A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan (part 9 of 12)

A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan (part 9 of 12)

purga n purgative. Purga sa bítuk, Purgative for intestinal worms. v {1} [A; a1] administer a purgative. {1a} [A] take a purgative. {2} [A] eat s.t. which is unpalatable because it has been served so often. Háy. Ginamus gayud ang sud-an nátù adlaw-adlaw ug magpurga na sad sa tangkung, All we have to eat is fish paste every day, and kangkong vegetable as a purgative. {2a} [B1256] have so much of s.t. one is sick of it. Dalùdalù mag mangga. Pasagdahan bítaw nákug pagkáun, napurga lagi, He just loved mangoes, so I let him have as many as he wanted and he got sick of them. -nti n purgative.

purgáda = pulgáda. -s = pulgádas.

purgas = pulgas.

purgaturyu n {1} purgatory. {2} place of hardship like purgatory. v [B126] be in purgatory.

purhan n forehand stroke in tennis or pingpong.

purhisyu, purhwisyu = pirhwisyu.

purigit a watery bowel movements. v {1} [A3P] have loose bowel movements. Mupurigit ka giyud ug ímung sagulsagúlun ang ímung kan-un, You’ll get diarrhea if you eat all different kinds of food at once. {2} [B; b6] for bowel movements to get watery. Nagkapurigit ang tái sa bátà nga giilísan ug litsi, The child is getting loose bowel movements because they tried a new brand of milk on him.

purikit n a k.o. small banana about 3 by 6 cm., orange in color when not ripe and darker orange when ripe: eaten boiled or raw.

puríku n packaged lard (so called from the brand name Purico). v [A; b(1)] use packaged lard.

púril v [A; ab7] {1} cut down plants to exterminate them. Ákung purílun ang mga kawáyan kay magtanum kug ságing, I’ll cut down the bamboos to replace them with bananas. {2} fell trees. {3} [A3P; a12] destroy, kill en masse. Dángan ang mipúril (nagpúril) sa mga tanum, The pest wiped out the plants. Ang dinamíta makapúril (makapapúril) sa mga isdà, Dynamite will wipe out the fishes.

purin term of address used only in the expression manyána ka. see *manyána.

puririt v [A13] for soft, watery feces to be discharged in a spurt. Wà pa gánì siya makalingkud sa bangkíyu, nagpuririt na ang tái, Before he could even get seated on the toilet, the feces spurted out.

púris rindyir n forest ranger.

purísu, pur-ísu {1} therefore, in that case, then ... Pur-ísu magtuun ka arun ka makapasar, Therefore, you must study if you want to pass. Wà ka magtuun. Purísu nahagbung ka, You did not study. Therefore, you failed. {2} that’s exactly what must happen (said in a context where the interlocutor has said, ‘If [so-and-so] does not happen, [such-and-such] a bad outcome will follow’). ‘Midalì siyag báyad arun dílì maimbargu’—‘Purísu.’ ‘He paid right away to avoid having it repossessed.’—‘Exactly. That’s what he had to do.’

purk an bins n baked beans. v [A1; c1] have baked beans.

*purki ang — v [A12] the only thing wrong. Ang nakapurki ning tawhána kay dì mamínaw ug tambag, The only thing wrong with this fellow is that he won’t heed advice.

purk tsap n pork chops. v {1} [A1; bc] have pork chops. {2} [a13] make it pork chops.

purlumínus {1} at the very least. Purlumínus misangpit tà giyud ka nákù, The least you could have done was call me. Ug dì ku kaadtu purlumínus magpadá kug kwarta, If I can’t go at least I’ll send some money.

purlun n hearse to convey the dead to the grave. v [A12; c16] transport in a hearse.

purma n {1} form, outline: the way s.t. looks. {1a} wooden structure used to hold wet cement in place. {2} a printed document to fill in. v [AB2; c1] take form, shape; cause s.t. to do so. Ígù lang kung mupurma sa balay, I’ll just form the framework of the house. Mupurma (mapurma) ug maáyu ang ímung dughan ánang brá nga ímung gigámit, Your breasts will get a nice shape with the bra you are wearing.

purmal a {1} behaving properly according to one’s station. Purmal kaáyu siyang manglihuklihuk, She is very formal in her ways. {2} formal, according to ceremony. Purmal kaáyu ang ílang kasal, Their wedding was a very formal one. {3} formal clothing. {4} done formally, not off the record. Ang purmal nga pagtiman-anay, Formal signing ceremonies. v {1} [B3(1); c1] be, behaved properly according to one’s station. Magpurmal ka. Dì ka magpabuyag, Act properly. Don’t misbehave. Dì ku makapurmal uban sa ákung mga gang, I can’t behave prim and proper when I’m with my gang. {2} [c1] make s.t. formal. {3} [A13] wear formal attire. {3a} [c1] make it a party with formal attire. {4} [c16] do s.t. formally, not off the record. -idad(→) n formality, as a matter of form. Purmalidad lang nang íyang pagpangimbitar kanátù. Dì giyud kinasingkásing, He invited us only for formality’s sake. He didn’t really want us to go.

purmalin, purmalína n formalin, k.o. disinfectant solution. v [b6] preserve with formalin solution.

purman n foreman of a group of workers. v {1} [B3(1)6] be a foreman. {2} [A; c16] make s.o., have a foreman. {3} [A12; b(1)] have as a foreman.

*purmidiyu — sa by [such-and-such] means. Nidilantu sila purmidiyu sa ílang kakúgi, They prospered by working hard.

purmula n {1} formula for the composition of s.t. {2} formula in mathematics. v [A; c1] {1} compose s.t. by means of a formula. Dì na mistil purmulahan ang paghímù sa gátas sa bátà, You needn’t use a formula to prepare the baby’s milk. {2} solve a problem by using a formula.

purpulyu n portfolio, a flat portable case. v [A; c16] use, put in a portfolio. Ipurpulyu (purpulyúha) pagdá ang mga papílis, Carry the papers in a portfolio.

pursigir = pirsigir.

*pursiakásu, pursikásu — ug, kun just in case. Mag-andam lang ta kay pursikásu ug muanhi siya dúna tay tagána, Let’s prepare extra food so that just in case he comes, we have s.t. ready.

pursilána n enamelware dishes. v [A; c16] use enamelware dishes.

pursilína = pursilána.

pursintu = pursiyintu.

pursip n forceps or tongs to hold s.t. v [A; c1] use forceps or tongs, get out with forceps. Magpursip ku iniglimpiyu sa íyang samad, I’ll use tongs to clean his wound.

pursir n purser on a boat. v [A; c] be, become a purser.

pursíras = pulsíras.

pursisyun = prusisiyun.

pursiyintu n per cent v [A; c] {1} give a rate of interest. Pursiyintúhan ku ang íyang kwartag diyis ang búlan, I’ll pay him (or I will charge him) ten percent interest a month. {2} get or give a percentage commission. Mupursiyintu mig singku káda hálin, We get (or give) five percent commission on each sale. {3} give or get a percentage of the winnings to the owner of gambling equipment. Mupursiyintu silag gamay káda daug, They get (or give) a small percentage of the winning as a fee to the owner of the house. paN- v [A2; b6] borrow money with interest. Mamursiyintu lang ku kay wà kuy láing karimidiyúhan, I’ll borrow money because I have no other place to get money from.

*pursúsu — nga anak n legitimate child. Tuluy ákung pursúsung anak ug upat sa gawas, I have three legitimate children and four illegitimate ones.

pursyut n fighter plane.

purtáda n s.t. in the front: front of a house, cover of a magazine, front row of people, or the like. Namungíngi ang purtáda sa balay sa mga bumbilyang dikulur, The front of the house was covered with colored lights. bálak, sugilánun nga — feature poem, story. v [A; c] use as feature story, put on the cover. Mupurtáda sila ning sugilanúna? Will they publish this as their feature story? Nagpurtáda silag babáying naghúbù, They used a picture of a nude woman as cover.

purtamunída n {1} portfolio, attaché case. {2} purse. v [A13; a12] put, make into a portfolio.

purtintúsu a portending a major event. Purtintúsu kunu kining kumíta. Basta musubang, mugíra kunu, They say that this is a portentous comet. Whenever it appears, there’s going to be war.

purtipayib n {1} forty-five r.p.m. record or record player. {2} forty-five caliber pistol or revolver. — arpíim = purtipayib, 1.

purtíru = pultíru. see pulta.

purtis = prutistanti.

purtúna it is a good thing; it is a fortunate occurrence. Purtúna nga miabut ka kay gikinahanglan ta ka, It is a good thing you came because I need you. n fortune, fate. Ang purtúna sa táwu dílì matag-an, A man’s fate cannot be foretold. v [A12; a3] have the luck to have a certain k.o. spouse. Nakapurtúna siyag dátù, She had the fortune to marry a rich man.

púru_1 a {1} pure, free from adulterants or impurities. Púru giyud ning tabliyáha, This chocolate is pure. {2} pure of breed. Púrung halsi, Pure Halsey (cock). v [B2; b6(1)] be pure, devoid of adulterants or all of the same kind. Ug mapúru bastus ang ímung baráha, If your hand is all clubs.

púru_2 = pulus_2.

puruhan n probability that s.t. will happen. Dakù kag puruhan nga mudaug ning iliksiyúna, There’s a great likelihood that you’ll win in this election.

púruk n district, a geographical or political division made for a specific purpose.

purúkù a {1} stocky and short. Purúkù na kaáyu siya sa katambuk, He is very short and thickset because he is so fat. {2} s.t. low and short like a short person. v [B; b6] be, become short and thickset.

purul n short pants or drawers. v {1} [A; b6(1)] wear, use short pants or underpants. Magpurul run ang mga babáyi, Women wear short pants nowadays. {2} [A; c1] make into short pants.

purung, púrung n cloth wrapped around the head like a turban or bandana. v [A; b6(1)] wear s.t. wrapped around the head. Ságad sa mga sabungíru magpurung ug panyù, Cockfighters usually wrap a handkerchief around their heads. purungpúrung v [A; b6(1)] crown s.o. Ang mayur ang nagpurungpúrung sa rayna, The mayor crowned the beauty queen. Si Hisus gipurungpurúngan sa mga maidlut nga mga tunuk, Jesus was crowned with sharp thorns. n s.t. worn around the head like a crown. Purungpúrung sa mga dáhun, A wreath of leaves worn as a crown.

purus, púrus = pulus_2.

puruspurus v [A; a12] hurry up doing s.t. or s.o. into accomplishing s.t. Anam-anamun nátù ni arun dílì ta magpuruspurus sa katapúsan, If we do it little at a time, we won’t be rushed at the end.

purward_1 n forward in games where there are players positioned toward the front. v [B3(1); c1] play the position of forward.

purward_2 v [A; c6] forward to a new address. Wà níla ipurward ang ákung sulat, They didn’t forward my letter.

purya = puyra.

puryut = pudyut.

pús_1 = pulus_1.

pús_2 v [A; b(1)] strike a pose for a picture. Nagpús na bayà siya nga wà pa ang mangungúdak, My, you are posing even if there is no cameraman around.

pusà v {1} [A; a] crush or squash s.t. soft. Sabaw nga gipus-ag síli, Soup into which crushed chili was added. {2} [A; a1] break s.t. fragile. Akuy mipusà sa plátu, I broke the plate. {3} [A; b6c1] hatch an egg. Ang himungáan mauy mipusà sa mga itlug sa bíbi, The hen hatched the duck’s eggs. {3a} [b8] for eggs to break in the hen’s womb. Napus-an (hipus-an) nang manuk nga nagbasà ang lubut, That hen that has a wet bottom had an egg break in its womb. a broken, esp. eggs.

pusak, púsak v [A2S; a] break s.t. hard. Ikaw bay nagpusak sa pinggan? Were you the one who broke the plate into pieces? Másu ang ipusak sa simintung salug, Use a hammer to break up the cement flooring. hiN- v [APN] {1} come in abundance. Muhimúsak (muhimusak) na gánì ang ulan, malígù ku, If the rain falls in torrents I’ll bathe in it. Naghimusak ang búnga sa mga mangga run, Mangoes are plentiful now. {2} for flowers or young fruit to come out. Ígù lang nakahimusak ang púsù sa mais dihang gidagsángan sa mga dúlun, No sooner had ears of corn developed, when the locusts descended on them. a being crowded, numerous. Himusak sa táwu ang lungsud sa baryu, The town has more people in it than the village.

pusamánu = pasamánu.

púsas n handcuffs, shackles. v [A; b6(1)] handcuff or shackle. Gipusásan sa pulis ang mga binilanggù, The policeman put handcuffs (shackles) on the prisoners.

pusaw n bud of a coconut tree from which the cluster develops. v [AN; cN] for coconuts to develop. Mipusaw (namusaw, gipusawan) na ang lubi, The coconut tree is developing buds now. Ang primírung ipusaw (ipamusaw) ánang lubíha way búngang mahímù, The first bud that coconut tree will bring forth will not develop fruit.

pus-aw v [B; b6] {1} for a color to fade. Mipus-aw (napus-aw) ang sinínà sa dúgay nga uran, The dress faded after long use. {2} for liquids to become clear, less murky. Mupus-aw ang túbig kun papundúhun, Water will become clear if you let the mud settle. a {1} faded in color. {2} light-colored. Angayan ka sa pus-aw ug kulur nga sinínà, You look becoming in a light-colored dress.

pusbútun n push button, done by push button. Pusbútun na ang pagpalákaw íning pabrikáha, Everything is done in this factory with push buttons.

pusdak v [A; c] let s.t. fall with a crash either by slamming it down or just dropping it if it is heavy. Ákung gipusdákan ug dakung batu ang úlu sa hálas, I bashed the head of the snake with a big stone. Ayaw ipusdak nang usa ka sákung kamúti, Don’t slam that sack of sweet potatoes down. paN- v [A2; b6(1)] stamp one’s feet. Mamusdak na gánì nà, sukù na nà, If she stamps her feet, that means she is angry.

pusdù v {1} [A13; c6] put s.t. down with considerable force. Ayaw ug ipusdù ang sag-ub arun dì mabuak, Do not put the bamboo water container down hard or it will break. {2} [bc] invest all of a sum on s.t. Gipusdù ni Tátay ang íyang ritayirmint ug yútà, Father invested all of his retirement pay on a piece of land.

pusgay v {1} [A3PB12; c16] break into many pieces, shatter. Napusgay ang búlig paghiantug sa yútà, The coconuts broke off the stem when the whole bunch hit the ground. Mapusgay na gánì ang kristal, dì na maúlì, Once the glass is shattered, it can’t be repaired. Nagkapusgay na ang mga simintu sa dáyik, The cement on the dike is slowly crumbling. {1a} [B1256] for liquid to splatter against s.t. Napusgay ang mga balud sa kabatuan, The waves broke on the rocks. {2} [A; c16] ruin one’s reputation, good name. Tabì nga makapusgay sa kadunggánan, Gossip that can ruin one’s reputation.

pusgù a for sacks to be filled up to the neck so that only a small bit can be gathered at the top to tie. v {1} [B2; c16] for sacks to be filled up with a little part left for tying. {2} [A2] hit the jackpot in business, fishing, or any endeavor. Ug mupusgù ning ákung bungsud rung tingbungsud mupalit kug dikarga, I’ll buy a cargo truck if I hit the jackpot with my fish corral. Nikalit nag kasapíang tawhána kay nakapusgù nà siya sa ismagling, He got rich suddenly because he made a killing in smuggling.

pusibilidad n possibility. Dakù ang pusibilidad nga mahagbung ku, There is a great possibility that I will fail.

pusibli a possibly happening. Pusibli kaáyu nga mitan-aw tu sa sini, It’s very possible that she went to the show. v [B126; b6] may possibly happen. Mapusibli nga milakaw sila, It may be possible that they went out. Pusiblíhan ku nga siya mauy mikúhà sa kwarta, To me it’s possible that she stole the money.

pusil n firearm. v {1} [A; a] shoot. {2} [A23; a1c] shoot a question or an answer in a classroom (colloquial). Ug pusilun si Nílu ug pangutána mupusil man sag bawus, If a question is fired at Nilo, he fires back an answer. {3} [A; a] masturbate (slang). (←) [A1] have a question and answer session in a class (colloquial). Magpúsil run, unyà wà ra ba ku katuun, There will be a question and answer session in class now, and I have not studied my lesson. n question and answer session in class. paN- v {1} [A2C12; b6(1)] go hunting with firearms. Makigpamusil siya nákug langgam, He wants me to go hunting birds with him. {2} [A23] shoot as a character trait. Ayawg pangingkwintru níya kay mamusil, Don’t tangle with him because he shoots. pusilpúsil, Culu- n {1} toy gun. {2} spear, powered by a rubber sling, the general form of which resembles a rifle. {3} anything shaped like a rifle. Pulupúsil (pusilpúsil) nga laytir, A pistol-shaped lighter. di- n armed with a gun. -in- n a cut in men’s trousers which is tight on the legs (like a rifle). v [A1; c1] wear, make trousers in this style.

púsing v [A; b6] strike a pose, pose to have one’s picture taken. Mupúsing giyud nang bayhána ug náay láking mutan-aw, That woman will strike a pose whenever there’s a man looking at her. n action of striking a pose.

pusísit v [A2S] for watery feces to jet out in a thin stream continuously. Mupusísit ang tái basta mag-ígit, If one has loose bowel movements, his feces jet out in a thin, continuous stream.

pusisiyun n {1} position, the manner in which s.t. is placed. Hiwì ang pusisiyun sa ritrátu, The photograph has been pasted in crooked. {2} position in which one is employed. Taas siyag pusisiyun ánang kumpanyáha, He has a high position in that company. v {1} [A; c1] move into position. Magpusisiyun na gánì ang mga bátà sa ílang sáyaw, isúgud dáyun ang sunáta, When the children are in position for their dance, start the music. {2} [A12] get a position in a firm.

pusit n k.o. small squid.

pusitib = pasitib.

pusitíbu n positive pole of batteries.

pusiyun n fusion of two political groups. v [C] for two political groups to form a fusion.

puskay = pusgay.

pusmastir = pustmastir.

pusngà v {1} [A3P] gasp for breath. Mipusngà siya sa dihang naigù sa kutukutu, She gasped for breath when she was hit in the pit of the stomach. {2} [AN; b6(1)] squirt liquid out through a small opening. Pagbantay mu kay mupusngà (mamusngà) nà rung núkus ug átà, Watch out! The squid will squirt ink at you. paN- v [A1] gasp for breath frantically.

puspas n dish composed of rice porridge together with chicken and optionally other ingredients. v [A] have, make puspas.

puspun v [A; c16] postpone, put off until later. Ayaw na ipuspun (puspúna) ang kasal, Don’t postpone the wedding further.

puspuru n box of matches. v [A; b6(1)] use, make matches. bilug, bílug, gúngì, palítu sa — n matchstick.

puspus v {1} [AN; b(1)] strike hard with s.t. stiff and long. Puspúsan ku siyag alhu, I’ll beat him with a pestle. {2} [c6] be dashed onto s.t. Giísa ang sakayan sa balud ug napuspus sa batu, The boat was lifted by a wave and dashed onto the rocks. {2a} [B1256] fall heavily. Nadalispang siyas pálut ságing ug napuspus sa asíras, He slipped on a banana peel and fell to the sidewalk with all his force. {3} [ABN; a12] for leaves to be violently torn to shreds; cause them to be so. Mipuspus (namuspus) ang mga dáhun human sa bagyu, The leaves were torn to shreds after the typhoon. {4} [B2N] for leaves to wither and fall, leaving only the stalk or trunk. Mupuspus (mamuspus) ang dáhun sa gábi basta magúlang na, The leaves of taro wither when the plant matures. n club, staff, stick, and the like.

puspuygu n match (word play on puspuru and puygu—humorous).

pusta n {1} bet, wager. Pilay ímung pusta? How much do you bet? {2} — ku sa think [so-and-so] is likely to happen. Pusta ku sa muulan, I bet it’s going to rain. v {1} [A1; c] bet. Kabáyung ákung gipustáan (gipustáhan), The horse I betted on. Pilay ímung ipusta? How much will you bet? {2} [A] think s.t. is likely to happen. — dirikta direct bet. -da = pusta. ig-r-, ig-l- n money to bet.

pustal n postal. — aydi n identification card for a post office. v {1} [A; b6] issue a postal ID. {2} [A12] get a postal ID. — kard post card. híru — money order.

pusti n post. Pusti sa iliktrisidad, Electric light post. v [A; a] put up, make into, use a post.

pustir n poster. v [A; c16] make, put up posters.

pustísu n false teeth. v {1} [A; a12] make false teeth. {2} [A; c] fit with false teeth. {3} [B126; c16] be false teeth. Ug mapustísu gánì ang ímung ngípun, lisud nang ikáun, It is hard to eat with false teeth.

pustmastir n postmaster, person in charge of a post office. v [A; c1] become postmaster.

pustri_1 n s.t. served for dessert. v [A; c1] have, make s.t. for dessert.

pustri_2 n electric light, telephone post.

pust-úpis n post office. v [A; a2] make, install a post office.

