellets at the bottom.

Lusun n Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines.

lusung n {1} large mortar for pounding rice. {2} a mortarful. v [a12] make into a mortar. (←)_1 v [A; c1] pour grains into the mortar. {2} lower a coffin into the burial pit. n = lusung, 2.

lúsung_2 v [A; c1] huddle, crowd close together. Dì ta makalúsung íning gamayng barútu kay súd ra nig duha ka táwu, We can’t all ride in this small boat because it is only good for two people. Lusúnga (ilúsung) lang nang mga sinakung humay sa karumáta, Just pile those sacks of rice in the cart.

lusut v {1} [A3P; ac] pass, go through. Milusut ang kumagkù sa gisiung midiyas, The big toe came out of the torn socks. Dílì giyud ku makalusut (makapalusut) ug hílu sa dágum, I can never thread a needle. Kanang kupúa lutsun gihápun sa tun-ug, Cold air can still pass through your cape. {2} [A2] go through, come out successful. Magbluáwut ku basta makalusut sa burd, I’ll have a party if I hurdle the board exams. {3} [A2; b(1)] in basketball, drive through the defense. Sayun ra kaáyung lusutan (lutsan) ang inyung dipinsa, It is very easy to drive through your defense. pa-(←) v [A2; c] squeeze in a witty remark in a conversation. Maáyung mupalúsut nà siya, He is good in making funny remarks in a conversation. n the act of squeezing in some witty remarks during a conversation. lutsanan n a way out.

lusyun n lotion for use as a cosmetic or cleansing the skin. v [A23; b] use a certain k.o. lotion. paN- v [A2; b6] apply lotion on oneself.

luta_1 n nosepiece that is made to pass through the hole in the nose of domestic animals to which a tether rope is attached. v {1} [A; a12] make a nosepiece. {2} [A; b6(1)] tie such a nosepiece onto s.t.

luta_2 n joints in the body. Haplási ang mga luta (lutaluta, lutáhan) ug lána arun mawálà ang pamául, Rub oil on the joints to relieve the pain. lutaluta, lutalúta, lutáhan = luta.

lúta, lutà n imprints made by the pressure or weight of s.t. Lúta sa ligid dihà sa lápuk, Tire marks in the mud. Lúta sa tudlù sa básu, Finger marks on the glass. v [B6; b(1)] {1} make an impression, mark on s.t. Milutà (nalutà) ang íyang ngípun sa ákung buktun, Her teeth left their mark on my skin. {2} be visible through s.t. Milutà ang mamisus sa íyang nipis nga bulsa, The peso bills were visible inside his shirt pocket.

*lútab -an, -un a {1} for fruits and sugar cane to be watery, lacking in sweetness. {2} for nípà or lumber to be too soft or have a tendency to rot. v [B12] become watery and lacking in sweetness.

lutak n crack, a break usually without complete separation of parts. Náa nay gamayng lutak sa básu, There’s a slight crack on the glass. v {1} [B3(1)6] crack. Ang yútà milutak sa paglínug, The earth cracked in the earthquake. {2} rack one’s brains. Makalutak (makapalutak) sa úlu ning prublimáha, This problem can crack one’s brains.

lutang v [A2] surface in the water. Ug walà mulutang ang bátang nalumus dílì untà makit-an, If the body of the boy who was drowned had not floated on the surface, it would never have been found. lutanglútang v [A13] float freely in the water.

lútang v {1} [A; a12] heal s.t. completely. Manghihilut mauy naglútang sa ákung piang, A bone setter set my dislocated bone. Gilútang sa tambálan ang ákung sakit, The folk doctor completely relieved me of my ailment. {2} [AB12; a1] solve or clear up a problem, esp. a financial problem. Ang pagdaug ra sa swipstik ang makalútang (makapalútang) sa átung mga suliran, The sweepstakes are the only solution to our problems.

lutaríya n {1} lottery. {2} k.o. bingo game played with many players, where the cards have the figures of the Spanish cards in place of numbers, which are covered when the corresponding card is drawn. v {1} [A] hold a lottery. {2} [A; b6(1)] play lutaríya.

lutas v [A; a12] overcome, surmount. Kinsay naglutas sa ímung galastuhan sa iskuylahan? Who shouldered all your expenses in school? Hápit na ku makalutas sa ákung pagtuun, I am almost through with my studies.

lútas v {1} [A; a1] wean. Lutásun ang bátà ug manghúran na, A baby is weaned when the next child is born. {2} [A; a12] have a boy or girl friend five years or more younger than oneself. Ganáhan siyang mulútas ug hayiskul sa íya nang pagkálids, He likes to go out with high-school girls though he is in college. {3} [a3] for a husband to be temporarily deprived of marital relations (humorous slang).

lutaw v {1} [A; b6] float. Ang asyíti mulutaw sa túbig, Oil floats on water. {1a} [AB] move gracefully as if floating on air. Nindut tan-áwun ang maglíap nga maglutaw, It is nice to see a basketball shot where the player just floats up to the basket as he sinks it in. {2} [A2] show, manifest itself. Usa ka pahiyum milutaw sa íyang nawung, A smile showed on his face. {2a} for a character trait, truth, and the like to come out. Milutaw na ang tinúud níyang batásan, His real character now came out. Mulutaw ra ang tinúud, The truth will eventually come out. {2b} — ang ganansiya [B3(1)4] for it to be clear that there is going to be a profit. {3} [A23] for fish to come to the surface. Andáma ang báling kay hápit na mulutaw ang bansíkul, Prepare the net because the mackerel are about to surface. {4} [A2] for fever or measles to come out and fully develop. Walà nay kuyaw kun mulutaw (makalutaw) na ang dáp, There is no more danger once the measles rash appears. {5} — sa hángin [A13] a lacking awareness of s.t. Dílì mahímung maglutaw sa hángin ang átung mga anak sa kalisud sa pangwarta, Our children should know how hard it is to earn money. b having an uncertain outcome. Naglutaw pa sa hángin ang ákung numramyintu, My appointment is still up in the air. n freeboard. Lagmit ta malúnud kay gamay ang lutaw sa sakayan, We might sink because the boat has a small freeboard. — ug dugù glowing with a healthy pink color. Lutaw ug dugù ang mga dugung Katsílà, People who have Spanish blood have a healthy pinkish complexion. — ang ganansiya clearly affording a profit. Lutaw ang ganansiya sa nigusyung bay-ansil, You clearly will make a profit in the buying and selling business. (←) n low-lying place near the shore into which sea water enters, but separated from the main sea by a bar of dry land. pa- n s.t. to hasten the coming out of a rash or fever. pina- n a k.o. rice cake (bibingka) cooked by steam.

lutay a for s.t. long to be supple. Lutay kaáyug láwas ang misáyaw sa bali, The person who danced the ballet has a very supple body. v [B2; b6] be pliant, easily bent. Mulutay (malutay) ang lipak ug nipsun ang paglútì, Bamboo sticks will be pliant if they are stripped thin.

luthang n {1} popgun made of a small bamboo stem which shoots seeds or paper pellets. {2} bamboo cannon that makes a loud retort using kerosene, used for noise-making during festive events. v [A; a] {1} shoot with a native popgun or bamboo cannon. {1a} shoot s.o. with any gun. Naprísu siya kay nakaluthang, He went to prison for shooting a man. {2} [A1; a12] make s.t. into a luthang. luthangluthang v [A12C2] play games with luthangs.

lúti n lot, a parcel of land, usually residential. v {1} [A; a12] divide land into lots for sale. {2} [A12] obtain a lot.

lútì v [A; a] split a piece of bamboo, rattan, or nítù into narrow strips. Lutíun ang kawáyan pára himúung búbù, When they make a fish trap, they split narrow pieces of bamboo for it. -in- n thin strips of bamboo, rattan, or nítù.

lutiríya = lutaríya, n1, v1.

lutlut v [AB; c6] squeeze s.t. extra into an area which has little room, be squeezed in. Mulutlut lang ku áring mga karga arun lang makapaúlì ku, I will just sit here in between the cargo, just so I can get home. Unsang librúhang ímung gilutlútan sa sulat? What book did you put the letter in? Ilutlut lang ning lubi sa ilálum sa lingkuránan, Just squeeze these coconuts under the seats.

lutu, lutù_1 n blister gotten by rubbing. v [B23(1)6; b4] develop or form blisters. Milutu (giluthan) ang íyang tudlù sa paglinúbù sa mais, Blisters have formed on her fingers from shelling the corn.

lútu v {1} [A; b3] wear black clothes in mourning. Kinsa may inyung gilutúhan? Whom are you mourning? {2} [a12] make, sew into mourning clothes. {3} [b(1)] consider a member of the family or s.o. close to the family dead because of his rebellious or unforgiveable act. Gilutúhan si Sunya sa íyang mga ginikánan kay nakigminyù siya sa ílang draybir, Sonia’s parents simply considered her dead when she married their driver. n mourning clothes.

lutù_2 v {1} [AB246N; a12P] crack one’s knuckle(s); for the joints to crack. Mulutù (manglutù) ang íyang lutáhan inigtindug níya, His joints crack when he stands up. {2} [A13] stay idle doing nothing, twiddling the thumbs, cracking the knuckles, and the like. Naglutù lang. Walà makahunàhunà unsay maáyung kurìkuriun, He’s just twiddling his thumbs. He hasn’t thought of anything worthwhile to do. {2a} [A13; a12] do things at a slow and lazy pace. Ug lutuun nátù ang átung líhuk magabin-an ta, If we walk lazily, we will be overtaken by night. n sound produced by cracking the joints.

lútù v {1} [AB12; a] cook. Humut ang nagkalutung inasal, The roast pig smelled delicious as it was cooking. Lutúun nátù ang kík, Let us cook the cake. {1a} [AB12; b6] make ice products. Gáhì na ang áyis, nalútù na diay, The ice has hardened; it is done. {2} [AP; a1] make s.t. tender. Súkà ray mulútù (mupalútù) sa kinílaw, Vinegar can get the raw fish tender. Alkuhul ang naglútù sa atay niánang palaínum, Alcohol is giving that drunkard a tender liver. {3} — dáan [a12] have the outcome pre-planned. Ang banggà gilútù dáan sa mga maghuhúkum, The judges prejudged the contest. {4} [B; c6] become darkened. Mulútù (malútù) ug samut ang ímung pánit ug magsígi kag painit, Your skin will become darker if you keep staying in the sun. n {1} cooked rice or corn grits. Paghúkad ug lútù, Bring some cooked rice to the table. {2} manner of cooking. Kináham ku ang lútung binisayà, I love Visayan cooking. a {1} done, cooked. Ug lútù na ang kamúti átung kan-un, If the sweet potatoes are done, let’s eat them. {1a} for ice to be frozen. {2} dark in shade. Ang blú sa dágat mas lútù ikumparar sa lángit, The blue of the sea is darker than the blue of the sky. {3} — dáan prejudged. Lútù na man dáan ang ákung grádu, My grades are fixed. {4} — nga makaw {a} dish prepared for short-order cooking. {b} shabbily made. Lútung makaw ang pagkabúhat sa lamísa, The table was poorly made. {c} prejudged. Lútung makaw ang kumbinsiyun, The convention was rigged. (→)_3 a {1} well-fermented fish. {2} = lútù, 1a. v [b3] become fermented fish paste. Wà pa gánì makalutù ang ginamus nahurut na námug káun, The fish paste had not even gotten fermented before we ate it up. ni-, -in- n food bought prepared. Pagpalit ug linútù ug kabsan tag sud-an, Buy some carry-out food if we run short. ni-an(→), -in-an(→) n manner of cooking. ma-(→) n boiled rice usually wrapped in banana leaves carried as one’s lunch. v {1} [A] bring a lunch of this sort. {2} [A; a2] prepare a lunch of this sort.

lútub v [B2; b6] {1} form a blister from burning or rubbing. Milútub (nalútub) ang ákung pasù, My burn formed a blister. {2} for blood to form a black spot under a finger- or toenail that has been injured. Milútub ang dugù sa ákung tudlù nga hingdukdukan sa martilyu, Blood formed a black spot on my fingers where I had hit them with a hammer.

lut-ud v {1} [AC23; ac] pile up on top of one another. Naglut-ud ang mga plátu, The plates are stacked on top of one another. Lut-úra pagdala nang mga libru, Carry the books in a pile on top of one another. {2} [B36] pile up, accumulate. Paspas uy kay naglut-ud na ning ímung mga buluhatun, Faster! Your work is piling up. n {1} s.t. stacked up. Tulu ka lut-ud nga libru, Three stacks of books. {2} having several rows of petals. Antuwángang lut-ud, Hibiscus with several rows of petals.

lutuk v {1} [A; a12] put a finger into an orifice of s.t. living, usually to get at s.t. Akuy mulutuk sa bàbà sa bátà arun makúhà ang singsing, I will reach into the child’s mouth to get the ring out. Luktun ku nang mata mu, I’ll poke out your eyes. {2} [A; a] squeeze and pull off the edible flesh of jackfruit. Dì ku makalutuk sa súuy sa nangkà, I can’t take out the edible flesh of the jackfruit.

lútuk v [A; b6] stare at. Namula siyang gisalíhan nákug lútuk, She blushed when I kept staring at her.

lutung a for fruits to be very ripe, almost overripe. v [B12] be, become very ripe. Mas lamì kan-un ang nangkà kun malutung na, Jackfruit is most delicious to eat when it is very ripe.

lútung n contraction of the uterus during labor. v [A2] for the uterus to contract during labor. Maggahìgáhì ang pus-un sa umaának ug mulútung na, The stomach of a mother in labor hardens when her uterus is contracting.

lutup v {1} [A23] for s.t. to show through s.t. translucent that touches it. Milutup ang íyang tútuy sa nipis níyang bláwus, Her breasts showed through her flimsy blouse. {2} [A2; b(1)] for s.t. to give off a reproduction on s.t. that touches it. Milutup ang banig nga íyang gihigdáan dihà sa íyang bukubuku, The mat he lay on left an impression on his back. {2a} leave a crease in cloth upon folding or pressing. Naglutup ang pinil-an sa sinínà, There was a crease left on the dress where it was folded. n {1} mark, imprint on the skin. {2} crease, fold on a cloth. pa- n {1} reproduction of a picture made by rubbing it with a candle and then scratching a sheet of paper over it. {2} tracing. v [A; b6(1)] reproduce a picture by rubbing or tracing.

lútus_1 v {1} [A; ab2] chase or run after. Daghan kaáyung táwung milútus sa mangunguut, A lot of people were chasing the pickpocket. Bísag ása pa mutágù ang kriminal, lutúsun giyud sa baláud, No matter where the criminal hides, the law will go after him. {2} [A; a12] persecute. Si Níru naglútus sa mga Kristiyánus, Nero persecuted the Christians.

lútus_2 n lotus plant cultivated for ornamental purposes, flowers esp. used for decorating altars: Nelumbium nelumbo.

lútuy v [B2S3(1); b4] for the skin to swell and form a blister from being burnt with s.t. hot or cold. Milútuy ang ákung buktun nga napiksan sa ínit nga mantíka, Hot lard spattered on my arm and it swelled. n swelling on the skin caused by heat or acid.

lutya, lutyà = bisul.

lúub v [A; b(1)] {1} brood on eggs. Luúban sa himungáan ang itlug, The hen will sit on the eggs. {1a} stay around a place. Dì ka ba pul-an ug lúub sa balay? Aren’t you sick of hanging around the house? {2} for emotions to be stored up in one. Kasína nga naglúub sa ákung dughan, The envy that dwelt in my breast.

luud a nauseous, causing nausea. Luud kan-un ang pagkáung pan-us, Stale food is nauseous to eat. v [B2; a4] become, feel nauseous. Nagkaluud ang báhù sa kasilyas, The toilet is getting to smell more and more nauseous. Lud-un giyud kung mamínaw sa ímung mga pasálig, I really get nauseated listening to your promises. lud-ánun, lud-unun a easily given to feeling nauseous.

*lúud paN- v [A2; b3] sulk by refraining from doing s.t. because of an offense or a wish not granted. Dì na siya mukanta. Nanglúud nga wà pakpáki, She won’t sing any more. She is sulking because she didn’t get enough applause. luuray v [C23] take offense at each other and sulk. Way mahímù ang átung kláb kay nagluuray ang mga upisyális, Our club won’t achieve anything because the officers are constantly taking offense at each other and refraining from doing things. luuran a easily given to sulking, withdrawing from an activity.

luug a {1} savage, uncivilized. {2} ignorant, lacking sophistication like a savage. Ayg tudlùtudlúa nang mga trák. Luug ka man tingáli, Don’t point your finger at those vehicles. Are you ignorant? v [B12; a2] be, become ignorant, unsophisticated. Maluug kag adtu ka magpuyù sa búkid, You will grow up ignorant if you stay in the mountains. -in- a in the manner of a savage. Linuug nga búhat ang panglúgus, Rape is a savage act. v [A; c1] act like a savage. -ing(←) = luug, a2 (humorous euphemism).

lúuk_1 v {1} [A; a] strangle, esp. with two hands. Luúkun ta ka dihag musúkul ka, I’ll strangle you if you fight back. {2} [AC2; a12] neck, pet to the point of or nearly to the point of intercourse (slang). Gilúuk bítaw nákù, sugut lagi, I got her over-excited, and you bet she gave in. maN-r-(→) n strangler.

lúuk_2 n bay. Pagbagyu mitágù ang lantsa sa may lúuk, During the typhoon the launch took shelter in the bay. luuklúuk v {1} [A1] eat food alone by oneself. Siya ray nagluuklúuk ug káun sa íyang bálun, She was eating her lunch off in a corner by herself. {2} [A13] do the work alone by oneself without help from others. Aku ra giyuy nagluuklúuk niíning trabahúa, I did this work all alone by myself. kina-an(→) n inmost part of a bay.

lúum v [A; c] put s.t. entirely into the mouth. Íyang gilúum ang usa ka buuk pán, He put the whole piece of bread into his mouth. (→) v {1} [A23] hold one’s breath, stifle back one’s breath. Napakung ang íyang bitíis ug miluum siya sa kasakit, He banged his shins and he held his breath in pain. {2} [A; c6] repress, keep to oneself or cry in a repressed way. Miluum siyag hílak dihang ákù siyang gibyáan, She cried softly when I left her. Ayawg iluum ang ímung kayugut sa ímung amahan, Don’t repress your resentment at your father.

lúun v [A2C; ac] {1} share a space to occupy it. Naglúun mig sakay sa kábaw, We rode on the carabao together. Dì mahímung luúnun ang duha ka himungáan sa usa ka pugaran, You can’t put two hens in one nest. {2} live together in the same house or room. Ayaw silag ilúun sa ámung kwartu kay hugawan, Don’t let them stay with us in our room because they are messy. {3} for an unmarried couple to live together. Gilúun níyag íyang uyab, He brought his girl to live with him. (→) v [A; b] put a buffer sheet over the mouth of a vessel between the mouth and the cover. Lun-ig dáhun ang linung-ag kay hungaw ang takub, Put some leaves as a buffer for the pot of rice because the cover is not airtight. n s.t. used as a buffer for a pot top. ka- n one whom one shares a space with.

luup v [A; b] shut off or block a passage or flow. Ílang gilup-an ang sapà ug mga dagkung batu, They blocked one end of the stream with stones. n s.t. used to shut off or block a passage or flow.

luus v [A; b6] {1} be constantly doing s.t. Dílì ka makaluus ug lingkud dinhi kay binatunan ka, You can’t constantly sit around because you are supposed to be the maid. Gilus-an níyag bása ang kúmiks, She did nothing but read the comics. {2} stay long in a place. Dì ku muluus sa baryu, I will not stay in the village long.

lúuy_1 a pitiful. Lúuy kaáyu ang mga ílung tuwápus, Orphans are very pitiful. v [B1256; b5c] have pity, mercy on s.o.; give s.t. out of pity. Ayaw táwun kug patya, malúuy ka, Don’t kill me. Have mercy. Limus, Dung, kaluy-i (kaluy-a) ang kabus, Alms, lad. Have pity on the poor. Ihátag lag suklì ikalúuy lang nà sa draybir, Just give the change to the driver out of kindness. paki-, pakima- v [A; c] {1} beg for mercy. Nagpakilúuy (nagpakimalúuy) sila sa asindírung hakug, They beg for mercy from the greedy landowner. {2} plead. Mipakilúuy (mipakimalúuy) siya nga dì nákù byáan, She begged me not to leave her. n pleading for mercy. ka- n pity, mercy. Kalúuy sa Diyus, Thanks be to God. maluluy-un a kind, merciful. makalulúuy a inspiring pity.

lúuy_2 v [B3(1)6; bc1] be, become stagnant. Malúuy (mulúuy) ang túbig dinhi kay wà may kanal, Water stagnates here because there is no canal.

luwa- see also lula-.

luwa_1 a word of command for a carabao to halt. pa- v [A; a12] command a carabao to stop. Paluwaha sà ang kábaw arun makapahúlay, Stop the carabao so it can take a rest.

luwa_2 v [A; ab2] dismember a slaughtered animal. Dalì siya nga nakaluwa sa kábaw nga giíhaw, He dismembered the slaughtered water buffalo in no time. n piece cut off of a slaughtered animal.

lúwa n k.o. poem, one of the forms used by the players in the murumúru play, consisting of short lines of around ten syllables, in rhyming couplets. v [A; c] {1} recite the lúwa. {2} recite any poem from memory.

luwà, lúwà v {1} [AN; c] spit or eject from the mouth. Giluwaan (gilud-an) níya ang sáwug, He spat on the floor. Iluwà nang kindi kay húgaw, Spit out that candy. It’s dirty. {1a} [AN; b(1)] spit to express contempt. Nakaluwà (nakapangluwà) ku dihang nanghambug siya, I couldn’t help spitting when he started to boast. {2} [c6] for a processing machine to expel a solid by-product. Inigsúd sa tubu, ang iluwà sa makina bagásu, Sugarcane is fed into the crushers. Then it comes out as bagasse. n {1} spit, spittle. {2} action of spitting. maabut sa — near not far. lud-anan, -anan n spittoon.

luwàlúwà n the reed suspender in a loom, two pieces of wood which suspend the reed (suluran) and allow it to swing back and forth, holding it in proper position with regard to the warp threads.

luwag, lúwag n ladle. duul sa — be close to influential people such that one has pull. v [A2; a12] make into, hit with, use a ladle.

luwak, lúwak n the other side of s.t. elevated. Ang ílang dápit luwak niánang bungtúra, Their place is s.w. beyond that hill. v [A2; ac] {1} pass over a summit, go up to a pass and then come down, bring s.t. over a pass. Gíkan dinhi muluwak ka pa ug duha ka bungtud, From here you have to climb over two hills. {2} climb up and over s.t. elevated in coming down towards the other side. Makaluwak ang bátà sa abatan, The child can climb over the railing. Nakaluwak ning baúla ngadtu sa tapun, This field stretches over the mountain to the other side. n other side of a mountain or elevation.