pustúra n the way s.o. looks all dressed up. Nindut tag pustúra run. Mamisíta ka? You are all dressed up. Going s.w.? paN- v [A2; b6] get all dressed up. Mamustúra ka gánì, magwápa kag samut, If you dress up, you’ll look more beautiful. n way of carrying oneself. Mu ra sa inahan ang pamustúra ánang bayhána, That girl has her mother’s bearing. -wu a chic and smart-looking. Pusturáwu kaáyu ka sa ímung hirdu, You look very chic with your hairdo. v [B1256] look smart, chic. Mamusturáwu ang balayg pintálan, The house will look nice when it is all painted.

púsu n {1} artesian well, naturally flowing or operated with a pump. {2} hand pump used to draw water from under the ground. — artisyánu = púsu, n1. v [A; b6] construct an artesian well.

púsù n {1} banana blossom including the petals. {2} ear of corn. v [A2N; b(1)] for corn to have ears or bananas to develop their blossoms. Daling mamúsù (mupúsù) ang mais nga masurku, Corn will quickly bear ears if the soil around it has been dug up. (→) n {1} rice cooked in woven coconut leaves formed like a banana blossom. {2} woman’s breast (euphemism). v {1} [A; a12] make, have rice of this type. {2} [AN; b6(1)] gather, get banana blossoms for food. pusùpúsù sa bitíis n biceps or the muscles of the lower legs. -in- n by the ears. v [c16] count, share corn by the ears. -in-(→) n large ears of corn. Ipanglain ang mga pinusù sa mga buging, Separate the large ears of corn from the small ears.

púsud n {1} navel. {2} center point of s.t. Púsud sa syudad, The center of the city. {3} the filament-like structure found at the tip of bananas. hiN- v [AN; b] cut the umbilical cord. n instrument for cutting the umbilical cord. kinapusuran n {1} centermost portion. Didtu siya dágan sa kinapusuran sa lasang, She ran deep into the innermost part of the forest. {2} s.t. at the very heart. {3} core, innermost; heart of the thing. Abtun giyud íning tambála ang kinapusuran sa sakit, This medicine will reach down to the heart of the pain.

pus-un n the outside region of the body in the front, just below the stomach, and by extension, the part underneath. Musakit ang pus-un ug dúgay tang walà kaihì, Your lower stomach hurts if you go long without urinating. v [b4] have a prominent belly. pus-únun a having a prominent belly. v [B12] get to have a prominent belly.

púsung a a person who is good in putting up a front of innocence when committing mischief, so called from the character Huwan Púsung of folk tales who is always getting the better of people in high places. Púsung kaáyu siya ug hitsúra mu rag dílì mauy nagtágù sa ákung sapátus, He looks innocent, as if he did not hide my shoes. papusungpúsung v [A1] pretend to be innocent. Nagpapusungpúsung siya, mu ra ug walà ku makakità sa íyang gibúhat, He is pretending to be innocent as though I had not seen what he did.

pus-úpis = pust-úpis.

pusut v [A; b26] for liquid to spurt out. Mipusut ang dugù sa ákung tudlù nga naputul, Blood spurted out from the cut in my finger. (←), pusutpusut v [B46; c16] come in rapid succession, come thick and fast. Mipusutpusut ang mga pangutána sa abugádu, The lawyer fired off his questions in rapid succession. Nagpusutpusut lang ang íyang anak, Her children came one after another in rapid succession.

put n bribe (slang). Dílì sila mutrabáhu sa mga lún kun walay put, They won’t act on the loan application unless they are given a bribe. v [A23; c] bribe.

pút = púlut.

púta_1 n {1} whore (coarse). {2} curse word to express anger, disgust. Púta, ngánung aku pa ang nadisgrasya, Damn! Why did it have to be me that had the accident! v [B12; b6] be, become a whore, prostitute. paN- v [AP; b6] engage in prostitution. íhu di- son of a bitch; reference to s.o. whom one wishes to curse or a curse expressing anger (coarse).

púta_2 v [A1] shatter, crush s.t. to bits. Krásir ray makapúta niánang mga dagkung batu, Only a stone crusher can crush those large rocks. Way mapunit sa butilya kay napúta giyug maáyu, No one can pick up that bottle because it was smashed to smithereens.

*putablis see agwas.

pútad a squat because of short legs. Ang pútad níyang payag, His shack, elevated only slightly above the ground. v [B126; b6] be squat. Ngánu kahang napútad man ang anak nga tag-as man ang ginikánan? I wonder why the child is squat when the parents are tall.

putáhi n {1} a dish consisting of meat as a main ingredient. {2} especial treat, anything that gives great or unusual pleasure. v [A; c1] have, eat a meat dish.

putak v [A; b3] {1} for chickens to keep squawking, as when laying eggs. Ayaw ug pakurati ang mungáan kay muputak, Don’t frighten the hen because it will squawk. {2} complain, talk, or protest loudly. Muputak dáyun siya basta maalkansi sa báhin, She complains loudly right away if she doesn’t get her share. {3} nag, scold by babbling. Milakaw dáyun ang bána dihang giputakan na siya sa íyang asáwa, The husband went out immediately when his wife started to nag him. {4} [A2] talk or butt in in a conversation which is not one’s business. Muputak ka man lang bísag wà kay lábut, Why do you butt in when I’m not talking to you?

putaputa v {1} [B12] be easily torn or tattered from age or decay. Naputaputa na ang mga papílis sa kaban, The papers in the trunk are all brittle with age. {2} [c16] tear paper or cloth into pieces.

putbul n soccer. v [A; a12] kick s.o. out. Putbúlun ka dinhi ug magtinapulan ka, You will be kicked out if you are lazy in your work.

puthaw n iron, steel. Taytáyang puthaw, A steel bridge. v [c16] make s.t. of iron or steel.

púti v {1} [A; a12] break off, but not with a snap. Kinsay nagpúti sa gítung sa sundang? Who broke the tongue of the knife? Napúti ang dágum sa makina, The needle of the sewing machine broke. {2} [AB126; ab4] abort a fetus. Arun dì mainahan ílang putíhun ang ílang giburus, To escape motherhood they abort the life they are carrying in the womb. Bag-u nà siyang naputíhan, She just had a miscarriage. n aborted fetus. Gilábay sa basúra ang púti, They threw the fetus into the garbage.

putì a {1} white. {1a} in plant description, green varieties of plants that have green varieties and red or brown varieties. Síling putì, Green peppers. Mandalúsang putì, The mandalúsa with green leaves (as opposed to the species with red leaves). {2} white race. Ságad sa mga putì taas ug ilung, Most white people have long noses. — pay agipu, lubut sa kúlun, urasiyun dark skinned (lit. a firebrand, the bottom of a kettle, the evening prayers [said after dark] are whiter). Putì pay agipu ning bána mu, Your husband is darker than the tip of a firebrand. n {1} white vaginal discharge. {2} = ispíhu. v {1} [APB; b6] be, become white, cause s.t. to become so. Klúruks ang muputì (mupaputì) sa ímung sinínà, Chlorox will make your dress white. {2} [A1; b6] wear s.t. white. Magputì ang mga nars, Nurses wear white. {3} [b(1)] tell s.o. frankly of his anger or hurt feelings toward him. Giputian (gipaputian) ku siyag sulti nga naglágut ku sa íyang gibúhat, I had it out with her because I was angry at what she did. — ug itlug, lisik a cowardly. v [B2456] chicken out. Miputì ang itlug ni Krustsib dihang naninuud si Kinidi, Khrushchev chickened out when Kennedy showed that he meant business. — ang kiting, tiil v [B246] run away in fright. Miputì ang íyang tiil pagkakità níya sa íyang kuntra, He turned tail when he saw his adversary. — nga tábil movies. Bitúun sa puting tábil, Movie star (lit. star of the white screen). -anay v [C; c3] have it out with s.o. -an(←) n variety of coconut and pineapple more orange in color than the ordinary. -in-(←) long, slender, sharp sword. ka- n whiteness. -un a whitish, fair-skinned.

putik n rectum. v [c16] put, insert s.t. into the rectum. Putika (iputik) ang tirmumitru pagbutang, Insert the thermometer into the rectum.

putikar v [A; a] mortgage one’s property as security, usually to a bank. Miputikar mig yútà sa bangku nga gipalit ug láing yútà, We mortgaged a piece of land to the bank to buy another lot. putikádu a mortgaged, esp. to a bank.

púting n footing, the cement base in which a post is set. v [A; a] make the footing of a post.

pútis = pulaynas.

putítu tri n potato tree, an ornamental shade tree bearing violet inflorescences with yellow centers: Solanum macranthum.

putlì a {1} pure, free from sin or guilt. Putlì kaáyug kasingkásing ning bayhána, This woman is pure-hearted. {2} immaculate, chaste. ka- n purity, virginity. Íyang gimahal ang íyang kaputlì, She treasures her chastity.

putput_1 n {1} piece of wood or stick which has been cut from a larger piece. {2} person of no consequence in society (just as a putput is a piece of wood not good for anything except fuel). v {1} [A; a] cut into pieces, esp. for firewood. {2} [B1256; b6] be a person of no consequence. (→) v [a12] hit with a stick. Putputun tikaw run, I’ll hit you with a stick.

putput_2 = palutput.

putput_3 euphemism for púta_1.

putris mild cuss word, euphemism for púta_1. Ay, putris! Nasayup na sad ku, Darn! I made a mistake again.

putru n adolescent colt. Muúlag na ning kabayúa ánang bayi kay putru na, This horse will cover that female because it is an adolescent now.†

putsíru n {1} dish of stewed beef and vegetables. {2} the fleshy part of the leg between the knee and the ankle of a cow. Linat-ang putsíru ang sud-an nátù karun, We have stewed beef shanks for dinner today. v [A; c1] prepare putsíru.

pútu_1 n cake made of steamed starches, coconut, and other optional ingredients. — nga balanghuy pútu made from shredded cassava. — nga binangkung pútu made from cassava flour. — kutsinta pútu made from ground rice mixed with brown sugar. — máya pútu made from pilit rice and coconut extract. — nga pinalutaw steamed rice cake. — sulut pútu made from cassava flour with water or milk and fried. v [A; c1] make pútu. paN- v {1} [A] engage in the business of selling pútu. {2} [A; b6] go s.w. to eat pútu. n business of selling pútu.

pútu_2 a bankrupt. v [B12; a12] be, become bankrupt. Putúhun man ta ánang ímung bisyu, Your vices will send us to the poorhouse.

pútù v [A; a] break, cut into lengths. Putúun ku ning káhuy pára sa halígi, I’ll cut this timber into lengths for the posts. n a length of s.t. cut from a bigger or longer piece.

putud = putul.

putugrapiku n photographer. v [B16; c16] be, become a photographer.

putugrapu n photograph.

putuk n small arms, esp. a handgun (slang).

pútuk = tútuk_2.

put-uk v [B126; b8] swallow air or jump involuntarily from surprise. Naput-uk ang ákung buut sa íyang gisulti, I was dumbfounded with what she said. Hiput-ukan (himut-ukan) ang maistra sa kalit nga pagbisíta sa supirbisur, The teacher was taken aback by the unexpected visit of her supervisor. Nahimut-ukan aku sa íyang pirsunal nga pangutána, I was dumbstruck by his personal question.

putukputuk n rapid beating or throbbing of the heart. v [B456] for the heart to throb. Nagputukputuk ang íyang dughan sa kalípay, Her heart was throbbing with joy.

putul v {1} [A; a1] sever with a bladed instrument or by snapping. Dì makaputul ang ákung ngípun sa hílu, My teeth can’t break the thread. Putlag kaduha arun matulu ka pútù, Cut it twice to make three pieces. {1a} [A; a12] cut down. Kinsay nagputul sa mangga? Who cut the mango tree down? {1b} [A; b7] cut s.t. out of s.t. Ákung giputlan ang pálu kay taas ra, I cut a length from the mast because it was too long. {1c} [A; a] cut s.t. out of s.t. Giputul sa sinsur ang mga báhing law-ay, The censors cut out the lewd parts. {2} [A; a2] break a connection. Giputlan mig sugà, Our electricity was cut off. {3} [A12; a] cut s.t. short. Naputul ang ámung isturya pag-abut sa mga bisíta, Our conversation was cut short by the arrival of the visitors. {3a} [A12; a1] put an end to s.t. Putlun ku ang ímung ngil-ad nga batásan, I’ll put a stop to your bad manners. a {1} s.t. cut off from s.t. or s.t. which had s.t. cut off of it. Putul ug íkug ang irù, The dog has a stubbed tail. {2} the other one of two things which had been cut from one piece. Háin man ang putul ári? Where is the other piece of this stick that had been cut in two? — sa adlaw half a day. — sa píkas a quarter. {3} s.t. said in cutting in. (←) v [C; c16] divide s.t. into, between two. Magpútul ta ánang isdà, Let us divide that fish between us. n — ug tinái sibling. Pútul mu ug tinái, búsà ayaw mu pag-áway, You are sisters, so don’t quarrel. putulputul v [A; a] cut into small pieces. putulpútul v [B16] be intermittently discontinuous. a intermittent, discontinuous. Putulpútul man tung salída nga sikan ran, The second-run movie kept being interrupted. ig-(←) ug tinái n relative. Igpútul ku siya ug tinái, She is my relative. ka-, ka-(←) n the other half of a piece cut off.

putung a {1} quick-tempered, immediately resorting to violence when provoked. {2} [verb] lang ug — do s.t. in a rage without the slightest thought of changing one’s mind. Kun mulagiw ka, kágiw lámang ug putung, kay kun mubálik ka patyun ta ka, If you run away, run away and don’t ever think of coming back, for if you do, I will kill you.

pútung v [A; a1] tie s.t. around the head. Nagpútung ug tualya ang draybir, The driver tied a towel around his head. Gipútung sa babáyi ang íyang buhuk, The woman knotted her hair at the top of her head. (→) s.t. worn wrapped around the head. v [A; c1] make s.t. into a headband, bandana, or the like. -in- n s.t. tied around the head.

put-ung v {1} [A; c16] pile things up. Put-únga ang mga mangga sigun sa ílang gidak-un, Pile the mangoes into heaps according to their size. {2} [C; b6] gather together in a group. Dì ta makaput-ung dinhi sa daplin sa dálan kay abug kaáyu, We can’t gather here at the side of the road because it is too dusty.

putuputu n the smallest pieces of banana located at the tip of the bunch, usually the last two or three hands. a persons that are short in height and small in build (humorous colloquial).

putus n {1} wrapper. {1a} membranous covering of organs or parts of organs in the body of animals. {2} small bundle, package. {3} male genitalia (humorous). Mihulma nang putus mu ánang hugut nímung karsúnis, Your pants are so tight they show your genitals. {4} an infant born wrapped inside a thin membranous covering which must be pinched open to save the infant from suffocating. A baby born in this manner is said to be likely to grow into a strong and quick-tempered adult. v {1} [A; a] wrap s.t. Unsa may ímung gipustan (giputus) sa kík? What did you use to wrap the cake? {2} [B1245; c1] be full of or covered with. Naputus ang bátà sa núka, The child is covered with sores. Pustun tikag haluk, I will smother you with kisses. paN- [A2] pack up for a journey. Mamutus na ku pára sa byáhi, I’ll pack up for the trip.

putustǎt n photostat. v [A; b6] make a photostatic copy.

putut a full-grown person that is short. v [B12; b6] be, become a short person. Naputut ku kay putut man ang ákung nánay, I am short because my mother was short. (←), ka-(←) v [A13] be short (said in derision).

pútut_1 n {1} a small coconut. Maáyu pay maglána kag pútut, It is about as easy as extracting coconut oil from the small fruit (i.e. impossible). v {1} [A2N; b(1)] bearing forth small coconuts. Mipútut (namútut) na ang lubi. Dì na madúgay may butung, The coconut tree has nuts. We’ll have young coconut to eat soon. {2} [A] for flowers to form buds. Musúgud nag pangalimyun ug mupútut (mamútut) na ang búwak, A flower begins to smell sweet when it begins to form buds. -un a young, inexperienced, and uninitiated (literary). Sa putútung salabútan, In the young, innocent mind.

pútut_2 = bantut, v2. -un = bantutun, a1.

putyúkan n a k.o. bee forming hives hanging from the branches of trees, fiercer than the ligwan. -un a slim-waisted like a wasp.

púu v [AB12; a1] {1} exterminate all things of a certain kind. Ang iring ray nagpúu sa mga ilagà ning baláya, It was the cat that annihilated the rats in this house. Nagkapuu na ang tamaraw, The tamaraw is becoming extinct. Puúhan ang syudad sa mga buguy, They will get rid of the thugs in the city. {2} get rid of completely. Ngil-ad nga batásan nga ángay puhúun (puúhun), Bad manners that should be gotten rid of. {3} ruin a business. Ang ímung pagkasugarul mau ray makapúu sa ímung nigusyu, Your gambling is enough to ruin your business. puuhun nga apilyídu a family name that is disappearing (because of lack of males).

púuk v {1} [A1; c16] cut s.t. short close to the base. Ang mga úlud nagpúuk ug putul sa mga turuk nga pugas mais, The worms cut the corn sprouts right down to the ground. {2} [AP2B2SN; c1P] drive s.t. so deep that the end is level. Akuy mupúuk (mupapúuk) ánang lansánga, I’ll drive that nail all the way in. Lisud pag-ibut sa nagpuuk nga lansang, It is difficult to pull out a nail that is driven all the way in. Ákung puúkun (papuúkun, ipapúuk, ipúuk) ang gasulinadur arun kusug ang dágan, I’ll push the gas pedal to the floor to go full speed. {3} [BN] for the nits to be right at the roots of the hair. a cut close to the base, driven down even with the base. (→) a {1} = púuk, a. {2} for nits to be located right in the scalp at the base of the hair. Wà ka katli nga puuk man kaáyu ning ímung mga lusà? Isn’t it itchy? Your nits are right in your scalp. v [A; b] tie, hold a tethered animal close to the attachment. Nagpuuk ku sa kábaw sa káhuy arun dì siya makaabut pagkáun sa mga gagmayng lubi, I’m tying the carabao close to the tree so that it can’t reach the small coconut plants. Ákung puk-an ang irù inig súd ninyu, I’ll hold the dog close to me when you enter the house.

puul a boring, wearying by being dull and uninteresting. Puul kaáyu ning kinabúhì ug wà kay lingawlingaw, Life is very boring if you have no leisure. v [B12C3; b4(1)] be, become boring. Nagkapuul na man ning trabahúa, This work is becoming boring. Nagpúul na sila kay nag-áway na man, They must be sick of each other because they are already quarrelling. Wà siya pul-i ug tan-aw sa íyang katahum, He never got tired looking at her beauty. pul-ánun a easily bored.

púung = pul-ung.

púut a {1} airless, lacking fresh air. Púut ning kwartúha kay usa ray bintánà, This room lacks air because it has only one window. {2} for gases or some other congesting thing to be s.w. or for a place to be congested with s.t. pent up in it. Púut kaáyu ang asu sa kusína (or Púut sa asu ang kusína), The kitchen is full of smoke. Púut kaáyu ning ákung ilung sa sip-un, My nose is congested with mucus. {3} for an emotion to be pent up s.w. or for the breast to have an emotion pent up in it. v {1} [B3] be, become airless or having s.t. pent up in it. {2} [A1; c16] be, become pent up. Kaguul nga nagpúut sa ákung dughan, Sorrows pent up in my breast. {3} [A; b(1)] put a dog’s nose into a container filled with burning feathers in order to make it come to hate the smell of chickens. Puútun ku ning irúa arun dì na manukub ug manuk, I will asphyxiate this dog with burning chicken feathers so it won’t prey on chickens.

puwa- see also pula-.

puwak n tonsure. v [A; b6] tonsure s.o.

puwi sound used to represent spitting, said as a gesture of scorn. Puwi, nagpauluininglis pa nákù ag dakug bàbà arun mahibalu ang uban nga antígu siya, Phooey, the big mouth has to go speaking English just to show everybody that he knows how.

puwi- see also pwi- and puy-.

púwin, púwint n point in a score. v [A23P; a2] score a point in a game. Matabla silag mupúwint ang nagpawul syát, They will be in a tie if they make a point with this foul shot. Wà pa makapúwint ang ámung magdudulà, Our players have not scored a point.

puwis = pwís.

puwit = puyit.

puwíta n poet. v [B12; b6] be, become a poet.

puya n {1} infant, esp. a newly born baby. {2} child, offspring. Wà siyay natígum sa íyang kinitáan kay daghan siyag puya nga buhiun, He has not saved anything because he has so many children.

puyasut a {1} weak, thin. Puyasut ug tíngug, Weak-voiced. Puyasut ug láwas, Thin-bodied. {2} for seeds, fruits to be stunted and lacking fullness. {2a} for a child to be thin and stunted in growth from malnutrition. v [B] {1} be, become weak and thin. Nagpuyasut man ang ímung mga buktun, Your arms are mighty thin. {2} come out thin and stunted. Nagpuyasut ang búnga sa ságing kay walà ulana, The bananas are undersized because they didn’t get enough rain.

púyat v [A3P; a] flatten s.t. soft into a soft mass. Puyátan ta kag kamúti ipakáun sa bátà, I’ll squash cooked sweet potatoes for you to feed the child. (→) a bananas that are thin and lacking in flesh from improper development, and by extension, other fruits and vegetables. Puyat ning sagínga kay búnga sa ting-init, These bananas are fleshless because they grew in the dry season. v [B2; b6] come out thin and lacking in flesh.

puyay n {1} name given to Japanese money during the war. {2} any fake money. {3} money that is all wrinkled and dirty. v {1} [b6] look like funny money. Gipuyayan ku sa mga bag-ung kwarta karun, The new type of notes issued recently look funny to me. {2} [B126] for money to get all crumpled and dirty.

puydi {1} it is all right to do. Káun, puydi apan way ínum, It is all right to eat. But no drinking. {1a} — nga may do. Puydi ba nga makagawì ku sa ímung tilipunu? May I use your phone? {2} be very possible. Puydi kaáyung muanhi siya, He may well come here. nu- it is not possible. Nupuydi, kay ginadilì ang pagsúgal dinhi, You can’t because gambling is not allowed here. Nupuydi, dílì nà mahitabù, Never. That will never happen. Nupuydi katabuk dundi gabahà, You can’t have intercourse when your wife is menstruating. (Lit. You can’t cross a river in flood.)

puydut = pudyut.

puygu n matches. Nangáyù siyag puygu nga iháling, She asked for matches to build the fire. see also *apuntin.

puyit n {1} first grade child. {2} being last in line or coming in last in a contest. {3} anus. — sa anay = lubut sa anay. see lubut. {3a} female genitalia (euphemism). v {1} [B56] be, become a first grader. {2} [B126N; c1] come out last in a contest, be last in line. Naúlaw ku kay namuyit ku sa banggà, I was embarrassed because I came out last in the race.

puypuy v {1} [B24N; c16] for the muscles to become weak from fatigue or nervousness. Mipuypuy (namuypuy) ang ákung mga buktun, My arms grew heavy with fatigue. {2} [A3P; c16] placate, calm s.o. down. Puypúya (ipuypuy) ang ímung kasukù pinaági sa pagsuruysúruy, Let your anger calm down by taking a walk. {3} [A23P; c1] relieve, alleviate pain. Puypúyun (ipuypuy) sa hílut ang ímung pamául, Massage will relieve your muscle pains. a weak, lacking strength. Puypuy kaáyu ang ákung mga tiil, My legs are very weak.

puyra n place away from home. Kúlang sa disiplína ang mga anak nga may mga ginikánan nga atúa kanúnay sa puyra, Children lack discipline if their parents are always away from home. in phrases: {1} get out! Puyra! Dì ku gustu nga náay hubug dinhi sa balay! Out! I want no drunks in this house! {1a} — bisíta all ashore that’s going ashore. {1a1} bell announcing that the visitors must get off the boat. {1a2} after visiting hours in a hospital. {1b} [so-and-so] keep away, may [so-and-so] not happen despite the fact that s.t. is being said to make it happen (said in the belief that the mention of s.t. may cause it to happen unless the formula puyra [so-and-so] is said). Puyra báliw ang duha ka manag-ágaw nagminyù, May lightning not strike them, the cousins married. Puyra búsung, natumban ang kan-un, May you not get divine punishment. You stepped on the rice. Puyra buyag nindut kaáyu kag mata, Evil spirits keep away. You have beautiful eyes. Puyra dámag, hisgútan nátù ang kamatáyun ni Pulánu, Pulanu, keep away. We will talk about your death. Puyra damgu, si Pulánung namatay nagdiwal ang dílà, Pulanu died with his tongue hanging out, may we not dream of him. Puyra gábà, May you not reap divine punishment. Puyra handum (hisgut), labaw pa tu ka grábi ang ákung sakit kay sa ímu karun, Sickness keep away despite our talking about it, I was even sicker that time than you are now. Puyra patrun, pubri kaáyu nang lungsúra, May the patron saint not get angry at us. That is a terribly poor town. Puyra pungag nakabahù kug humut agwa sa taliwā̀ sa lasang, May my nose not be knocked off, I smelled a most delicious odor in the middle of the forest. {2} — sa {2a} aside from, in addition to. Puyra sa panaptun náa pay balayran sa butúnis ug sípir, Aside from the cloth, you still have to pay for the buttons and zipper. {2b} excepting. Púrus mga tapulan puyra sa pipila ka lugas, They’re all lazy except for a couple. {2b1} — lus buynus except for a few good ones. Puyra lus buynus, kábaw ray but-an sa taga Líti, With some exceptions, only the water buffaloes in Leyte have good morals (from the notion that formerly prostitutes in Cebu used to say they were from Leyte). {2b2} — dáyig modesty aside. Puyra dáyig akuy nangháwud sa ámung klási, Modesty aside I am at the top of my class. {2b3} — uluúlu no kidding. Puyra uluúlu tinúud kang gwápa, No kidding. You’re very beautiful. {3} únu —, dus —, tris —, kwatru — in tallying by fives, the number in addition to the groups of five. Singku kahúnis, tris puyra. Sa átù pa, bayinti utsu, There are five blocks of five and three extra. In other words, twenty-eight. itsa — see itsa. v {1} [A; c1] eliminate, dismiss. Huwis ang nagpuyra sa íyang sumbung kay way ígung kamatuúran, The judge dismissed his complaint for lack of evidence. Puyráha (ipuyra) sila sa átung punduk, Eliminate them from our group. Napuyra ang maung tápad kay gamay ra ug pusta ang kuntra, The fight was cancelled because not enough people bet on one of the cocks. {2} [AP; c1] dismiss s.o. from his job. Dì ku mupapuyra (mupuyra) nímu sa ímung trabáhu, I won’t dismiss you from your job.

puyrut = pudyut.

puyu = bartuníku.

púyu n {1} bag, sack, or anything that can be put together at the ends and closed. {2} hammock tied up like a sack to hold a baby. v [A; c1] {1} make a púyu. {2} put s.t. in a bag or in a hammock. Puyúha (ipúyu) ang bulingun sa hábul, Wrap the dirty clothing in a sheet. Puyúha (ipúyu) ang bátà, Put the baby in its hammock.

puyù v {1} [A; b3] live, reside s.w. Unsa pay ákung gipuy-an ning kalibutána? What am I in this world for? Balay nga ákung gipuy-an, The house I am staying in. {2} [A; b6] stay s.w. Mupuyù ku sa báy ug dúna kuy trabáhu, I’ll stay home if I have s.t. to do. {3} [A] be, become still. Ug dì ka mupuyù, latiguhun ta ka, If you don’t keep still, I’ll whip you. {4} [b(1)] be willing to go to prison just to get s.t. Puy-an ku ang prisuhan basta lang makabalus ku, I am willing to go to prison just so I can get revenge. (←) v 1 [C2; ac4] live together with s.o. Dílì ku makigpúyù ug táwung palaaway, I don’t want to live with a quarrelsome person. Lisud kang igpúyù, You’re a hard person to live with. {2} [C; a1c] live with s.o. as husband and wife. Nagpúyù lang mi ug wà lang pakasal, We just lived as husband and wife and we didn’t get married. puyùpúyù n common-law husband, common-law wife. v [C; a1c] live together as common-law spouses. hiN-/haN- v [B126] {1} stay in a place. Dì ku mahimuyù sa balay kay pul-an ku, I can’t hang around the house because I get bored. {2} dílì, walà — be restless. Walà siya mahimuyù kay dúgayng naulì ang íyang anak, She was restless because her daughter stayed out late. paniN-, paniN-(←) v [A2; b6] {1} reside and have one’s livelihood in a certain area. Adtu sila sa Mindanaw manimuyù, They are going to Mindanao to live. {2} live in a certain style. Malináwun silang nanimuyù, They live a peaceful life. n one’s family life. Ang sugal mauy nakabungkag sa ílang panimuyù, Gambling destroyed their home life. higN-, hagN-, sagN- see sagmuyù. puy-anan, puluy-ánan, pinuy-anan n residence, dwelling place. paN- = paniN-, n. pag- {1} action of staying s.w. {2} = paniN-, n. maN-r-/l-, -um-r-/l-, mulupyù, lumulupyù, tagpúyù n residents, inhabitants.

púyù = púyu.

puyuk_1 v [A; ab2] get a favor or a favorable reaction by saying the right thing. Gipuyuk nákug kindi ang ákung anak arun magpatupi, I bribed my son with candy so that he would agree to get his hair cut. Hipuyukan ku sa ákung anak maung milugwag ákung diyísun, My son talked me out of a ten-peso bill.

púyung v [A; c1] {1} gather the ends of a sack or bag to close it up or take s.t. flat and fold up the ends to put s.t. inside it. Ákung gipúyung ang mga daplin sa bàbà sa puntil, I closed the sack by gathering the upper edges. {2} pull one’s hair back, gathering the ends and tying or clipping them. n clip, ribbon, or the like to hold the ends of gathered hair in place.

púyus v [A; a2] {1} carry s.t. in a piece of cloth or paper by pulling up the edges. Gipúyus níya ang siriguylas sa íyang sayal, She carried the small fruits in the folds of her skirt. {2} carry a child in the womb (humorous). Nagpúyus na siyag tulu ka búlan pagkasal níya, She was three months pregnant when she was married. {3} harbor emotions, rain (literary). Dag-um nga hingbug-atan sa gipúyus nga ulan, Clouds weighted down with the rain they were carrying.

puy-us = bayúus.

pwí, pwì = puwi.

pwídi = puydi.

pwintsitya = paskuwas.

pwinti_1 n {1} fountain. {2} a short-spanned stone bridge with thick stone walls dating from the Spanish era. {2a} the bridge of a boat.

pwinti_2 n k.o. treatment for rheumatism whereby the impurities which are thought to cause it are drained from the afflicted area by making a wound and wrapping it with a banana trunk and other medicinal herbs. v [A; b] treat a patient with pwinti. Naáyu ang riyúma sa tigúlang human pwintíhi ang bitíis, The old man was cured of his rheumatism after he was treated with pwinti. paN- v [A2] get this treatment.

pwíra = puyra.

pwirsa a {1} strong in intensity, force. Pwirsa kaáyu ang hángin sa miáging bagyu, The last typhoon brought very strong winds. {2} plenty in quantity. Pwirsang táwu sa plása, There are lots of people in the plaza. — rimidiyu a with the utmost effort. Ang pagpaiskuyla ug siyam ka anak pwirsa rimidiyu giyud, Seeing nine children through school takes the utmost effort. v {1} [BN(1); b47] become strong. Mupwirsa (mapwirsa, mamwirsa) na gánì ang ulan, mubahà giyud, If the rain pours down hard it is likely to flood. {2} [AN2; ab] force s.t., do s.t. forcibly. Ayaw pwirsaha pag-abri (pwirsahag abli) kay mabúngì nyà, Don’t force it open because it might break off. Ayaw pwirsaha (ipwirsa) ang pag-ukang sa bindáhi arun dì mudugù ang samad, Don’t take off the bandage forcibly so the wound won’t bleed. {3} [b8] be overworked. Hipwirsahan siya sa trabáhu mau nga nalúya, She was overworked. That’s why she is fatigued. n {1} strength. Way pwirsa ang ákung buktun, My arms have no strength. {2} armed force. — militar military force. — nabal naval force. — sa kahangínan air force. paN- v [A2; b6(1)] exert effort. Dì ku makapamwirsa kay bag-u pa kung naáyu, I should not strain myself because I have just recovered from an illness. -du a {1} working, forcing oneself to exert more than proper effort. Daut siya kay pwirsádu siya sa trabáhu, He is skinny because he works harder than he should. {2} strong, possessing great strength.

pwirta_1 = pulta, n1.

pwirta_2 = pwirtu_2.

pwirti {1} doing s.t. vigorously, to a great extent, existing in great quantities or being to a great degree. Pwirting hílak sa bátà, The child cried hard. Pwirting mukáun ning batáa, The child eats a lot. Pwirting mahála sa isdà run, Fish is terribly expensive these days. Pwirting pagkadusmúa sa dyíp sa pusti, How hard the jeep smashed into the post! Pwirting ulána gahápun, How it rained yesterday! {2} do s.t. very well. Pwirting mubayli si Pidru ug tanggu, Peter dances the tango very well. {2a} having s.t. that enhances one’s standing, terrific. Sigúrung madáwat si Míli kay pwirti siya ug rikumindasiyun, Millie will surely get the job because she has terrific recommendations. Pwirti siyag tútuy, She has magnificent breasts.

pwirtu_1 n {1} port, harbor. {1a} a city or town that is a port. v [c1] make a place into a port of call, make a port for a place.

pwirtu_2 n the opening in the vagina through which the baby passes in childbirth.

pwís so, therefore, for that reason. Pwís, átung buhátun arun mahuman, So, let’s do it so that it will be finished. Kun tinúud kang nahigugma, pwís, dawáta, If it is true you like him, accept him.

pwistu n {1} place, position. Ang mga gwardiya mitultul dáyun sa ílang pwistu, The guards found their posts. {2} position, job. Dúgay na siya ánang pwistúha, He has been employed in that job for a long time. — sa f.o.b., reckoned at [such-and-such] a price at a certain place. Kanang prisyúha pwistu sa pabrika, That price is what you pay at the factory. v [A12; b6] get a job. Gipwistuhan man gáling kug trabáhu apan túa sa búkid, I was given a job, but in the mountains.

pyádu n caretaker of lands, estates. v [AB156; a2] make s.o. the caretaker or overseer, become such.

pyahuk, pyáhuk a depressed, sunken. Pyahuk ug mata, Sunken-eyed. Pyahuk ug hubun, Having a sunken fontanel. Pyahuk ug áping, Sunken-cheeked. v [B; b6] get depressed or sunken. Nagpyahuk ang tiyan sa munyíkang hitumban, The doll’s stomach is all squashed because s.o. stepped on it. -un a having s.t. depressed or sunken.

pyáit v [A3P; b6(1)] squeal to the authorities, betray a secret about a crime. Mipyáit ang kaúban sa mga tulisan nga hidakpan, The accomplice of the robbers squealed when he was arrested.

pyakpak = payakpak.

pyamríra = timbríra.

pyangà a flat-nosed (humorous). v [B12] be flat-nosed. Siya ray napyangà nílang tanan, She is the only one in the whole family that has a flat nose.

pyangaw n yellowish-green insect about 1″ long, that is a rice pest, preying on the sheaths before the grain develops. They have an unpleasant odor which permeates the rice field. v [a4] be infested with pyangaw.

pyangguy a tall and thin, lanky. Musalir tingáli kas baskit kay pyangguy kaáyu ka, You might do for basketball because you are lanky. v [B12; b6] be, become lanky.

pyanghaw n a winning hand in mahjong with no flower piece (búlak, 2a.). — mídul kard n a pyanghaw composed entirely of mídul kard’s. búnut — a pyanghaw in which the piece one is waiting for is drawn.

pyanguk n = †pungaw.

pyangut a having a look of distaste on the face. Pyangut ang íyang dagway kay gibahuan siya, He has a look of distaste on his face because it stinks here. v [B; c1] get a look of distaste on the face. Mauy ipyangut ug kasab-an ku, I get a sour look on my face if I’m cussed out.

pyanista see pyánu.

pyansa n bail, financial guarantee for a released prisoner. v [A; b6(1)] {1} put up bail. {2} guarantee s.o.’s debt. Dílì ku mupyansa nímu kay wà kuy ikabáyad ug mupalya ka, I won’t guarantee your debt because I will not be able to pay if you default. -du a be out on bail. Nakasuruysúruy gihápun ang kriminal kay pyansádu man, The criminal still roams around because he is out on bail. -dur(→) {1} one who posts bail. {2} one who guarantees s.o. else’s debts. Ang pyansadur pagadur, The one who guarantees winds up paying the debt.

pyánu n piano. v [AN; c1] play the piano. pyanista n pianist. v [B16; a12] be a pianist.

pyanúnu n jelly roll. v [A; a12] make, have jelly rolls.

pyapi a be flat instead of round as it should be. Pyapi ug píkas úlu ang ímung anak, Your son’s head is flat on one side. (←)_1 v [AB12; a] come out flat, flatten s.t. Ang bumba mipyápi sa tibuuk balángay, The bomb levelled the whole village. Napyápi ang bibingka. Wà makatúbù, The rice cakes came out flat.

pyápi_2 n tree of saltwater swamps: Avicennia officinalis.

pyásà = pyásat.

pyásat v [AB16; a] smash, crush or flatten s.t., be crushed, mashed or flattened. Dì ku makapyásat sa láta, I can’t flatten the can. Íyang pyasátun ang hinug ságing úsà ipakáun sa bátà, She’ll mash the ripe bananas before feeding them to the child. (→) a fruit of any plant with a shell or husk that has failed to develop. Pyasat man lagi ning mais. Way unud, This corn is defective. There are no grains.

pyasut = puyasut, a2, v2.

pyaus_1, pyáus_1 = bayúus.

pyaus_2, pyáus_2 a for the voice to be grating and weak, usually as a result of strain. v [B2S; c1] for the voice to be hoarse in this way. Nagpyaus nag íyang tíngug sa paghinílak, She lost her voice from crying so much.

pyí n a measure, about a foot. Duha ka pyí, Two feet. v [b6c1] buy, measure s.t. by the foot. di- foot-powered, esp. by means of a treadle. -s = pyí (plural—used only after Spanish numbers). Dus pyís, Two feet. pyís dil pátu n k.o. ornamental palm around 2′ high with semi-circular leaves, slit nearly to the base: Rhapis excelsa.

pyimríra = timbríra.

pyirdi = pildi.

pyirdigána = pirdigána.

pyirnu n bolt, a threaded metal pin. v [A; a] fasten with a bolt.

pyís = pyí (plural).

pyísa = písa_1, 2.

pyista = pista.

pyunggut = pyungkut.

pyungkù v [A; b] sit on one’s haunches. Pyungkúi ang inudúru, ayaw lingkúri, Squat on the toilet, don’t sit on it.

pyungkut v [AB6; c16] get bunched up, gathered into folds and wrinkled, cause s.t. to become so. Mupyungkut (mapyungkut) nang ímung buldáhan ug dílì ka mugámit ug bastidur, You are going to sew wrinkles into your embroidery if you don’t use an embroidery frame. Pyungkúta (ipyungkut) lang ang bàbà sa sáku arun dì mayabu ang bugas, Bunch up the mouth of the sack and tie it so the rice won’t spill.

pyúr a {1} unadulterated, pure. Pyúr tablíya ang ákung palitun, I’ll buy pure chocolate. {2} virgin, chaste. Pyúr siyang pagkababáyi, She is a virgin. {3} the genuine, unmixed breed. Pyúr nga danggit, The genuine danggit fish (not the one that looks similar to it and which may still be so called but is not the real one). v {1} [A2; c16] drink liquor straight. {2} [B126; c1] be pure, unmixed. Ug mapyúr ang ímung tubà mailhan ku, I can recognize unadulterated toddy. n winning hand in mahjong consisting of only one design.

pyuríya = payuríya.

pyúrus = bayúus.

pyuus, pyúus = bayúus.