luwang n {1} bilge, the rounded lower part of a ship’s hull or hold. Ákung hinubígan ang luwang sa sakayan, I’ll bail out the water from the bilge of the boat. {2} quadrilateral section of a rice paddy bounded by dikes. Tulu ra ka luwang ang ákung nadáru, I have plowed three sections of the rice paddy. v {1} [A; a2] divide the rice paddy into sections. {2} [c1] harvest the rice partition by partition. -in- a by the section. v [A; c1] do by the section.

luwas_1 v [A3P; a1] {1} save, remove s.o. from harm. Tambal ang nakaluwas (nakapaluwas) nímu, Medicine has saved your life. Ákung luwasun ang bátà sa balay nga nasúnug, I’ll save the child from the burning house. {1a} save from sin and death. Maluwas ta sa kalisud ug makatrabahu na ku, We will escape from our financial worries when I find a job. a {1} safe from danger. {2} free from debt, discomfort. ka-an(←) n {1} safety, preservation from destruction. {2} salvation. {3} freedom from difficulties, problems, etc. maN-r-(←) n saviour, esp. The Saviour, Jesus Christ.

luwas_2 v = hi-, v. hi-, hilwas v [A12; a12] {1} articulate, pronounce words or letters. Dì makahilwas ug íri ang Insik, The Chinese can’t pronounce an r. {2} utter taboo words. Sa íyang kasukù, nakahilwas siyag mga púlung nga law-ay, In his anger he uttered profanity. a well articulated. Hilwas na kaáyug sinultihan ang bátà, The child can now speak very articulately. -in-(←), ka-an(←) n one’s full name. Idut ang íyang anggà apan Prídu ang íyang kaluwásan (linúwas), His nickname is Edot but his real name is Fredo.

luwat_1 v {1} [A; b(1)] quit a job. Muaplay ku sa trabáhu nga ímung giluwatan, I’ll apply for the job you quit. {2} [b2] accidentally let go of s.t. Hiluwatan níya ang mga plátu nga íyang gidala, She accidentally let go of the plates. {3} [A2B236; b] let out, cause to come out from within. Nakaluwat siyag usa ka makahulugánung pahiyum, She gave forth a meaningful smile. Way usa ka púlung nga miluwat (naluwat) sa íyang bàbà, Not a single word came out of his mouth. {3a} [A; b(1)] issue a press release, communiqué. Mau ni ang balità nga giluwatan sa imbaháda, This is the news issued by the embassy. {3b} [A; b(1)] issue for a purpose. Miluwat ug kasugúan ang Prisidinti sa pagpadakup sa mga Huks, The President gave out orders to capture the Huks.

luwat_2 v [A2; a] climb up and over s.t. elevated and come down to the other side. Miluwat siyag tulu ka bungtud paingun nganhi, He passed over three hills to get here. Luwatun sa bátà nang mubù mung abatan, The baby will climb over that low railing of yours.

luwat_3 too, also (dialectal).

lúwis, lúwist n low waist, a style of trousers in which the waist line is cut comparatively low. v [A; b6] wear, make trousers in this style.

lū́y = lúluy.

lúya a {1} weak, or lacking in strength of body or muscle. Lúya kaáyu ku gíkang nasakit, I am very weak after my illness. {2} not active, aggressive enough. Lúya man gud ka maung láin ang nadáwat, You were slow. That’s why s.o. else got the job. {3} weak in a subject. Lúya kaáyu ku sa mát, I’m weak in math. v [A1B12S; a12] be, become weak, tired out, make s.o. tired. Dì kung katrabáhu kay nagluya ku, I can’t work because I’m weak. Nalúya kug dinágan, I got tired running. Luyáha ang isdà úsà kubráha ang pasul, Tire the fish out before you pull in the line. maluyáhun, luyahun a of a weak sort. Luyahun (maluyáhun) nga tíngug, A feeble voice.

luy-a n ginger: Zingiber officinale. — nga tapul n k.o. purple ginger used medicinally. v [A3; b6] flavor with ginger. luy-aluy-a n k.o. herb similar to ginger: Zinziber zerumbet.

lúyang n sweet prepared of cooked plantains pounded and mixed with grated coconut and sugar. v [A; a] prepare this dish. -in-, ni- = lúyang, n.

luyat, lúyat a {1} lacking in fullness and firmness. Luyat ra kaáyu ning unlána, This pillow is too soft. Luyat kaáyu kug láwas, I’m very flabby. {2} for bananas to be soft before getting mature. Luyat kaáyu ang ságing kay linghud pagkapùpù, The bananas are soft because they were immature when they were cut down. v [B12; b6] {1} get to be soft and flabby. {2} for bananas to get soft before maturity.

luyluy_1 a drooping, hanging limply. Luyluy na ang íyang buktun sa túmang kakápuy, His arms are limp from utter exhaustion. v [B; b6] be, become drooping or limply hanging. Nagluyluy na ang mga sanga sa káhuy nga nabug-atan sa búnga, The branches of the tree are bending under the weight of the fruits.

luyluy_2 = byatilis.

luyu {1} at the back of, behind. Tágù luyu sa batu, Hide behind the rock. Anáa luyu sa pangánud ang adlaw, The sun is behind the clouds. {1a} behind what is shown, as an action or attitude. Luyu sa íyang pahiyum anáa ang pagbudhì, Treachery lurks behind her smile. {1b} one’s back. Kalúta ning ákung luyu, Scratch my back. {2} on the other side of. Luyu sa panaptun, Reverse side of the cloth. Luyu nga dágat, Sea on the other side of the island. Luyu nga bulsa, Back pocket. Luyung dunggan, The other ear. Luyung kwartu, The adjacent room. {2a} — ug — both sides of. Putì ang luyug luyu sa playwud, The plywood is white on both sides. {3} despite. Luyu sa ákung pagsakripisyu way bili níla ang tanan, Despite the sacrifices I had made, they counted it all for nothing. v [A; c1] assist s.o. in his work. Nars ang miluyu sa duktǔr pag-upira, A nurse assisted the doctor in the operation. Ikaw lay ákung iluyu (luyuhun) sa trabáhu, I’ll have you be my assistant in my work. pa- v {1} [A; c] stay, put at the back. Nagpaluyu ug lingkud ang mga mayukmuk, The small fry sat at the back. Ipaluyu nang ímung karga, Put your baggage at the back. {1a} [A13] lurk, be behind s.t. as a cause. Adúnay kahulugang nagpaluyu sa íyang pahiyum, There is a hidden meaning lurking behind her smile. {2} [A; b(1)] support from behind the scenes. Ang kudita gipaluyuhan sa siay-i, The coup d’état was backed up by the CIA. luyulúyu n assistant. luyhánun, taga- n one living on the other side of the island. †

lúyung v {1} [A; c] sow seeds in a seedbed. {2} [A; c] transplant. Ilúyung ang mangga ngadtu sa luyu, Transplant the mango tree in the back. {2a} [A; c1] dump corpses into a big pit. Mga sundálu ang naglúyung sa ílang gipamatay, The soldiers dumped the corpses of the people they massacred. (→) n {1} seedling. Ang átung luyung hustu nang ibalhin, Our seedlings are ready to be transplanted. {2} s.t. transplanted. tag- n one who transplants.

lúyut v [B12] for s.t. not firm to sag out of shape under a weight. Nalúyut ang bakat nga ákung gilingkúran, The hamper I was sitting on sagged out of shape. Nagkaluyut ang dúyan nga pirming higdáan, The hammock is sagging out of shape because it is constantly used. (→) a be out of shape.

lyábi_1 = yábi. -ra, -ru = yabíra, yabíru.

lyábi_2 n {1} lock in judo or wrestling. {2} in Jai-alai, where one bets as to who comes out first and second place out of six players, bet twice: once that those numbers come out first and second place, respectively (e.g. 1 first place and 5 second place), and once that the same numbers come out in reverse order (i.e. 5 first place and 1 second place). Thus, one avoids betting on the right combination in the wrong order. v {1} [A; b4] get a lock on s.o. {2} [A13; c1] make a bet a lyábi.

lyágay n k.o. flying fish smaller than barúnguy.

lyamáda n home service for a haircut and shave. v [A; c1] request home service for a haircut and shave.

lyamar v {1} [A; c6] summon, call s.o. to come or for s.t. to be brought. Mulyamar ku ug lima ka saup arun patrabahúun sa pinsa, I will summon five tenants to work on the fence. Naglyamar na pagsúgud ang armi sa mga bayinti anyus, The army is beginning to draft the twenty-year olds. Ilyamar ku ug taksi, Call me a taxi. {2} [A2; c] speak to s.o. to ask for s.t. Milyamar si Pidru nga manghulam siya ug kwarta nákù, Pedro called me to borrow money. {2a} [A] signify one’s intention. Milyamar ug pangasáwa ang ákung anak, My son signified his intention of getting married. {3} [A2] for a disease or mania to show signs of recurring. Milyamar na sad ang ákung mata. Magkibídu na giyud ku niíni, My eyes are bothering me again. Now I really will have to wear eyeglasses. {3a} — ang tiyan feel hungry. {4} [A2] for a gear to engage. Dílì mulyamar ang primíra sa ákung mutur, My motorbike won’t go into first. {4a} for one’s ability or strategy to produce results. Walà mulyamar ang ákung lung syát, My long shots did not score. {5} [A2] for wind to change directions. Milyamar ang hángin paingus habagatan, The wind changed directions to the south. n summons, order to start doing s.t. lyamadur n one who calls for bets at a cockfight.

lyáwi = yábi, n1, v.

lyukimya n leukemia. v [B1246; a4] be afflicted with leukemia.

lyúpis = lúpis.

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ma n short for the vocative of máma, ‘mother’.

má = mala.

mā̀ n {1} onomatopoetic word for the lowing sound of a cow or a water buffalo. {2} a cow or water buffalo (child’s talk). v [A; b6] low, produce a lowing sound.

ma-_1 future verb affix. (Past: na-. Subjunctive: ma-.) {1} potential of the direct passive. (See -un_1 for meanings of the direct passive. See maka- for meanings of the potential.) Mapalit nà nímu bísag ása, You can buy that anywhere. Wà ku pa mabása, I haven’t had a chance to read it. Uy! Dì man diay ákù ning nadá nákung pitáka, Heavens, I took s.o. else’s purse by mistake. {2} potential of the instrumental passive. (See i-_1 for meanings of the instrumental passive.) Dì ni mabaligyà kay mahal da kaáyu ang prisyu, You can’t sell this because it’s too expensive. Wà pa nákù mahátag níya kay wà pa siya muabut, I haven’t had a chance to give it to him because he hasn’t arrived. Halá! Nabungat ra ba nákù ang sikrítu, Oh God! I let out the secret. {3} active of stative verbs: may become [so-and-so]. Ayaw nag hikápa. Magubà unyà nà, Don’t touch that. It might break. Ilhan nga mulubad nang panaptúna ug mapula ang túbig, You’ll know the cloth runs if the water turns red. Nawálà ang ákung singsing, My ring got lost. {3a} with roots that refer to nonvolitional actions: [do]. Matingála siya ug ngánu tu, He will be amazed at why it should be so. Wà ku mabaláka, I am not worried. Mahū́g unyà ka ug mabálì ang sanga, You will fall if the branch breaks. Ug matúlug na sila, When they are asleep. Mahadluk ku, I am afraid. Dì ka ba malúuy níya? Don’t you feel sorry for him? {3b} with nouns: become [so-and-so]. Ug maduktur ka na, When you get to be a doctor. {3c} with nouns which refer to a place: wind up in [such-and-such] a place. Malangit kag maimpirnu ba? Will you go to heaven or will you go to hell? Mauspital giyud kag pasagdan lang nà nímung sakíta, You’ll end up in the hospital if you let your sickness go. {3d} with nouns referring to time: get to be [such-and-such] a time. Ug maalas tris na gánì, mulakaw na ku, If it gets to be three o’clock, I’ll leave. Ug magabíi nag wà pa siya, If it gets to be nightfall and he hasn’t arrived. {3e} (only with the future) when [such-and-such] a time or season comes about. Magkítà ra silag mapista, They only see each other during fiestas. Tábù dinhi ug maduminggu, They hold market here on Sundays.

ma-_2 {1} affix added to most adjective roots which do not refer to a measurement to form adjectives which mean ‘very [so-and-so]’. This formation is used in literary or formal styles. Usa ka mapait nga pahíyum, A very bitter smile. {2} added to some verbs to form adjectives meaning [do]ing, usually with a short penult. Bátang mahilak, A crybaby. Matulug, Of a sleepy sort. Matawa, Full of laughter.

ma-ánun alternant of ma-un, used with some bases in place of ma-un. Masuk-ánun, Tending to get irritated.

máas a old, aged. Bisan máas na siya tisar gihápung mulakaw, He may be old, but he still walks erect. v [B] become old. Kun mumáas na ang kalbásà dílì na maútan, When a squash becomes too old, it is no longer good to eat.

maáyu see áyu.

mabà = mubù.

mabaw a {1} shallow. Mabaw ra kaáyu nang ímung pangatarúngan, Your reasoning is very shallow. Dì kalanguyan nang subáa kay mabaw, You can’t swim in that river. It’s too shallow. Ang baskit nga mabaw ug lubut diyútayg sulud, A shallow basket holds little. Mabaw nga panaksan, Shallow bowl. {2} in set expressions: — ug lubut sensitive or quick to anger. Muhílak diay bísag kumidiya ra. Kamabaw nímug lubut uy, Why did you cry when it was just a joke? How sensitive you are! {3} — ug salabútan unintelligent. Dúgay siyang kasabut kay mabaw rag salabútan, She doesn’t understand readily because she is unintelligent. v [B; b7c1] become shallow. Imabaw (mabwa) lang pagkálut ang tamnan ug kamúti, Just make the hole for the sweet potatoes shallow. hi-/ha-(→) see himábaw under babaw. -g- shallow (plural). i- n place above s.t. Imabaw sa kaban nákù gibutang ang libru, I put the book on top of the trunk. -in-, -in-g- v [a12] do in a shallow way. Kun minagbáwun lang ni nátù pagsabut ang giisplikar sa maistru, dílì giyud ta makapasar, If you fail to understand (lit. understand shallowly) what the teacher explained, you won’t pass. ka-(←) n half brother, sister. Kamábaw ku siya kay paríhu mig inahan, He is my half brother because we have the same mother. v [A23] be half brothers, sisters.

mabdus a {1} pregnant. {2} for rice grains to be in the panicle. Mabdus na ang humay, The rice grains are forming. v {1} [B26] get, make pregnant. Mimabdus si Maríya kay hagithagitun kaáyu, Maria got pregnant because she was flirtatious. {1a} [A1; c] carry in the womb. Gimabdus nà siya pagkamatay sa íyang amahan, He was in his mother’s womb when his father died. {2} [B] for rice grains to form in the panicle. {3} [B1] for borrowed things to have been kept too long. Dúgay kaáyu nímung giúlì ang ákung libru. Mimabdus na nà, You kept my book too long (lit. so long that it got pregnant). {4} [B1] — sa pasálig get fooled by assurances (lit. got pregnant because of promises). Daghan nang mimabdus sa pasálig sa mga pulitiku, Many people have been fooled by the politician’s assurances. pa- v [A; c2] get s.o. pregnant. Gipamabdus (gipamabdúsan) si Maríya ni Pidru, Pedro got Maria pregnant.

mabgas = malubgas.

mabúlu n k.o. medium-sized tree of the primary forest, cultivated for its fruit. The wood is hard and used for furniture, the heartwood being nearly black: Diospyros discolor.

mad-as a land that has dried up. v [B1] be, become dry land. Nagmad-as ang pilapilan nga walà na makultibar, The rice paddies are dry after being left uncultivated.

mádil n fashion model. v {1} [A1; c] model s.t. {2} [B156; a2] be a fashion model. -un(→) a having a body like a model.

madrasta n stepmother.

madri_1 n nun. — dipamilya woman head of the family. — supiryúra mother superior. v [B156; a] be, become a nun. paka- v [A; a12] pretend to be a nun, treat like a nun. madrihun a having ways or traits of a nun. Madrihun kaáyug nawung bayhána, inusinti kaáyug dagway, That woman is like a nun. Such an innocent face.

madri_2 n main frame of a door or window shutter. v [c1] make a main frame of a shutter.

madri kakaw n small ornamental tree flowering profusely with pink or lavender blooms, used for firewood and fencing: Gliricidia sepium.

madri míya an exclamation of alarm, surprise, or disgust mainly by speakers who have been under Spanish influence. Madri míya, tingálig mahū́g nang bátà, My God! Watch out, the baby is going to fall. Madri míya! Nabúhat nímu tu! My God! You actually did that!

madrína n godmother, the female sponsor at one’s baptism, wedding, confirmation, or ordination. v [B136; c1] be, become the madrína.

madyik n {1} magic involving supernatural powers. {2} sleight-of-hand trick. Nalingaw ang mga bátà sa ákung madyik, The children enjoyed my tricks. v {1} [A1; a2] practice magic. {2} [A; a] steal s.t. small. Huy, kinsay nagmadyik sa ákung bulpin diri? Hey, who swiped my ball point pen? -íru n magician.

madyung_1 n {1} sandspurs, k.o. coarse grass growing about 1′ that bears spikes with rows of round burrs, around ¼″ in diameter. {2} the burrs of this grass. ka- v [A13] get sandspurs all over one.

madyung_2 n mahjong. a win the mahjong set. Pung! Madyung ku, Bingo! I get mahjong! v {1} [A3; a] play mahjong. Dílì na lang ta magdúlag baráha. Madyúngun ta na lang ni, Let’s not play cards. Let’s just play mahjong. {2} [A12] win at mahjong. Wà pa ku makamadyung, I haven’t gotten mahjong yet. -an(→) n {1} mahjong den. {2} mahjong set. {3} piece needed to get ‘mahjong’. Ang madyungan ni Turuy tris sirkulu, Toroy is waiting for the three circle piece. -íru, -íra a mahjong addict.

madyurit n drum majorette. v [B16; a2] be a majorette.

mag- durative active verbal affix, future. (Past: nag- or ga-. Subjunctive: mag-.) Magmata sila árung urása, They are awake at this time. Nagmata (or gamata) pa ba kahà sila? Do you think they are still awake? Walà na sila magmata, They are not awake any more. Verbs with mag-, nag- have the following meanings (as opposed to verbs with mi-, mu- — see mu-): {1} action not necessarily intentional. Walà siya magsulti, He didn’t say. Walà ku maghátag níya ánang librúha, I didn’t give him that book. {2} durative action, action or state continuing in time. Wà na siya maghilak, He isn’t crying any more. Ug magtindug ang mga táwu sa atubángan, dì mi makakità, If the people in front are standing, we won’t be able to see. {2a} added to nouns. Ug magkalayu na ang kakugnan háyag kaáyu ang lángit, When the fields are ablaze, the skies light up. Human sa púlù ka gutlù, ang puthaw magbaga, After ten seconds the steel will glow. {3} added to verbs referring to a state: be in [such-and-such] a state. Ug mag-abri ang pultahan, musulud giyud ang lángaw, If the door is open, the flies are sure to come in. Walà na magtuyuk ang ligid, The wheel is no longer turning. {3a} added to adjectives: be [adj.]. Magmalipáyun ta, Let us be happy. Mawà kay hitsúra ug magpula nang ímung nawung, You will not look good if your face is all red. {3b} added to words referring to a state of the weather. Atúa giyud siya sa dágat, magbálud kinig maglínaw, He is at sea, whether it is wavy or calm. Mag-ulan kag mag-ínit, Rain or shine (lit. whether you are rainy or shining). {4} referring to an action which redounded on the agent: do [so-and-so] to oneself. Mag-ílis pa ku, I will change my clothes. Gustu kung maglumus, I want to drown myself. {4a} added to nouns: become a [so-and-so]. Magpárì ku, I will become a priest. Magsirkadur tingáli ning bataána, This child probably wants to become a trapeze artist. {5} referring to an action which two or more people did with each other. (Verbs with mag- of this sort always have penultimate stress.) Didtu sila mag-ábut, They met in that place. Magsákay ta, Let us ride together. Ug maglagyù pagkabutang ang mga balay, If the houses are far apart from one another. {5a} with nouns: be in the [noun] relation. Magkumpári kami ug akuy pakugúsun sa íyang anak, We will be kumpári’s if I become his child’s godfather. Mag-amígu lang ta, Let’s be friends.

maga- alternative form for mag- in meanings 2, 2a, 3, 3a, 4. Words with maga- can substitute for the examples there given.

Magahat n pagan non-Cebuano peoples in the mountains (applies to pagans in Negros and in Mindanao). v [A13] be very touchy. Ug napildi ka ug dakù magmagahat diay ka? You are touchy just because you lost heavily?

magalyánis n downtown shopping district of Cebu (after the name of Magallanes Street, which formerly was the principal shopping street in Cebu).

magang, mágang v [BN] for corn to flower. Inigmagang sa mais, mugítib na ang lugas, When the corn flowers, the grains begin to develop.

magasin_1 n magazine, periodical.

magasin_2 n ammunition clip for automatic firearms.

magay n maguey, cultivated as a source of sisal fiber: Agave cantala or sisalana. (←) v [A] make into sisal hemp. magay mágay n ornamental plant similar to the maguey but smaller in size: Sansevieria spp.

magaya = malagaya.