=== R ===

ra particle following the first word of a predicate. {1} only [predicate] and nothing else. Si Pidru ra ang mitábang nákù, Pedro was the only one that helped me. Mau ray ákung gianhi, That is all I came to get. Ginúu ray mahibalu ug unsáun nà, Only the Lord knows what to do with that. {1a} [so-and-so] did it himself. Siya ray nag-unay sa íyang anak, He raped his own daughter. {1b} [preposed gen. pronoun] — it is all my, your, his, our, etc. very own. Ang mais, ímu ra pud diayng abut? Oh, is the corn your own product, too? {1b1} íya — may this bad thing happen only to him (phrase to ward off the possibility that the bad thing may happen to s.o. else). Ag íyang úlu, íya ra, maáyung pagkapusà, He got his head completely smashed—may it only happen to him. {1c} — hinúun {1c1} it’s merely, only. Sitinta ra hinúun ning íyang ámut apan makatábang ug tapal sa galastúhan, He only contributed seventy, but it can help cover the expenses. {1c2} oh, it’s nothing (said in modesty or sarcastically about s.t. impressive). Rulsruys ra hinúun ang íyang awtu, His car is only a Rolls Royce. {2} exactly [so-and-so]. {2a} with measurements: [so-and-so much] and no more. Tulu ray makaadtu, Only three people can go. {2a1} with words referring to fitness, sufficiency, preciseness: just exactly right, fitting, etc. Hustu ra ning tulu, Three is just the right number. Paríha ra ang duha, The two are exactly alike. Mahímù ra nang gidak-úna, That size will do perfectly. {2b} with words referring to location: it is right here, there. Día ra ku, I’m over here. Náa ra sa ímung atubángan, There it is, right under your nose. {2b1} no further than [such-and-such a place]. Anhi ra kútub ang dálan, The road doesn’t go any further than this. Didtu ra mi manáug, We got off there and went no further. {2b2} anáa — [dat.] it is up to [so-and-so]. Náa ra níya ug mupalit ba siya, It is up to him if he wants to buy. Náa ra nímug mupadáyun ka, It’s entirely up to you if you will continue. {2c} mau — ug, nga just exactly like, as if. see mau, 3, 4. {2d} maáyu — it would be just the right thing. Maáyu rag mamatay siya, It would serve him right if he died. Maáyu rang napildi siya, Serves him right that he lost. (see also 3c and 4d.) {3} [so-and-so] is certain to happen. Muanhi ra nà, He’ll come, don’t worry. May adlaw rang gabáan ka, The day will come when you get yours. Magkítà ra tag usab, We’ll surely see each other again. {3a} — gayud [so-and-so] will, did finally happen, despite everything. Nakatápus ra giyud ku, I finished, despite everything. Gimahalan ra giyud mi sa tambal, Much as we needed it, we found the medicine too expensive. {3b} bantug — no wonder. Bantug rang nagdalì. Mamisíta diay siya, No wonder he was in such a rush. He wants to visit s.o. {3b1} kanyáhay — no wonder [such-and-such] a thing always happens. Kanyáhay rang dì padúul nang batáa nímu, kay hingúsì ka, No wonder that child won’t let you get near him. You keep pinching him. {3c} maáyu — some day it will be good for s.t. Ayg ilábay kay maáyu ra unyà nà, Don’t throw it away because someday it will be of some use. {4} [adj.] — {4a} too or more [adj.] than satisfactory. Ang sapátus dakù ra kaáyu pára nákù, The shoes are too big for me. {4b} with adjectives indicating the smaller, the easier, cheaper, lesser of two opposites: only a (small, light, short) very (easy, cheap, etc.). Kanang Tuway gamay ra nang baryúha, Toway is just a small barrio. A, sayun ra kaáyu, Oh, it’s so easy. {4b1} láin, lahì — very much different. Lahì ra ang ímung batásan kay sa ákù, Your ways are very different from mine. subra — much too much. Subra ra ang ímung gihátag, You gave much too much. {4b2} layù —, walà — very far behind in, not anywhere near as good as. Ang inyung balay layù ra sa ámù, Your house isn’t anywhere near as nice as ours. Walà ka ra sa kumingking itandì nákù, You’re nothing compared to me—not even up to my little finger. {4c} sámuk — leave me be. (You’re too much of a nuisance.) Sámuk ra. Magtuun ku, Leave me alone. I want to study. {4d} maáyu — very nice. Maáyu rang ipakung nang úlu mu sa bungbung, How nice it would be to smash your head against the wall. {5} with imperatives: particle taking the abruptness out of a command but definitely a command given to s.o. who doesn’t have the right to refuse. Ambi ra nang kutsilyu, Let me have that knife. {5a} — ugud = ra, 5, but with slightly less curtness. Kuháa ra gud ri, Would you come get this, please. {5b} tan-áwa —, — gud can you beat that! Tan-áwa ra, siyay nangúna siya pay nangísug, Take a look at that! He started it and now he gets mad! {5c} — gánì go on now and do [so-and-so]. Lakaw ra ngánì kay dúru na nílang paábut, Go on now. They have been waiting forever. Ayaw ra gánì nag garùgarúa, Stop jiggling that. You know you shouldn’t. {6} yátì, yáwà, yátis — I don’t believe it. Kadaug kas swipstik? Yátì ra! You won the sweepstakes? I don’t believe it. {6a} in accepting a challenge: I don’t believe you dare challenge me! Yátì ra! Makigsumbagay ka nàkù? You mean to say you dare challenge me to a fight? {7} — ba {7a} particle with a reason which is given as advice or warning. Higúpa dáyun kay ínit pa ra ba, Eat it right away because it’s still warm. Mangísug ra ba tug madúgay ka, He will get angry if you take too long. {7b} ordinarily [so-and-so] would have been OK, but ... Sus, nía na ang mga bisíta. Wà ra ba tay giandam, My! The visitors have arrived and here we don’t have anything to give them. Dà, nag-uwan na hinúun. Wà ra ba kuy páyung, Darn! It’s raining, and I don’t have an umbrella. {7c} particle with an apology. Wà ra ba diri si Nánay, I’m sorry, Mom’s not here.

rabana = gwayabanu.

rabanit a {1} in rags, tatters. Kadtung bátà kanhi nga rabanit, karun maáyu na nga mamisti, That child used to be in tatters, but now he dresses well. {2} poor, destitute. Napútu mi, ug karun rabanit na, We went bankrupt. And now we’re destitute. v [B12] {1} be in rags. {2} be penniless. ka- v [A13] be all in rags.

rabanus = labanus.

rabatikung n porridge of sticky rice and mung beans boiled with coconut milk and brown sugar. v [A; c1] make, have rabatikung.

*rábir — plant, tri n rubber tree planted as an ornamental: Ficus elastica.

rábis n rabies.

rábit n rabbit.

rábuls n breed of fighting cock.

rabunit n k.o. grass grown potted, of two kinds: one with yellow and green leaves, the other with all green leaves.

radar, rádar n {1} radar. {2} the ears or any way one has of picking up gossip or conversation. Ngilngig kaáyug radar ni si Asay kay daghag tabì nga mahípus, Asay has terrific radar when it comes to picking up gossip. v [A13; a12] do s.t. by radar.

radikal a radical, one who wants to change the social structure radically, or for ideas to be radical. v [B12; b6] be, become radical or a radical.

rádis = labanus.

radiyu n {1} the radio business. Usa ka mag-aawit sa radiyu, A singer on the radio. {2} radio set. v [A; c] broadcast over the radio. Giradiyu nga may bagyung umaábut, They broadcast that a storm was approaching. — baktas one who repeats idle talk. — balágun (kawáyan) the grapevine, orally repeated news. Sa panahun sa girilya ang ámung nutisya gíkan sa radiyu balágun (kawáyan), During the war we got our news over the grapevine. -gram n radiogram. -púnu n radio-*phono. -upirítur n radio operator.

radya = ráha_1.

radyaw = áyu (dialectal — from dáyaw).

rágid a {1} rugged, strong and robust. Ang gustu níyang mabána kanang laláking rágid, She wants a rugged man for a husband. {2} not polished, coarse. {3} ragged, shabby, worn-out. v {1} [B12] be, become rugged. {2} [A1B12] dress in old clothes. Magrágid tag sinínà sa búkid, We’ll wear old clothes to the mountains. Narágid na ang mga bátà nga walay inahan nga mag-atiman, The children have become shabbily dressed because they lack a mother’s care. ka- v [A13] be all shabby.

ráha_1 n the rajahs of pre-Spanish Filipinos.

ráha_2 n wood cut from freshly cut ipil-ipil (byatilis) or mangrove (bakhaw) trees, peeled and dried for firewood. v [A; a] cut and sell mangrove or ipil-ipil commercially.

rak-an rúl n rock and roll. v {1} [A2C; c6] dance the rock and roll. {2} [A13] for the stomach to be rumbling from indigestion. Nagrak-an rúl ang ákung tiyan tungud sa sagulságul nga pagkáun, My stomach is doing the rock and roll from all the things I ate.

rak-in rúl = rak-an rúl.

rákit_1 n racket for tennis, pingpong, and the like. v [A12; a12] have, make into a racket.

rákit_2 n rocket ships or bombs.

rákit_3 n racket, fraudulent means of obtaining money. Rákit lang giyud nang kapunúngan. Pangwarta lang, Their organization is just a racket to get money. v [c16] dishonestly take money entrusted to one. Girákit lang ang ámung ámut, The man just pocketed our contribution.

rakrak v [A; b(1)] {1} fire bullets rapidly in bursts. Balay nga girakrakan, A house riddled with bullets. {2} in billiards, hit the target ball forcefully so as to scatter the balls that surround it with the hope that one or two of these balls will go into any of the holes. n bursts of rapid rifle fire.†

rám n rum. v [A13; b6] have rum.

ráma v [A; b] set flowers on a palm leaf as decorations. Nagráma mig búwak sa kapilya, We set some flowers on palm leaves in the chapel.

rambul_1 n {1} rumble, free-for-all fist fight. {2} in Jai-alai, betting on the first three players out of a series such that whatever order they are in, the bet wins—e.g. if one bets that players 3, 6, and {2} are the first, second, and third place, his bet wins as long as this is so, no matter which one was first, which was second, and which was third. v [A2C; a12] engage in a rumble. Ang ílang punduk mauy mirambul sa nangharána, It was their group which engaged the serenaders in a brawl. Nagrambul ang magtiáyun, The husband and wife had a brawl.

rambul_2 v [AC; c1] take a ride with s.o. on his bicycle or motorcycle. Magrambul lang tas ímung bisiklíta, Let us just ride double on your bicycle. Irambul (rambúla) ning tutú ka bátà dihas ímung mutur, Take these children on your motorcycle.

rami_1 n shrub cultivated for its fiber, which is made into blankets, cloth, and string. Rami cloth is coarse, but very sturdy: Boehmeria nivea.

rami_2, rámi n {1} game of rummy. {2} situation where one goes rummy. v {1} [AC2; ac3] play rummy. {2} [A2; ab2] go rummy.

rámids sil n rummage sale. v [A1; c6] hold a rummage sale.

*ramus Duminggu di- n Palm Sunday.

rán n run in stockings or knitted fabrics. v [B26] develop a run. Kausa pa gánì nákù masul-ub narán dáyun, I only wore the stockings once and they got a run right away.

ran-abáwut n an automobile with a rumble seat.

ranggu n {1} rank. {2} high position in society, high standing, eminence. Ang nanambung sa kasal púrus táwung may ranggu, The wedding guests were all persons of rank. v [A13] have a rank of.

ráning n running, a violation in basketball wherein a player takes more than two steps while the ball is in his hands. v [B1256] commit the running violation.

ráning burd n {1} board laid along a bridge for vehicles to pass over. {2} boards put underneath a passenger bus running parallel to the chassis, one on either side, between the front and rear wheels, used for cargo. {2a} running board of cars.

ransiyu_1 a spoiled meat or cooked food. v [B2; b6] be, become rancid. Muransiyu (maransiyu) ang karni kun dílì ipridyidir, The meat will spoil if you don’t put it in the frigidaire.

ransiyu_2 = ransu_1.

ransu_1 n ration, share of food given out. Ang ransu sa mga nasunúgan, The ration for the fire victims. v {1} [A2; a] give rations. {2} [A12] obtain a ration.

ransu_2 n ranch. v [A1; a2] have a ranch. ka- n associates, friends (slang). Walay táwu nga manghilabut níya sa piyir kay pulus karansu níya ang mga buguy didtu, No one will harm him at the waterfront because all the tough guys there are his friends.

rantsu = ransu.

ranwi n runway in an airport.

rapal = arapal, n.

rapdrap n rough draft. v [A1; c1] make a rough draft.

rapidu v [A; a12] {1} fire a volley. Rapiduha ninyu ang miláyas nga kriminal, Fire a volley on the escaping criminal. {2} do s.t. in rapid succession, like the firing of a volley. Nagrapidu siyag búnal niánang maldítung dakù, She gave that naughty child a sound whipping. Girapidu nílag káun ang inasal, They consumed the roast pig with machine gun-like rapidity. a done machine gun-like. Rapidung pagkasábà, A scolding like the burst of a machine gun. di- n weapon that is capable of automatic fire.

rápir n wrapper for manufactured goods or gifts.

rás a rushing, doing s.t. hastily. Kanúnay ka lang kabuk-an ug plátu kay rás ka man gud kaáyug líhuk, You keep breaking plates because you work in such a rush. v [A; c6] do s.t. in a hasty, rushing way. Kinsa ka gud nga murás ka man lang dáyun ug súd nga way pupananghid? Who are you just to rush in without asking permission? Ámung girás ang masakitun sa uspital, We rushed the patient to the hospital.

rása n breed of animals or fowl. Unsang rasáha nang ímung sunuy? What breed is your rooster? di- of a special breed, pedigreed.

rásak n RASAC, acronym for a government organization: the Regional Anti-Smuggling Action Center.

rasiyun n {1} allotment given out for subsistence. {2} one’s share of s.t. rationed. v {1} [A; c] give out rations. Girasyunan lang intáwun ang mga sundálu ug mais ug bulad, The soldiers were being given corn grits and dried fish as their ration. {1a} [c] cater food on a regular basis. Mahal, piru maáyu ang ílang irasiyun, It’s expensive, but the food they cater is good. {2} [A; a12] ration s.t. in short supply. Rasyunan ang túbig sa tinghuwaw, Water is rationed during droughts.

raspa_1 n scraping of the womb (dilation and curettage). v [A; b(1)] {1} perform the d and c on s.o. Raspahan ang babáying talinug-an, A woman with excessive bleeding has to get a d and c. {2} trim and thin the hair with a razor. {3} shred papayas or other things in a similar way. raspahan, -dur n papaya shredder.

raspa_2 = laspa.

rasun n {1} reason that s.t. happened. Unsa may rasung mipalta ka? What is the reason you were absent? {2} reasoning. Ang íyang rasun walà makakumbinsǐr nákù, His reasoning was not convincing to me. v [A2N; c6] give reasons why s.t. is or is not. Ngánung murasun (mangrasun) ka pa man nga naabtan man ka? Why do you keep trying to explain, when I caught you red-handed? Mau tuy ákung girasun níya nga nasakit ka, The excuse I gave to him was that you were sick. -abli a {1} reasonable. Rasunabli ang íyang gibúhat kay maalkansi man tà tug wà, What he did was reasonable because he would have lost money if he hadn’t. {2} tending to give excuses, reasons why s.t. was or was not.

ratatat n {1} rattling sound of a machine gun. {2} rattling off scoldings. Ayg kan-a nang kík, ratatat ra ba kaáyu si Tiyà, Better not eat that cake. Your aunt is great at reading lectures. v {1} [A2] for a machine gun to rattle. {2} [A13] scolding in a rattling way.

ratipikar v [A; b(1)] {1} ratify. {2} approve an action after it has been carried out by a subordinate. Núlu ang kuntrátung dílì ratipikahan sa manidyǐr, The contract is null and void if the manager doesn’t ratify it.

ratsáda everybody [do]. Bugsay, ratsáda, Everybody row. Ratsáda, bira, Everybody pull. v {1} [a3] be included in s.t. that is supposed to have happened to s.o. or s.t. else. Naratsáda ku sa ákung ábin pagkapildi sa íyang manuk, I lost the amount I put in on his bet when his cock lost. Naratsáda núun ku sa kasábà bisag wà kuy salà, I was scolded as well, even though I hadn’t done anything. Daghang mga way lábut ang nangaratsáda sa pinusílay, A lot of innocent people got caught up in the crossfire. {2} [A; c1] win successively in a mahjong game. Wà ka makaratsáda sa wà pa ka muílis sa ímung silya, It was only when you moved to another chair that you started winning successively.

ratsar = ratsáda, v1, 2.

*rátu káda — each time s.t. happens. Káda rátu na lang kung gikasab-an bísag dílì ákung sā̀, I’m always scolded even if I’m not at fault. — ug each time [so-and-so] is done. Káda rátug ínum, mahubug giyud, Each time he drinks, he gets drunk.

rauk n money (slang). Wà giyud kuy rauk, I don’t have a cent.

raw = daw.

rawraw v [A13] talk nonsense. Sabà dihà! Nagrawraw ka man lang, Shut up! You are just talking nonsense. n nonsense.

rawun, ráwun n {1} round in sports. Gipahaplà sa ikalimang ráwun, The boxer was knocked down in the fifth round. {1a} round in mahjong in which all four players have had the deal. {1b} walay — no chance of winning. Wà giyud kay ráwun kun makig-áway kag buksidur, You don’t have a chance if you fight with a boxer. {2} one complete sexual act. Nanghambug siyang makalima siya ka ráwun, He boasted that he could do it five times. {3} a complete round of a circular course. Duha ka ráwun ang ithandrid, The 800-meter run is two rounds of the track. a good in many things. Ráwun siya sa tanang sabdyik, He is good in all his subjects. v {1} [A23] make a complete circuit around. {2} [A; a] make the rounds of. Nagráwun ang mga bumbíru sa syudad, The firemen are making regular rounds in the city. Giráwun námù ang tanang nayit klab, We made the rounds of the night clubs. {3} [B126] get to be good in many things. — rúbin n {1} tournament done such that each contestant is paired off with every other contestant. {2} session practicing basketball in which every player has a chance to shoot in turn. v [A1; c] hold a rawun rúbin practice in basketball. rawunrawun v {1} [A; c6] keep going around and around. Nagrawunrawun ang mga bátà líbut sa balay, The children kept running around the house. {2} [A13; c6] go round for a walk, pleasure. Mintras wà pay abri ang mga sinihan magrawunráwun lang únà ta sa syudad, Let’s walk around downtown until the movie houses open. {3} [A; c6] spend money going about. Girawunráwun sa istudiyanti ang kwartang pangmatrikula, The student squandered the money for tuition fees by gallivanting around.

*rawundir pur, payib, siks — boxing match of four, five, six (etc.) rounds.

ráya n {1} long narrow band or streak. {2} game of chance played by tossing coins on a surface marked with criss-crossing lines. Coins that land on the lines are given to the opponent. v {1} [A; b(1)] mark stripes. Ang bandíra sa Amirika girayáhan ug putì ug pula, The American flag has red and white stripes. {2} [AC; b(1)] play ráya. -du, rinaháyan, nirayáhan n having stripes.

rayadilyu n a strip of ribbon sewn along the side seams of trousers, as in uniforms. Pula ang rayadilyu sa unipurmi sa písi, The P.C. have red stripes on their trousers. v [A; ac] attach, make a stripe on trousers.

rayban n sunglasses (so called from the brand name). v [A13; b6(1)] wear sunglasses.

rayit han n right-hand man. Ang banggiítang kriminal ug ang íyang rayit han nadakpan na, The notorious criminal and his right-hand man have already been arrested. v [B16; c16] be, become s.o.’s right-hand man.

rayit huk n right hook in boxing.

rayna n {1} queen. {1a} beauty queen, woman reigning over a celebration. {2} woman that is foremost like a queen. Si Glurya Sibilya mauy rayna sa pilikulang Binisayà, Gloria Sevilla is the queen of the Visayan screen. v [B16; a12] be, become a queen; make into a queen. — ilína n the queen of the feast of the Holy Cross as practiced with a procession in Manila (Santa Krúsan). v [B6; c1] be made the Queen Elena. — sa panimalay n wife as the head of the family. — sa kalibángan n ugly woman (lit. queen of the toilet—humorous).

ráyu íkis, rayuiks n x-ray. pa- v [A1] get an x-ray.

rayúma n rheumatism. v [B126; a4] cause, become affected with rheumatism. rayumahun a suffer from rheumatism.

ráyus_1 n spokes.

ráyus_2 n a two-wheeled cart usually drawn by a water buffalo or ox. v [A13; a12] travel by cart.

ráyus íkis = ráyu íkis.

ráyut n riot, wild or violent disorder. v [A13; a12] riot. Nagráyut ang mga pinirísu, The prisoners are rioting. Ug dílì sila makigdayalug rayútun nátù, If they don’t have a dialogue with us, we’ll riot. anti — iskwad n anti-riot squad. — gan n riot gun.

Rdu. abbreviation for Ribirindu, Reverend.

ri_1 n the note re in music. — minur n d minor. — mayur n d major.

ri_2 short for kiri.

riaksiyun n reaction. Nagkalainláin ang riaksiyun sa namínaw, The audience responded with various reactions. v [A; b4] give s.o. a reaction. Wà siya riaksiyuni sa tambal, He was unaffected by the medicine.

riay = diay (dialectal).

Rib. = rdu.

ribáha n discount. Adúnay singku pursintung ribáha ug bayran ug kás, There is a five percent discount if you pay cash. v [A; c] {1} allow a discount on s.t. Iribáha ang útang sa swildu, Deduct the debt from the salary. Ribahái ang prisyu kay sigunda mánu man ni, Give me a discount because it is second hand. {2} deduct the tare weight. Dus kílus iribáha sa pisáda pára sa sáku, They will allow two kilos for the weight of the sack.

ríbal n rival. v [A2C; b(1)] be, become rivals; engage in rivalry. Ákung ribálan nang nangulitáwu ni Tinay, I’ll compete with him for Tinay’s hand. ka- n rival.

ribansa, ribansin v [AC; c1] {1} play a game again with the same adversaries. Makigribansa ug dúlà ang mga pildíru, The losers want to have a replay. {2} do s.t. a second, third, or more time around. Human sa usa ka básu miribansa pag katulu, After the first glassful, they had another three. n {1} in games, the second time around. Isyút ang pusta kay way ribansa ning duláa, Bet all you’re going to bet because there is going to be no replay. {2} s.t. done the second or more time around.

ribáwun v {1} [A23; b6] bounce. Hínay na muribáwun ning buláha, This ball bounces poorly. {2} [A; a12] get the rebounds in basketball. Hawud siyang muribáwun kay taas, He is good in catching the rebounds because he is tall. n {1} bounce. {2} rebounds in basketball. -ir n a ball that rebounds in basketball.

ribildi n rebel. v [AC1; b6] rebel. Muribildi ang bátà nga pinugngan, A child that is repressed usually rebels.

ribilyun n rebellion against the government in power. v [A] hold a rebellion. (→) v [a12] settle s.t. with a rebellion.

ribintadur_1 n k.o. reddish fish with a cylindrical body about the size of a firecracker.

ribintadur_2 = libintadur.

ribirb n electronic mechanism which causes the sound to reecho or resound, usually used for guitars.