Magindánaw n Muslims of Cotabato and Zamboanga del Sur.

magka- durative active future for verbs referring to a state: be, becoming more and more [so-and-so]. (Past: nagka-. Subjunctive: magka-.) Verbs with this affix always have a stressed final syllable. Imbis nga magkakusug, nagkahinay hinúun, Instead of getting faster and faster, it was getting slower and slower. Wà lagi magkaduul ang bapur nganhi, nagkalayù hinúun, The boat is not coming nearer. It’s actually getting further and further away.

magka-(←) potential active verb affix, future. (Past: nagka-. Subjunctive: magka-.) Used with verbs referring to mutual actions (cf. mag-_1, 5) but otherwise paralleling the potential meanings listed under maka-. {1} can [do] with each other. Dì tang tanan magkasákay, We cannot all ride together. {2} manage to [do] with each other. Wà mi magkasábut, We didn’t manage to come to an agreement. Nagkaábut sila sa tungàtúngà, They met in the middle. {3} happen to [do] with each other. Ug magkakítà gánì ang ímung babáyig asáwa, If your mistress and your wife happen to run into each other.

mag-l- alternant of mag-r-, and usually in competition with it, but with some roots only mag-r- is frequent or the form with mag-r- has acquired a different nuance. Magbalantay, Watchman. Magbuluhat ug mga mwiblis, Furniture maker.

maglalatik n k.o. folk dance in which half coconut shells are knocked to the rhythm of the accompanying music.

magnisya n milk of magnesia. — simpli a half dose of milk of magnesia (as opposed to — dubli, the full dose).

magnit n {1} magnet. {2} kissing scene (slang—from the notion that the faces come together as if magnetized). Daghang magnit ánang salidáha, There are plenty of kissing scenes in that movie. {3} syúgar — sugar magnate. v [A; a] {1} pick up with a magnet. {2} swipe, steal, spirit away. Kinsay nagmagnit sa ákung bálùn? Who swiped my lunch? {3} [C] kiss one another usually in a show (slang). a won over. Inigkanta nímu, magnit na silang tanan, When you sing, they’ll all be won over.

mag-r- n prefix added to verbs to form nouns which refer to one who does [verb] on a regular basis. Magbabantay, Watchman. Magsusúlat, Writer. Magpapatigayun, Businessman. Magyuyutà, Landowner or farmer. Magbubúhat, The Creator (God) or one who does.

magsúun see *súun.

magtalisay n k.o. tree similar in shape and appearance to the talísay, but with smaller leaves and harder wood: Terminalia sp.

mágu n {1} magi. {2} s.o. outstanding, expert. Mágu sa kinablit, A wizard at the guitar.

mágù n tarsier.

magus = amagus.

máha n name given to various puddings and confections. — blangka pudding made of kernels of young corn and coconut milk or just plain milk. — diúbi a pudding made of úbi and coconut milk. — riyal candy made out of peanuts, milk, and sugar.

mahal a {1} dear, expensive. Mahal na kaáyu ang bugas karun, Rice is very expensive now. Magbáyad kag mahal sa ímung gibúhat, You shall pay dearly for what you have done. {2} beloved. Siya ang ákung mahal (minahal) nga bána, He is my beloved husband. {3} blessed (address to saints). Pasalamáti ang Mahal nga Birhin, Give thanks to the Blessed Virgin. {4} — nga adlaw the days of the Lenten season. {5} in set phrases: very little, almost without. — ug pahíyum stingy with the smiles. — ug tíngug weak-voiced. v {1} [B; ab7] become expensive, go up in price. Basta Amirkánu mupalit, mahalun giyug baligyà, For an American the price is always jacked up. {2} [A; a12] love. Ang mga bayáni nagmahal sa ílang yútang natawhan, Heroes love their native land. Gimahal ku ikaw, I love you. -in- n beloved, dear one. ka-an(←) n majesty (address to royalty). Matúman ang ímung gihangyù, kamahálan, Your order will be fulfilled, Your Majesty. -l-un(←), -un(←) a precious. -un a dear or costly kind. ma-in-un(←) a loving, affectionate.

mahan = man kahà (dialectal). see man.

maharlika n the name given to the native nobles in pre-Hispanic times.

máhay n feelings of hurt and regret at what s.o. did. Arun walay máhay apúran ta kamung tanan, So there will be no hurt feelings, I’ll give you each one. v [A; b3c5] have feelings of hurt. Nagmáhay kung napalit ku tung sapatúsa, I’m sorry I bought those shoes. Ikay ákung gimaháyan sa nahitabù, I blame you for (lit. you are the reason I’m regretting) what happened. Gikamaháyan ta ka kay wà ka mudúaw nákù, You hurt me because you did not pay me a visit. walay — v [A13] there was nobody that felt bad, said in two situations: when people who attack on s.o. are beaten up instead (i.e., they cannot blame anyone but themselves), and when people who set on s.o. are unsuccessful (i.e., no one felt bad because they were successful).

mahika n magic.

mahiku n word referring to an unknown location when asking or giving a location, usually used in anger. Lupad ngadtu sa mahiku, animála ka, Get out, I don’t care where, you beast. Ambut ásang mahikúha tu nákù ikabutang ang pisti nga hunsuy, I don’t know where the heck I left that blinkety-blank pipe.

mahistrádu n judge. v [B156; a12] be made, become a judge.

mahugani n mahogany.

maigang n medium to large tree of the primary forest, with fruit similar in flavor and taste to lungbuy: Eugenia polycephaloides.

mailúku = mamilúku.

ma-in-un(←), ma-in-ánun alternant of ma-un used with some bases in place of ma-un. Matinabángun, Helpful. Masinabtánun, Full of understanding.

mais n {1} maize, the corn plant or any part of it. {1a} bugas — corn grits. Mahal na ang prisyu sa bugas mais karun, The price of corn grits has increased. v [A1] have corn grits as one’s staple food. Nagmais lang mi kay barátu man kay sa humay, We had corn grits as our staple food because it is cheaper than rice. -an, ka-an, -al n cornfield. v [A1; a12] have a cornfield. maismáis n {1} ornamental plant similar to the corn plant, and growing up to 3′: Dracaena sanderiana and D. fragrans. {2} folding knife with a handle that is made of sheet metal, molded into the form of an ear of corn. {3} name given to the largest species of flying fish (bangsi). -un = maismáis, 3.

maistra n {1} female teacher. {1a} term of address or title for a teacher. Nía na si Maistra Lúling, Here is Mrs. Loling, the teacher. {2} education course. Maistra ang gikúhang kursu ni Pirla, Perla is majoring in Education. (→) voc. teacher, ma’am. v {1} [A; b6] for a woman to teach. Tunghaan nga gimaistráhan ni Sunya, The school where Sonia is teaching. {2} [B156; a1] be a (female) teacher. Maistráhun ku ning ákung anak, I’ll make my daughter into a teacher. ubra — see ubra.

maistru n 1, 1a = maistra (male). {2} education course. {3} the leader or instigator of activity, usually bad. Ikay maistru sa tanang mga binúang, You are the instigator of all the foolishness. {4} band or orchestra master. Pasakalyi, maistru, kay mukanta ku, Introduction, maestro. I shall sing now. — ámu boatswain. — kusiníru chief cook. v {1} [A; a] teach. {2} [B6; a1] be a teacher. †

maka-_1 potential active verb affix, future. (Past: naka-. Subjunctive: maka-. Short form: ka-.) Dì ku makaalsa (kaalsa) niánà, I cannot lift that. Nakatilaw (katilaw) na ku niánà, I have tried that. Wà ku makasakay (kasakay), I couldn’t get a ride. {1} refers to an action s.o. has the capability of doing. (Only the future form is used in this meaning.) Makamau na kung mukinatsilà sa nag-idad kug diyis, I knew how to speak Spanish when I was ten years old. {2} refers to an action which one had the opportunity or managed to do. Ug makaadtu ku sa inyu human sa paniudtu, muhapit ku, If I get a chance to go to your place after lunch, I’ll drop in. Wà ku makalakaw kay síging abut ang mga bisíta, I didn’t have a chance to go out because we kept having visitors. {2a} with nouns: manage to get. Ug trís ákung mahulbut run, makamadyung ku, If I draw a three, I will get mahjong. Niíning trabahúa hálus ta makasininà, With this work I can hardly earn enough to buy a shirt. {3} refers to an accidental or unintentional action. Diriyut siya makaihì sa dihang gilatigu siya sa íyang inahan, Her mother whipped her so hard she nearly wet her pants. Makaingun kag nindut ug makakità ka, Once you see it, you won’t be able to help exclaiming at how beautiful it is.

maka-_2 short form: ka-_4 n affix added to numbers to form words which mean [do so-and-so] many times. Makapila (kapila) ku na ikaw ingna? How many times did I tell you? Makaduha na ku malígù didtu, I have gone swimming there twice. Makadaghan na ku mabiktima, I have been victimized many times.

makahiyà = kipìkipì. see kipì.

makalibri = kalibri_2.

makan n {1} macan, k.o. large-grained rice of wet fields, highly prized for ordinary eating. {2} k.o. very fat pig. a obese. Gwapahun untang bayhána apan makan lang, She’s quite beautiful, only she’s fat.

makapunù (from punù) n variety of coconut which produces ordinary fruit and once in a while fruit which are completely full of soft meat, slightly harder near the shell. The makapunù fruit is highly esteemed and is used for sweets.

maka-r- affix added to verbs referring to a state to form adjectives which mean cause s.o. to get into [such-and-such] a state to a great extent. Forms with this affix usually have long penults. Makasusúbung hitabù, A very saddening event. Makalulúuy, Inspiring pity. Makalalagut, Angering.

makarúni n macaroni. v [A13] cook a macaroni dish.

Makaw n {1} Chinaman from Macao. {2} Chinaman in a restaurant business (so called because many cooks in Chinese restaurants immigrated from Macao). lútung — see lútù.

máki_1 n a large, enamel-coated, round, metal platter, 18″ or so in diameter for holding cooked rice or corn.

máki_2 n a Chinese dish of sliced meats, stewed and thickened with cornstarch.

makig-(←) prefix added to bases with a prefix pakig- to indicate future, volitional active forms. Past: nakig-. Subjunctive: makig-. No durative or potential forms. (See pakig- for meanings.) Short forms: kig- and tig-. Makigkáun (kigkáun, tigkáun) siya nákù sa gawas, He wants to take me out to eat. Nakig-áway siyag dakung táwu, He picked a fight with a large person. Walà ku makigpustaánay níya, I did not challenge him to bet.

makina n {1} machine. {2} engine. Dílì na muandar ang makina sa awtu, The automobile engine won’t start. {3} sewing machine. Ang makina kinahanglánun kaáyu sa sastri, A sewing machine is a necessity to a dressmaker. {4} — sa bugas corn, rice mill. — dimutur n motorized machine, engine. v [a12] {1} do by machine. Ayawg kinamuta nà pagtahì, makinaha nà, Don’t sew it with your hands. Do it by machine. {2} put an engine s.w.

makinarya n {1} machinery, set of machinery put together for a specific use. {2} machinery, set of activities or groups organized to accomplish s.t. Ang makinarya sa Partídu Libiral, The machinery of the Liberal Party.

makinilya n {1} typewriter. {2} clipper to trim hair. {3} windlass. v {1} [A; a2] type. Makinilyáhun giyud basta sulat nga aplikisiyun, Letters of application should be typed. {1a} [A; a12] hit with a number of rapid blows, as if punching a typewriter. Gimakinilya nákù siyag dyab, I hit him with a rapid-fire succession of jabs. {2} cut hair with a clipper. -ádu, -in- a typewritten.†

makinista n engine man, machine operator. v [B16; a2] become an engine man.

makiníta n {1} process of embroidery done by pricking the needle over the design on the top side of the cloth until the whole design is completed, after which the design on the bottom side is trimmed. The top becomes the right side. {2} needle for this sort of embroidery. v [A; a2] embroider in this method.

makmak v {1} [A; a1] pound s.t. hard with s.t. Makmáka ang puthaw samtang ínit pa, Pound the iron while it is hot. {2} [A; ab2] beat severely, pound. {2a} — ug kasábà, sulti [A; a12] scold severely, lambast. Dì ka ángay mumakmak níyag kasábà kay dì ka ginikánan, You have no right to scold him severely because you are not his father.

makra = marka.

maksut = laksut.

mákù = dakù (dialectal). — dyamù very big. Mákù dyamù ang ílang báy, They have a huge house.

makúpa n k.o. small tree cultivated for its red, top-shaped fruits, with white, spongy meat and a mild flavor, a large meaty variety of the Syzygium samarangense. The same genus as tambis, but much firmer of flesh.

mal n {1} in billiards, a false shot causing one to lose his turn. {2} unlucky number. Daghang mahadluk sa numiru trísi kay mal kunu, Lots of people are afraid of thirteen because it is said to be an unlucky number. v [B126] make a bad shot. Mamal kag láin ang maigù sa bulamánu, You lose your turn if you hit the wrong ball. — numiru = mal, n2. — tiráda n in billiards, a shot that is not well executed. Mal tiráda tung ímu kay layù ra kaáyu sa lungag ang ímung gitiráhan, That was a bad shot. The target ball was a mile from the pocket.

mala a {1} dry, not wet. Mala na ang mga hinayhay, The clothes that were hung up are dry now. {2} not displaying lively attention, disinterested. Tingálig dì siya muapil kay mala siya ug tinubagan, He probably won’t participate because he gave a disinterested answer. v {1} [APB; a2] dry up, become dried. Mimala ang mga sapà, The rivers dried up. Ang kaínit sa adlaw mauy mumala (mupamala) sa mga basakan, The heat of the sun will dry the rice fields up. Nag-úsik lang sa panahun ang nagmala (nagpamala) íning salúga, Whoever dried this floor off was just wasting his time. Tiil nga makamalag (makapamalag) basakan, Big feet (lit. that can dry up a rice paddy). Namad-an ug singut ang íyang bukubuku, The sweat on his back has dried up. {2} [A13] be uninteresting, boring. Wà ku mutiwas sa sini kay nagmala lang, I did not see the movie to the end because it was boring. {2a} [b4] — sa dugù become pale. Pagpangutána sa pulis, gimad-an sa dugù ang nawung sa dalága, The lady’s face became pale when the policeman questioned her. ma- n land. Ang ubang bakì nagpuyù sa túbig, ug ang uban sa mamala, Some frogs live in water and some on land. tilapya sa ma- n prostitute (humorous). kamad-an n upland rice field.

malabagákay n k.o. rattan used in house building.

malabanu = gwayabanu.

malabutang n k.o. rattan used in construction.

malagaya n k.o. white-husked rice with very small, roundish, white grains, used in preparation of medicinal rice cakes or mixed with medicinal plants in poultices.

Malakanyan, Malakanyang n Malacañang, the Philippine Presidential Palace.

mal-am a {1} old in age. {2} grown up, but not doing things befitting one’s age (derogatory). Mal-am na, lubut gihápuy ilingkud, He is already grown but he hasn’t got anything upstairs (lit. all he does with his buttocks is sit on them—a readily understood circumlocution which avoids stating outright a hurtful truth).

malangsi n k.o. sardine or small herring, growing to 4″ long and 1″ wide.

malapati n k.o. fish.

malapi (not without l) kumpradur di- n one who buys goods which he knows the seller has no right to dispose of. v [B1256] be a buyer of stolen goods. Makumpradur dimalapi giyud ka kun makapalit ka niánang kináwat, You’ll be a buyer of stolen goods if you buy that stolen article.

malapunti n k.o. red deep-sea fish with big reddish scales, 2′ by 6″, similar to a snapper, but with a filament projecting from the tip of the tail.

malarya n malaria. v [A123P; a4] get, cause to get malaria. Way lamuk nga makamalarya (makapamalarya) dinhi, There are no mosquitoes here that cause malaria. Tambáli ang gimalarya, Give medicine to the man with malaria. malaryahun a having malaria.

málas see dimálas.

malasádu, malasáwu a soft-boiled, half-cooked. Malasádung itlug, Soft-boiled eggs. Ang atay malasádu nga pagkalútù, The liver was cooked rare. v [A1B26; a2] come out soft, rare, cause to do so.

malasugi, malasúgi n swordfish or sailfish: Xiphias gladius, et al.

malatálu a bananas that are almost full-grown (but still far from ripe). Basta tinggutum tub-un na ang ságing bísag malatálu pa kaáyu, In times of famine they cut down the bananas even before they mature. v [B3; b6] for bananas to reach this stage.

malatinduk n mackerel scad, k.o. carangoid fish, but long and fleshy like a tinduk banana.

*málay walay — innocently unaware, unknowing (slang). Way málay ang asáwa nga may kabit ang íyang bána, The wife was unaware that her husband had a mistress. Wà silay málay nga gipitluk nag ílang manuk, They were unaware that their chicken had been stolen.

maláyang n k.o. fine, white rice introduced by the PACD.

malaypálay n poisonous part of the viscera and skin of a pufferfish, which is removed before eating.

Maláyu n Malay in race. a tending to have the features of the Malayan race.

malbas = marbas.

maldisiyun n malediction, a curse. v [A; b2c1] curse. Imaldisiyun (maldisiyunun) siya sa párì, The priest will pronounce a malediction on him.

maldíta = maldítu (female).

maldítu a {1} naughty, evil. Kadtung maldítung bátà ang nagpapilit sa babulgam sa ímung sinínà, That naughty child put bubble gum on your dress. Daghang maldítu sa piyir, There are lots of bad types at the waterfront. {2} having unexpected ability. Maldítu! Natubag giyud ang dyakpat nga pangutána dà, He’s smart! He answered the jackpot question correctly. — sa babáyi one who deceives women. v [B12; b6] become naughty. -in-(→) a in an evil way. v [A; b] do mischief, evil, philander. Makamau nang muminalditu ang gamay kung anak, My little baby has already learned how to be naughty.

mal-idukáda = mal-idukádu (female).

mal-idukádu a ill-educated, ill-mannered. v [B126; b6] be ill-educated or bad-mannered.

malígas = hulmígas.

malignu n spirits of departed people who have not entered heaven and are doing their penance (kundínu). If they are not prayed for they may inflict sickness as a reminder. ispiritu — = malignu. v [A1; a4] be sick with an illness sent by a malignu.

malignù = karbalyas.

malimnu = karbalyas.

malingka see himalingka.

malisya n {1} awareness of sex. Dúna na siyay malisya kay dì na man maghúbù ug malígù, She is already aware of her sex because she won’t bathe in the nude any longer. {2} bad thoughts regarding sex. Ug way malisya, ngánung miagik-ik man ka? If you are not harboring evil thoughts, why are you snickering? {3} ill will. Way malisya ang ákung paghátag niíni, There’s no ill intent in my giving this to you. {4} bad omen, usually of death or misfortune. v [A13; b] send such an omen. Nagmalisya siya únà mamatay. Nagpakítà únà siya sa íyang mga anak nga túa sa Amirika, He sent an omen before he died. He appeared to his children in America. malisyúsa = malisyúsu (female). malisyúsu a {1} conscious of sex in an unwholesome way. Ngánung dì ka man pagúnit? Kamalisyúsu gud nímu! Why don’t you want me to touch your hands? How sex-conscious you are! {2} maliciously done, out of ill will. Malisyúsung mga pasángil nga way gipasikáran, Malicious and baseless accusations. v [B12; a2] {1} be, become sex conscious in an unwholesome way. {2} become malicious in behavior.

málit n mallet.

malíta n suitcase. v [A13] carry a suitcase. Magmalíta lang ku kay daghan kug dalhunun, I’ll take a suitcase because I have so many things to take.

malitin n {1} a leather bag designed to hold medicine and some medical instruments. {2} a small suitcase.

malmal_1 v [B1256; a12] be taught, rehearsed, or be inculcated to a high degree. Namalmal mig maáyu sa ininglis kay Amirkánu ámung maistru, We were taught English thoroughly because our teacher was an American. Malmálun nátù ang bátà sa bili sa pagdagínut, We will inculcate the value of thrift in the children’s minds.

malmal_2 v {1} [A; a1] beat s.o. up, usually in the mouth. Akuy mimalmal sa irù nga mikáun sa isdà, I gave the dog that ate the fish a sound beating. {2} [A; a12] use s.t. or scold s.o. abusively. Natural nagubà ang makinilya kay gimalmal, Of course he broke the typewriter because he abused it. Malmálun kag kasábà bísag gamayng sayup, You get abusive scoldings for the slightest mistakes.

malpagadur a failing to pay one’s debts. v [B1256] get to be a defaulter in one’s debts. Ug mamalpagadur ka, wà nay musálig pagpaútang nímu, If you become a bad debtor, no one will dare allow you credit. -a(←) = malpagadur (female).

maltabána n glazed brown urn, about 2′ high with a small mouth and handles at the shoulders. v [A13; a12] make into, put in glazed clay jars.

maltratar v [A; a12] maltreat, mistreat. Maltratahun siya sa íyang amaáma, His stepfather will maltreat him.

*málu — pa ug {1} on the chance that [such-and-such] a good thing happen. Palit tag swipstik, málu pag makaswirti, Let’s buy a sweepstake ticket. We might just win. {2} [so-and-so] isn’t bad, if that is what comes out. Málu pa nà ug swildúhan kag bayinting adlaw? Would it be bad if you were paid twenty pesos a day?

malù_1 — [dat.] serves [dat.] right. Malù nímu nga gipagirawut kay tapulan ka, Serves you right that you were fired because you are lazy.

malù_2, málù_1 n pollen of corn. v [A1] grow pollen. Dì na dúgayng masanggì ang mais basta magmalù na, It won’t be long before the corn can be harvested if there is pollen in the tassel.

málù_2 n the one who is ‘it’ in the game of takyan or marbles. v [A; a12] make a person remain ‘it’ for a long time. Malúun kug maáyu si Huwan pinaági sa pagpátid sa takyan ug layù, I’ll make Juan be ‘it’ for a long time by kicking the shuttlecock far away.

malubgas n k.o. small anchovy with a dark blue dorsal region and silvery white on its ventral region, widely eaten preserved in salt.

maluíbun n name given to ornamental climbing vines with dark green or yellow green cordate leaves, often grown indoors: Scindapsus aureus and Philodendron oxycardium.

málung n name of the sarong worn by the Muslims. v [A13; b6(1)] wear a málung. {2} [a2] make into a málung.

malunggay = kalamunggay.

málus_1 a highly fermented salted fish paste. Málus na ang ginamus, The salted fish paste is already highly fermented. v {1} [AB2] for salted fish to become highly fermented, cause it to do so. {2} [B] develop a horrible smell. Kalígù na kay nagkamálus ka na, Take a bath. You’re beginning to smell awful.

malyíti n gavel.

malyurka n a k.o. liquor of low proof made from cane sugar, flavored with anise.

mám n {1} ma’am, term of address to a teacher or woman of high station. Maáyung buntag kanímu, mám, Good morning, Ma’am. {2} lady teacher. Usa sa mga mám nákù sa hayiskul mau si Mis Agápay, One of my teachers in high school was Miss Agapay. v [A13; a12] call s.o. Ma’am.

máma_1 n mother. v [B13; a12] call s.o. máma.

máma_2 n mute. v [B12] become a mute. Namáma nà siya tungud sa kalísang, He was struck dumb by his great fright.

mamà n {1} chew of betel nut (búnga) and piper betel leaves (búyù) with lime (ápug) and optionally tobacco. {2} action of chewing. v [AC12; a12] chew betel nut. Dì ku makamamà kay hálang, I can’t chew betel because it burns the tongue. — ug dugù v [A13; c] get a bloody mouth (lit. chew blood). Magmamà ka giyug dugù ug hisumbagan ta ka, You will have a bloody mouth if I punch you. mam-anan, malam-an n container for the lime, betel nut, and betel leaf. malam-un n set of complete ingredients ready for chewing. hiN- a fond of chewing betel.

mamadur n breast pump. v [b] use a breast pump.

mámam n {1} baby talk for inum ‘drink’. {2} drinking spree (humorous slang). v {1} [A] drink (baby talk). {2} [AC; a] hold a drinking spree. Puwa na ang tápay, nakamámam tingáli, His ears are red. He must have had s.t. to drink.

mamay n {1} wet nurse. {2} any nursemaid. v {1} [A; a] wet-nurse. Gimamay ang bátà nga ílu, The orphaned infant was wet-nursed. {2} [A; a] take care of a child. Siyay nagmamay sa tanan námung mga bátà, She took care of all our children.

mambad = manbad.

mambu n mambo, a Latin American dance and its music. v {1} [A; a12] dance the mambo. {2} [c1] play music in mambo rhythm.

mámi_1 n mommy. v [A3; a12] call s.o. mommy.

mámi_2 n a Chinese dish consisting of soup and narrow egg noodles with meat. v [A; a] make mámi.

mamilúku n child’s sunsuit, a one-piece romper with short pants and no sleeves. v {1} [A; a] wear a sunsuit. {2} [c16] make into a sunsuit.

maming = lubaylúbay, n. see lubay.

mampud short for mánu man pud. see ngánu and upud.