Ribirindu a Reverend.

ribisar v [A; a12] {1} inspect, examine s.t. closely. Nagribisar ang isklibinti sa mga papílis kay dúnay impurtanting dukumintu nga nawani, The clerk is examining all the papers because an important document was misplaced. {2} revise, make changes. Naribisar ang ubang sirimunyas sa simbahan, They have revised some of the Church ceremonies. ribisádu n s.t. revised. Libru nga ribisádu, Revised edition books.

ribisiyun n revision.

ribista n magazine.

ribíti n edgings, trim. Ribíting pula iláwum sa kurdísu, A red trim underneath the window sill. v [A; b] {1} put edgings on. {2} take a strip off s.t.

ribulbir, ribulbǐr n {1} revolver. {2} prominent hipbone. v {1} [A13] carry a revolver. {2} [A12] obtain a revolver.

ribultu n {1} sculptured figures used as sacred objects. Ribultu sa mga santus, Images of the saints. {2} sculpture, statue. Ribultu ni Husi Risal, The statue of Jose Rizal.

ribulusiyun n {1} revolution, complete political or social change. {2} revolution of a machine. v {1} [C2; b35] have a revolution. Háyang magribulusiyun dinhi ug way kausában, They will surely have a revolution here if things don’t change. {2} [A] make the engine turn over. {2a} for an engine to turn over. -aryu n a revolutionary, one who wants a social revolution. gubyirnu -aryu government of the revolutionaries.

ríbun n {1} decorative ribbon, ribbon of honor. — dans n benefit ball where the gentlemen wear ribbons of different colors. Each ribbon has a price and before each dance the color of the ribbon is announced, for which the men must pay the specified price. {2} typewriter ribbon. v {1} [A; a] wear, make into a ribbon. {2} [A12; b(1)] obtain a ribbon in a contest. Nakaríbun ku sa dibit, I got a ribbon in the debate. {2a} [A; b(1)] pin a ribbon on. {3} [b] put a typewriter ribbon in.

ribunit = rabunit.

ribyú v {1} [A; a12] study one’s lesson for review. Muribyú ta pára sa tist, We’ll review for the test. {1a} hold a review class. {2} [A; b(1)] attend review classes for board exams. {3} [AC12; a12] stay to see a movie for a second time. Muribyú ku kay wà kung kasabut sa isturya, I’ll see the movie again because I didn’t get the story the first time around. {3a} eat again. Human na ku makapaniudtu apan muribyu ku kay wà pa ku mabusug, I’ve already had my lunch, but I’ll eat some more because I’m still hungry. n {1} review classes. {2} action of studying for review. {3} action of seeing s.t. or eating a second time around.

ríd n {1} police raid. {2} raid on the enemy in war. v [A; a12] {1} conduct a police raid. Giríd sa mga pulis ang sugálan, The police raided the gambling den. {2} conduct a raid against the enemy. Giríd ang kampu sa mga kaáway, The enemy raided the camp.

rid drágun = dágir, 2.

ridhart n suit of hearts.

rídi a ready, prepared for use or action. Rídi na ang paniudtu, Dinner is read now. Rídi na ku. Mularga na ta? I’m ready now. Shall we go? Rídi, ím, payr, Ready, aim, fire. — mid ready-made clothes. v [B136; c1] be, get ready.

ridiskwintu v [A12; b] give a second discount. Dílì na mi makaridiskwintu kay maalkansi na mi, We can’t give any further discounts because we will lose.

ridiyu upirítur = radiyu upirítur. see radiyu.

rid karpit n in boxing, cockfights, and other spectator sports, the seats nearest the ring or platform.

rid krus n Red Cross.

ridyistǐr n record, list of names and personal particulars of items. Káda absin italà sa ridyistǐr, Each absence is listed in the register.

ridyistir-ub dids, ridyistir-up dids n register of deeds.

ridyun n region, certain large area.

ridyǔs v [B24] for the body to reduce in weight. Miridyǔs siya pagkasakit níya, She lost weight when she got sick. pa- v [A; c1] go on a diet to lose weight.

*ridyuyridyǔy ka- v [A13] be in a miserable condition, esp. financial. Nagkaridyuyridyǔy siya sukad mawad-ig trabáhu, He has been miserable ever since he lost his job.

rigadíra, rigadur, rigadúra n sprinkling can.

rigálu n {1} gift, present. {2} in games, a free ball. v {1} [A; c] give as a present. Sa kasal ninyu murigálu kug inasal, On your wedding day, I’ll give you roast pig as a present. {2} [A12; b6(1)] get a free ball.

rigla n {1} principle of almost established certainty. Mauy ílang rigla nga kun manggulà ang mga ípus, mag-ulan, As a rule, when winged termites come out in the open, it will rain. Sumálà sa rigla, ang sunud háyan hárì, According to the pattern, the next one is sure to be heads. {2} menstruation (normal, untinged word). Birhin sa — the Guiding Mother, the patron saint of missionaries and of Opon (now Lapulapu City). v [A13; a4] menstruate. Ug magrigla (riglahun), dílì malígù, Don’t bathe when you are menstruating. pa- v [A; b] {1} deviate from the usual norm of conduct, do things not in the usual way. Muparigla kug pakítà sa ákung katapúsang baráha, I’ll do s.t. unusual. I’ll show my last card to everybody. {2} destroy s.t. belonging to s.o. else maliciously. Dúna giyuy nagparigla sa mutur kay nagáras man, S.o. must have messed around with this motorcycle because it is all full of scratches. {3} attack passers-by and unknown people without provocation and for no purpose. Mga buguy tung nagparigla níya, It was street toughs that attacked him. n {1} unusual behavior. {2} malicious destruction of others’ things. {3} thrill attacks on unknown people. -mintu, -myintu n regulations, rules of conduct.

rigudun n formal ballroom dance done in squares. v [A2C2; c6] dance this dance. — diunur = rigudun.

rigul = rigur.

rigular a {1} average, conforming in form to the normal. Rigular ang íyang gidak-un, He is of average build. Rigular ang íyang rigla, She has a normal menstrual cycle and normal amounts of discharge. Rigular na ang íyang pulsu, His pulse is now regular. Lahì kini sa rigular nga kútiks, This one is different from the ordinary Kotex. {1a} regular, not special student. Rigular purt yir siya run, He is a regular fourth year student this year. {2} consistent or habitual in action. Rigular kining tulumanun sa radiyu, This is a regular program over the radio. v [B1256] become a permanent worker, employee.

rigulasiyun = riglamintu. see rigla.

rigur v [B146] feel uneasy when s.t. pent up can’t be released. Nagrigur nà siya kay wà tugúting muadtu sa bayli, She is ill at ease because she was not given permission to go to the dance. Magrigur giyud kug dì kapanimalus, I won’t rest until I get revenge.

rigyular = rigular.

ríhas n window grills. Migúnit ang prísu sa ríhas sa prisuhan, The prisoner clung to the prison bars. -in-an n having grills put in front of it. v [A1; c1] install grills on windows or doors.

*rihistráda marka — registered trade mark.

rihistrǎr v [A; c] register, officially record. Irihistrǎr ang yútà sa ákung ngálan, Register the land in my name. rihistrádu a registered; officially recorded. Kuríyu rihistrádu, Registered mail.

rihistru = rihistrǎr.

rihiyunal n regional. Banggà rihiyunal sa amatiyur, Regional contest for amateur performers. Kumpirinsiya rihiyunal, Regional conference.

riiliksiyunista n s.o. up for reelection.

rík n rake. v [A; a] rake s.t. Ríka ang mga sagbut, Rake up the trash. Ríki ang sílung, Rake the yard in front of the house.

rikábir v {1} [A2] for a boxer to get back on his feet or regain his composure. Wà gánì siya makarikábir, giusban dáyug sukmag, Hardly had he recovered when he was hit again. {2} [A; a12] recover s.t. lost or stolen. Dì na marikábir nang puhúnan, The capital can no longer be recovered.

rikádu n spices. v [A; c] spice food. Dì ku murikádu ug luy-a sa tinúlang isdà, I don’t put ginger into fish stew.

rikap v [A; ab2] recap tires. n recapped tires.

rikargu n surcharge. v [A; b] cause s.o. to pay a surcharge. Murikargu nímug diyis pursintug mulápas ka sa tagal, You’ll have to pay a ten percent surcharge if you go past the due date.

ríkim n requiem mass.

rikísa v [A; ab2] search for s.t. hidden. Abtik nga mirikísa sa dinakpan ang pulis, The cop quickly frisked the suspect. Girikísa ang ákung malíta sa kustums, My suitcase was thoroughly searched in the Customs.

rikisisiyun n requisition. v [A; c1] requisition s.t. Nakarikisisiyun ka na ba sa mga kinahanglanun sa upisína? Have you requisitioned the things we need for the office? Girikisisiyun sa mga sundáwu ang ámung dyíp, The soldiers requisitioned our jeep.

rikisíta, rikisítas, rikisítus n requisites, requirements. Kwarta ray rikisíta sa kaminyúun, Money is the only prerequisite for marriage. Unsay rikisíta sa pag-istudiyug narsing? What are the prerequisites for studying nursing?

rikiyim = ríkim.

riklamadur a one who complains all the time. Riklamadur kaáyung kasiráha. Dì kaángay sa káun, The boarder complains all the time. She doesn’t like the food. v [B12] be, become a complainer.

riklamasiyun n reclamation area.

riklámu n complaint, utterance of dissatisfaction. Wà pamatía ang riklámu sa mga trabahanti, No one heeded the laborers’ complaints. v {1} [A; b3c5] complain. Unsay giriklamúhan (giriklámu) sa mga istudiyanti? What are the students complaining about? Adtu nà iriklámu sa kapulisan, File your complaint with the police. {2} [A; b(1)] request food or money, usually on a short-term loan. Muriklámu kug bayinti nímu, I would like to ask you for a loan of twenty pesos.

rikrak n {1} ricrac, a k.o. trimming for clothing. {2} k.o. ornamental bush with leaves that look like they have a ricrac, a variety of kalípay, 1 (Polyscias fruticosa). v [A; b] trim, adorn with ricrac.

rikta a using a language that is rudely brief and curt (female). Rikta kaáyung manubagtubag nga bayhána mu rag hawud, She answers in a curt and rude manner as if she were the boss. riktahun a being blunt and curt in one’s replies.

riktanggul, riktanggulu a rectangle. v [B1256] become rectangular.

riktu_1 = rikta (male).

riktu_2 n penis (slang—so called from Claro M. Recto, a statesman whose bald pate reminds one of the glans).

riktur n rector. v [B56; a2] be, become a rector.

rikúbir = rikábir.

rikúdu v [A; c6] for a land vehicle to turn a corner, negotiate a curve. Ayaw ug pakúsug ug magrikúdu ka, Don’t drive fast when you negotiate a turn. rikuduhan n curve in a street.

rikúla v [A; b6] {1} refuse to do s.t., usually for some reason. Dì giyud nà murikúla kun sugúun, He doesn’t refuse if you tell him to do s.t. Ug áway ímung gustu, dì ti ka rikuláhan, If it’s a fight you want, I am not afraid. {2} back out of s.t. Sáad nga dílì marikuláhan, An agreement you cannot back out of. {3} [A2; b3] raise an objection to s.t. Mirikúla siya sa ákung hukum ug páwul, He raised an objection to my calling a foul.†

rikulúta_1 n military recruit. v [A; a12] recruit for military service. a novice, greenhorn. Rikulúta pa siya sa panganak, She is still new to childbirth. Rikulúta pa ku sa kinaíya sa mga Múrus, I am not accustomed to the ways of the Moros.

rikulúta_2 a be distrusting and saying so openly. Rikulúta kaáyu siya sa ímung mga pasálig, He disbelieves your promises and says so. v [B12] be, become distrusting and vocal about it. Makarikulúta (makaparikulúta) nang ímung binahinan, Who wouldn’t say s.t. the way you divide it up?

rikumindǎr v [A; c6] recommend s.o. or s.t. Dì ku murikumindǎr ug tapulan, I don’t recommend lazy people. Kining librúha ang girikumindǎr sa maistru, The teacher recommended this book. rikumindádu n recommendee. Nadáwat siya kay rikumindádu man sa mayur, He was accepted because he is one of the mayor’s recommendees. v [B1256] be one’s recommendee. rikumindasiyun n recommendation for a job.

rikunsidirasiyun n reconsideration.

rikunusir v [A; a12] examine s.o. physically. Rikunusihun ka ug wà ka bay tíbi, You will be examined for T.B. pa- v [A; ac] have oneself medically examined. Iparikunusir ang ímung asáwa ug mabdus ba, Have your wife examined to see if she is pregnant.

ríkurd n {1} record, official account of s.t. Tan-áwa sa ríkurd pilay íyang grádu, Look into the records to see what his grades were. {2} the known or recorded facts about anything: one’s conduct, performance, one’s career. Si Dígu may ríkurd sa íyang pagkakriminal, Diego has a criminal record. {3} phonograph record. {4} record, the best performance. Ang íyang ríkurd wà pa hilupigi, No one has surpassed his record. v [A; c6] put in the record. Iríkurd ang mga gastus, Record the expenses. klas — n class record in school. -ing n recording. v [A1] have a recording session. Paghílum mu kay nagrikurding na mi, Keep quiet. We are recording.

rikurída, rikurídas v [b5c] {1} advertise a movie or some public event with a roving truck. {2} make the rounds to check, inspect. Murikurída ang pulis patrul sa tanang dapit káda gabíi, The police make their rounds in our neighborhood every evening. {3} make the rounds of s.t. for pleasure. Girikurídas námù ang tanang nayit klab dinhi, We made the rounds of all the night clubs here. n action of making the rounds to advertise s.t. or check up.

*rikursus naturális Dipartamintu sa Agrikultúra ug Rikursus Naturális n Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

rikwirdu n souvenir, keepsake. Rikwirdu sa ílang kasal, Souvenirs of their wedding.

rikwisasiyun n = rikisisiyun.

rikwisisiyun, rikwisisyun = rikisisiyun.

rikwisítus = rikisítus. see rikisíta.

rilak, rilaks v [A; c6] relax, take it easy. Rilaks lang. Ayg kabaláka, Just take it easy. Don’t worry. Murilaks ku human sa iksámin, I’ll take a vacation after the exams.

rilansi a shoddy, poor in workmanship. v [AB12; b6c1] do work poorly or shoddily. Maáyu nang mananahía kay dì giyud murilansi sa íyang trabáhu, That seamstress is good because she never relaxes on the quality of her work.

rilasiyun n {1} kinship by blood or marriage. Wà silay rilasiyun bísag paríhug apilyídu, They are not related even though they have the same surname. {2} love affair. Dúna tingáli rilasiyun ang manidyir ug ang sikritarya, The manager seems to be having an affair with the secretary. {3} relations among nations. Ang rilasiyun sa Pilipínas ug Malisya tandugun kaáyu, The Philippines’ relations with Malaysia are very shaky.

rilíbu n s.o. who relieves s.o. else on duty. v [AC; c] relieve s.o. on the job, work on a rotation basis. Nagrilíbu mig bantay sa masakitun, We took turns watching the sick man. Girilibúhan na ba ang gwardiya? Has the guard been relieved?

rilidyun n religion, a subject in school consisting mainly of catechism. v [A1] hold a religion class.

rilihiyun n religion.

rilihiyúsa = rilihiyúsu (female).

rilihiyúsu a religious, devout. v [B12; b6] be, become religious.

rilikaryu n place where religious relics are kept.

rilikyas n religious relic.

rilip n second-hand clothing gathered by charitable organizations and sold cheap. v [A1] have, wear relief clothing. -an n place where second-hand clothes are sold.

rilis_1 v {1} [c6] set free. Narilis ang binilanggù, The prisoner was released. {2} [A; c6] issue a permit, publish test results. Narilis na ang ímung lún, Your loan has been released. Hápit nang irilis ang risulta sa bar, The results of the bar exam are about to be released. pris — n press release. v [A; c] issue a press release.

rilis_2, rílis n {1} railway tracks. {2} district in Cebu where the railroad station used to be, and where there is a red light district. babáyi sa — n prostitute. paN- v [A2] {1} patronize a prostitute. Nangrilis siya kay gibigáan, He went to the red light district because he got the urge to have sex. {2} go through the area where the railway used to be. Mangrilis tag ági igpaúlì, Let’s go by the railway tracks when we go home.

rilisiyun = rilasiyun.

rilu n watch or clock. — dibulsa pocket watch. — dipasmu a watch that is always late. — dipulsu wrist watch. v {1} [A; c] wear a watch. {2} [A12] get a watch. riluhíru n watch repairman; watchmaker. v [B156] be, become a watch repairman or maker.†

rilus n watch pocket.

rilyíbu = rilíbu.

rilyínu n dish of fowl or shellfish, prepared by removing the inner bones or shells and the meat, replacing them with meat mixed with other ingredients. v [A; a] have, make this dish.

rím n {1} ream of paper with 500 sheets. {2} a carton of cigarettes.

ríma n rhyme. v {1} [A2; c1] make rhymed verse. {2} [A; c1] make words rhyme. {3} [A2C3; b(1)] rhyme with. Wà muríma ang púlung kahil sa púlung kahun, The word ‘orange’ does not rhyme with the word ‘box’.

rímas = kulu_2.

rimatádu n for s.t. pawned to be foreclosed so that it is no longer the possession of the owner. v [B1256] get foreclosed. Ug marimatádu na nà, únu lus dus ug mabalik pa nímu, If you don’t redeem it before the due date, it’s all a matter of luck whether you can ever get it back.

rimáti_1 v [A] for many bells to peal in a jumble. Tána kay nagrimáti na ang kampána, Come on! The bells are ringing for the mass.

rimáti_2 v {1} [A; c1] for a pawnshop to take over possession of articles that weren’t redeemed. {2} [B126] for a matter to become worse. Ang ulan mauy nakarimáti (nakaparimáti) sa ákung ubu, The rain made my cough worse.

rimatsi n rivet. v {1} [A; ac] attach with, make into, put a rivet. Rimatsihun nátù ni arun lig-un, Let’s attach this with a rivet so it will be strong. Irimatsi ni sa babag, Rivet this to the crossbar. {2} [A; a12] beat, like riveting. Rimatsíhun ka sa mga buguy ug dì ka manghátag ug sigarilyu, The toughs will beat you up if you don’t give them cigarettes. {3} [A; a12] finish up, get done with. Awáya siya kay akuy murimatsi ug kasábà, Quarrel with her, and I will finish her up with a tongue-lashing. {3a} finish a girl by having intercourse with her. Rimatsíha (rimatsía) ang imung uyab, Do s.t. to your sweetheart that will complete your relationship. {4} [A; a2] steal surreptitiously (slang). Nagrimatsi siyag manuk sa ílang silíngan kagabíi, He stole his neighbor’s chicken last night.

rimidiyu v [A; a2] {1} acquire s.t. for one’s needs. Magrimidiyu kug kwartang ibáyad sa iskuylahan, I must secure money to pay for the school. {2} tinker around with s.t. to improve it. Rimidiyúha nu nà ug muandar pa ba, Tinker around with it. Maybe it will still run. {3} [AC2; a2b2] have sexual intercourse (humorous). Dì ku makarimidiyu sa ákung asáwa kay gidugù, I can’t do anything with my wife because she is menstruating. pa- v [a12] lend. Parimidiyúha ku dihag písus kay ákung ipamúlang, Lend me one peso to use for the cockfights. n remedy, s.t. that can repair or restore s.t. to good state. Wà na kay rimidiyu kay kansir man, You have no hope because it’s cancer. Wà nay rimidiyu nang makinilyáha, That typewriter is broken beyond repair. rimidiyuhay v [C] have sexual intercourse. n action of having intercourse.

rimin v [A; a12] stay after school.

rímu v [A; b6(1)] scull, move a boat forward by twisting an oar from side to side over the stern of a boat. Rimúhi ring búti kay punù nag kupras, Scull this small boat because it’s already full of copra. n scull.

rimulatsa n light brown sugar, closest in class to the refined white sugar.

rimurki_1 v [A; a] tow or drag s.t. in the water. Dakung trúsu ákung girimurki, I’m towing a big log in the water.

rimurki_2 v {1} [A; a12] make use of, eat s.t. with or without proper permission (colloquial). Nagrimurki ang mga irù sa basúra, The dogs are busy with the garbage. Nakarimurki na nà sa kusína kay nanghingìkì na, He has eaten in the kitchen because he is picking his teeth. {2} [A3; a12] open up s.t. to get at the contents illegally. Taga kustum mauy mirimurki sa pákids, A Custom official helped himself to the contents of the package.

rimut kuntrul v [A; c6] broadcast away from the radio station. Magrimut kuntrul mi sa mísa sa Santu Rusaryu, We will broadcast the mass from Santo Rosario church by remote control.

rína = rayna.

rinda n reins. sigunda — checkrein. Pahugti ang sigunda rinda arun dílì madugmù ang kabáyù, Tighten the checkrein so the horse won’t stumble. paghátag ug — let s.t. go free, release the restraints. Wà siya magduhadúha sa paghátag ug rinda sa íyang mga kapritsu, She did not hesitate to give full course to her caprices. v {1} [A13; a12] attach, make into a rein. {2} [b6] pull on the reins. Rindáhi arun muhínay ang kabáyù, Pull on the reins to slow the horse down.

rindǐr v [A23] {1} give way, collapse. Hápit na ku murindǐr sa kalisud sa trabáhu, I’m practically ready to collapse because the work is so hard. Kining bangkúa dì murindǐr bisag daghang maglingkud, This bench won’t give way no matter how many people sit on it. {2} for s.t. to expire. Murindǐr na ang sidula sunud búwan, The residence certificate expires next month. rindídu a {1} having given way. {2} come to an end, expired. Búlan sa Disyimbri aku natáwu, rindídu na ang túig, I was born in December when the year was ending.

rindyir n ranger, unit in the Philippine Constabulary or member thereof, highly trained in hand-to-hand combat. see also púris.

ring n {1} boxing or wrestling ring. {2} ring in logs. {3} basketball ring.

ríng v [A; c1] for the telephone or doorbell to ring. Muríng gánì ang tilipunu tubaga dáyun, When the telephone rings, answer it immediately.

ringgíru n k.o. fish.

ringlis a shot in basketball which does not touch the ring in going into it. Basta maáyung musyát, ringlis pirmi, A player who is a good shot always makes clean shots.

rinigar v [B16] be, become desperate enough to do s.t. at the peril of one’s own life. Kinsay dílì murinigar (marinigádu) nga hápit na malumus ang bátà, Who would not be out of his mind with desperation if his child was at the point of drowning. rinigáda = rinigádu (female). rinigádu a desperate to the point of not caring whether one lives or dies. v [B16] be, become desperate.

rintas n internal revenue. Bayranan sa rintas, Payments to be made to the Bureau of Internal Revenue. — intirnas = rintas.

rinyun n {1} kidney. {2} kidney ailment. Dì makakaun ug parat ang dúnay rinyun, A person with a kidney ailment can’t eat salty foods. v [A123P; a4] get a kidney ailment.