Mampur n Montford, a person who is said to have lived in olden times. karáan pa ni — older than Montford. Tabas sa íyang bistídu nga karáan pa ni Mampur, Style of dress that dates back to Montford’s time. panahun pa ni — very old, from Montford’s time. Sa panahun pa ni Mampur ang ákung radiyu ug wà pa giyud magubà, My radio is as old as the hills and still in fine shape. Sa panahun pa ni Mampur nang kumidiyáha, That joke is as old as the hills.

mamsà_1 n {1} name given to the large species of Caranx, a highly-prized food fish. {2} dakung — influential, important person.

mamsà_2 n schoolteacher, humorous word play on mám. Ayaw mug sábà kay náa na si Mamsà, Everybody shut up. The teacher is coming. v [B126] be a schoolmarm.

mamun_1 n k.o. sponge cake. v [A; a12] make, make into mamun.

mamun_2 n k.o. fruit tree similar to a gwayabanu but with a smaller and rounder fruit: Anona sp.

mámurd, mámurds a {1} marbles without a flaw. {2} for girls to be well-rounded and smooth-skinned. Mámurds kaáyu ang trátu ni Bin, Ben’s girl friend is very beautiful. mamuray v [C2] compare which is the smoothest, most well-rounded. Mamuray tag dyúlin, Let’s compare our marbles to see which is the smoothest and best rounded.

man {1} because. Kay ang íya dapit man sa dáhun, mamúnga dáyun, Because his part was the part with the leaves, it would bear fruit quickly. — ugud because (giving an explanation). Namatay ang tanum kay wà man gud bùbúi, The plant died because no one watered it. {2} after an interrogative: particle to make the question not abrupt. Háin man siya? Could you tell me where he is? {3} particle with a statement contradicting a previous statement or presumption. Dì man nà mau, That’s not the one. {4} particle with a statement giving information. Nía man si Pidru karung buntága, Oh, Pedro is here this morning. — diay I notice that. Nindut man diay ka kaáyung mukanta! Oh, I see you sing very beautifully. — kahà [so-and-so] apparently is the case. Kami man kahay muluhud, anus-a man ang kasal? We are supposed to sponsor you, so when is the wedding going to be? Dì lang ka tagáan. Dì man kahà ka gustu, I won’t give you any. You apparently won’t want any, anyway. — lagi I notice [so-and-so] is the case, nevertheless. Ingun siya dì ka muanhi. Nía ka man lagi, He said you weren’t coming, but here you are! {5} in other phrases: ingun — as well as. Mubuhis ang tagasyudad ingun man ang tagabaryu, The city people, as well as the barrio folks, pay taxes. mau — gánì that’s why, despite what you would expect ... Mau man gánì nga namula ang ákung pánit kay nabulad ku, I have red skin, despite what you would expect, because I was out in the sun. na — see na, 4. pála — run that’s flattery. Pála man run ug dì pa tinúud, That would have been flattery if it were not true. túud — and so, as one would expect. Túud man miabut dáyun ang pulis, And so, as one would expect, the police immediately arrived.

maN- (see p. xvi for the meaning of the symbol N) prefix added to bases with a prefix paN- to indicate future volitional active forms. (past naN-; subjunctive maN-. Durative forms: future and subjunctive magpaN-(→); past nagpaN-(→). Potential active: future and subjunctive makapaN-; past nakapaN-.) Mangutána ta kun háin siya, Let us ask where he is. Wà siya mangutána, He didn’t ask. Nangutána ku piru way tubag, I asked but there was no answer. Nagpanguput siya sa kahadluk, He held on with all his might for fright. Walà ku makapangutána, I didn’t get a chance to ask. Makapangasáwa ka na, You can get married now.

mana, mána_1 n a title of respect to a female older than the speaker. v [A13; a12] call s.o. mána.

mána_2 n k.o. cultivated tree, the bark and leaves of which are used for spices.

manáging n k.o. white parrot, the racket-tailed parrot: Prioniturus discurus.

manalabtan see sabat.

manámù short for amahan námù n the Lord’s Prayer.

mananabtan see sabat.

manananggal = anananggal.

mananangkuy n folk doctor (general term). v [B13; a12] become a healer.

mananap n animal, beast, insect. a brute, having the feelings of a beast. Ikawng mananápa ka. Ngánung gibun-ug man nímu ang ákung anak? You beast. Why did you beat my son? -in- a beastly.

manan-aw n general name for ornamental air orchids.

manandis a henpecked husband. v [B2] become henpecked.

manang, mánang n {1} title for elder sister. {2} title given to any woman older than the speaker. v [A13; a12] call s.o. manang. (→) voc. form. short form: nang.

mananggíti n toddy gatherer. v [B156] be, become a toddy gatherer.

manánuy a sweet-sounding, melodious. Ang manánuyng tíngug sa langgam, The sweet, melodious voice of the bird.

manátad n k.o. dove: the green-winged ground dove: Chalcophaps indica. túlin pa sa — very swift.

manau, manaul_1 n k.o. parasitic air plant, with long linear lanceolate leaves radiating from the center: Asplenium nidus.

manaul_2 n the white-breasted sea eagle: Haliaetus leucogaster.

manay, mánay n title for a female much older than the speaker. v [A13; a12] call s.o. manáy. (→) voc. form.

maN-ay regional alternant of maN-r-.

manbad (from subad) n {1} any large deep-sea fish. {2} usurer. Nadátù siya kay mambad nga dakù, He became rich because he was a great usurer. {3} dakung — an important person of great influence. Si Lawril dakung mambad sa pulitika, Laurel is a big figure in politics. a {1} fierce and grasping. Púru mga mambad ang tagaadwána. Padug-un ka giyud ug táman, The customs people are voracious beasts. They’ll bleed you dry. {2} fierce, termagant woman. Túa na pud, gitapuk-an na pud si Tiryu sa íyang mambad nga asáwa, There goes Terio’s shrewish wife at him again. {3} s.o. that is dangerous to women. Ayawg túu níya kay mambad nà sa mga babáyi, Don’t believe him because he is dangerous to women. ka- n quality of being fierce and grasping. Ang kamambad sa pamingkúngan, The fierceness of a hammerhead shark.

mandalúsa = salimbángun.

Mandalúyung n a district in Rizal, Luzon. taga-, gíkan sa — crazy (lit. one who has been a patient at the mental hospital in Mandaluyong).

mandamyintu diaristu warrant of arrest.

mandǎr n {1} command; word or phrase esp. in set form by which a command is given. Ang mandǎr sa kapitan pagpahúnung ug tíru, The captain’s command to cease fire. {2} order, a serving of food in a public eating place. Unsa man tuy ímung mandǎr, pipsi u kuk? What did you order, Pepsi or Coke? v [A; c] {1} command, give an order to. {1a} command, order people around. Nagmandǎr na sad ang tapulan, The lazy lout is giving orders again. {2} order, request a serving to be brought. Nakamandǎr na ba mu? Have you ordered? mandasiyun n command. Ang mga ultimu mutúman sa mandasiyun sa kábu, The privates follow the commands of the corporal. a liking to give orders. Mandasiyun kaáyu nang ákung maguwang unyà dì mutábang sa trabáhu, My older brother loves to give orders, and yet he doesn’t help with the work.

mandasiyun see mandǎr.

manday {1} it’s too late to be of use. Manday human na ang baratilyu, It’s too late. The sale is over. {1a} just when s.t. happens that is too late or inconvenient, s.t. else happens. Manday wà tay kwarta mu puy idaut sa mga bátà, Just when we are broke, the children get sick. Manday human ka nag káun mu pay ipanangpit, You invite me to eat only after you’re done? Manday lumalarga na aku mu pay pagkaíla námù, We got acquainted just as we were about to leave town. {2} — untà instead of doing what was expected. Manday untà masukù siya, mipahíyum hinúun, Instead of he getting angry, he smiled. {2a} although, despite the fact that. Manday daghang anak, gastadur hinúun, Although she has lots of children, she spends money like mad.†

mandi, manding n a title of address for an elder sister or female relative much older than the speaker. v [B2; a12] call s.o. manding.

mandù v {1} [A; b6(1)] give an order, command. Gimandúan ang mga tríni pagdágan líbut sa kampu, The trainees were ordered to run around the camp. {2} [A; b6] rule or reign. Siya ang hára nga mimandù sa pangílin, She was the queen that reigned over the fiesta. {3} [A3; b6] prevail. Human sa makusug nga litì ug bagyu mimandù ang túmang kalínaw, After the fierce thunderstorm, quiet prevailed. n {1} order, command. Tumána ang ákung mandù, Carry out my order. mag-r- n ruler, commander. ma-un a commanding. ‘Lakaw,’ tíngug ni Aldu nga mamandúun, ‘Go!’ said Aldo in a commanding voice. ka-an n area over which s.o. rules. Ang kamandúan sa armi pinangulúhan ni Hiniral Riyis, The Army Command is headed by General Reyes.

mandunggu n beef tripes. mandunggáda n dish made of blood and the internal organs of beef. v [A12; a12] make, make into a dish of blood and internal organs of beef.

manga always written mga. {1} particle optionally placed preceding a noun or adjective to indicate plurals, but referring only to things that are not all exactly alike. Ang mga istudiyanti nanambung sa míting, The various students attended the meeting. Mga karáan kining mga libru, These are all old books. {1a} particle preceding the name for parts of the body of which there are more than one. Sakit ákung mga mata, My eyes hurt. {2} preceding a form referring to time, measurement: about, approximately. Mga alas utsu, At around eight o’clock. Mupalit kug kutsi, tingáli mga Iníru, I will buy a car, probably around January. Mga duha ka búwan kanhi, About two months ago. Mga duha ka pulgáda, About two inches. Mga dus písus, Around two pesos.

mangagat, mangágat n snapper, name given to most species of Lutianus.

mangágaw n k.o. annual, stiff-haired herb, much-branched from the base, with small flowers in dense axilliary clusters. The stem yields a white milky sap which is used to cure fevers: Euphorbia pilulifera and hirta.

mangga n mango: Mangifera indica. manggáhun a {1} plump in cheeks. {2} having red splotches like some varieties of mangoes. manggahan n mango orchard. v [A13] grow mangoes.

manggad n {1} prized position, treasure, riches, wealth. Náa sa baul ibutang ang ílang manggad, Their treasures are placed inside a trunk. {2} dry goods. Nabasà ang mga manggad nga íyang gisúruy, The dry goods he was peddling got wet. v {1} [AB; c] treasure, hold s.t. dear. Wà sila magmanggad sa kabílin sa ílang katigulángan, They do not value the things their ancestors left them. Manggára (imanggad) ang íyang mga púlung, Treasure his words. {2} [A] care for with devotion, lavish attention. Way mumanggad sa ákung mga tanum ug mubyáhi ku, No one will tend to my plants if I go on a trip. manggaránun a wealthy, rich. Lagmit sa mga manggaránun mga garbúsu, The rich are usually arrogant.

manggas n {1} sleeve, cuff. Íyang gilúkut ang manggas sa íyang kamisadintru, He rolled up his shirt sleeves. {2} bottom of trousers. Bukad ug manggas ang bilbátum, Bell-bottom trousers have wide trouser legs. v [A; a] provide with sleeves or cuffs.

manggátus see gatus.

manggi- the future volitional active form of verbs with a prefix panggi-. past: nanggi-. Didtu sila sa sála manggidáma, They were in the living room playing checkers.

manggilis n k.o. sweet potato with light reddish peelings and white meat. Its rather dry meat makes it good eating.

manggi-un(←) alternant of ma-un used with some bases instead of ma-un. Manggihatágun, Generous.

manggu n handle of a pick, ax or a similar tool. v [b6(1)] make a handle of this sort.

manggulimbaw n k.o. shrimp growing to 1½″ with one claw bigger than the other.

manggustan n mangosteen.

manghud n younger brother, sister. a {1} younger in age than s.o. else. Manghud ka nákug duha ka túig, You are two years younger than I am. {2} less in intensity. Ang íyang pátid manghud lag diyútay sa pátid sa kabáyung simarun, His kick was just a little less than a wild horse’s. Ang ímung tíngug manghud lag diyútay sa hunghung, Your voice is just a little softer than a whisper. v [A1; b(1)] have a younger brother or sister. Pilay idad sa nagmanghud ning batáa? How old is the child just before this one? Anus-a man nà siya manghúri? When are you going to have another baby (lit. when is he going to have a younger brother or sister)? ig- n younger brother or sister. Kanang mga gagmayng bátà pulus níya igmanghud, Those little children are all his younger brothers and sisters. kamanghúran, kinamanghúran n youngest child.

mangkay n old maid. Dílì tanang mangkay masulub-un, Not all spinsters are lonely. v [B1; c1] become an old maid.

mangkimangki n fast dance characterized by monkey-like movements of the hands. v [A] dance the mangkimangki.

mangku n s.o. with an arm deformity characterized by being twisted at the elbow. v [B12] have a deformed arm. Namangku siya dihang napíang íyang síku, He got a deformed arm when he broke his elbow.

mangkù n k.o. small mackerel with a maximum width of 3″.

mangkumu = † magkunu.

mangliw, mangluy = amamangluy.

mangnu, mangnù v {1} [A12; b2] remember. Hatági kug diyútay nga panahun tingálig mamangnuan (himangnuan) ku, Give me a little time. Maybe I will remember it. {2} [AP] cause to notice, be aware of. Ang pagbagting sa rilu mauy nagmangnù (nagpamangnù) nákù nga udtu na, The ringing of the clock reminded me that it was already noon. {2a} [A] be careful. Magmangnù (magmangnù) ka kanúnay arun dì ka masayup, Be careful so that you won’t commit any mistakes. {3} [A12; b2] come to. Didtu na siya makamangnù sa huspital, He regained consciousness in the hospital. pahi- v [A; b6(1)] advise, instruct s.o. not to do s.t. Gipahimangnúan ku siya nga dílì pasudlag ínit ang pridyidir, I have warned him against putting anything hot into the refrigerator. n instruction against.

mangsi = malangsi.

mangtas n {1} cruel, fierce beast. Ang táwung nalúnud gikaun sa usa ka mangtas sa dágat, The drowning man was eaten up by the shark (lit. fierce beast of the sea). {2} fierce, heartless in character. Dílì makamaung malúuy sa pubri kanang mangtas nga adunáhan, That heartless rich man does not know pity for the poor. Mangtas nga katalagman, A fearful calamity. v [B2; b6] be, become fierce and devoid of tender feelings.

mangù a brainless, dull, stupid. Mangù ka man kahà kay dì ka man kasabut, You must be brainless because you don’t understand. v [B23; b6] be, become stupid.

Mangyan n non-Christian natives of Mindoro.

manhak n k.o. bird.

mani n peanuts. — sa kasuy a the edible nuts of the cashew. manimani {1} k.o. creeping herb similar to purslane (ulasíman) in appearance, used as pig feed. {2} k.o. balat found a few inches beneath the sand along the shore. It roughly resembles a peanut.

*máni n dinuwin, gud — during World War II, the name given to the prewar money as opposed to the Japanese kurà and the imirdyinsi máni. girilya — money issued by the guerilla authorities during the war. imirdyinsi — the emergency money issued after the outbreak of hostilities and prior to the Japanese occupation. — urdir money order.

manibila = manubíla.

mánids v [A] manage a business. -ir(→) manager. -ir(→) hiniral n general manager. n manager of a business or boxer. v [AB156] be, become manager.

maníhu v [A; a2] {1} drive a motor vehicle. Ambi, aku lay mumaníhu sa dyíp, Let me drive the jeep. {2} operate or manipulate a contraption. Makamaníhu man nà siyag dagkung makina, He can operate big machines. {3} manage to make s.t. operate. Manihúa ra ring pawuntin pin ug makahímù ka bag paági, Try fooling around with this fountain pen and see if you can make it write. {3a} see to it that s.t. gets done. Aku lay mumaníhu arun magmalampúsun ang átung prugráma, I’ll see to it that our program is successful. {3b} manage to do s.t. in a roundabout or underhanded way, where the usual methods won’t work. Makamaníhu ka ba pagpasulud nákù sa trabáhu? Can you manage to get me into the job? {3c} do s.t. surreptitiously or secretly. Lingawun ku ang tindíra manihúa pud ang káha, While I keep the store clerk busy, you take care of the cash register.

maniit n k.o. edible, small crab of shallow waters with a thick shell and strong pincers. a quarrelsome, esp. said of women.

manikin n mannequin.

manikiyur n nail polish. v [A; b] manicure. -ista n a manicurist. v [B156; a12] be a manicurist.

Maníla, Manílà_1 n Manila, the largest city in the Philippines. — buy boy who has grown up in Manila and is, therefore, sophisticated. — pípar Manila paper. v [B1256] be in Manila. manilan-un n from Manila, of the Manila type. manilinyu, -a n one from Manila.

manílà_2 n k.o. striped grouper: Grammistes sexlineatus.

maniN- future volitional prefix of verbs with the base paniN-. (Past: naniN-. Subjunctive: maniN-.) Manimalus giyud ku, I will get revenge. Walà ku manimúhì sa ákung gikuptan, I didn’t let go what I was holding on to.

manínay n godmother, the female sponsor at one’s wedding, and, by extension, the sponsor at one’s baptism, confirmation, or ordination. v [A; a] become one’s godmother.

maniníyut n photographer. Word play on maniníyat to make it sound humorously risqué (recalling iyut, the taboo word for sexual intercourse).

manínuy n godfather, the sponsor at one’s wedding, and, by extension, at one’s baptism, confirmation, or ordination. v [A; a] become one’s godfather.

manistil = mistil.

maniubra n {1} maneuver, skillful handling of a vehicle. {2} s.t. done in a secret and underhanded way. Maniubra sa pulitika, A political maneuver. v [A; c1] {1} maneuver s.t. skillfully. Maniubráha (imaniubra) pag-áyu ang sakayan arun dílì masángad, Manipulate the boat skillfully so that it won’t run aground. {2} contrive s.t. skillfully in an underhanded way. Nakalusut dáyun ang ákung lún sa bangku kay gimaniubrag maáyu sa ákung amígu, My loan went through OK because my friend maneuvered it skillfully.

mankumunidad n commonwealth. v [B1256] become a commonwealth.

maN-l- {1} = maN-r-, but used only regionally. {2} affix added to verbs referring to sorcery, praying, and other relations with the supernatural to form nouns which mean one who engages in this activity. Manalagnà, Seer. Manalabtan, Leader in prayers. Mamalaktul, One who practices the sorcery called paktul.

manlà n k.o. edible crustacean similar to a prawn but with pincers. It burrows under soft mud in swampy places.

manlawud (from lawud) n name given to fishes that are found in deep waters.

manlulundà = manulunda.

manlut_1 = banlut.

manlut_2 n k.o. large, green grasshopper.

maN-r- affix added to verb bases to form a noun referring to a person who does [such-and-such] as an occupation. It is most commonly added to roots which form verbs by the addition of paN-. Mangingisdà, Fisherman. Mananabang, Midwife. Manunúnud, Heir.

maN-r-ay regional alternant of maN-r-.

mansa n {1} stain. Dílì makúhà ang mansa sa tubà, Stains from palm toddy won’t come out. {2} moral blemish, dishonor. Walay mansa ang ákung ngálan, My name is unsullied. v [A; b25] {1} stain. {2} stain one’s honor. Kaputlì nga walà pa kamansáhi sa kasinatían, Purity that has not been stained by experience. -du a {1} stained. Dì giyud nà siya musul-ub ug sinínà nga mansádu, She never wears stained clothes. {2} easily stained. Mansádu kaáyu ang sinínà nga putì, A white dress easily gets dirty. mansahun a {1} having stains. {2} panty stained with blood. Iladlad pag-áyu ang mga mansahun, Bleach those stained panties very well.

mansánas n apple.

mansanilya n k.o. perennial aromatic herb cultivated for ornamental and medicinal purposes: Chrysanthemum indicum.

mansanítas n small spreading tree of waste spaces, the bast fibers of which make rope in times of scarcity: Muntingia calabura.

mansibádu n common-law couple. v [B16; a12] live as man and wife without the benefit of a church wedding.

mansinítas = mansanítas.

mansiyun n mansion.

mansu v [A; a] {1} break in a work animal. Si Dyígu ray makamansu ning kabayúa, Only Diego can tame this horse. {2} train, discipline s.o. Namansu sa párì ang walay hibangkaágan nga bátà, The priest trained the child that was innocent of all knowledge. {2a} give s.o. a lot of work to do. Kining batáa namansu sa mga trabáhu sa balay, The household chores were dumped on the child. mansuhan, mansuhánan n training ground.

mantágà = mantalágà.

mantálà (not without l) v {1} [A13] herald, announce. Ang tuktugáuk sa sunuy nagmantálà sa umaábut nga kabuntágun, The crowing of the rooster announces the approaching morning. {2} [A; c] publish in a magazine or newspaper. Gimantálà sa mantaláan ang umaábut nílang kasal, Their approaching wedding was published in the papers. {3} [A13] advertise. Mga lúhà nga nagmantálà sa ákung kapildíhan, Tears that advertised my defeat. -an, paN-an n {1} newspaper, magazine. {2} press. mag-r- n publisher. tagapaN- n press relations officer. tig- n {1} advertising man. Milíhuk ang tigmantálà sa bag-ung kumpaníya, The new company’s ad man worked hard. {2} an announcer, s.o. or s.t. who or that spreads talk or news around. Kanang bayhána mauy tigmantálà sa tanang mahinabù dinhi, That woman is the person who spreads the gossip of all that is going on around here. {3} publisher.

mantalágà n giant octopus.

mantas = mangtas.

mantiának = mantiyának.

mantíaw interjection showing dismay and displeasure, but to be taken lightly. Mantíaw ning batáa, muulì lag mukáun, My! This child never comes home except to eat.

mantíkà n {1} lard, fat from flesh. {1a} lúpig pay — kun matúlug tending to sleep deeply (lit. better at sleeping than lard). {2} cooking oil. bugnaw ug — derisive reference to one who has indolent habits or is a slowpoke. (→) v {1} [A; b] fry in lard. Mantikai ang báhaw, Fry the leftover food. {2} [A] exude lard or oil. Haúna dáyun kun mumantikà na ang tambuk, Take the pan out of the fire when lard comes out of the pork fat. {3} [A] for public transportation to move slowly and sluggishly at times that there are few passengers. Wà giyuy pasahíru. Nagmantikà ang trák sa dálan, There are few passengers, and the bus is moving slowly down the street empty. -in-an n food fried in oil. -un a {1} greasy. Sud-an nga mantikáun, Greasy food. {2} obese. Babáying mantikáun, An obese woman.

mantíka dikakaw n cocoa butter.

mantikilya n butter or margarine. v [A; c] spread butter on s.t.

mantil n tablecloth. v {1} [A; b] put, use a tablecloth. {2} [a12] make into a tablecloth.

mantilya n veil used to cover a woman’s head in church. v {1} [A; b] wear a veil. {2} [a12] make into a veil.

mantilyína n head covering for wearing inside a church. v [A; c] wear a head covering in church.

mantinil, mantinir v [A3; c] make do with, content oneself with s.t. less than the best. Magmantinil lang tag amútig way bugas, We’ll make do with sweet potatoes if there’s no rice. Nagmantinil lang siyag pangarga, He just took a temporary job as a stevedore. Mantiniri (mantinihi) lag kawáyan pára halígi ang balay, Just use bamboo for the meantime as a post for the house. -in- a of makeshift or second choice sort.

mantiw a tall and lanky. v [B; b6] be, become, make lanky.

mantiyának n supernatural being which preys on newborn infants. It drinks the blood from childbirth and tries to get at the newborn baby’s liver. If the baby dies, he drinks the mother’s milk without her knowledge and kills her thereby. It is pictured the size of a baby, with horns and fangs, with long pointed ears, dirty brown in color and angular in features. It has the ability to walk, change its appearance, and make itself invisible.

mantsa = mansa.

mantsinítas = mansanítas.

mantsúsu a easily soiled or stained. Mantsúsu kaáyu ang putì nga bistídu, White clothing gets soiled easily. v [A3P; b6] be, become easily soiled.

mánu_1 v [AC2; a] in ball games, play off one with another to determine who plays first or whose play it is. Átung manúhun ug kinsay mayur, I’ll play it off with you to see who starts the game. n act of determining the order of who plays first. manuhan n a line from which s.t. is tossed to determine who is first.

mánu_2 n title of address for a male older than the speaker. v [A; a12] call s.o. mánu.

mánu_3 n hand of dried tobacco leaves containing 100 leaves. v [A; a12] bind tobacco leaves into hands.

mánu_4 = ngánu.