RIP abbreviation on graves for Requiescat in Pace.

rip. n abbreviation for riprisintanti representative.

ríp v [A; a2] rape. Mga batan-un ang miríp sa usa ka tigúlang, It was a bunch of young men that raped the old woman.

rípa n drawing of lots or game of chance, usually with lots. v [A; a2] draw lots; conduct a raffle. Átung ripáhun kun kinsay makabangka, Let’s draw lots to see who treats. pa- v [A; b(1)] raffle off. Unsay giparipáhan? What are they raffling off?

ripan v [A; c] make a refund. Katungà na lang sa kantidad ang iripan, Only half of the amount will be refunded. n refund.

riparasiyun n reparations.

ripásu n rehearsal. v [A; a2] rehearse s.t. or s.o. Kinsa may muripásu ninyu sa dráma? Who will rehearse you for the drama? Nakaripásu ka na ba sa ímung diklimisyun? Have you rehearsed your declamation piece?

ripíki n pealing of a large number of bells. v [A; c1] for bells to peal.

ripílint n {1} water repellent cloth. {2} mosquito repellent rubbed on the skin.

ripinádu n refined sugar. v {1} [A13; a2] make refined sugar. Maripinádu ang sintripugal kun usbun kini paglútù, The semi-refined sugar will become refined after it is processed again. {2} [A; c] put refined sugar in s.t.

ripir v {1} [A; a12] repair s.t. mechanical. {2} [A; c1] stitch up the genitalia after childbirth (humorous). pa- v [A; ac] {1} have s.t. repaired. Iparipir nátù ang tíbi, Let’s have the TV fixed. {2} have the genitalia stitched after childbirth.

ripiri n referee. v {1} [A; a2] referee s.t. {2} [A; c1] make s.o. the referee.

ripitir v {1} [A; c1] say or do s.t. again. Ayaw ug ripitiha (iripitir) ang ímung sayup, Don’t repeat your mistake. Gihangyù si Múna nga iripitir ang íyang kanta, Mona was asked to sing her song again. {2} [A; a1] do s.t. to s.o. in rapid succession. Giripitir ku níyag sumbag, He struck me again and again. {2a} [A2; a12] in a certain k.o. billiard game, make successive caroms, usually ten times or more. Maáyu gánì ang mísa muripitir man kug sín, If it is a good billiard table, I can make a hundred successive caroms. {3} [A; c] ask for an encore by throwing money. Giripitir níya ang singku písus sa mananayaw, He threw in five pesos so the dancer would give an encore. (←) n a student who has to repeat a course.

ripitisiyun encore, an exclamation asking for repetition of a performance. n encore given by a performer. Walà muhátag ug ripitisiyun, He wouldn’t give an encore.

riplǎn n {1} folk belief about s.t. that will happen. Mauy riplǎn sa karáan nga kun magdamgu ug tái makadaug sa súgal, It’s a folk belief that when one dreams of feces he will win in gambling. Mauy riplǎn sa mga karáang táwu nga muabut ang panahun nga ang puthaw manglúpad, Old folks believe that time will come when iron flies. {2} proverb, saying. Adúnay riplǎn nga nag-ingun nga ang tábì dílì maputus, There’s a proverb which says ‘You can’t wrap gossip up (i.e. keep it secret).’

ripli n rifle. v {1} [A12; a12] shoot s.t. with a rifle. Riplihun ku nang irúa kay mamáak, I’ll shoot that dog with a rifle because it bites. {2} [A12] obtain a rifle. — nga dibumba n air-rifle.

riplí v [A; c1] replay recorded music.

ripliksiyun n reflection in a mirror or the like.

ripliktur n reflectors for motor vehicles.

riprǎn = riplǎn.

ripridyirítur n refrigerator. v [A1; c6] use, obtain a refrigerator.

riprisintǎr v [A; b(1)] represent. Si Glurya Díyas mauy miriprisintǎr sa Yúbi sa banggà, Gloria Diaz represented U.V. in the contest. Siya mauy nagriprisintar sa ikaduhang distrítu, He is the representative of the second district. Unsang kapunungána ímung giriprisintahan? What organization do you represent? riprisintanti n {1} congressman. {2} s.o. who represents. Dúnay riprisintanti ang átung punduk sa maung kumbinsiyun, Our organization sent a representative to the convention. v [B156; c1] be, become a congressman or representative. riprisintasiyun_1 n representatives collectively sent s.w. Ang riprisintasiyun sa kabisay-an mauy nanaug sa Prisáa, The representatives of the Visayas won the PRISAA athletic meet.

riprisintasiyun_2 {1} standard to maintain, a front to keep up. Gamay ra ug swildu ang magtutudlù apan kinahanglan may riprisintasiyun ang íyang pamuyù, A teacher has a meager salary, but he still has to keep up a front. {2} bearing, personality that impresses. Ang íyang kunsurti way riprisintasiyun kay mabag tambuk, Her consort is unimpressive in his bearing because he is short and fat.

riprisku n refreshments. v [A; c] take refreshments.

riprismin, riprismint n {1} refreshments esp. cold drinks. {2} — parlur refreshment parlor. v [A12N; c] take refreshments.

ripublika n republic. v [B1256; c1] be, become a republic.

ripulyu n cabbage.

ripurt n {1} report, piece of news. Mátud sa mga ripurt, tulu ang patay, According to the reports, three were killed. {1a} piece of malicious information. Ayaw panumbalinga kanang mga ripurt, Don’t pay any heed to that gossip. {2} official report or presentation of facts. Way kamatuúran ang ripurt sa prisidinti, The presidential report lacks credibility. v {1} [A2] report to a place of work. Dílì ku muripurt sa upisína ugmà, I will not report to the office tomorrow. {2} [A; c] report s.t. wrong. Iripurt ta ka sa manidyǐr, I shall report you to the manager. Ímung giripurt ang tilipunung nadáut? Did you report the telephone out of order? {2a} give a report, piece of news. Giripurt siyang patay, He was reported dead. -ir n {1} news reporter, one who reports bad things to the authorities. Dúna giyuy ripurtir ning átung upisína, There’s a spy in the office. {2} gossip. Paglikay ánang bayhána kay ripurtir nà, Keep away from that woman because she is a gossip. v [B156] be, become a news reporter.

rirayit v [A; c1] rewrite. Irirayit nà kay di mabása, Rewrite that because it’s illegible.

*risáda mísa — n low mass.

Risal name Jose Rizal, a national hero of the Philippines. v [B1456] be earnest, diligent like Rizal. Mutrabáhu giyud nà siya bísag Duminggu. Magrisal tingáli, He goes to work, even on Sundays. He must want to be a hero. -in- a hair style like Rizal’s.

risáyin v [A2; b3] quit one’s job. Mirisáyin ang sikritarya, The secretary resigned.

risáyit v [A; c1] recite a poem in class.

risaytal n musical recital. v [A1; c6] hold a recital.

risgu n risk, the chance or danger of injury, loss. Risgu ang pagpanguntrabandu, Smuggling is a risky business. Ang paglabang ánang subáa dakung risgu sa kinabúhì, You cross that river at the risk of your life. v [A3P; c1] take a risk. Dautan ang panahun apan murisgu lang ku pagbiyáhi, The weather is bad, but I’ll take a risk and travel.

risibi v [A; a12] {1} look after, take care of. Ug dì ka kamau murisibi sa mga urkids, mangamátay lang nà, If you don’t know how to take care of the orchids, they’ll die. {1a} entertain, receive a guest or visitor. Maáyug mga bigsyat ta kay risibihun dáyun, They would have tried to outdo each other in entertaining us had we been big shots. {2} pay attention to what one is about. Risibiha ang ímung gibúhat arun dílì magkasayupsayup, Pay attention to what you are about so it won’t be full of mistakes. -dur(→) n living room. -in- n s.t. given full care and attention.

risíbu n receipt. v [A2; b] make or issue a receipt.

risidídu = disidídu.

risidins n {1} = risidinsiya. {2} residence in school to graduate or get honors.

risidin sirtipikit n residence certificate.

risidinsiya n {1} residence, dwelling place of a nice sort. {2} residence to fulfill voting requirements. v [A] have a long enough residence.

risikáda n copra that has dried beyond the usual standard moisture content. Ang kupras risikáda mas mahal ug prisyu, Very dry copra fetches a higher price. v [A2; a1] be, become quite dry.

risíku n decrease in weight from evaporation. v {1} [A2] for copra to lose its moisture content. Mugaan ang kupras ug murisíku, Copra becomes lighter if it loses moisture. {2} [A; b6(1)] deduct possible loss in weight due to evaporation from the material weighed. Risikúhi ang timbang ug báli singku kílus, Deduct five kilos from the original weight for evaporation.

risintǎr v [A; c] resent. Dílì ta murisintǎr ug tagáan ug mga maáyung tambag, We should not resent it when we are given good advice.

risipi n {1} recipe. {2} recipe book. v [A1; b] use a recipe book.

rísir n racing bicycle.

risirba n {1} s.t. spare for later use. Kining kwartáha risirba pára sa timpu sa kalisud, This money is a reserve for difficult times. Wà nay hángin ang risirba, The spare tire has no air. {2} s.t. set aside for a special person. Adúna ka nay risirba nga lamísa sa nayitklab, You already have a table reserved in the night club. {3} reservist in the armed forces. v {1} [A; c] reserve, set s.t. aside for later use. Átung irisirba ang ítik pára sa pista, I’m reserving the ducks for the fiesta. {2} [B1256] be a reservist. -du a s.t. set aside for a special purpose. Gidilì ang pagtagà sa mga risirbádung kalasangan, Felling trees in a forest reservation is prohibited. n forest reservation. -siyun n forest reservation.

risis n recess. v [B56; b(1)] be recess time, begin recess. Mupaulì siyag marisis, He goes home at recess time.

risistinsiya n {1} resistance. Risistinsiya sa inpiksiyun, Resistance to infection. {2} endurance. Way risistinsiya sa bug-at nga trabáhu, He cannot endure hard work. Dúgay siyang kapuyun ug magbaskit bul kay maáyug risistinsiya, He doesn’t easily run out of breath in basketball because he has lots of steam. -du(←) a having lots of endurance. v [B12] get to have good endurance.

risíta n doctor’s prescription. v [A; c] issue a prescription.

risma n ream of paper of 500 sheets.

rispitar n {1} respect, showing s.o. the deference and courtesy due him in his station. Wà kay rispitar sa ímung ginikánan, You don’t show your parents the respect that is due them. {2} sign of courtesy. Rispitar lang tung ákung pagtambung sa íyang kasal, I went to his wedding out of respect for him. v {1} [A; b(1)] respect, recognize a person’s station and rights. Nagrispitar ku sa ímung katungud, I respect your rights. Rispitai ang butang sa uban, Respect other peoples’ properties. {2} [A; b6] do s.t. out of respect for s.o. Rispitahan lang nátù ning básung gitágay, We’ll just accept this glass as recognition of the person who offered it. rispitádu a {1} respected. Mutúu giyud ang mga táwu níya kay rispitádu kaáyu siya, People believe him because he is very much respected. {2} respectful. Rispitádu kaáyu nang tawhána sa mga babáyi, That man is very respectful to women.

rispítu = rispitar, n.

rispundi v {1} [A] take the responsibility for s.t. Ikay murispundi ug madáut nà, You’re responsible if that breaks. Kinsay nagrispundi pagpakatúlug sa mga bátà? Who’s responsible for putting the children to sleep? {2} [A] shoulder expenses, provide. Akuy murispundi sa ímung pagtuun, I’ll take care of your studies. {2a} [A; b6] take care of s.o.’s expenses for the moment. May talagaan kung dus sa taksi. Rispundihi sà ku, I owe the taxi driver two pesos. Take care of it for me, will you?

rispunsabli a {1} reliable, having a sense of responsibility. Makasálig ka ánang tawhána kay rispunsabli nà, You can rely on that person because he is trustworthy. {2} responsible for s.t. Dì ku rispunsabli sa ímung mga útang, I’m not responsible for your debts. v [B12] develop a sense of responsibility.

rispunsabilidad, rispunsibilidad n responsibility.

rispunsu n ceremony of blessing a tomb, usually at the funeral, on death anniversaries, or on All Souls’ Day. v [A; b(1)] bless the tomb.

rista v [A; a12] check up on how s.t. is. Akuy muristar kun natrangkahan bag pultahan, I’ll check the door to see if it is bolted. Pagaristahan ang kík ug mitúbù ba, Keep checking the cake to see if it rose.

ristanti n balance, the amount still owed after a partial settlement. Ilátay ang ákung bag-ung útang sa ristanti, Just add my new debts to the balance I owe. v [A; c] leave a balance after partial payment.

ristǎr = rista.

ristawran n restaurant. v [A1; c1] engage in a restaurant business; make into a restaurant. paN- v [A2; c] go to a restaurant.

risulta as a result. Sígi lang siyag ínum. Risulta, giulsir, He keeps drinking. As a result, he developed an ulcer. n result. Makaguul ang risulta sa iksámin, The results of the exam are depressing. Mau kanay risulta sa gahiag úlu, That’s what happens to s.o. who is stubborn. v [A23] result in s.t. -du n result of a bad practice or behavior. Ang ímung ulsir risultádu na nà sa sígi nímung pagpagutum, The ulcer you’ve got comes from letting yourself go hungry all the time.

risulusiyun n formal resolution to do s.t. v [A13; c] pass a resolution.

risuriksiyun n the Resurrection of Christ.

ritásu n {1} remnants of cloth. {2} remnants of wood, metal. {3} children (humorous). Kadaghan sa ímung mga ritásu! What a lot of kids you have! {3a} small ones. Inigsúgud sa bayli padaplin mung mga ritásu ha? When the dance starts the small fry step to the sides, will you? v [B1256] be, become a remnant.

ritatsir n one who retouches pictures.

ritáyir v [A2] retire from one’s job or position. -d retired. -min n {1} retirement. {2} retirement pay. Inigkadawat ni Tátay sa íyang ritayirmin, makapadáyun ku sa ákung pag-iskuyla, When Dad receives his retirement pay, I can continue my studies.

rítim n {1} an instrument for giving the rhythm. {2} music played by the instrument which gives the rhythm. {3} rhythm method of birth control. v {1} [A; b6(1)] play the rhythm in a combo performance. {2} [A; a12] use the rhythm method for birth control.

ríting n rating in a board examination. v [A] get, obtain a rating of.

ritíra v [A2; b36] {1} retreat, withdraw. Miritíra sila pag-abanti sa kaáway, They retreated as the enemy advanced. {2} leave a place. Ngánung miritíra ka man sa Sugbu? Why did you leave Cebu? {3} [A2; b36] back out of an agreement. Dílì ku muritíra sa átung sábut, I will not back out of our agreement. pa- v [A2; a12] kick s.o. out of a home or job. Paritiráhun ka nákù sa ákung pudir, I’ll kick you out of my home.

ritmu n rhythm. Adúnay ritmu ang pitik sa átung pulsu, Our pulse beats rhythmically.

ritratar v [A; c] take pictures. Akuy muritratar nímu, I’ll take your picture. Dílì makaritratar sa sulud sa simbahan ang ritratista, Photographers can’t take pictures inside the church. pa- v [A; b(l)] have one’s picture taken. Nagparitratar mi sa dágat, We had our picture taken by the sea. ritratista n photographer. v [B156; c1] be a photographer.

ritrátu n photograph. v [A; b(1)] take a picture. pa- v [A1; ab] have one’s picture taken.

ritrít n religious retreat. v [A; b] hold a retreat. Magritrít mi antis sa Simána Santa, We will hold a retreat before Holy Week.

ritríta n ceremony held in the evening of the first day of a novena which precedes the day of the patron saint of a place, where people shouting ’Bíba’ together with a band parade to herald the coming fiesta. Also, the parade held at the dawn of the feast day, where the image of the Saint is paraded with a band to the church for blessing and back to the chapel.

ritru di- see paktu.

ritrúku n k.o. combination shot in billiards where the player makes a carom when the cue ball is between the two object balls. v [A2; c1] make this sort of shot.

ritubáda = ritubádu (female).

ritubádu a given to talking back. v [B12] get into the habit of talking back.

ritubar v [A; c1] make clothing from an old piece of clothing. Ritubahun ku ning sinínà sa ákung anak kay gamay na man ni nákù, I’ll remake this into a dress for my daughter because it is too small for me.

ritukadur n one who touches up photographs.

ritúki v [A; a12] touch up a photograph. Batan-un siyang tan-áwun sa litrátu kay maáyung pagkaritúki, He looks young in the picture because it was well touched up. dílì ma- for s.t. to be so ugly nothing can be done to make it look nice. Dílì maritúki ang íyang nawung sa kasukù, When he gets angry he looks terrible.

riturn báwut n return bout in boxing. v [A2C] have a return bout.

riurganisar v [A; a12] reorganize. Riurganisahun sa Prisidinti ang íyang gabiníti, The President will reorganize his cabinet. riurganisasiyun n reorganization.

riyal_1 a liberal spender. v [B126; c1] be liberal in spending. Wà kay kaugmáun kun magriyal ka sa ímung kwarta, You have no future if you spend your money liberally.

riyal_2 n silver coin worth one eighth of a peso, circulated in Spanish times. -is(←) = riyal (plural—used only after the numbers of Spanish origin).

riyal_3 in the variation of billiards game called hardin, the downing on the first strike of the four billiard pins placed in the center. v [B1256; a12] become, make a riyal.

riyal istít n real estate. v [A] go into the real estate business.

riyúma = rayúma.

riyumatismu n rheumatism.

riyunyun n reunion of a class or family. v [C] hold a reunion. Magriyunyun ang pamilya káda Pasku, The family holds a reunion every Christmas. paN- v [A2] attend a reunion.