*mánu_5 see dimánu, armas di-, bula di-, buyna —, sigunda —. manumánu v [AC2; c1] do s.t. by human strength, hands alone. Manumanúhun (imanumánu) lang ni nátug bira ang awtu, Let’s just push this car by hand. n fight with the hands. †

manúbig (from túbig) n k.o. crab of swamps and rivers lighter in color than the kágang.

manubíla n a mechanism one manipulates to steer: steering wheel, handle bars, etc. v [c1] make a steering mechanism.

Manúbu, Manúbù n name of an ethnic group in the mountains of eastern Mindanao.

manugimpu, manugimpul n k.o. parasitic plant which attaches itself to trees. It extends out a vine-like trunk which clings and covers the host.

manuk n {1} chicken. Pinirítung manuk, Fried chicken. {1a} layù ra sa tinái sa — {1a1} off the subject, not to the point. (Lit. far from the chicken’s intestines.) {1a2} wound of no consequence, harmless scratch. {2} gamecock. {2a} a protegé involved in any race or competition: politics, boxing, love, et al. Napildi ang íyang manuk, His candidate (protegé) was defeated. v {1} [A1] have chicken for one’s meal. {2} [A; a12] make s.o. one’s protegé, candidate in a competition. Akuy mumanuk nímu ug dì ba sugut dáyun nang bayhána, If I put you up as a candidate that girl will surely accept you. Midaug siya kay gimanuk mang Sirhing, He got elected because he was a protege of Serging’s. -an, -an(←) n {1} poultry business. {2} one who has lots of chickens. v [A1] have a poultry business. -in- a sleeping half-awake because of insomnia or because of a need to remain conscious. v [A; c1] sleep in such manner. Magminanuk kug katū́g paghuwat sa pirs trip, I’m just going to nap because I have to make it to the first trip. -un(←) a slightly cross-eyed. Gwápa untang bayhána, ugáling manúkun lang, That girl is beautiful, but she is cross-eyed. n = lukgaw. -un a = -un(←), a. n the cow-nosed ray, so called because it moves like a bird in the water: Rhinoptera javanica.

manukmánuk n {1} wind coming in strong gusts. {2} weather vane. v [B456; b4] be caught in gusting winds. Piligrung ilawud ug magmanukmánuk ang hángin, It’s dangerous to set sail in gusty weather.

manukúlu n monocle. v {1} [A1] wear a monocle. {2} [A12] get a monocle.

manul n variety of jasmine of the same species as sampagíta but with double petals and rounded leaves: Jasmimum spp.

manulunda, manulundà n angel. Daw manulundà ang íyang kaanyag, She has the beauty of an angel.

manumbága = tinumbága. see tumbága.

manung, mánung n {1} title for an elder brother. {2} title of respect for a man older than the speaker. v [A; a12] call s.o. mánung. (→) voc. form. Short form: nung.

manunggal n k.o. tree.

manunggul n k.o. limestone found in tidal flats, rough and irregular in surface, grey on the outside, but white on the inside. It is used for road surfacing, stone walls, or wherever a porous stone is desirable.

mánus = amánus.

manútu = mánu_3.

mánuy n {1} title for an elder brother or uncle. {2} expression used by a person who has been defeated in a scuffle to indicate submission. Hala, mánuy arun dílì ku lubáun ning ímung buktun, Go on, say ‘uncle’ so I won’t twist your arm. v [A; a12] call s.o. mánuy. (→) voc. form. Short form: nuy.

manwal n manual, handbook.

manya n {1} fit of bad temper. Ang paghilakhílak ánang batáa manya lang nà, That child’s persistent crying is just a tantrum. {2} caprice, fancy. Manya lang tung pagpapalit níyag láing sapátus, His asking for another pair of shoes was just out of caprice. a for a horse to tend to balk, move slow. v {1} [B; c1] throw a tantrum, act like a spoiled brat. {2} [A; b6] for a horse to throw a fit or just balk. Dinhà giyud sa kinasang-an ang kabáyù magmanya, ug wà mulíhuk bísag unsáug búnal, The horse balked right in the middle of the crossing and wouldn’t move no matter how hard it was whipped. {3} [A; b5c1] move slowly. Ang mumanya ug tambung sa lamísa dì masalinan, If you dilly-dally in getting to the table, nothing will be left for you.

manyak a having an uncontrollable urge to do things, esp. sexual. v [B12; b6] be, become a maniac. Namanyak siya human makatilaw ug kausa, She became a nympho after her first experience. Ngánung namanyak man siya sa pangáwat nga sapían man? Why did she become a kleptomaniac when she is so rich?

manyampuk = láwung.

*manyána — ka lang, ka purin you’re out of it, you don’t know what’s going on. Manyána ka lang (purin). Nagkúyug ímung trátug láin, You don’t know what’s going on. Your boy friend is going out with other girls.

manyang n hard liquor distilled from fermented water obtained from the bud of the nipa palm.

mápa n map. v {1} [A; b(1)] plan a course of action, esp. in committing a crime. Nagmápa sila unsáun pagtúlis ang tindáhan, They are planning how to rob the store. {2} [B36; b] for dirt or stains to form a map-like configuration on s.t. Mimápa ang íyang buling sa líug, The dirt formed map-like configurations on his neck. Gimapáhan sa tintà ang ímung bulsa, The ink has formed a map-like configuration on your pocket.

máping_1 = mápa, v1.

mapunti = malapunti.

Mar. n abbreviation for Marsu ‘March’.

marabal a person or animal that has grown very large. Kadakung marabal sa ilipanti, What a giant that elephant is! Kadakung marabal ning batáa, What a giant this child has gotten to be.

marabilyas n a k.o. ornamental bush often called alas kwatru because its flowers open at around four o’clock in the afternoon: Mirabilis jalapa.

marabya = murabya.

maragábit n k.o. rice suitable for planting in uplands or in paddies.

maragáti n k.o. fishing whereby a line with several hooks baited only with decoys is dragged behind a boat.

marákas n maracas. v [A3; a] play the maracas, make into maracas.

maral n k.o. carnivorous civet, dark gray in color, having a very offensive odor.

máram = márang.

maramà, marámà a tough, roughneck. Ang marámà nga táwu ísug ug walay gikahadlúkan, A tough guy is rough and is not afraid of anyone. v [B12] be tough and bad.

Maranaw n Lanao Muslims.

marang = malasugi.

márang n k.o. large fruit tree, bearing fruit similar to the jackfruit (nangkà), but smaller and sweeter. Not commonly cultivated except in Mindanao: Artocarpus odoratissima.

marapíta n variety of banana with thick green peelings, 20 cm. long and {5} cm. wide coming to what looks like a nipple at the end, eaten cooked.

maratun n {1} marathon race. {2} any long-distance or endurance contest. v [C2; c1] hold a marathon, compete in a marathon.

marbas n k.o. half-woody herb of waste places, with numerous medicinal uses: Abutilon indicum.

margarin, margarína n margarine. v [A; b] put margarine on s.t.

margáti n system of planting rice which has increased the yield, whereby the bed is more carefully prepared and the seedlings planted further apart than is traditionally done.

mari = kumári.

maribágu n k.o. shrub of the seashore: Hibiscus tiliaceus.

maribuhuk = agúhu.

mariguld = ahítu.

marihwána n marijuana.

márik n pickax. v [A; a] do s.t. with a pickax.

marika = umari ka. see ari.

marína n collar in a woman’s dress. Taúri unyag marína ang ákung sinínà, Attach a collar to my dress. v {1} [b6(1)] attach, make a collar. {2} [a12] make into a collar.

mariníra n sailor’s collar or the middy collar on a woman’s dress. v [A; c] make a middy collar.

marínu n sailor on a merchant ship or in the navy or soldier assigned on a boat. v [B156] be a sailor. Magmarínu kang dagatun ka man? You want to be a sailor even if you easily get seasick? asul — navy blue. mariníru = marínu.

maripúsa n a k.o. orchid that has flowers that look like white butterflies, branching in sprays: Phalaenopsis amabilis.

marísi = mirísi.

Maríya name Mary. — klára {1} character in Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere who embodied the traditionally praised feminine virtues of modesty and shyness. {2} traditional nineteenth century costume with a full skirt and low-cut blouse worn with a triangularly-folded kerchief. v [A; c16] behave like or act the role of Maria Clara. {2} wear the Maria Clara. — Santisima n The Blessed Virgin Mary. Santa — n mildly profane exclamation of discomfiture. buhuk ni — = maribuhuk. see agúhù. †

maríya buhuk = maribuhuk. see agúhù.

mariyal = máha riyal. see máha.

marka n {1} a visible trace or impression on a surface. Dúnay mga marka sa tiil sa kawatan didtu, The burglar left footprints over there. {2} a brand, label or sign printed, written, or stamped on s.t. Unsay marka ánang ribintadúra? What brand are those firecrackers? {3} grade in school. Pagtuun pag-áyu arun muísa ang marka mu sa klási, Study hard so that your grades will get better. v {1} [A; b] put a mark on. Kinsay nagmarka áning ákung libru? Who put a mark in my book? Markáhan sa mga inspiktur ang karni únà ibaligyà, The meat inspectors will first stamp a mark on the meat before having it sold. {2} [A] for a meter to give an indication, read. Nagmarka nag utsinta ang dágan sa awtu, The speedometer already read eighty. {3} [b] be eyed for a purpose. Gimarkáhang patyun, Marked for assassination. Sapátus nga gimarkáhan níyang palitun, Shoes which he has long been having his eye on. — bulkan n twenty-peso bill (slang—so called from the picture of Mount Mayon that was on the back of the bill in former times). — dimunyu n strong liquor, so called from a brand of strong liquor which has the picture of the devil on it. — kalabíra n the skull markings on the container of highly poisonous matter. v [B26N] be dead (slang). Biyà sa ínum arun dì ka mamarka kalabíra ug sayu, Stop drinking or you will die young.

markir n {1} marker or piece of paper to keep track of the lines. {2} marker put s.w. to indicate a location.

markis n marquis. v [AB156; a12] be made or become a marquis. -a(←) n marchioness.

*markit may (walay) — marriageable (not) marriageable. Minyù nang tawhána, wà na nay markit, That man is already married. He is not available any more. walà ang — v [B126; a12] get to be unavailable for marriage or considered so to be.

marku_1 n wall stud. v [A; a] make a wall stud.

marku_2 n breasts. Nagbitay ang mga marku sa babáyi, mu rag búnga sa kapáyas, The woman’s breasts are hanging like papayas. v [A; a] nudge s.o. in the breast.

markut v [A; b] propagate plants by marcotting. n propagation of plants by marcotting.

marmul n marble. Dúwang nga marmul, A marble font. v [A12; a1] have marble, make into marble.

marpil n false teeth. v {1} [A1; b6] have false teeth. Kinahanglang marpílan ang ímung pangag, You should have a bridge made for your missing tooth. {2} [A; a] make into false teeth.

marsanti = martsanti.

marsíku = amursíku.

marsiyal n marshall, a military commander. Mag-una ang marsiyal ug may paráda, The marshall leads a parade. v [A; b6] be, become a marshall.

Marsu n March. see abril for verb forms.

marsútu n k.o. suiting material of high quality (from the brand name Marsotto). v [A1] wear clothing made of this cloth.

martabána = maltabána.

Marti n Mars.

martilyu n hammer. — dikabra n claw hammer. — dibúla n ball peen hammer. v [A; a1] hammer. Martilyúha ang tabla arun matangtang, Hit the piece of wood with a hammer to get it off.

martiníku = bartuníku.

martir n {1} martyr. — sa Gulgúta Jesus Christ. {2} one who has suffered like a martyr. Si Lusíla usa ka martir tungud kay gisákit siyag maáyu sa íyang bána, Lucila is a martyr because she is tortured by her husband. v [Ab16] make s.o. suffer like a martyr.

Martis n Tuesday. See birnis for verb forms. — Santu the Tuesday of the Holy Week.

*marts un yur —, sagitsit, gu command in a race: On your mark, get set, go!

martsa v {1} [A; b6] march. {1a} attend one’s graduation exercises. {2} [A; c1] dance a march or play a march number. n speed of an automotive transmission used at higher speed. Kwarta, kinta martsa, Fourth, fifth gear.

martsanti n middleman, one who buys and sells commodities between producers and retailers.

martuníku = bartuníku.

marubya = murabya.

marúnung a {1} wise to the ways of the world. Dì nà maílad kay marúnung nà, He knows what’s coming off. You can’t fool him. {2} have proficient knowledge or skill in s.t. Katubag si Pidru sa lisud nga pangutána. Marúnung giyud, Peter was able to answer the questions. He certainly is bright. v [B12] be, become sly or crafty. -in-(→) v [A; c1] do s.t. in a cunning, sly way. Minarununga (iminarunung) sad nà pagpaági arun ka makabalus, Be cunning about it so you can get revenge.

maruy = miruy.

marúya n name given to a variety of sweets, all of which are formed into rounded patties and fried: {1} made of ground rice. {2} made of sliced bananas. (= bangdaybangday). {3} made of shredded sweet potatoes (= bitsubitsu). v [A; a] make marúya.

maryánas = biyatilis.

Maryúsip see hisusmaryusip.

*mas {1} — [adj.] more [adj.]. Ang ákung balay mas gamay sa imúha, My house is smaller than your house. Mas maáyu nga pritúhun ni kay sa tanukun, It is much better to fry this than to boil it. {2} — báli it is better to [do]. Mas báli ihátag kay sa hulaman nga dílì iúlì, I would rather give s.t. away than lend it and not get it back.

mása_1 v [A; a] mix solids with a little liquid. Kinsay mumása sa simintu? Who’ll mix the cement? Masáha na nang himúung dúnat, Mix the dough for the doughnuts now. n {1} dough or other mixture of solids with water. {2} proportions, things that make up a mixture. Ang másang gigámit tris dus, They use a mixture in proportions of three to two. masahan n place to mix dough or similar mixtures.

mása_2 n the masses, common people. — kumun n {1} common masses. {2} property owned in common by heirs.

masáhi v [A; b] massage. Masahían ta nang ímung páang gipamaúlan, Let’s massage your sore legs. n massage. -sta n masseur, masseuse. v [B156; a12] be, become a masseur.

masámung n a man who is married into one’s immediate family—i.e., is married to one’s sister or daughter. Masámung si Íki námù kay naminyù siyang Maríyang ákung manghud. Masámung sad siya sa ákung ginikánan, Eke is a masámung to us because he married my sister Maria. He’s also my parents’ masámung. v [A12; a12] get as a son- or brother-in-law; be, become this relation.

másang v [A23; c1] hit s.t. directly with full impact. Mimásang sa ákung nawung ang íyang kúmù, His fist smashed into my face. Imásang (masánga) ang garapun sa pusti, Smash the glass jar against the post.

masariyal = máha riyal. see máha.

mási n k.o. sweet made from mashed taro or ground sticky rice formed into balls with peanuts. v [A; c1] make mási.

*masig_1 — ka [noun] each of two or more in a group. Nahiyusan ang masig ka ligid, All of the wheels had a flat tire. Nagdápat ang ílang masig ka áping, Their two cheeks touched.

masig_2 short for maskin ug. See bísan.

masimasi v [A; b5] hurry s.o. to work. Ug náay magmasimasi nátug patrabáhu, dì na hinúun tang katunung, We make mistakes if we are always pressed to hurry our work. Dílì kaáyu haum ang sinínà kay gimasimasi (gimasimasihan) man ang sastri ug pahuman, The dress does not fit well because the dressmaker was pressed to finish it hurriedly. ka- v [A13] be pressed to work in a frenzy. Magkamasimasi mig panlútù basta pyista, mau nga dì mi makalingawlíngaw, We get so busy cooking during fiestas we can’t enjoy ourselves.

masimási n mashi-mashi, a k.o. dance. v [A] dance the mashi-mashi.

masin-gan = masinggan.

masinggan n {1} machine gun. {2} k.o. rapid-firing bamboo popgun. v [A; a12] shoot with a machine gun. -in- a like a machine gun. Kasábang minasinggan, Scolding like a burst of machine gun fire.

masítas n small ornamental plants, a flower pot with a plant in it. — sa ingkantu = lukdulukdu. v [A12] obtain ornamental plants. -an(→) n flower pot. masitíra n flower pot.

masiyar v [A; c1] {1} offer, quote a price in selling. Ug mumasiyar siya sa kálù ug písus, palita, If he offers the hat for a peso, buy it. {2} bet money on s.t. Áning manúka mumasiyar ku ug mil písus, On this cock I will bet a thousand pesos. masyáda n {1} the amount placed as bet. Gatus ang ákung masyáda apan sitinta ray gidáwat, I wanted to bet one hundred, but they only accepted seventy. {2} total amount of money bet by both sides. {3} fee paid in playing a set of bowling, tennis, pingpong, and the like. v [A; b] pay this fee. masyadur n the person in cockfighting who calls out bets offered and matches them with other bets.

maskáda n bits of tobacco for chewing. v [A; a] chew tobacco.

maskara n mask. v [A; b] wear a mask.

maski, maskin = bísan.

maskipap, maskipaps n k.o. popular dance. v [A] do this dance.

maskirid bul n masquerade ball. v [A1; c1] hold a masquerade ball.

maskuláda = muskuládu (female).

maskuládu = muskuládu.

masputítu, masputítus n k.o. dance, the mashed potatoes. v [A] do this dance.

*mastir — kátir n master cutter of a tailoring shop. — ki n master key. — mayind n mastermind. v [A; a2] be the mastermind. Pulis ang nagmastirmayind sa túlis, A cop masterminded the robbery.

masturbisyun n k.o. dance wherein both hands are alternately used as if masturbating. v [A] do the masturbation dance.

másu n sledge hammer. v [A; a1] do s.t. with, make into a sledge hammer.

mas-uk v [B126] die, be killed. Nakrás ang ayruplánu ug namas-uk ang pilútu, The plane crashed and the pilot got killed.

masun n freemason. v [B156] become a freemason.

masuy n brand of mild liquor taken for medicinal purposes or for pleasure. bínu uy — = masuy.

masyáda see masiyar.

masyádu a {1} being too much of s.t. Kini si Tunyu masyádu na, dúgayng mukáun ug dì pa manghúgas sa plátu, This Tonio is too much; he eats late and doesn’t even do the dishes. {2} how very. Masyádu kamahal! How very expensive!

masyadur see masiyar.

masyaw n yellow corn.

mat n mat for gymnastics.

mát n math, a subject in school.

mata n {1} eyes. Nagluhang mga mata, Eyes filled with tears. {1a} tawutáwu sa — the pupil of the eyes. {2} eyeglasses. Nangítà ku sa ákung mata, I’m looking for my glasses. {3} eyelets in the shoes. {4} any growth or structure in some way similar to the eyes. — sa báling mesh of the net. — sa baskit mesh of the basket. — sa lubi two spots in the coconut shell which resemble human eyes. — sa gábi a button-like outgrowth on the flesh of the taro rootstock. — sa, ug lumban an eye-like operculum found in turban shells. — sa pinya eyes of the pineapple, the hollow cavity found on the surface of the flesh of the pineapple fruit which contains seeds. -g tikì n small boil that has come to a head. {5} — sa ulitáwu (dalága) expression used when playing with children to make them blink their eyes. {6} = ay_4. {7} -mbáka = mat-an, 5 (lit. cow-eyes). v {1} [a12] hit in the eye. Mat-a pag-igù ang mantágà, Hit the giant octopus on the eyes. {2} [A; a2b23] wake up, be awake. Ngánung mimata ka mag sayu? Why did you wake up early? Nagmata ka na ba? Are you awake now? {2a} — ug buntag [A13] be unaware of what’s going on (lit. be awake only in the morning). Nagmata ka lag buntag sa gibúhat sa ímung asáwa, You don’t seem to know what’s going on with your wife. {2b} himat-an, hikatulgan have s.t. constantly in one’s mind, awake or asleep. Himat-an hikatulgan ku ang ákung prublíma, I am constantly thinking about my problem, day and night. {3} [b8] for a child to become aware of his surroundings. Ang íyang namat-an nga pagmatutù mau ang kang Iyù Sinun, The first parent he ever knew was Uncle Senon. {3a} be born s.w. (lit. aware of light). Kining dapíta ang ákung namat-ag maháyag, This is the place I was born. {4} [A; a12] for fats to liquify. Mumata ang mantíkà kun inítun, The lard will liquify when you heat it. — pubri a looking down upon others as not one’s equal. Mata pubri kaáyu. Dì mutagad sa mga kabus, She looks down on others and pays no attention to the poor. (←) v {1} [A2; a12] estimate a measurement by inspection. Wà nay kinahanglan ug pulgadíra, matáun na lang, You don’t need a measuring stick. You can estimate it just by inspection. {1a} look for s.t. simply with the eyes. Matáun lang ang imbaw, You can find clams by just looking at the water. {2} [AC; a1] say frankly, tell face to face. Nagkamáta ang duha ka kandidátu sa platapurma, The two candidates had it out face to face on the platform. Matáhun tikag sulti, I’ll talk to you frankly. {3} [A13] for bivalves to be active, as manifested by their being open or bubbling. Magmáta na gáning mga imbaw sayun ra pagtultul, When the clams are active it is easy to locate them. matamata v [a4] {1} see an illusion, mirage. Gimatamata ug busay ang táwu sa disyirtu, The man in the desert saw a mirage, a waterfall. {2} be unable to choose or decide wisely because of bedazzlement. Wà giyud ku kapílì. Gimatamata ku sa kadaghang palítun, I wasn’t able to choose because there were so many beautiful things to buy. matamáta = máta, v1. hig-/hag- v [B1256] {1} wake up accidentally. Nahigmata ku kay sábà, I woke up because it was so noisy. {2} become aware of s.t. Karun pa ku mahigmata sa íyang kabangis, For the first time I became aware of what a terrible person he was. mat-an a {1} having eyes or an eye-like configuration. {2} artful, wily, cunning. Ang mga Insik mat-an kaáyu sa nigusyu, Chinese are very shrewd in business. {3} mat-ay balíli, dunggánay gabíi the walls have ears. (Lit. the grass has eyes and the night has ears.) Hináya ang inyung sulti kay mat-an ra bay balíli ug dunggánay gabíi, Talk quietly because the walls have ears. {4} mat-an pa sa pinya a wily, cunning (having more eyes than a pineapple). Dì ka kaílad ni Dyú kay mat-an pa nà sa pinya, You can’t fool Joe. He is very alert. n k.o. fish with huge eyes: Selar crumenophthalmos. paN- = ay_4. tagi-, tagli-, tagu- n k.o. eye infection. v [A123P; a4] get this infection.