RPS /arpíis/ abbreviation for Republic of the Philippines Ship put on Philippine naval craft. Ang arpíis Lapulápu mauy yáti sa Prisidinti, The RPS Lapulapu is the yacht of the President.

rubar v [A; a1] draw a mahjong piece. n action of drawing. rubáda = rubar.

rubi n ruby, a precious stone.

rublis = gawaygáway.

rúbu v [A2C; ab2] {1} rough s.o. up. Unyà mu na ba buyaga kun magrúbu na nang duha? Will you reprimand them only after they have started roughing each other up? Rubúhun nátù ang dúlà ug lúpig ta, Let’s play the game rough if we get out-classed. {2} engage in heavy petting. Hikit-an si Liyun nga nakigrúbu sa íyang trátu, Leon was seen engaging rough romance with his sweetheart. n fight or rough and tumble romance. Kun gustu kag rúbu, andam ku, If you want to play rough, I’m ready. pára — n rough and tumble. Kanang sinináa pára rúbu, This dress is for rough use. ruburúbu a {1} rough and tumble. {2} informal, rough and easy-going without paying attention to niceties of etiquette. Wà nay platuplátu. Ruburúbu bítaw ni, Let’s not bother with plates. This is a rough and tumble get-together anyway. v [A; a] do s.t. in a rough way.

rúbut n robot.

rud-aylan n Rhode Island chicken.

rúgi a groggy, dizzy. Rúgi siya kay naigù sa usa ka búl, He’s groggy because he got drunk on his jarful of toddy. v [B12; ab3(1)] get groggy from a blow or liquor. Liphuk nga makarúgi (makaparúgi), A left hook that will send you reeling.

rúl_1 n {1} rules of sports. {2} rules of a school, religious order, and the like.

rúl_2 v [A; c1] roll the hair up on curlers.

rúling_1 n {1} the rules or procedures by which s.t. is carried out. Mga rúling sa baksing, Rules of boxing. Unsa may mga rúling sa inyung kapunúngan arun makasúd ta? What are the rules for joining your organization? {2} the decision pronounced by a referee, ruling handed down by a judge. Unsa may rúling sa ampayir? What was the umpire’s decision? May rúling sa kurti nga dílì dawátun kúmu piyansa ang yútang prindádu, The court ruled that you cannot post bail with mortgaged property.

*rúling_2 — báyan n snack made of old bread, sugared, fried, and shaped into an oval. — dú = bùbuay. see bùbù. — istǔr n store or canteen set on wheels.

rúlir n ruler. v [A; ac] make into, use as a ruler. (→) v [ab2] hit with a ruler. Rulirun ta ka run ug dì ka muhílum, I will whack you with a ruler if you don’t keep quiet.

rulíta n roulette wheel, a rotating disc divided into numbered or colored portions for gambling or drawing lots.

rulkul v [A; a12] call the roll. Magrulkul ang maistru inigsúgud sa klási, The teacher calls the roll at the start of the session. Rulkúlun ang mga diputádu kun dúna bay kúrum, The roll is called for the congressmen to see if there is a quorum. n roll call.

rulpad n pad of ruled paper.

rulyu_1 v [A; c1] coil or roll s.t. up. n anything that is stored by rolling it up: roll of film, paper, coil of rope.

rulyu_2 n lecture in the cursillo (a series of religious lectures and prayers for laymen). v [A; b6(1)] give the lecture in a cursillo.

rulyista n lecturer in a cursillo.

rúmi = rami_2.

rúma = arúma.

Rumanista n member of the Roman Catholic church. v [B1256; b6c1] be, become a Roman Catholic.

rúmans a petting or necking. Báhin sa sining may rúmans, The part of the movie that shows scenes of romance. pára — a not to be used for anything but romance, i.e. not for hard work (humorous). Ayaw táwun ku pagunáha kay pára rúmans ra ba ning kamúta, Don’t make me weed. These hands of mine are made only for romance. v [C] engage in petting.

rumansa n {1} romance, love affair. Ang rumansa sa duha ka bitúun, The love affair of the two stars. {2} = rúmans. v = rúmans.

rumantika = rumantiku (female).

rumantiku a {1} romantic, evoking feelings of amorousness or sentimentality. Rumantikung lugar, A romantic place. {2} romantic, amorous. Rumantikung mga mata, Romantic eyes. v [B12] be, become romantic.

Rumánu n {1} Roman. {2} Roman Catholic. katuliku — n Roman Catholic. v [B156] become a Roman Catholic.

rumba n rhumba. v [AC; c1] do the rhumba.

rumblun n k.o. pandanus grown widely as an ornamental and for its leaves which are particularly pliant and suitable for weaving. The color is lighter than the other species and the leaves are armed along the edges and the midribs.

rumbu v [A; ac] {1} head towards the direction of; take s.t. s.w. Sakayang nagrumbu dinhi, A boat heading this way. Ang ímung kabúang nagrumbu nímu sa kadáut, Your foolishness is leading you to misery. Rumbuha nang kahúya, Head towards that tree. {2} be the target or object of. Aku tung íyang girumbu sa insultu, I was the target of his insult. {3} [A; a] batter, ram s.t. down. Rumbúhun ta ning pultahan kay nawálà ang yábi, Let’s batter the door down because we lost the key. n {1} direction or heading taken. Tan-áwa ug unsay rumbu sa barku, See what direction the ship took. Ása rumbu ning dalána? Where does this road lead to? Gitumba níya ang káhuy rumbu sa sapà, He felled the tree directly into the river. {2} destination, goal. {3} target, object aimed at.

rumíru n rosemary, sold as a dried herb for spice.

rumlun = rumblun.

rumpi v [A; a] {1} destroy s.t. by breaking it to pieces. Ang mga tulisan mauy mirumpi sa pultahan, The robbers broke the door down. Si Ilurdi mauy nagrumpi sa gúsuk ni Kusáka, Elorde shattered Kosaka’s ribs. {2} destroy a girl’s reputation. Narumpi na ang kadunggánan ánang bayhána, The reputation of that girl is ruined. n = rumpi kandádu. — kandádu n general name for barracudas (the lock breaker): Sphyraena jello, et al.

run short for karun.

runda v [A; a12] {1} police raid. Mga Písi ang mirunda sa sugálan, The P.C. raided the gambling den. {2} go to s.o.’s house unexpectedly to collect a debt, ask for charity. Girunda mi sa mananaygun, The carollers came to see us to solicit money (lit. raided us).

rundalya n orchestra consisting mainly of native stringed instruments. v [A1] form a rundalya.

rúng a wrong answer in an exam. Rúng tanan ang ákung ansir, All my answers were wrong. v {1} [A; b(1)] mark s.t. wrong. {2} [B126; b6] be, become wrong.

rungkilyu n name of a notorious bandit during Spanish times. v [B3(1)] flare up at s.o. unreasonably at the slightest provocation. Murungkilyu (marungkilyu) siya kun mahubug, He gets mad easily when he is drunk.

runíyu n mimeographing machine (so called from the brand name Roneo). v [A; a] mimeograph s.t.

rup gardin n roof garden.

rúral n rural doctor, bank. Dílì maáyung ipanghuwam sa rúral kay dakug pursintu, It’s no good to borrow from rural banks because they charge a high percentage. — duktur rural doctor. (→) bangku — rural bank.

rús n rose. byitnam — {1} ornamental herb bearing rose-like flowers: Portulaca grandiflora. {2} k.o. venereal disease.

rúsa n rose-colored, pink. v [B] be, become rose-colored.

rusal n gardenia, grown as an ornamental.

rusaryu n rosary. v [A; b(1)] pray the rosary. rusaryuan, rusaryuhan, rusaryúhan n rosary beads.†

rúsas n {1} rose. {2} = rúsa. — dihapun, — dipapil kinds of chrysanthemums. — dipúkì = púkì, 2. di- a rose-colored. Dirúsas ang ákung páyung, My umbrella is rose-colored. v [A12] anything that is wrong with (humorous euphemism). Ang nakadirúsas nímu kay dì ka kamau, The thing that’s wrong with you is that you don’t know how.

rusítas n rosette design of jewelry.

ruska n screw or small nut. v [b6(1)] attach with, drive in a screw or bolt.†

ruskilyus n k.o. ring-shaped fancy cookies made of flour and egg yolks. v [A; a2] have, make this k.o. cookie.

Rúsu n Russian.

rúta n route, itinerary. Ang rúta sa ámung paglangyaw muági sa Rúma, Our tour will go through Rome. Dílì ku muhatud sa Pwinti. Dílì nà ákung rúta, I don’t take passengers to the Fuente because that is not my route.

rutisiyun n working in shifts or on a two-week rotational basis. v [A13; c1] work in shifts or on a rotation basis. Hínay ang trabáhu maung nagrutisiyun ang mga trabahanti, Business is slow so the laborers are working on a rotation basis.

rutunda n small round park or grass island at an intersection.

rúyal a winning mahjong hand consisting of only one design. — buki n a buki consisting of all black or all red numbers. — iskalíra see iskalíra. — midul kard a rúyal hand composed of midul kards. — pyanghaw a rúyal hand consisting of a pyanghaw.†

ruyda n {1} wheel with wooden spokes. {2} wheel or flywheel with spokes in a printing press. {3} arena or ring in a cockpit, boxing stadium, circus. v [B46; c1] turn around. Nagruyda ang ákung úlu sa pagkainum, My head is awhirl after I drank s.t. Nagruyda ang palábad sa ayruplánu, The airplane propeller is whirling. Ruydáhun (iruyda) sa kábaw ang galingan sa intusan, The carabao will pull the sugar cane grinder around.

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sa_1 particle indicating grammatical relations. short form: s. {1} preceding a phrase referring to a place. Niadtu sa Manílà, Went to Manila. Sa ibabaw, Up on top. Lakaw ngadtu sa unáhan, Walk up ahead. Ihátag sa bátà, Give it to the child. Nahúlug sa pangpang, Fell off the cliff. Amíhan sa kanáway, Northwind from a westerly direction. {1a} following a word meaning ‘be in a place’. Nia dinhi sa Sibu, It is here in Cebu. Didtu siya sa Manílà iskuyla, He went to school in Manila. Walà sa lugar, Not at the right time or place. {2} preceding a phrase referring to time. Muanhi sa alas dúsi, Will come at twelve. Malígù ta sa sunud Duminggu, Let’s go swimming next Sunday. Sa káda ámut mutugbang pud siyag hátag, Each time they contribute, he gives an equal amount. {2a} preceding a sentence referring to past time. Sa pag-abut na níya didtu, When he arrived there. Sa nagalakat ang panahun, As time went by. {3} indicating gen. relations. {3a} possession or analogous concepts. Ang balay sa ákung amígu, My friend’s house. Ang mga pagtulun-an sa Bibliya, The lessons given in the Bible. Ang sa ákung mga igsúun, The ones belonging to my brothers and sisters. Usa sa ákung mga sákup, One of my people. Ang kamahal sa palalítun, The high cost of things. Búlan sa Máyu, The month of May. {3b} agent of a passive verb. Gihambat sa liyun, Was devoured by the lion. Kaúnun sa mga bátà, The children will eat it. {3b1} preceding the agent of a nominalized verb. Ang pagkamatay sa bátà, When the child died (lit. the dying of the child). Káda kanáug sa pasahíru, Each time a passenger got off. (Lit. Each getting off of the passengers.) {3c} following an exclamation to mark the thing exclaimed over. Kamahal gud sa ímung gibáyad! What a high price you paid! Dakúa sad sa balay! What a huge house it was! {4} indicating dat. relations. {4a} specific goal of an action. Nakabunù sa íyang kaáway, Killed his enemy. Akuy gitagáan sa libru, The book was given to me. {4b} in comparisons: than. Dátù pa sa ákung amahan, Richer than my father. {4c} — ákù, ímu, íya, ámù, átù, inyu, íla = kanámù, kanímu, kaníya, kanámù, kanátù, kaninyu, kaníla. {5} indicating causal, instrumental, or concomitant relations. Mihílak sa kapungut, Cried out of anger. Sa tantung paningkámut, milampus, He succeeded after trying so hard. Íyang gisuntuk sa walang kamut, He hit him with his left hand. Sa minaayug sa dinautan, By hook or by crook. Sapátus nga naghilíra sa kadaghan, Rows and rows of shoes, there were so many of them. Mitandù sa walay lángan, He agreed without delay. {5a} following a word which expresses these relationships. Báhin sa ákung hangyù, As for my request. Tungud sa kalúuy, On account of his mercy. Uban sa íyang amahan, Together with her father. Para ni sa Nága? Is this bound for Naga? Human sa klási, After class. {6} optionally preceding an infinitive with pag-. Arun sa pagpauswag sa lungsud, In order to develop the town. Misúgud na sad siya sa pag-inum, He began to take to the bottle again.

sa_2 {1} short for unsa used at end of phrases. see unsa, 5. {2} short for unsa gánì. see gánì, 5a.

sā́ = sála_2.

sà short for ísà, úsà.

sâ = salà.

sáa {1} where (past or present tense)? Sáa man tu paingun ag bátà? Where could the child have gone? Sáa man ang inyung balay? Where is your house? {2} which of the several. Sáa áning duha imung palitun? Which of these two are you going to buy?

sáad v [AC; c] promise. Nagsáad siya nga mubálik, He promised to come back. Dílì ku makasáad nímu ug trabáhu, I cannot promise you a job. n {1} promise. Tumánun ba nímu ang sáad? Will you keep your promise? Yútà sa mga sáad, The Land of Promise (Mindanao). {2} s.t. promised. Diyis pursyintu ang ákung sáad sa Ginúu, I promised to give ten percent to the Lord. Bag-ung, Dáang — New, Old Testament. paN- v [A2; c6] make a promise or vow to oneself. Nanáad si Supru nga dílì na siya mubálik, Sofro vowed that he would never go back. n vow, solemn promise to do s.t. if s.t. is fulfilled. Panáad ku nga dì ku muusab, basta lang maluwas siya, I made a vow never to do it again, if only she would get better. sinaáran n {1} s.t. spoken for. Dì na ni mabaligyà kay sinaáran, I can’t sell it because it has been spoken for. {2} a betrothed girl that has never been married. ka- n one with whom s.o. made a promise of love or marriage. masaárun a promising. Masaárung kaugmáun, A promising future. pakig- n covenant, mutual giving of promises.

saag (from saláag) a stray, not in the usual course or passage. Usa ka saag nga huyúhuy mipakítuy sa mga dáhun, A stray breeze stirred the leaves.

sáag = saláag.

saang n spider conch.

sab = usab.

sáb = sálab.

sábà a noisy. Sábà kaáyu ang tyanggihan, The marketplace is very noisy. n noise. Ang sábà abut diri nákù, The noise reaches me here. — dihà {1} shut up! (said in anger). Sábà (sabà) dihà, nagrawraw ka lang, Shut up! You’re talking nonsense! {2} Oh, come on, you’re kidding. Sábà (sabà) dihà uy, gipaláhan na pud ku nímu, Oh come on. You’re just flattering me. See also bà dihà. v {1} [A; b6] make noise. Ngánung nía man mu magsábà sa huspital? Why are you making noise here in the hospital? Gisabáan ka ba námung nagdúlà? Do you find it too noisy if we play here? {2} [A3; c] tell s.t. to s.o. Ayaw isábà ang átung rilasiyun ha, Don’t breathe a word about our affair, O.K.? -an(→) a {1} given to making noise or talking. {2} given to divulging secrets. v [B12] be, become noisy or tending to divulge secrets. ka- n {1} din, noise. {2} scolding. Ang kasábang ákung nadáwat dílì makáun ug irù, I got a scolding not fit for a dog. v [AN; b(1)] scold. Ayawg ihagpak ang sira kay kasab-an kang Máma, Don’t slam the door because Mom will scold you. hinga-, hinga-(→) a fond of scolding. kalasab-an a {1} always scolded. {2} worthy of a scolding.

sab-a n {1} variety of cooking banana with rectangular fruit similar to but smaller than the kardába, with 7–12 or more hands in the bunch. The fiber can be made into cloth: Musa sapientum var. compressa. {2} cloth made from the sab-a.

sabad a restless, unsteady, always moving. Sabad kaáyu ang tabánug, The kite was very unsteady. n propeller, blade of a fan, windmill. v {1} [B] be, become annoyingly restless, unsteady. Musabad ang mga bábuy ug gutúmun, Pigs get restless when they are hungry. {2} [A13; a12] attach, make into a propeller or fan, windmill blade. {3} [A; c1] whiz closely by, moving fast. Wà gánì makasabad sa íyang gipusil ang bála, The bullet did not even go near the target. {4} [A; c1] go near s.t. for a purpose. Gisabaran níya kanúnay ang asáwa nga nagsugal, He kept hanging around his wife who was gambling. Isabad (sabara) ang bátà kun túa ba sa iskuylahan, Go by the school for a moment and see if the child is there.

sabadista n Seventh-day Adventist. v [B15] be, become a Seventh-day Adventist.

Sabadu n {1} Saturday. — iglurya, Santu the Saturday of the Holy Week. {2} one point short of winning. Sabadu na ang ílang iskúr. Usa na lay kuwang pára mudaug, They are one point short of winning. They only need one more point to sew up the game. see birnis for verb forms. -in- v {1} [A; b5] use s.t. sparingly or in little amounts. Musinabadu lang ku ug pangagwa basta lang mahumut ta, I will use the perfume sparingly just enough to smell sweet. {2} [A13; a12] preserve fish with a small amount of salt. Magsinabadu ta kay daghang bulinaw ug dì nátù mahurut, Let’s make fish preserves because we’ve got lots of anchovies and we can’t consume them all. n fish preserved with a little salt.

sab-ag_1 v [A; c] hang s.t. light over the shoulders or a projection. Isab-ag ang tualya sa abága, Drape the towel over your shoulders. Isab-ag ang bukag sa lansang, Hang the basket on the nail.

sab-ag_2 = sabwag, 1.

sábak_1 v {1} [A; c1] put s.t. in one’s lap to carry it. Dì ku musábak nímu kay dakù ka, I will not allow you to sit on my lap because you’re too big. Ákung sabákun (isábak) ring bátà arun makalingkud tang tanan, I will put the child on my lap so that all of us can sit down. {2} [a12] hit s.t. squarely. Usa ka suntuk nasábak sa íyang apapángig, A blow with the fist struck him squarely in the jaw. {3} [A13; a12] sponsor a bill, espouse a cause. Ang bag-ung urdinansa gisábak sa tanang mga kawáni, The new ordinance is supported by all the employees. {4} [A13] having a certain property (literary). Hángin nga nagsábak sa madulútung kabugnaw, A wind that brought penetrating coolness. — ug bitúun v [A3; a12] for a crescent moon to have a star just above it—a sign of good luck for courtship. Ug musábak gánì kunu ang búlan ug bitúun, dalì sugtun ang láking mangulitáwu, They say that a man will easily win the hand of a woman he courts when the moon is carrying a star in its lap. (→) v [A3; c] be pregnant. Kalúha tingáli ning ákung gisabak, I must be pregnant with twins. -an(→) n {1} lap or s.t. analogous to it. Nag-ulun sa ákung sabakan, Resting her head on my lap. Sa sabakan sa dakung búkid, At the base of a big mountain. {2} the mother’s womb (literary). Gíkan sa sabakan ni Maríya, From Mary’s womb. {2a} one’s parents. Anak sa pubring sabakan, A child from poor parents. {2b} -an sa yútà the bosom of the earth (literary). {3} female genitalia (euphemism). {4} small basket with an open mouth, usually rounded, made of rattan or bamboo, used as a container for the seeds when sowing or for harvested rice. v [a12] hit in the genital region.†

sábak_2 n area of a field assigned to a particular person to work on.

sábal a {1} offering resistance to motion. Sábal kaáyu ning maggúyud ta ug gákit, It’s slow-going if you tow a raft. {2} entailing encumbrance, a burden. Sábal kaáyu ang bátà sa lakaw, The child is a nuisance to take with you when you go out. Kining mga lúun sa balay sábal kaáyu, It’s a burden to have other people live with you. {3} obstructing the vision. Sábal kaáyu sa átung panan-aw ang mga káhuy, The surrounding trees obstruct our view. v [B46; b6] be, become a drag to forward motion, burden, or obstruction.

sabana = gwayabanu.

sabang, sábang n area on or near the mouth of a river.