matáda v {1} [A; a] divide the meat into portions. {2} [c16] sell meat by the portion. -in- = matáda, v2.

matadíra = matadíru (female).

matadíru_1 n {1} butcher, one who slaughters and cuts up animals. {2} butcher who sells meat. v [B156; a] work as a butcher.

matadíru_2 a clever, skillfully shrewd in deception and trickery. Ayawg kumpiyansahi nang tawhána kay matadíru kaáyu nà sa baráha, Don’t trust that man because he’s very cunning in card games. v [B1; b6] become cunning.

matadur n {1} = matadíru1, 2. {2} matador. {3} killer, fierce. Manuk nga matadur, A killer gamecock. v [B156; a12] be, become a matador.

matag {1a} — [word referring to time or day] every. Bisitáhan ku níya matag adlaw, He visits me every day. {1b} — [verb base] every time [so-and-so] is done. Usa ka bandihádu ang mahurut níya matag káun, Each time he ate he consumed a platter of rice. — karun ug unyà every now and then. Tan-áwa ang linat-an matag karun ug unyà, Take a look at the stew every now and then. — usa [dat.] each and every one of [dat.]. Matag usa níla muámut ug singku písus, Each and every one of them will contribute five pesos.

matalak-un, matak-ánun see taka.

matang_1 humorous euphemism for matay, exclamation.

matang_2, mátang a kind. Ipiktíbu kining matánga sa midisína, This k.o. medicine is effective. Makasayaw siya sa tanang mátang sa tugtug, She can dance to all kinds of music. ka-(←) a of the same kind, alike. Túa ra ang íyang kamátang nga mga mugbug lupad, That’s where you find her k.o. people, prostitutes.

matansa v [A; a] butcher an animal, slaughter it or cut it up. n fee paid to the market authority for approval to slaughter animals.

matansíra, matansíru = matadíra, matadíru.

matay v {1} [B126; b3(1)4(1)c5] die. Namatay si Simyun sa tísis, Simeon died of tuberculosis. Sakit nga makamatay, A disease that kills. Katigúlang ang íyang namatyan (gikamatyan), He died of old age. Namatyan silag bag-ung inanak, They lost a newly-born child. Ikamatay nákù ang ímung pagbíyà, If you leave me I will die. {2} [B126] stop functioning. Namatay ang rilu, The watch stopped. Namatay ang makina taliwā̀ sa lawud, The engine went dead in the middle of the sea. Namatay ang sugà pagbutu sa pyús, The light went out when the fuse blew. {2a} [B12] for the moon to be in its invisible phase. exclamation {1} of displeasure. Matay! Kabahù, Jesus! What a smell! Matayng mahála, How expensive it is! {2} swearing as to the truth of s.t. Matay! Ug wà pa ka, patay tà ku run, Believe me. If it hadn’t been for you, I’d be dead now. Tinúud lagi nà. Matay pa, It’s true, so help me God. ka-(←) v [C2] for people to be killing each other. Nagkamátay lang kanúnay ang mga nanagkaáway didtu sa Byitnam, There is a lot of killing in this war in Vietnam. n mass death, killing on a vast scale. Mahitabù ang kamátay tungud sa típus, Typhus can mean mass death. paka- v [A13; b6] {1} die for a cause. Gipakamatyan níya ang yútang natawhan, He gave his life for his country. {1a} commit suicide. Magpakamatay siya kun mapakyas, He will kill himself if he fails. {2} [a12] allow s.o. to die. Pakamatyun lang mi ninyu sa gútum? Will you let us die of hunger? {3} [b6] allow dirt to get deeply engrained. Ang linadlad nga pakamatyan sa sabun kúling maputì, If you bleach clothes under the sun without sprinkling (lit. allow the soap to die in the bleaching), it will never get white. panga-(←) v [A23] die (plural). Nangamátay ang ákung mga manuk, My chickens died. sa tanang nanga- more [so-and-so] than anyone else (said of bad traits). Tapulan ka sa tanang nangamátay, You’re the laziest of the lazy. hi-un nga búlan n last quarter. bispiras sa hi-un the last day the moon can be seen before the new moon (patay ang búwan). himalatyun a dying. Lúya na kaáyu ang himatyun níyang inahan, His dying mother is already very weak. Himatyun na ang sugà kay wà nay gás, The lamp is dying down because the kerosene is all gone. -in- n human corpse. adlaw sa — All Souls’ Day. -in-(←) v [A; b3c] cry loudly, wail, usually over the dead. Ngánung nagminátay ka man, namatyan ka? Why are you wailing so loud? Did s.o. die? n loud wailing. ka- expression of strong anger or disgust. Kamatay, wà giyud masúd ang tris dà, Damn! The number three ball didn’t go into the pocket! kalamatyan, kinamatyan n a fatal spot in the body. Kalamatyan ang kasingkásing, The heart is a fatal spot in the body. ka-un(→) n death. Kalit nga kamatáyun, Sudden death. kina-un a as if one is about to die. Ngánung kinamatyun nang ímung trabáhu? Wà na bay ugma? Why are you working as if you were going to die? Is there going to be no tomorrow? mag-l-(←) n about to die. Lawus na ang dáhun sa mangga kay magmalátay man, The leaves on the mango tree are withering because they are dying. †

máti v [A; a12] checkmate in chess. Bantayi ang hárì kay matíhun tikaw, Watch the king because I’m going to checkmate you. n checkmate.

matikmátik v [A3; a12] do s.t. with careful reckoning and planning. Aku lay magmatikmátik ug paági nga mabáwì ang yútà, I will find means to get the lot back. Matikmatíka pag-áyu arun dì ka maalkansi, Figure it carefully so you don’t lose.

matikud v [A12; b8] notice, become aware of s.t. Karun pa aku makamatikud sa dakù kung sayup, I just realized what a big mistake I had made. Wà ku mamatikdi ang ímung pag-abut, I didn’t notice your arrival.

matimáti wait for a while. Matimáti úsà kay náa pay átung paabútun, Wait awhile. We are expecting some more people to come. v {1} [c1] finish slowly. Átù lang ning matimatíhun (imatimáti) pagkáun arun dúgay mahurut, Let us eat it slowly so it can last a little longer. {2} [A; c1] make do with less equipment, or give s.t. less attention, disregarding the quality of the work. Matimatíhun ku lang nig kinamut ang drúwing bísag way rúlir, I’ll just make a rough drawing by hand because there is no ruler.

matimátiks n mathematics.

mating humorous euphemism for matay, exclamation of displeasure. Mating bug-áta ning ákung dá! My! How heavy this is!

matiriyal_1 n particle or trace of truth in feelings and emotion. May matiriyal sa katinuúran ang íyang púlung, His words have some particles of truth. v [A] for feelings and emotions to start developing. Mimatiriyal ang íyang pagdúda dihang kanúnay nang higabin-ag paúlì ang bána, She developed suspicions when her husband started always coming home late nights. Nakamatiriyal ang gugma sa ílang duha ka kasingkásing, Love sprouted in their hearts.

matiriyal_2 n person’s capability for a certain position. Maáyu siyang matiriyal pagkaprisidinti, He is a good presidential timber.

matirniti n {1} maternity clinic. {2} maternity dress. v {1} [A13; c16] wear, make a maternity dress. {2} [B1256] wind up in the maternity clinic—i.e. have a baby out of wedlock. Mamatirniti ka giyung bayhána kag mag-unauna ka sa mga láki, You’ll end up in a maternity clinic if you are forward with men. — lib maternity leave.

matiryális n materials used for constructing. — pwirtis {1} durable materials for construction. {2} for a woman to be well-built. Maáyung pangasaw-un kay matiryális pwirtis, She’s a good prospect because she is well built.

matmat_1 v {1} [A; a1] unravel, undo s.t. all tangled. Aku ray mumatmat sa hílu nga nagubut, I’ll unravel the tangled thread. {2} [A; c] recount a story, events. Ákung imatmat sa husgádu ang nahitabù, I’ll tell the judge what happened.

matmat_2 = alimatmat.

matngà v [A; a12] be hit full in the area intended with a big impact. Namatngà pagkaigù ang langgam sa batu, The stone hit the bird squarely. a hit square. Matngà giyud pagkaigù ang lansang nga gimartilyu, He hit the nail square on the head.

matngun v {1} [A13; b(1)] take care of by observing precautions, handle carefully. Magmatngun ka arun dì ka madisgrasya, Be careful so you don’t meet an accident. {2} [A1; b(1)] pay attention, heed. Wà mu magmatngun sa ákung tambag, ha? You didn’t heed my advice, did you? {3} [A12; b8] be aware of, realize. Nakamatngun siya nga walà na ang íyang pitáka, He noticed that his wallet was gone. Namatngunan na níya nga walà diay salà ang bátà, He has just realized that the child was innocent. — ug buut v {1} [A; b8] be aware of, reach the age of reason. Dinhi na ku ning baláya sukad ku makamatngun ug buut, I have lived in this house since I saw light. {2} [A12] regain consciousness. Didtu na siya makamatngun ug buut sa uspital, He regained consciousness in the hospital. pahi- v [A; c] advise and admonish. Pahitmangúni siya báhin sa íyang pag-inum, Advise him about his drinking. n admonishment. kahi- n awareness of s.t.

matráka n grager, used as a noisemaker in the procession on Good Friday. matrakáhun ug bàbà talking like a machine gun. Báhu ning tabian matrakáhun ug bàbà, This gossip! Her mouth goes like a machine gun.

matrídu = matríru.

matrikula n school fees. v [c6] pay tuition.

matrimunyal n double bed.

matríra = matríru (female).

matríru a {1} wise to the ways of the world. Dì na nà siya matuntu kay matríru, You can’t pull a fast one on him. He’s wise to the ways of the world. {2} wise, tricky. Matríru ang mga matansíru kay dílì hustu ang timbangan, The meat sellers are very tricky because the scales are not honest. {3} for game to be shy and not easily approached by persons. v [B1] be, become wise to the ways of the world or tricky.

matris_1 n uterus.

matris_2 n mattress.

matrúna n {1} the head maid in a wealthy household, the one in charge of running the household. {2} housemother of a women’s dormitory or boarding house. a matronly-looking, old, and slightly stout. v [B136; c16] be, become a house mother or head maid; get to be matronly in appearance.

mats v [B; c6] for wearing apparel to match. Mimats ang ímung sapátus sa pitáka, Your shoes match your purse.

matsa v [A1; c1] do s.t. in a relaxed and unhurried manner. Ayaw matsaha (imatsa) nang ímung linaktan ug sugúun ka, Don’t take it so slow when you are told to do s.t.

matsing_1 n small monkey. a {1} like a monkey in appearance. {2} mischievous. Matsing kaáyu ning batáa u, lukup lag panúngug sa uban, This child is mischievous. He keeps on teasing the others. v [B145] look ugly like a monkey. Nagmatsing lang nang dagway mu, You have a monkey’s face.

matsing_2 n matching type exam.

matsuy humorous euphemism for matay, exclamation of displeasure. Matsuy ning batáa, langas kaáyu, My! What a nuisance this child is.

mátud [gen.] according to what [so-and-so] says. Mátud níya, maáyu kanang klási, According to him that is a good kind. ‘Adtu na ta,’ mátud níya, He said, ‘Let’s go.’

matulì n k.o. balat (sea cucumber).

matúmat v [C; bc3] engage in a friendly, casual chat. Dì ku makigmatúmat nímug dúgay kay nagdalì ku, I can’t chat with you for long because I’m in a hurry.

matun n ruffian, tough guy. Daghang istambay nga matun sa piyir, There are many ruffians hanging around at the pier. v [B2; b6] be, become a tough guy.

matutù v [A; a12] {1} take care of a child. Kinsay nagmatutù sa ímung anak samtang walà ka? Who took care of your child when you were gone? {2} rear, bring up. Akuy nagmatutù kaníla hangtud sa ílang pagkaulitáwu, I reared the boys until they were teen-agers. {2a} [A; b5c] inculcate with s.t. Matutua (matutui) ang mga tinun-an sa nasyunalismu, Teach the pupils nationalism. {3} nurture a feeling. May gimatutù siyang pagdumut álang kanákù, He is nursing a grudge against me. n care, guidance. Matutù sa inahan, Mother’s guidance.

matyag v [A; a12b2] observe, watch to see. Siyay mumatyag sa kamaisan nga dì kan-un sa mga amù, He will watch the cornfield to see if the monkeys are getting at it. Nakamatyag ka nag táwung giupirahan? Have you ever watched a person being operated on? see also batyag.

matyanak = mantiyának.

mau short forms: mu, maw is, are, was, were. {1a} preceding subject in sentences with nominal predicates. Kadtung íyang gisulti mau ang nakapalágut nákù, What he said was what angered me. Ang kangihit sa tambal muy nakapataas sa prisyu, The scarcity of medicine is what made prices high. {1b} with no subject: it’s [predicate] which is the one. Nagtúu giyud aku nga kanà mau, I believe that that is the one. Ug mau kanà, ang útang maimpas sunud búlan, If that is the case, the debt will be paid off next month. Ang ímung tubag dílì mau, Your answer is not right. — bítaw that is so. Kadakung trabáhu nu? Mau bítaw, What a big job, isn’t it? It certainly is! — kaáyu the very one. Mau ni? Mau kaáyu, Is this the one? Yes it is the very one. — gayud that is the way it is. Mau giyud nà siya ug mahubug, That is the way he is when drunk. — gihápun it’s (it was) as usual. Ang atup sa ámung balay mau gihápun, nípà, The roof of our house is the usual kind—of palm thatch. — lang see lámang, 2c1. — kini ug kini, — kanà ug kanà in giving excuses, reasons or alibis: it is because of this, because of that. {1c} in response to a question as to the identification of s.t.: yes, it is the one. Mau ba ni ang imúha? Dílì mau, Is this yours? No, that is not the one. Si Pidru na ba nà? Mau na, Is that Peter now? It’s him all right. {1d} yes, that is the case, said esp. in response to negative comments. ‘Kusug siyang manghulam mu rag kamaung muúlì.’—‘Mau,’ ‘She likes to borrow things as if she knew enough to return them (which she doesn’t).’—‘Yes, that is so.’ {1e} — nang, — na sa ginháwang [verb] doing one’s best, tiring oneself out doing [verb]. Mau na nga pangítà nákù, (or mau na sa ginháwa nákung pangítà) ug sápì apan kamu nagsígi lang ug ínum, I wear myself out earning money, and all you do is drink. {1f} — ra pud núun that’s the only thing that’s wrong with it. ‘Dì man pasulayan sa dì pa mapalit.’—‘Mau ra pud núun,’ ‘It’s good, but you can’t try it out before you buy it.’—‘That’s the only thing that is wrong with it.’ {1g} -y (ang) pag-[verb], i-[verb] is the time [so-and-so] happens. Mauy ipanangpit níya manday human na, He calls you after he’s finished eating. Pag-adtu níya mau say pag-adtu nákù, When he went was the time I went, too. {1g1} — pa see pa-, 2e, 8b. {1h} — nga [noun] the aforementioned, said. Wà ku makaila sa maung táwu, I don’t know that particular person. {1i} — pay ... — pay even though [such-and-such] is the case, [so-and-so] is true of the same person anyway. Mu pay mangáyù mu pay mangísug, He asks a favor, and yet he has the nerve to get angry. {2} — nga [sentence] therefore, consequently. Sígi kung praktis, mau nà nga maáyu kung mubayli, I always practice. That’s why I dance well. Sa ámù kanúnay nga mangísug si Máma. Mau gánì nga dílì layhang mupaúlì si Pápa, Mother is always angry at home. That is why even Dad doesn’t like to go home. {3} — ra no more, that’s all. ‘Adúna pay láin?’—‘Mau ra,’ ‘Is there any more?’—‘That’s all there is.’ {3a} — ra nga the same. Mau rang klasíha nà. Purus tagdiyis, Those are of the same class. They are all ten cents apiece. {4} — ra ug {4a} it seems. Mu rag láin nà, It seems to be a different one. {4b} rather. Mu rag giuhaw ku, I am rather thirsty. Ang báhù dílì mangga, mau rag nangkà hinúun, The smell is not that of the mango, it is rather like that of the jackfruit. Mau ra ug nahuwasan na ku sa ákung kakulbà, I feel a bit relieved from my fright. {4c} as if [so-and-so] were the case. Nagpaduludiskursu siya mu rag si kinsa, He took it upon himself to give a speech as though he were s.o. v {1} [B1256] turn out to be correct. Gisulaysuláyan kug duut ang usa sa mga timbri, namau bayà, I tried pressing one of the buttons at random. It happened to be the right one. {2} [A13] be the same. Bísan ug atbang ta sa pulitika magmau lang gihápun ang átung pagbinatiay, Though we are opponents in politics, our feelings towards each other are still the same. ka- v [B1256; b8] know how to do s.t. Makamau kang musulat? Do you know how to write? Wà kuy nakamauhan, I don’t know anything. di-(←) see dimáu. paka- v [A13; a12] pretend, consider s.t. as right or the one. Ngánung pakamauhun man nímu nga ang ákù man ni? Why do you insist this is the very one, when it is mine? maumáu v [A; a12] {1} make temporary repairs by just trying things out, make do with s.t. less than what is really needed. Ug maáyu kang mumaumáu ug áyu, mudágan giyud nang mutúra, If you are good at fiddling around with your motorcycle, at least it will run. {2} fabricate, make s.t. not real. Sa mga kumunista ang Diyus usa ka maumáu, To the communists, God is a figment of man’s imagination. maumáu na sa ginháwa = mau, 1e.

ma-un(←) affix added to verbs and adjectives to form adjectives which mean ‘having the characteristic of doing or becoming [so-and-so]’. Malipáyun, Happy. Maluyáhung tíngug, In a weak voice. Mapangilyupúung naghangyù sa Prisidinti nga luwasun ang íyang anak, With pleas she implored the President to spare her son. Mapasalígung balità, Reassuring news. Matuhùtuhúun, Gullible, superstitious.

maung n blue denim. v [A12] wear blue denim.

mauraúra somewhat similar. Ang ibid mauraúra sa halu ug hitsúra, gáling may sílik lang sa líug, The agamid lizard is somewhat similar to the monitor lizard, only it has a crest on its neck.

maut a hypocrite, one who puts up a praiseworthy, but completely false front. Pagkamaut bayhána, manugilun nga hingatag piru labihan diayng hakúga, What a hypocrite that woman is. She claims to be generous but actually she is a terrible tightwad. v [B12] be, become a hypocrite. -in- a hypocritical. v [A13; c1] act hypocritically. Ayawg minaut kay nasáyud mi sa ímung pagkatáwu, Don’t be hypocritical. We know what you are.

máut (from daut) a {1} not good, substandard in quality. Máut ning ripridyiritúra kay dì muayis, This refrigerator is no good because it won’t produce ice. {2} unfavorable condition or state. Mubagyu tingáli kay máut man ang panahun, There seems to be a typhoon because the weather is bad. {3} unpleasant in ways. Máut ug batásan, Disagreeable in his ways. Máut bayà nang mamalíkas, It’s bad to curse. {4} unpleasant in looks, smell, and the like. Máut kaáyu árung bahúa uy, What a bad smell! v [B; a1] be, become bad, ugly, unpleasant to the senses, etc. ka- n badness, ugliness, defectiveness.

mawu- for words with mawu- see also malu-.

mawungmáwung v [A; c1] cover up, hide one’s feeling. Dúnay mga táwu nga makamau giyung mumawungmáwung sa ílang kaguul, There are people who know how to hide their grief.

mawutpis n {1} boxer’s mouthpiece. v [A13] wear a mouthpiece.

maw-uy a arousing pity, touching. Maw-uy kaáyung tan-áwun ang bátà nga makalilímus, The child beggar was a pitiful sight.

may {1} there is, are, was, were. May tulu ka táwung nangítà nímu, There were three persons looking for you. Kun may isúgù, At your service (lit. if there is an order to give). {2} have. May sigarilyu ka dihà? Do you have any cigarettes on you? {2a} may pagka- be somewhat. May pagkatabian ni si Áning, Aning is somewhat talkative. {2b} — idad be of age. May idad na siya ug makabutar na, He is already of age and he can vote now. {3} near a place. Didtu siya magtindug sa may pultahan, He was standing there by the door. {4} some, [so-and-so] long ago, May duha ka búwan na níyang trabáhu dinhi, He’s been working here for about two months now. {4a} — mga at about [such-and-such] a time. Didtu siya sa may mga alas kwatru, He was there at around four. — láin pa yes, of course (is there anything or anyone else). Siya giyuy nagkúhà sa libru kay siya ra may dihà. May láin pa? He must have taken the book because he was the only one there. Who else could have? Kan-un giyud ni níya. May láin pa? He’ll eat this, don’t worry. Would he fail to do so!

máya n k.o. small bird found in rice fields, the chestnut mannikin: Lonchura malacca. — nga bungul n k.o. brown-colored maya which is believed to be deaf because it is not easily disturbed or afraid of noise.

mayà a happy and cheerful in appearance. v [B4; c16] be, become gay. Pagmayà kay adlaw nímu run, Be cheerful. Today is your birthday. Imayà (mayaa) nang inyung panagway kay litratúhan na ta, Put on a cheerful expression because they are going to take our picture. ka- n cheerfulness.

mayáman a rich, moneyed (colloquial). Mayáman kaáyu ku run kay bag-ung swildu, I am very rich now because I have just received my pay.

mayamaya, mayamáya n red snapper, Lutianus spp.

mayánà n k.o. ornamental herbs with variously colored green and purple leaves which have medicinal uses: Coleus blumei.

mayáus n k.o. thin-bodied slipmouth (palutput).

maybay n k.o. large, light green, cooking banana, only a little smaller than the tinduk.

mayhu, mayhum (from humay) n rice (humorous slang). Ayay! Mayhum diay karun ang átung kan-un, Goody. We are going to have rice today. v [A1] eat rice as one’s staple.

mayik n {1} microphone. {2} sound system with an amplifier. Mayik ang ílang gigámit sa bayli kay mahal ang musiku, They used a sound system for the dance because an orchestra would be too expensive. v [A1] use a mike or sound system.

maylab n one’s sweetheart or loved one (humorous). Ímu nang maylab ang ímung kúyug? Was that your sweetheart that was with you?

maymay v [A; b] advise, admonish s.o. in a nice tone. Maymáyi siyang dílì na maghubughúbug, Advise and encourage him not to get drunk any more. n advice or admonition. pa- v [A3] listen to advice. Ang táwung dì magpamaymay háyan mahitabù, A person who does not listen to advice is likely to get into trouble. ma-un a admonishing.

maynur n one’s minor subject. v [A; a2] take as one’s minor.

maypáy = malaypálay.

mayrun a having money (colloquial). Mayrun tingáli ni dà, kay nangimbitar man, You’re probably in the clover today since you’re inviting us.

maytir n miter joint. — baks miter box.

Máyu n May. see abril for verb forms: plúris di — see plúris.

mayukmuk n {1} powdery soil. Ayaw pagdúlà sa mayukmuk kay abug kaáyu, Don’t play with the powdery soil because it’s very dusty. {1a} river sediment. Ang mayukmuk sa subà nadala sa bahà, The river sediment was carried off by the flood. {2} small fry: little children, anything small or lower in class. Basta mga mayukmuk lagmit way púl, If you are a small fry you have no influence. Nangatū́g na ang mga mayukmuk, The kids are all asleep now. v [b2] get powdered soil on one. ka- v [A13] get powdery soil all over one.

máyung a for the weather to be somewhat overcast, sunless. v [B] be, become overcast. Maáyu rung ipasíyu sa bátà kay nagmáyung na, It’s a fine time to take the baby for a stroll. It is a little overcast.

may-ung v {1} [C3; c6] have a resemblance, make things look alike. Magkamay-ung ug panagway ang mag-ágaw, The cousins have a resemblance. Imay-ung ang ímung nawung sa kang Dulpi nga kataw-anan, Make your face like Dolphy’s funny face. {2} [A12; b8] recognize, be familiar to s.o. Mu rag nakamay-ung ku sa ági niíning sulat, I think I recognize the handwriting in this letter. {3} [A12; b2] notice s.t. Namay-ungan níya nga may táwung misulud, She noticed a man entering. ka- n s.t. which resembles s.t. else. Kamay-ung ang ímung panagway ánang artistáha, You have a resemblance to that actor.

mayunis, mayunísa n mayonnaise. v [b] put, use mayonnaise.

mayur n {1} municipal or city mayor. {2} in a game, the one who has the first play or turn. {3} major chord or key. Du mayur, C major. — diidad a of legal age. v [B256] be of legal age. — dúma = — dúmu (female). — dúmu majordomo of an estate, hotel, ship, or other large institutions requiring a chief steward. v [B156] be, become the majordomo. For other phrases with mayur as the first word, see the entry under the second word. v [A3; a2] be, become mayor. Si Talyuks ang átung mayurun sa syudad, Let’s make Talyux the mayor in the city. (←) v [A2C2; ac3] play off against one another to see who goes first in the game. Átung mayúrun kun kinsay muúnag lábay sa búla, Let’s play it off to determine who will be the first to throw the ball.

mayuríya n majority of a body convened. Mibutar ang mayuríya sa musiyun, The majority voted for the motion. Si Usminya nakakuhag singkuwinta bútus nga mayuríya, Osmeña got a majority of fifty votes. v [A] get a majority of votes.

mayurù n k.o. white upland rice with long and slender grains, harvested after six months.

mayuskula n majuscule.

mga abbreviation for manga.

mi_1 see kami.

mi_2 n the note mi. — mayur E major. — minur E minor.

mī̀ n {1} representation for the sound made by a goat. {2} goat (slang). Mukáun kug mī̀ piru dì kug aw-aw, I eat goat meat but not dog.

mi- past punctual active verbal prefix. see mu-.

míd n a female household help. v [B156; a12] be, become a maid. pa- v [A] hire oneself out as a maid.

mídal n medal. Nakadawat ug mídal ang balidikturyan, The valedictorian was awarded a medal. v [A12; b(1)] receive a medal. bruns, guld, silbir — n bronze, gold, silver medal. -ist(→) n gold, bronze, silver medalist. v [B1256] become a medal awardee.

midalya n {1} medal. {2} religious medal worn by devotees. {2a} dried palutput, so called because of its resemblance to a medal (humorous). v [A1; c] wear, win, award s.o. a medal.

midalyun n medallion. v [A1; c] wear, put a medallion on s.o.

mídi n midi skirt. v {1} [A13] wear a midi dress. {2} [c1] make a midi dress.

midída n cloth tape measure used in dressmaking.

midikal a connected with the practice or study of medicine.

midikilyu = miriku.

midiku n physician, doctor. — ligal n legal physician who certifies the medical facts surrounding a death.

mid-in dyapan n {1} shoddy in workmanship or quality. {2} weakling, sickly. Tambuk tan-áwun apan mid-in dyapan. Dalì rang mayasmì, She looks fat, but she is weak. She easily gets sick.

midisin n course of medicine. — kabinit n medicine cabinet. — bag n medicine bag.

midisína n {1} medicine. Pagpalit ug midisína sa butíka, Buy medicine at the drugstore. {2} chemical for the processing of s.t. Midisína sa kulung, Chemicals for a permanent wave. {3} course in medical school.

midiya half. Midiya pulgáda ang gibag-un, Half an inch thick. Midiya ang bátà sa sinihan, A child pays half fare in the movies. Midiya kílu nga karni, Half a kilo of meat. i- thirty minutes after the hour. Alas dus imidiya, Two thirty. v [B56] get to be to the half hour. ‘Alas singku na ba?’—‘Mumidiya na hinúun,’ ‘Is it already five o’clock?’—‘It is nearly five thirty.’ — agwa n a roof projecting beyond the wall at a downward angle over the whole length or width of a house, or just over a window or door. v [A; b] add an overhang. — bangku n wind coming at a forty-five degree angle from directly in back of a boat. Pabur gihápun sa sakayan ang hángin nga midiya bangku, A wind which comes from the back but at an angle is still favorable to sailboats. — díya n half day. Midiya díya ra ang trabáhu basta Sabadu, We work half-day on Saturdays. v [A; c16] do s.t. half-day. — nutsi n the dinner served at midnight on Christmas. — pága n half fare. — táwu n s.o. who is extraordinarily short. midiyamidiya v [b(1)] do s.t. in a moderate way. Midiyamidiyáhi lang pagpadágan arun dílì ta madisgrasya, Drive at a moderate rate so we don’t meet an accident. Midiyamidiyáhi ug hugut ang twirka arun dílì maharùs, Tighten the screw moderately so it won’t get stripped. midiyahan n {1} a fifth, so called because it contains half the volume of a bottle which formerly was in wide use. {2} small train station between two main stations where a train can stop to take on or discharge passengers or freight but cannot issue tickets. †

midiyas n {1} socks, stockings. {2} condom (humorous euphemism). v {1} [A; b] put on, wear socks, stockings. {2} [A; c] use a condom. -an(←) n for an animal to have a different color on its legs so that it looks as if it is wearing stockings.

midiyu — [adj.] somewhat, a little bit. Midiyu hubug ka dà, You’re a little bit drunk. Midiyu língin ang purma, It is somewhat roundish in shape.

midiyus n {1} makeshift or temporary means to accomplish s.t. Pangitáan ta nig midiyus arun muandǎr ang makina, Let’s look for some temporary way we can get this engine to run. {2} means of resolving a problem. Kadtung íyang labad sa úlu midiyus lang tu sa paglikay sa trabáhu, His headache was just an excuse to get out of doing work. Wà kuy láing midiyus gawas sa pagpangútang, I have no other way of resolving the problem except borrowing money. Ang labing maáyung midiyus sa ímung ubu, The best remedy for your cough.

midtik n {1} Medical Technology course. Ang íyang gikúhà midtik, He is taking up Med. Tech. {2} housemaid (humorous and depreciatory word play on míd). Naíbug ka ánang midtik man nà? Did you fall for that girl when she’s just a maid?

midtirm n mid-term exams. v [A1] have the mid-term exams.

mid-ub-ánur n maid of honor at a wedding. v [A12; c6] be, become the maid of honor.

mídul kard n name given to the pieces in mahjong from {2} through {8} as compared to the tirminális (1 and 9).

midwayip n {1} trained midwife. {2} course of midwifery. {3} maid (humorous, deprecatory word play on míd). v [B156; a12] be, become a midwife. -iri n midwifery.

midyur n {1} major in the military or police force. {2} major field of study in an academic course. Sáyans ang íyang midyur, She is a science major. v {1} [B126; a12] be, make s.o. a major. {2} [A; c16] take a certain course as one’s major.

migkap v [B146] be slothfully inactive. Ang táwung magmigkap dì madúgay niíning trabahúa, A person who loafs will not last long on this job.

migkat = migkap.

migrupunu = mikrupunu.

mihihì = bahìhì.

mihìmihì v [A; b6] for a child to whimper or cry softly from discomfort or naughtiness. Nagmihìmihì na sab si Bíbi. Katulgun tingáli, Baby is whimpering again. She probably is sleepy. Ayaw kug mihìmihii ug dúna kay pangayúun, Don’t whimper at me if you want s.t.

mihit = nihit.

mihúras n {1} improvements. Ang Mayur walay nahímung mihúras hangtud karun, The Mayor has not made any improvements to this day. Kining mangga usa lang sa daghang mihúras niíning yutáa, This mango tree is only one of the many improvements on this land. {1a} favor of a financial nature. Unsang mga mihúras ang ímung nahátag kaníya nga dakù man siyag útang buut nímu? What have you done for him that he owes you a debt of gratitude? {2} virtues, good qualities. Unsa may mga mihúras niánang bayhána nga nakagustu man ka níya? What are the good qualities that made you like that woman? {3} assets. Kanang magtiayúna dakù kaáyug mihúras nga ikabílin sa ílang mga anak, That couple has a large number of possessions to leave their children. v [A12] make improvements. Dílì makamihúras kaaáyu ang mayur sa íyang lungsud kun kuntra partídu siya sa administrasiyun, A town mayor can make few improvements in his municipality if he is not aligned with the administration.

mík n {1} a Mexican copper coin worth one-hundredth of the Mexican peso. Formerly circulated, it is now used only as offerings to spirits or used topically for medicinal purposes. {2} fake coin.

mikà a idle, not doing things. v [B145] {1} sit around lazily. Magmikà lang ang babáying way hibangkaágan sa panimalay, A girl who knows nothing about household work sits around lazily. {2} go about in low spirits. Unsay nahitabù nga nagmikà ka man? What happened that you are in such low spirits?

mikanikal n course of mechanic engineering. — indyinir n mechanical engineer. — indyiníring = mikanikal.

mikaniku n mechanic. v [B156; a2b8] be, become a mechanic.

mikanismu n mechanism, the workings of a machine.

mik-ap_1 v [A; b] make up a lacking subject or part of a subject in school. Kinahángang mik-ápan ang absin, You have to make up your absences.

mik-ap_2 n make-up, cosmetics. Bagà siyag mik-ap, She had heavy make-up on. v [A; b] put make-up on s.o. or on oneself.

míki n {1} k.o. large yellow noodle made of wheat flour. {2} dish made of such noodles. v {1} [A; a2] make, make into noodles. {2} [A13; b(1)] prepare a dish of noodles.

mikrubyu n microbes.

mikru krúm n mercurochrome.

mikrupunu n microphone. v [A13] use a microphone.

mikruskupyu n microscope. v [A1; b6] look at with a microscope.

mikskla v {1} [A; a] mix solids or liquids. Mikskláha ang pintal ug túbig, Mix the paint and the water together. Mikskláhi ug pulug ang minása nga simintu, Mix dye into the cement mixture. {1a} [A1] prepare s.t. that has to be mixed. Nakamikskla ka na ba ug ilimnun? Have you prepared (mixed) the drinks? n mixture, proportion in which s.t. is mixed. Ispísung mikskla, A thick mixture.

mil n thousand. Ang balur sa ákung awtu trayinta mil, My car is worth thirty thousand pesos. v see disiutsu. — únu, dusyintus, etc. One thousand one, two, etc. milmíl a valued in thousands. Dì ku makaabut pagpalit niánang mga milmíl nga kantidad, I cannot afford to buy things that cost in three figures.

míl v [A; c6] post in the mail. Imíl ba kining suwáta? Shall I mail this letter?

milagru n {1} miracle. Milagru ray makaluwas sa masakitun, Only a miracle can save the sick man. {2} — ug it would be a miracle if [so-and-so] were to happen. Milagrug mutúgut si Pápa mu pagpatan-aw nímug sini, It will be a snowy day in May before your father will let you go to the show. v {1} [A; b6] perform miracles. {2} [A1] do s.t. which is completely unexpected. Nagmilagru uruyng tihik nga nanghátag, A miracle! The cheapskate is giving out money. -sa = milagrúsu (female). -su a miraculous. Ang milagrúsung birhin sa Patíma, The miraculous Virgin of Fatima. v [B1246] be, become miraculous.

milàmilà v [B146; a4] for eyes to be watery, full of pus. Gimilàmilà (nagmilàmilà) ang mata sa palahúbug, The drunkard’s eyes are all watery.

milangkuliya, milangkulíya v [A13; a4] feel melancholic, esp. from homesickness. Gimilangkulíya nà siya sa íyang trátung túa sa Amirika, She is homesick for her boy friend in the States.

miláru n thick syrup from brown sugar. v [A; a] make thick brown-sugar syrup.

milbaks n mailbox.

milibiki n brace, a carpentry tool used for boring wood. v [A; a12] use this tool.

miligrámu n milligram.

miliguy = kawatkawat. see káwat.

milimitru n millimeter.

milindris n k.o. ornamental shrub with white, pink, or purplish flowers growing on small terminal panicles: Lagerstroemia indica.

milisya n collective term for Filipino recruits during World War I. -nu n member of the Filipino militia. v [B156; c1] become a member of the Philippine militia.

militar n the military, soldiers. Nanghilabut ang militar sa iliksiyun, The military interfered with the election. pwirsa — military force. salúdu — military salute. upisyal — military officials. v {1} [A1; b6] wear a military uniform. Gimilitaran ang sundálung namatay, The soldier who died was dressed in a military uniform. {2} [B1356; c1] become a military man. {3} [c1] be done in a military manner. Militarun (imilitar) ang kasal sa ákung manghud kay níbi may íyang pamanhunun, My younger sister will be married in a military wedding because the groom is a navy man.

*milk pawdir — n powdered milk.

milma v [B; a] lessen, slow down. Bísan tigúlang na siya wà mumilma ang íyang kusug, Even when he was old, his strength did not decrease. Nagmilma na ang dágan sa trák, The truck slowed down. Hilánat ang nakamilma sa íyang gána sa pagkáun, Fever has lessened his appetite. Milmáhan ta ang paggastugastu, We will go slow on spending. Unsa kahay imilma ku niánang íyang pagkahimabáyi, I wonder what I can do to discourage his amorous activities.

milù n k.o. civet similar to the maral, but lighter in color and not so odorous.

milun, mílun n cantaloupe: Cucumis melo.

milung v [B126] feel disappointed and embarrassed that s.t. expected did not turn out to be or happen. Dà, namilung lagi sila kay walà man diay salída sa sini, labun pa, walà na giyud maniudtu, They were embarrassed and disappointed. There was no movie that day, and they had gone without even eating lunch.

milya n mile. v [B256] be, get to be about one mile. Mumilya giyud ang gilay-un, The distance is about a mile. -hi n mileage.

milyun n million. v see disiutsu. — dálar ismayil n a million dollar smile. — dálar ligs n shapely legs. -arya = milyunaryu (female). -aryu n millionaire. v [B16] be, become a millionaire.

milyun pláwir n k.o. low, ornamental shrub with large, rounded, hairy leaves and clusters of blue or pinkish flowers: Hydrangea macrophylla.

mimbru n member. Mimbru sa simbahan, Church member. v [B156; c16] be, make a member. pa- v [A3] join s.t. to become a member.

mími baby talk for: {1} going to sleep. {2} drinking. v [A23] sleep or drink.

míming n term of endearment for a cat.

mímis_1 v [c] rub s.t. violently on s.t. Gimímis sa iring ang ilagang gitangag dihas yútà, The cat rubbed the rat it was holding in its mouth on the ground.

mímis_2 n {1} a variety of first-class rice having white, smooth, shiny, slender, and long grains. {2} any first-class white rice.

mímu, mimurandum n memorandum.

mimuráyis v {1} [A; a12] memorize. {2} [a12] skip a meal. Gimimuráyis ku ang paniudtu, I skipped lunch.

mimurya v {1} [A; a12] memorize. {2} [a12] skip a meal. Gimimurya námù ámung pamáhaw sa ámung byáhi, We skipped our breakfast during our trip.

mimyu = mimyugrap.

mimyugrap v [A; a12] mimeograph. Magmimyugrap ku sa prugráma, I am going to mimeograph the program. tig- n mimeographer.

mína_1 n {1} mine, mineral deposit. {2} explosive mine. v [A; a2] mine a mineral deposit. minahan n mine. Túa siya magtrabáhu sa minahan, He is working in the mine. minahun n mineral deposit to be mined.

mína_2 n situation in pool wherein two or more balls are in contact with each other and the one in the back is directly in line with one of the pocket holes, so that it is almost certain that the ball or balls in front will be knocked into the hole. Sigurádung masúd nang utsu kay mína man, The eight ball will surely go into the hole because they are directly aligned.

minandis = manandis.

Mindanaw n Mindanao.

ming- = mi-.

míng n {1} sound used to call cats. {2} baby talk for a cat.

míngaw a {1} lonely, deserted. Míngaw ang balay, kay nanáug ang tanan, The house is deserted because everyone went out. {2} lonely in feeling. Míngaw ang syudad ug istranyu ka, A city is a lonely place for a stranger. v {1} [B; b6] be lonely, quiet. Nagmingaw ka man gud, ikaw ra bang usa? You seem to be lonely. Are you alone? {2} [a4b3] feel homesick, miss s.o. Wà ka ba mingáwa (mingawa) sa ímung mga bátà? Didn’t you miss your children? Buut akung magpaduul gayud sa namingáwan (gikamingáwan) kung asáwa, I want very much to be near my wife whom I miss so much. — sa gunting v [a12] for hair to be uncut (humorous). Ang buhuk sa mga Bítuls gimíngaw sa gunting, The Beatles’ hair is lonely for the scissors. ka- n loneliness, homesickness. ma- a quiet, silent. Mamíngaw nga kagabhíun, Quiet night. ma-un a lonely. Mamingáwun kaáyu siya sukad mamatay ang íyang bána, She has been lonely since her husband died. ka-an a lonely, deserted place. Nagtubù siya sa kamingáwan sa kabukíran, He grew up in the lonely mountains.

minghuy = pinghuy.

mingkay n endearing term for a cat.

mingming = míng.

minì a {1} unintelligent. Lisud ikasulti ning minì kay láin ug tubag, It is difficult to talk with an unintelligent person because he can’t answer to the point. {2} fake, counterfeit. Kwartang minì, Counterfeit money. Diplúmang minì, Fake diploma.

min-ibin, min-ibint n main event in boxing. v [A13] hold a main event. †

minimu_2, minimum n minimum wage. Sayis ang adlaw ang minimu karun, The minimum wage is six pesos a day. v [A; c1] pay a minimum wage.

minindyaytis n meningitis. v [a4] be afflicted with meningitis.

miniral, minirális n minerals. Miniral nga gikinahanglan sa láwas, Minerals which the body requires. Ang yútà sa Sibu tugub sa mga miniral, The lands in Cebu are rich in minerals.

minirba n hand-fed printing press (so called from the trade name, Minerva).

miníru n miner. v [B1456] be a miner.

miniskirt n miniskirt, k.o. skirt that hugs the hips and is 2–5″ above the knee. v [A] wear a miniskirt.

ministil see mistil.

ministiryu n divine or religious ministration. Ang ministiryu sa iglisya álang sa kalibútan, The church’s ministry is to the whole world.

ministru n {1} minister, usually of a Protestant church. {2} minister to a head of state. primir — prime minister. v [B156; a12] be a church minister or minister to a head of state.

míns n menstruation. v [A13; a4] have menstruation. Ayaw kalígug magmíns (minsun) ka, Don’t bathe if you’re menstruating.

minsáhi n {1} message left for s.o. Nagbílin bag minsáhi ang mitilipunu nákù? Did the man who called me leave a message? {2} message. Ang minsáhi sa Santu Pápa, The Pope’s message. -ru n messenger. v [B156; a2] be, become a messenger.

mintal n mental hospital. v [B1256] wind up in a mental hospital. Ayaw pagpalábig hunàhúnà sa ímung prublíma kay mamintal ka unyà, Don’t worry too much about your problem or you’ll wind up in the loony bin.

mintalidad n mentality, mental ability or way of thinking. Mubù kaáyug mintalidad ang mga bátà sa ákung klási, The children in my class are of a low mental ability. Mau nay mintalidad sa mga batan-un karun, That’s the way young people think these days.

mintira a pronouncing words with phonemes metathesized, e.g. balyu for baylu, sùdan for sud-an, etc. v [B; c1] pronounce words with phonemes reversed. Nagmintíra ang íyang ubang púlung kay natakdan sa mga taga Simala, He pronounces some of his words with the sounds reversed because his speech is influenced by the Simala speech.

mintiryu n cemetery. v [B1256] die (lit. go to the cemetery). Sa ímung kabágis mamintiryu giyud kag sayu, You are such a ruffian you won’t live long.

mintras while, during or the time that. Mintras naghulat ka, pagkalingawg basabása dihà, While you are waiting, just amuse yourself reading. Paglípay mintras búhì pa, Enjoy yourself while you’re still alive. — tantu {1} = mintras. {2} for the time being. Lápis lay gamíta mintras tantu nga wà tay bulpin, Just use a pencil for the time being since we have no ball point pen.

mintul n mentholated candy.

mínù n a magic spell cast by supernatural inhabitants of forested areas on persons wandering in their area. The victim is caused to see mirages and loses his way. The mirage may consist of trails diverging from the main path or thick underbush, so that the trail vanishes, or a person whom the traveler follows and then vanishes. The spell may last for days but can be counteracted if the victim removes his clothing and puts it back on inside out. v [a4] be lost because of the mínù spell.

minúdu a sold in small quantities. Binaskit giyud ang sambag, dílì minúdu, You have to buy the tamarinds by the basket; you can’t buy just a few. v [A; c1] sell in small quantity or amount. pa- v [c6] for a young woman to engage in sex occasionally. Ayaw ipaminúdu ang ímung pagkababáyi, Don’t sell your virtue bit by bit (i.e. don’t give in to sexual advances).

minuldi see muldi.

minúnga = binúnga.

min-úpis n main office.

minur_1 n {1} in low gear or speed. Gibutang ku sa minur ang mútur, I put the motorcycle at low gear. {2} for engines to be revolving at slow speed, idling speed. v [B6; b7c] for an engine to slow down. Wà siya muminur sa kurbáda, He didn’t slow down at the curve. Ningminur ang dágan sa makina kay way gasulína, The engine slowed down because it ran out of gasoline. minurmínur v [b7] decrease the intensity of, or the amount of work. Minurminúri lang ang ímung káun arun dílì ka mutambuk, Decrease your food intake so that you will not grow fat.

minur_2 n {1} minor key. {2} minor chord. {3} songs in a minor key.

minur diidad n minor in age.

minuríya n minority.

mínus a {1} few, less in quantity. Mínus ang abut run kay húlaw, The yield is lower this time because of the long drought. Mínus kaáyu ang pumapálit ánang klasíhas panaptun, Few buy that kind of cloth. {2} low. Mínus ang grádu, Having low marks. {3} inferior in quality. Ayawg palit íni kay mínus kaáyung klasíha, Don’t buy this because it’s an inferior sort. {4} slow in comprehension. Ikaw kay mínus ka, dílì dáyun makasabut, Because you are slow in comprehension you don’t get it right. v [APB6; b7] lower or reduce; be less, get scarce. Dílì giyud mumínus (mamínus) sa kinyintus ang ákung kítà, My income will not be less than five hundred pesos. (→) v [A12; b] look down haughtily on s.t. Nakaminus ka nákù nga biyà may ímung ihátag? Do you look down on me since you give me the rejects? Gikaminusan níla ang ímung trabáhu, They look down on the kind of job you have.

minuskula n lower case letters.

minutíru n minute hand of a clock.

minútu n minute. Lima na lang ka minútu sa dílì pa ang alas singku, It is five minutes before five o’clock. -s minutes (used after the numbers of Spanish origin). Dus minútus, Two minutes. see also unminútu.

minyak, minyat n k.o. small musk shrew.

minyù a married. Pagdagínut na kay minyù ka na, Be thrifty because you’re married now. Daghan sa mga minyù nga nanagbúlag, Many married couples have separated. v [B16C; ab] get married. Gustu na si Rumulítu nga magminyù, Romulito wants to get married now. Ug maminyù na ku, When I am married. Makigminyù na ang ákung trátu, My girl friend wants to get married now. Minyúun (paminyúun) sila arun dì magkawatkawat sa gawas, Let’s let them get married so they won’t be meeting outside in secret. Gipaburusan siya, piru wà minyúi, He made her pregnant but did not marry her. ka-un n marriage. Gihiúsa sila sa kaminyúun, They were united in marriage. Kinabúhì sa kaminyúun, Married life. mag-l- n about to get married.

míra n myrrh.

mirakul a persons short in height (humorous—so called from miracle rice, a newly developed variety of rice which ripens rapidly). — rayis n miracle rice.

miramíra v [A; b] wave the fingers at s.o. in anger. Gimiramiráhan ku níya, mu rag si kinsang dunyáha, She waved her fingers at me as if she were some grand señora.

mirasul n sunflower: Helianthus annuus.

mirída n bad omen, usually portending death of s.o. far away. v [A13; b(1)] for a portent of death to appear. Pagkamatay ni Pidil sa Manílà nagmirída sa íla kay may itum nga alibangbang nga nagtuyuktúyuk, When Fidel died, there was an omen that appeared to them: a black butterfly fluttering about in their house.

miriguráwun n a children’s game in which all the participants hold hands to form a circle; then they let the circle turn singing at the same time.

mirkánu = amirikánu.

miriku n folk doctor that treats illnesses of natural or supernatural cause. v {1} [B156; b(1)] be, become a folk doctor. {2} [A; c1] have a sickness treated by a folk doctor. Imiriku (mirikuha) kanang ímung buyagbuyag, Have a folk doctor take care of that skin ailment. pa- v [A; c] go to a folk doctor for treatment.

mirinda = miryinda.

miringgi_1 n meringue. v [A; a] make meringue, put meringue on s.t.

mirísi expression indicating that s.o. got his just desserts. Mirísi nga nahúlug ka kay kiat man, That’s what you get when you won’t sit still. Now you fell.

miritu n merit, praiseworthy quality. Way miritu ang ímung paghátag ug hinábang ug ímung gikabug-at sa buut, There is no merit in giving help with strings attached.

mirkádu n market. Mamalit kug útan ug sibúyas sa mirkádu, I will buy vegetables and onions in the market. v {1} [A1N; a12] go shopping. Mangmirkádu (magmirkádu) tag sayu, Let’s do our shopping early. Isdà lay ákung mirkadúhun kay náa na man ang tanan, All I’ll buy is fish because we’ve got everything else. {2} [B1; a1] make into, become a market. Gimirkadúhan ang iskwátir irya, A market has been put up in the squatter’s area.

mirkána, mirkánu = amirkána, amirkánu.

Mirkulis n Wednesday. see birnis for verb forms. — Santu Wednesday of the Holy Week.

mirkyur krúm, mirkyuru krúm = mikru krúm.

mirma v [B] for the body to reduce. Mumirma ang ímung láwas ug wà kay tulug, You will lose weight if you lack sleep.

mirtiyulit n merthiolate.

mirun n {1} spectator in table games. {2} one who goes to cockfights but doesn’t pay admission and attaches himself to people on the outside that want to bet, helping them place their bets. {3} one who eats without paying, mooching off others or who rides, enters, or engages in any other activity without paying. {4} anyone who asks for handouts shamelessly, though perfectly able to support himself. v [B6; c1] {1} be a spectator. {2} act as the mirun for gamblers. Gimirun nà siya sa mga tahur, The professional gamblers use him to help place their bets. {3} get to act like a moocher. Mamirun kag magtsinílas sa simbahan, You will be no better than a moocher if you wear slippers to church.

miruy a having lost all one’s money in betting. Miruy na ku ug mapildi ning katapúsan kung kwarta, I’ll go home in a barrel if I lose this last piece of money. v [B126; a12] lose all one’s money in betting. Miruyun ka lang ánang mga tawhána, You will just lose all your money to those men.

miryinda n light meal taken between lunch and supper. v [A; c] take one’s afternoon snack. — sína n a light supper given in the afternoon. v [A13] have a merienda cena.

mis_1 n {1} Miss, a title of high respect for an unmarried woman, e.g. term used to address a nurse. {2} muse, beauty queen. v [B16; c1] be, become a muse, beauty queen.

mis_2 n month, used only after un or usa ka ‘one’. Un (usa ka) mis, One month. v [B256] be a month. Hápit na mumis sukad sa íyang paggíkan, It’s almost a month now since she left. -is(←) = mis_2 (plural). Dus (duha ka) mísis, Two months.

mísa_1 n mass in the church. — diaginaldu, digalyu nine consecutive dawn masses ending on Christmas Eve. — digrasya thanksgiving mass. — ditris mass officiated by three priests. — griguryána mass said for one hundred successive days for the soul of a departed person. — ispisiyal any special mass. — kantáda mass that is sung. — kumun mass said for a number of dead people at once. — kunsilibráda mass celebrated by more than one priest. — mayur high mass with incense. — puntipikal pontifical mass. — rikim requiem mass. — risáda low mass. — sulimni high mass with a special offering, usually offered for the patron saint of a place. v [A; b] say mass. pa- [A; b] have a mass offered. n {1} mass offered. Maghatud kug pamísa sa simbahan pára sa kalag sa ákung inahan, I will make a mass offering for the soul of my mother. {2} amount given to have a mass said.

mísa_2 n billiard table. Maáyung pagkaníbil ang mísa. Tul-id kaáyu ang dágan sa búla, The billiard table is good and level. The ball rolls straight. sarhintu di- n desk sergeant. -da n amount paid for the use of game facilities, usually based per game. Bayinti sintábus ang misáda sa bilyar, Each game you pay twenty centavos. v [A; b6(1)] pay the misáda.

misal, mísal n missal. v [A13] bring, use a missal in church.

misay n pet cat.

misbuy n messboy on a boat. v [B156; a2] be, become a messboy, make s.o. a messboy.

misik v {1} [a3] for s.t. to be misplaced. Namisik ang ákung papil nga gitrabáhu, I misplaced the paper I was working on. {2} walay — v [c6] nothing was missed, s.t. happened to all. Way namisik níla, nakadawat silang tanan ug latigu, Not one of them was spared. They all got whipped. Way imisik níla sa pagkáun nga ibutang sa lamísa, They did not miss a morsel of the food left on the table.

misímis v [A; c1] attack s.t. with utter abandon and intense violence. Kinsa may nagmisímis niíning bag-ung piryudiku? Who crumpled this newspaper till it is utterly ruined? Gimisímis sa iring ang ilagà nga íyang nadakpan, The cat picked up the mouse it caught and moved it about violently.

misimus = musimus.

misirabli a miserable. Misirabling kahimtang sa prísu, The prisoners are in a miserable condition. v [B1; c1] be, become miserable, look miserable. Misirabli ang pamilya sukad abandunaha sa amahan, The family has been miserable since the father abandoned them.

misirinúbis Cebuano pronunciation of miserere nobis in the litany of the Rosary.

mísis_1 see mis_2.

mísis_2 n {1} Mrs., title given to a married woman. {2} one’s wife. Siya ang mísis ni Tínung, This is Tinong’s wife. v [a12] call s.o. Mrs.; be, become Mrs. (→) voc. short form: sis. Ása ka, sis? Where are you going, Ma’am?

misíta = lamisíta.

misítas = masítas. misitasan = masitasan.

misitíra = masitíra. see masítas.

misíyas n Messiah. Si Kristu ang Misíyas, Christ, the Messiah.

misiyun n {1} a series of special exercises getting the people in an area to fulfill their church obligations. Magsúgud na karung adláwa ang misiyun sa simbahan, The church mission will start today. {2} foreign missionary. Misiyun ang nagdala ánang simbahána, A missionary is running that church. {3} mission for which s.o. is being sent. Unsay ímung misiyun pag-adtu sa Amirika? What is your purpose in going to America? v [A; b6] hold a church mission s.w. to get the parishioners to fulfill their religious obligations. -aryu, -íru n missionary. v [B156] be, become a missionary.

miskínu a in small quantities, scarce. Miskínu ang túbig tungud sa húlaw, There’s very little water because of the drought. Miskínu ang taksi dinhing dapíta, Taxis are scarce in this area. Miskínu sila mupakáun sa ílang mga kasíra, They feed their boarders in a niggardly way. v [AB; c1] get to be scarce, small in quantities. Mumiskínu (mamiskínu) ang ímung ginastuhan ug maminyù ka, You won’t spend on such a big scale once you get married.

miskla = mikskla.

mismis n particles of yellowish substance sticking to the face after sleep, hardened mucus from the eyes or mouth. v [A123P; a4] cause, have such substances on the face. Panghilam-us kay gimismis ka, Wash your face because you have mucus on your face.

mismu {1} with nouns or pronouns referring to a person: even [so-and-so]. Sa klin-ap wik ang mismu nga mga tituládu manilhig, During Clean-up Week even white collar workers sweep. Aku mismu many milútù niíni, I cooked this myself. walay — not even this little bit. Way mismung usa ka dakù ang íyang gitábang nákù, He didn’t even give me a single penny in help. {2} with forms referring to a place: right in [such-and-such] a place. Sa Maníla mismu may mga Huk, There are Huks right in Manila. Didtu mismu siya mamatay, He died right in that place. {2a} karun, awra — right this very moment. Karun mismu nag-íhap na sila sa mga balúta, Right this very moment they are counting the ballots.

mistík n mistake. v [B126; a12] make a mistake in school or on one’s paper.

mistil need to, have to do (used only negatively or in questions). Mistil pa ba nà nímu buhátun? Must you do that? Dì na siya mistil sultíhan, He does not need to be told. -in- = mistil.

mistir n {1} title for a gentleman. {2} husband. Háin man magtrabáhu ang ímung mistir? Where is your husband working? {3} title for the winner of a contest among men, as Mr. Universe. v {1} [A3; a12] call s.o. Mr. {2} [B156; c6] be, become Mr. [so-and-so]. Kun gustu kang mamistir Pilipins pagbarbil, If you want to become a Mr. Philippines, practice weight lifting. (→) voc. Ása ka Mistǐr? Where are you going, Sir?

mistiri tyún n mystery tune contest on the radio.

mistiryu n mystery, one of the fifteen events in the lives of Jesus and Mary serving as a subject for meditation during the saying of the rosary. Mistiryu sa Himáyà, Kalípay, Kasákit, The Glorious, Joyful, Sorrowful Mysteries. {2} mystery, s.t. that is difficult to understand. -sa = mistiryúsu (female). -su a mysterious. Usa ka mistiryúsung istranyu ang nagluwas nákù, A mysterious stranger rescued me. v [B12] get mysterious. Nagkamistiryúsu na hinúun ang íyang kamatáyun, His death is getting to become more and more of a mystery.

mistísa n {1} woman of mixed blood. Mistísa Insik, Woman with Chinese blood. {2} k.o. light-skinned cooking banana. {3} drink of beer, coke, and cheap hard liquor. — dris n a modern version of the old Filipina dress (sáyang pinarawhan) which may lack the panuylu or long skirt (íkug) or the stiff sleeves (paráwu). mistisahun a having Caucasian features. mistisilya a having some mestiza blood or features.

mistísu n {1} person of mixed blood. {1a} person with Caucasian features, considered to be handsome. {2} animal of mixed breed. v [B126; b6] be, become mestizo. — balúlang, bangus, patsang n a word of ridicule for an ugly mestizo. mistisuhun a looking like a person with Caucasian blood. -in-(→) n k.o. working knife (búlu) with a square end, longer than the usual búlu but shorter than the sundang.

mistra = maistra, 1.

mistru = maistru, 1.

miswa_1 n fine, brittle, thread-like noodles of white flour. v [A1; b(1)] make a dish of miswa.

miswa_2 n humorous term of address for young ladies, used intimately without affixing the name. Huy, Miswa, dalì na, Miss, Miss. Come here. Nía nang mga miswa, Here comes the girls.

misyunibirs n Miss Universe. v {1} [B16] be, become Miss Universe. {2} [A12; b8] get a Miss Universe winner. Nakamisyunibirs (namisyunibirsan) na ang Pilipínas, The Philippines has produced a Miss Universe.

mitad n half the number or size of s.t. Ang mitad sa karni kang Piduy, Half the piece of meat belongs to Pete. v [b6] in a game, give s.o. a handicap of half the number of points. Arun lang magkadúlà ta mitaran ta ka, Just so we can play I will give you a handicap of half the number of points.

mítal n metal. Palábad nga mítal, Metal propeller.

mitalika see tíla.

mitaliku a metallic. Hílu nga mitaliku, Metallic thread.

mitàmità_1 v [A; b6] act childishly by crying or threatening when demands are not met, complaining all the time, and the like. Ug dúna kay gustu ayawg mitàmità kay dakù ka na, If you want s.t. don’t just scream. You’re too big for that.

mitàmità_2 v [A; b6] pick at food, eat without appetite. Magmitàmità siyag káun ug way sud-an, She only picks at the food if there’s no food to go with the rice. -un a always without appetite in eating, given to picking at food.

mithì n ideals, virtues. Unsay ímung mga mithì sa kinabúhì? What are your ideals in life? v [a12] have s.t. as one’s ideal, cherish. Ibaligyà hasta kalag tungud sa gimithì nga kalampúsan, They sell their souls to attain the success they so desire. paka- = mithì, v.

miti, mitimíti, mitilmítil = mitirmítir.

míting n {1} meeting convened. {2} political meeting or rally. — diabansi political rally the night before an election. v [A2C2; ab] hold a meeting. -anan n place for holding meetings.

mitirmítir v [A; a] put a limit to or limit one’s acts. Ása mumitirmítir ug sulti si Máma ug manuyù, Mama does not mince words when she is angry. Karung panahúna kinahanglan nga magmitirmítir ug sinud-anan, In these times it is necessary to limit our food consumption. a being done in a scarce, limited way.

mitkan n mess kit, commonly used as a lunch box. v [A1; c6] put s.t. in a mess kit.

mitmit v [B46; a4] for the eyes to be full of yellowish discharge. Nagmitmit (gimitmit) íyang mata sa mútà, His eyes are full of eye discharge.

mitnà n minute. Pipila ka mitnà ang nanglábay únà ku makatíngug, Several minutes elapsed before I could say a word.

mitru n {1} taxi meter. {2} meter (not used after the numbers of Spanish origin). Duha ka mitru (mitrus), Two meters. -s meters. Dus mitrus, Two meters. v [A3; c1] measure by the meters. mitrusan, mitruhan n measuring stick or tape.

mitsa_1 n small cylindrical tin can of around 4–6 oz. in a size used for kerosene lamps. Mitsa nga punug sinsilyu, A tin can filled with coins. mitsahan n kerosene lamp made out of small empty tin cans.

mitsa_2 n wick, fuse of explosive. Mubù ra ang mitsa sa dinamíta. Maung mibutu dáyun, The dynamite has too short a wick. That is why it exploded immediately. v [A; c1] use, make as a dynamite wick.

mitsádu n dish consisting of round of beef into which strips of pork fat have been inserted stewed with spices to tender, served sliced with tomato sauce.

mitsilin n cement used for patching rubber (so called from the brand name). v [A13; a2] patch with rubber cement.

mituáku short for: Mitúu Aku The Apostles’ Creed.

mitudu n {1} method of teaching, learning in music. Mitudu sa sista, Method of learning how to play the guitar. {2} being methodical. Way mitudu ang pagpanglimpiyu, You aren’t being methodical in your cleaning.

mituluhíya n mythology.

miunmíun v [A; b5] {1} be careful in using money or consuming goods. Magmiunmíun ta sa bugas arun mulungtad, We must economize on our rice so it will last. {2} hold back one’s temper or feelings, restrain oneself. Ayawg imiunmíun ang ímung kaguul arun dílì ka masakit, Don’t suppress your grief so that you will not get ill.

*míya íha — my darling girl. Uy, íha míya dì nà mau ang ímung nadá. Iúlì nà, Oh, honey, you took the wrong one. Put it back! see also madri.

miyaw n {1} meow of a cat. {2} cat in baby talk. (←) v [A] cry meow. Kusug mumíyaw ang iring nga mangúlag, A cat in heat cries loud.

míyur n mayor.

Mlbn. n abbreviation for manlalában. see lában.

mm {1} sound made prior to plunging into one’s speech. Mm, kinsa tu? Umm, who was it now? {2} sound emitted in showing approval of s.t. tasted or smelled. see also um.

Mr. n abbreviation for Mistir.

mu_1 see ámù.

mu_2 see ikaw.

mu_3 see kamu.

mu_4 = mau.

mū̀ = múlù.

mu- punctual active verbal prefix, future. (Past: mi- or ni- or ming-. Subjunctive: mu-.) Muadtu ku didtu ugmà, I will go there tomorrow. Miadtu (niadtu, ning-adtu, ming-adtu) ku didtu gahápun, I went there yesterday. Walà ku muadtu didtu, I did not go there. Verbs with mu-, mi- have the following meanings (as opposed to verbs with nag-, mag-; see mag-). {1} volitional action. Walà siya musulti, He wouldn’t (refused to) say. Gipapaháwà siya kay walà muhátag sa báhin, He was evicted because he refused to give the landowner his share. {2} action which is non-durative. Muhílak siyag kusiun, He will burst out crying if he is pinched. Mumata mi sa alas singku káda buntag, We wake up every morning at five. Mutindug mi ug musulud siya, We will get up if he comes in. {2a} added to nouns to form verbs of this meaning. Mukaláyu ang kakugnan, The grasslands will burst into flames. {3} added to verbs referring to state: come into [such-and-such] a state, become [so-and-so]. Muabri ang pultahan, The door will open (come open). Mutúyuk ang galingan, The mill will turn. {3a} added to adj.: become [adj.]. Mugamay ímung láwas ug dì ka mukáun, You will get thin if you don’t eat. Mupula ímung ngábil ug ímung lipistíkan, Your lips will become red if you put lipstick on them. {3b} added to roots referring to measurements: become [so-and-so] much. Ug mualas utsu na gánì, lakaw na lang, If it gets to be eight o’clock, just go on ahead. Muduha na ka túig, It is almost two years now. (Lit. It will become two years.) Mutúhud ang túbig, The water is nearly knee-deep (lit. will become knee-deep). {3c} added to verbs referring to capability: be capable of [do]ing. Kining sakayána mukarga ug lima ka táwu, This boat will hold five people. Kining dyípa musakay ug dúsi ka buuk, This jeep can carry a dozen people. {4} added to verbs or adjectives referring to manner: [do] in [such-and-such] a way. Mukusug siyag katáwa, He will laugh loudly. Maáyu siyang mulútù, He cooks well. {5} added to nouns referring to a place: go to [such-and-such] a place. Mugráhi ang taksi run, The taxi is headed for the garage. Mulawud siya bísan magbagyu, He will go to sea, even in the typhoon.

múb n move in chess and the like. Ákù pang múb ha, It’s my move, all right? v [A; c] make a move. Dugáya sad nímung mumúb, uy, Heavens, how long does it take you to move?

mubgas = malubgas.

múbil n {1} mobile patrol. Pag-abut sa múbil nanágan ang mga sugarul, When the mobile patrol arrived, the gamblers disappeared. {2} Mobil oil gasoline station. — patrul = múbil, 1.

mubù a {1} short, brief. Mubù nga sirmun, A brief sermon. {2} short in height or quantity. Mubù si Napuliyun, Napoleon was a short man. Mubù ang mga sinínà karun, Dresses are short nowadays. {3} low. Mubù ang lamísa pára sa mga bátà, The tables for the children are low. {3a} low in price, grade. Pilía nang tinda nga mubù ra ug prisyu, Choose low-priced goods. Mubù ug grádu ang buluk, The dull child got a low grade. {4} in phrases: having little. — ug buut in a bad mood. Ayaw nag samuksamuka kay mubù run nag buut, Don’t disturb him because he is in a bad mood now. — ug ginháwa short-winded. — ug idukasiyun having little education. Mubù siyag idukasiyun maung way batásan, He’s just ignorant. That’s why he is ill-mannered. — ug lánat lacking endurance. Mubù ra siyag lánat sa lánguy, He cannot swim very far. — ug lupad like a prostitute. Ang mga babáying mubù ug lupad tinámay sa katilingban, Women of easy virtue are held in contempt by the community. — ug paminsar lacking thinking power. Mubù nà siyag paminsar. Maung gigastu ang puhúnan, He didn’t think very hard and that is why he spent his capital. — ug panlantaw lacking foresight. — ug pasinsiya lacking patience. — ug tinan-awan nearsighted. — ug tubul sensitive, easy to take offense. Kamubù nímug tubul uy. Dì man ka kakumidiyáhan, You’re too sensitive. It’s impossible to make a joke with you. — ug tul-an having short limbs. {5} low in pitch. Mubù siyag tíngug, She has a low voice. v {1} [B1; ab7] be brief, concise. Mub-a ang ímung tubag, Make your answer short. {2} [AB; b7c1] become low, make s.t. low. Imubù (mub-a) lang pagtábas ang ákung sayal, Just cut my skirt short. Mub-i ning ákung buhuk dapit sa kílid, Cut my hair short on the sides. ha- a short. -g- a short (plural). Sa mugbù pa ang lubi, In olden times (when the coconuts were still short). -in- n shortenings. Ang yúbi mauy minubù sa University of the Visayas, U.V. is short for the University of the Visayas.

múda n mode, current fashion. Múda karun ang mugbù nga sinínà, Short dresses are the style these days. v [B1; c1] be in fashion.

mudílu n {1} fashion model, one who poses for photographers or artists. {2} style or design. {3} model to emulate. Mudílu sa maáyung pamatásan, A paragon of good behavior. {4} a small copy, model of s.t. Mudílu sa ayruplánu, Model airplane. v [A; c6] work as a model that poses.

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