Sábas a name of a person, not much respected, who is a smart aleck who makes cheap puns and wisecracks. -in- v {1} [A1; b6] make foolish jokes and wisecracks. Ayaw kug sinabási, Don’t try to ridicule me. {2} [a12] treat s.o. the way one would treat Sabas (without proper deference). Sinabásun man ku níya ábig dílì musúkul, He treats me like Sabas as if I wouldn’t stand up to him.

sabat v {1} [A23] speak after s.o. has spoken. Unyà misabat pud ang usang táwu bísag walà sultíhi, And then the other man spoke in turn, though he hadn’t been spoken to. {1a} answer. Ngánung dì man ka musabat ug tawgun ka? Why don’t you answer when you’re called? {1b} repeat words after, as in prayer. {2} [A2] attend a novena. Dílì ángayng itambung ug kumbira ug walà makasabat ug pangadyì, You shouldn’t attend the banquet if you did not attend the prayer. — amin a always agreeable to another’s viewpoint. Ang táwung sabat amin pirmi lang úyun, A yes-man always gives his approval. panabtan v [A2; b6] lead the novena. manalabtan, mananabtan n one who leads the prayer in the novena.†

sabaw n {1} soup, gravy, juice given off by s.t. cooked. Sabaw sa manuk, Chicken soup. {2} water in coconut. {3} water that has gotten into a boat. {4} queer character trait, quirks. Láin nímug sabaw à, You sure are a strange sort. Magkauyun mu kay paríhu mu ug sabaw, You two will hit it off nicely because you have the same quirks. waw — exclamation of admiration for a sexy woman. v {1} [A3; b] cook s.t. with extra water or juice. Sabwi ug diyútay ang útan, Add a little water to the vegetable stew. {2} [b4] for a ship or boat to take in water. Nasabwan ang sakayan kay dagkung balud, The boat took in water because the waves are high. láin ug — v [A23] take a different tack in a conversation. Muláin ka man ug sabaw ug mag-isturyahánay ta sa ímung kaági, You change the subject when we talk about your past.

sabay_1 n hand net used for scooping small fish out of water. v [A13; a12] make, make into such a net.

sabay_2 often, usually. Sabay ingun niárung urása siya malígù, She usually takes a bath at this time.

sábay_1 v {1} [A2C; bc3] walk with, beside. Misábay siya paglakaw sa íyang giulitawhan, He walked beside the girl he was courting. {2} [A2; b(1)] go by, around s.w. Unsa man tung mananápang misábay sa ákung úlu? What k.o. insect is this that is darting around my head? Gisabáyan nákù ang ákung kuntra arun maglágut, I purposely went by my enemy’s house to provoke his anger.

sábay_2 n k.o. jellyfish with stinging cells in the tentacles.

sab-ay v [AN; c] let s.t. dangle over the edge of s.t. or over one’s shoulder. Kinsay nagsab-ay sa tualya diri sa kurdísu? Who hung the towel over the window sill? Ayawg sab-áyi ning ákung abága sa ímung buktun, Don’t hang your arms over my shoulder.

sabdyik n subject in school.

sabid n encumbrance, s.t. making action laborious. Way sabid nga mulakaw ang way anak, S.o. with no children can go out unencumbered. v [AB12; c5] become encumbered, cause encumbrance. Makasabid ning ákung pagsabak sa ákung trabáhu, My pregnancy is a terrible encumbrance to my work.

*sabikil (from bikil) v [b(1)] accidentally nudge s.t. with the elbow. Ayawg yapayapa kay sabiklan nímu ang butilya, Don’t wave your hands around because you might knock the bottle with your elbow.

sabilay, sab-ilay = sambilay.

sabin v [A; b6] do s.t. in addition to one’s main task. Musabin kug pangutaw samtang maglung-ag, I’ll do some ironing while I’m cooking the rice. Isabin ta kag palit ug sigarilyug manmirkádu ku, I’ll buy your cigarettes when I go shopping.

sab-it v [A; c] {1} put s.t. small around s.t. that holds it or pierce it with a hook. Nasab-itan ang ákung karsúnis sa alambring tunukun, I snagged my pants on the barbed wire. Isab-it lang nang ímung baskit sa halígi sa kural, Just hang your basket on the fence post. {2} decorate with a medal hung from a ribbon put around the neck. Gisab-ítan siyag midalya, He was decorated with a medal. {2a} attribute credit to s.o., give him the honor due him. {3} put a curved thing around s.t. to pluck or bring it down. Sab-ítan lang nímu ang búnga ug kaw-it, Dì na mistil sak-un, Just pull the fruit down with a hook on a pole. You don’t have to climb up for it. -anan n s.t. onto which s.t is hooked.†

sablag = sabwag, 1.

sablaw v {1} [B1256] for the strings to be out of tune. Unsáun nímu pagkuskus ánang sistáha nga nasablaw man nà? How can you play that guitar when the strings are not tuned? {2} [B1256] be somewhat off, crazy. Uy nasablaw ka nga nagswítir ug mudtung dakù, Hey, have you gone crazy, wearing a sweater at high noon!

sablay v {1} [A1; c] put s.t. on top of s.t. else going beyond its edge. Kinsay nagsablay íring kawáyan sa kural? Who placed the bamboo pole across the fence? Dì tà nímu sabláyan nang alambri sa iliktrisidad, You should not hang anything from the electric wire. {2} [a12] for a boxer to totter (lean on the ropes). Nasablay sa ring ang buksidur dihang nagrúgi siya, The boxer leaned on the ropes when he became groggy. — sa luwag state of development of the coconut where the meat is firm enough to hold together (lit. will hang over the edge of the ladle) but not stiff. -an(→) n longitudinal beams under the roof running along the posts on which the rafters (salagunting) rest.

sabli n saber. v [a12] make, make into a saber. (→) v [a12] stab with a saber.

sablig v [AN2; a12] throw or splash water on. Gisablígan níyag túbig ang nagbagang puthaw, He splashed water on the glowing steel. n action of splashing or throwing water. paN- v [A2; c6] splash water on oneself in bathing, -ay v [C23] for politicians to engage in mudslinging.

sabluk n intense desire to eat s.t. one hasn’t eaten in a long time. v [A123P; a4] have an intense desire to eat s.t. Gisabluk kug mangga sa didtu ku sa Istíts, I conceived an intense craving for mangoes when I was in the States. hiN- v [A] eat s.t. in great quantity to satisfy one’s intense desire to eat it. Makahinabluk tag káun ug mangga karung swildu, We can eat mangoes to our heart’s content on payday.

sabnit v [A; a2] snatch s.t., esp. in stealing. Nasakpan ang nagsabnit sa íyang pitáka, The man who snatched her bag was apprehended.

sabsab v [AN; a2] graze. Túa sa lagúna nanabsab, It’s in the pasture grazing. Háin áning kandínga nagsabsab sa misítas? Which of these goats ate the ornamental plants?

sabud_1 v {1} [A2; b(1)] catch s.t. against an obstruction. Bantay kay musabud ang ímung tiil sa tiil sa lamísa, Watch out or you will hit your foot against the table. Nasabdan ang misitíra sa íyang sáya, Her skirt accidentally caught against the flower pot. {2} [A; a12] trip, cause s.o. to stumble. Kinsay nagsabud sa ákung tiil? Who tripped me (lit. my foot)? {2a} [A23] make a slip, trip up. Bisag unsáun nátug amping sa átung trabáhu, musabud giyud ta usáhay, No matter how careful we are, we can’t help making a mistake once in a while. {3} [a12] be delayed. Didtu na pud ka masabud sa bilyaran! You’re late again because you played billiards. walay — without offering obstruction. Way sabud nga pagkasyát, A basketball shot that went in without touching the ring. Pilipínu, apan way sabud ang íyang dílang musultig Ininglis, He’s a Filipino, but he can speak English with the greatest of fluency. (←)_1 a cumbersome, giving hindrance to movement. Ubang bátà, dì layhan ug taas nga karsúnis kay sábud kunu, Some children don’t like long pants because they’re cumbersome.

sábud_2 v [A; c] {1} sow, sprinkle seeds on a bed. Ang dáwang ákung isábud, The millet I am going to sow. {2} feed chickens by sprinkling grains on the ground. n action of throwing grains. Ákù rung sábud sa manuk, It’s my turn to feed the chickens. (→)_2 {1} grain to strew to fowls. {2} = saburan. saburan n seedbed where seeds are sprinkled for germination.†

sabug, sábug usually, most commonly [so-and-so] rather than s.t. else. Sabug siyang muanhi sa upisína maalas utsu, He usually comes to the office at eight o’clock. Sabug sa ákung midiyas putì, Most of my socks are white. ma- = sabug.

sábul = bulsa (slang).

sabúlag (from bulag) v [A; c] strew, scatter out. Nahisabúlag ang mga libru nga ákung gikaptan dihang gipakuratan ku, The books I was carrying fell in all different directions when s.o. frightened me.

sabúlak v [A; c] strew, sprinkle s.t. small. Kinsay nagsabúlak ug pasì sa mais sa ákung gardin? Who strewed corn grains in my garden? Sabuláki ug kinudkud kísu ang sud-an, Sprinkle grated cheese on the food.

sabun n {1} soap. {2} intense scolding. v {1} [A; b(1)] soap s.t. Sabnig maáyu ang kamisin kay nagkagrása, Soap the undershirt well because it is smeared with grease. {2} [A; b5] be severely scolded. Nasabun (nasabunan) ku. Ikaw man gud, I got a good scolding because of you. -in-an n s.t. onto which soap has been rubbed.

sábung n cockfight, usually without gaffs. v [AC; a] {1} fight cocks. Sabúngan ku nang ímung ugis sa ákung pula, I will try out my red cock on your white one. {2} pair off people, usually in a love match. pa-a let [subject] have a light from a burning cigarette. Pasabúnga ku bi, Let me have a light. -íru, maN-r-(←) n one who fights cocks.

sab-ung v [A; c6] {1} hang s.t. by passing it around s.t. else. Kasab-úngan nang ímung simud ug baskit, You’re pouting. (Lit. A basket could be hung from your mouth.) Isab-ung lang nang sista sa halígi, Just hang the guitar over the post. {2} decorate with a pendant medal hung from a ribbon. -anan n hook or nail from which things are hung.

saburnu = suburnu.

sabut v {1} [A2] understand. Walà ka makasabut kay dílì man ka musabut, You didn’t understand because you don’t want to understand. Ayaw ug sabta ug láin ug dì ku muadtu sa inyu, Don’t take it wrong if I do not go to your place. {2} [A12] sense, be vaguely aware of s.t. Midágan ang irù kay nakasabut nga iháwun siya, The dog ran away because he sensed that he would be slaughtered. Hingsabtan ming Máma nga manan-aw mig sini, Mama became aware that we were planning to go to the movies. {3} [A23] obey, do what one was told to do. Bísag sáun nímug ingun dì giyud nà siya musabut, No matter how much you tell him, he won’t obey. n one’s way of understanding. Sa ákung sabut, dì na tu mubálik, As I understand it, he won’t come back. interjection {1} I don’t know (giving a curt tone). ‘Kahibáwu kag háin si Tatay?’—‘Sabut,’ ‘Do you know where Father is?’—‘Nope.’ Sabút uruy níya ug mukúyug ba siya, I don’t know about him, if he is going. {2} understand? (short for nakasabut ka?) (←) v {1} [C; ab4] make, come to an agreement with s.o. Magsábut tag unsáun nátù pagbáyad sa útang, Let’s agree on how to pay the debt. Nagkasábut na ba mu si Pidru báhin sa pagbáhin sa yútà? Have you come to an agreement with Pedro about how the land is to be divided? Ikay makigsábut ni Binut kay kamuy amígu, You make the agreement with Benot because you two are friends. Unsay inyung gikasabútan? What agreement did you make? Lisud kang igkasábut kay dì ka mutúman, It’s impossible to have an agreement with you because you don’t stick to your promises. {2} [C; abc3] talk s.t over to reach s.t. mutually agreeable. Magsábut lang unyà ta ug pilay bayranan, We’ll come to an agreement later on the price. Mahímù pang sabútun ang inyung gikasungían, You can still talk your quarrel over. Sabúti siya ug musugut ba, Have a talk with him to see if he is amenable. Dì siya ikasábut kay dì mamínaw ug rasun, You can’t come to terms with him because he doesn’t listen to reason. {3} [C; a12] conspire, be in cahoots, make special arrangements with s.o. Nagsábut ning duha kay paríhu ug pamasángil, The two are in cahoots because they have the same alibi. Sabútun nákù ang gwardiya arun mu paagíun, I will make arrangements with the guard so that you will be allowed to pass. {4} [C13] hit it off. Nagkasábut dáyun ning duha kay paríhu sila ug sabaw, The two hit it off nicely because they are both of the same ilk. n agreement reached. pa- v {1} [A3] show, give indications of doing s.t. Dì ka mupasabut nga nangísug ka, Don’t show that you are angry. {2} [A2; a2] explain to make s.o. understand s.t. Pasabta ku ngánung kining sumáhay miguwà, Explain to me why this sum appeared. Unsa may ímung ipasabut ánà? What do you mean by that? -in-(←), sinabtanay, sinabtánay v [C3; c3] understand each other’s viewpoint. ka-(←) n person with whom one has an agreement. ka-an(←) n agreement, pact. Ang kasabútan báhin sa nigusyu nakahátag ug dakung pabur sa Pilipínas, The trade agreement gave the Philippines a big advantage. -l-an(←) n mind, intellect. Háit ug salabútan si Míri kay húmuk siya makasabut, Mary has a keen mind because she easily understands. paN- = sabut, n. salabtunun a meaningful, giving hidden meaning. Mau tuy ímung nadungug apan sabtunun (salabtunun) tu kaáyu, That’s what you heard but it was full of hidden meaning. masinabtánun, masinabútun a considerate, understanding.

sabutáhi v [A; a12] sabotage. Sabutahíun nátù ang baskit arun mudaug ang pusta ni Pidru, Let’s sabotage the game so that Pedro will win his bet. n sabotage.

sabúwak = sabúlak.

sábuy v [A; b6] pass by close to a place. Misábuy lang mi sa Sikihur padúlung sa Dumagíti, We just went by Siquijor on the way to Dumaguete. sabuysábuy v [A; b6] pass back and forth. Nagsabuysábuy lang ang ulitáwu sa íla kay naúlawng mamisíta, The young man just walked back and forth in front of the house because he was too shy to go in.

sab-uy v [A; a] throw hot liquid at s.o. Sab-úyig ínit túbig nang nanghangad, Throw hot water at the peeping tom under the house.

sabwag (from bulag) v [AN2; c] {1} throw liquid or s.t. in grains. Kinsay nagsabwag nímu ug túbig? Who threw water on you? Sabwági ug balas ang dáub kay misiláub, Throw sand on the fire because it flared up. Isabwag ang sinsilyu sa mga bátà, Throw the coins out to the children. {1a} supply in abundance. Dílì makadaug ang pulitikung way kwartang isabwag, The politician who doesn’t have money to spread out can’t win. {1b} emit, send forth s.t. in extensive or intensive degree (literary). Búlan nga nagsabwag sa íyang kasílaw, The moon that was sending forth its rays. {2} [A13; c6] spread news, make s.t. known to many. Isabwag ang balità nga nakadaug kita sa burúka, Spread the news that we have won the court case. {3} [A2] spread. Misabwag sa íyang láwas ang hanggà, The smallpox spread all over her body. -ay n a version of jackstones where the player throws a number of stones on the ground and flips them against each other. v [AC; c1] play sabwagay.

sabyag v {1} [A; c6] throw water, sand. Akuy misabyag ug túbig sa káyu, I threw water on the fire. Kinsa man tung nagsabyag ug balas sa ákung nawung? Who was it that threw sand in my face? {2} [A13B; c6] spread, cause to spread. Isabyag ang balità, Spread the news. Misabyag ang hanggà sa íyang kalawásan, The chicken pox spread over his body.

sabyu a wise and deeply experienced, often with prophetic abilities. Ang sabyung tigúlang nakatagnà sa gúbat, The wise old man foretold the Second World War. v [B12] become wise.

sabyuk = sabluk.

sad = usab.

sád = sálad_1.

sad-ang_1 n in cockfighting, when a larger cock fights a smaller one, a manner of attaching the gaff on the larger one to offset his advantage: the gaff is placed higher than usual and the ring holding the gaff is not tied around the cock’s hind toe. v [c1] attach the gaff in this way.

sad-ang_2 v [A; b6(1)] hook, snag s.t. s.w. Kinsay misad-ang sa sudlay sa ákung úlu? Who stuck the comb on my head? Gamay nga sanga ang íyang gisad-ángan sa kawit, He hooked the palm toddy container over a small branch.

sad-ay v [A; c] rest s.t. over s.t. else. Nagsad-ay siya sa íyang síku sa kurdísu, He rested his elbows on the window sill. Hisad-ayan sa ákung kamut ang íyang páa, I accidentally rested my hand on her thigh.

sadiyà a lively and gay. v [B; a2b6] be, become, make lively, merry. Magsadiyà ta kay midaug ang átung kandidátu, Let’s be merry because our candidate won. Sa nagkahubug sila nagkasadiyà pud, The drunker they got the gayer they became. ka- n liveliness, state of being merry. ma-un a gay, lively.

sadlayin = sayid layin.

sadsad v [A; a2] dance, with the feet (rather than with the hands or some other part of the body). Hala! Panadsad mung tanan, All right! Everybody dance! n dancing. Dúgayng wà makatilawg sadsad, Hadn’t danced for a long time.

sadsarun = sitsarun.

sadtu {1} = niadtu. see kadtu. {2} = kaniadtu (dialectal).

saduk = saruk.

sad-ung_1 = sab-ung.

*sad-ung_2 -in- n close stitches for sewing buttonholes. v [A; ab] sew a buttonhole stitch. Akuy nagsinad-ung sa sidsid, I sewed the hem with buttonhole stitches. -in-an n trimmed with lace.

sadyap n k.o. twill weave of cloth done in the same way as amákan (cf. amákan). -in- v [A13; a12] weave s.t. in this way.

sā́g = sálag.

ságà n {1} portion or group from a larger quantity, esp. of things for sale. Tagpíla ang ságà sa kík? How much is the cake per portion? {2} portion of things strung. Usa ka ságang isdà, A string of fish. v {1} [A; a] apportion things. Akuy muságà sa dakung isdà, I’ll divide the big fish into several portions. {2} [A; a12] string things into groups, usually for sale.

sagábal a hindering, restricting movement, esp. in the achievement of s.t. Sagábal kaáyu sa átung panghunàhunà nga adúnay daghang atimanun, It’s difficult to think straight when there are too many details to attend to. n hindrance, s.t. that prevents achievement. v {1} [A; b6] constitute a hindrance. Ang íyang pagkaiks kumbik nagsagábal sa íyang pangimplíyu, His record was an obstacle to his getting a job. Sagabálan ka bag dala áning malíta? Will it be a burden for you to bring this suitcase? {2} [B46; b6] be unwieldy. Musagábal gawíun ang prakul ug tas-un ang pul-an, The hatchet will be unwieldy if the handle is made too long.

sagábay (from gábay) n friend, comrade with whom one has common interests and sympathies. Adúnay mga prupisur nga sagábay sa kumunista, There are professors who are communist sympathizers. v [B256C; a12] be friends with, stick together as friends. Musagábay kahà ka nákù ug tinuntuhan ku? Would you stick by me if s.o. tries to do s.t. to me?

ságad_1 {1} — sa most, all. Ságad sa muanhi taganurti, Most of those that come here are from the North. Ságad sa mga táwu dinhi, Most of the people here. Ang ságad gibug-atun, The usual weight. {2} with verbs: usually. Sàgad mulikì ang básu ug huwarag ínit túbig, Glasses usually crack if hot water is poured into them. {3} common, usual thing. Ang ságad nímung buhátun mau ang pagtug-an nímu sa inyung dakùdàkù, The usual thing for you to do is for you to report (it) to your immediate superior. v [A13] be, become usual, commonplace. Nagságad na ang pangáwat diri sa ámù, Stealing is rampant in our place. kasagáran = ságad, 1, 2, 3. {4} ordinary. Ispisiyal ni, dílì ingun sa ubang kasagáran nga bulpin, This is special, not like other ordinary ball point pen.

*ságad_2 sagdi short for pasagdi. see pa-(→), 2a. pa- v [A2S; b6] {1} do s.t. without adequate preparation or forethought. Mipaságad ka lag tubag bisag wà masáyud, You just went and gave any old answer, even though you didn’t know. Ngánung magpaságad (magpasagad) ka man ug yabu ug túbig sa bintánà? Why do you throw water carelessly out of the window? Pasagári lang ug pusil. Makaigù tingáli kag usa, Just shoot at random. You might hit one. pa-(→) v {1} [A; b(1)] neglect, fail to give s.t. its proper attention. Tibíhun ka ug magpasagad ka sa láwas, You’ll contract T.B. if you neglect your health. Nahagbung siya kay nagpasagad lang sa pagtuun, He flunked because he neglected his studies. {2} [A12; b(1)] ignore, not heed, disregard. Makapasagad ka sa íyang mga abúsu? Could you ignore his abuses? {2a} [b(1)] let be, don’t do anything to s.t. Pasagdiku. Lakaw lag ímu, Let me be. Go by yourself. Sagdi (pasagdi, pasagdahi) lang, Never mind, forget it. 2b [b8] be disregarded. Ang kalagmítan nga ang mamumúnù nía pa sa syudad dílì kapasagdan, The likelihood that the killer is still in the city cannot be disregarded. pinasagdan n s.t. neglected. mapinasagdánun, mapinasagárun a neglectful. {3} [A] live, stay unconcerned or resignedly (come what may). Magpasagad lang ku dinhi kay wà na kuy mga paryinti, I’ll stay here to rot for I have no more family.

sagadsad a shuffling. v [A13; a2b6] walk with shuffling steps. -in- n shuffling noise. Ang sinagadsad sa íyang sinílas, The shuffling of his slippers.

sagahid_1 v [B6; c1] drag one’s legs in moving from one place to another, usually because of an injury or defect. Magsagahid nang íyang mga tiil kay gipulyu man siya, She drags her feet when she walks because she is a polio victim. Ayaw sagahira (isagahid) ang ímung sapátus arun dì magubà ug dalì, Don’t drag your feet when you walk or your shoes will wear out right away.

sagahid_2 = saghid.

sagákang = sagákay.

sagákay v [A; a12] carry or support s.o. with both arms under him. Amahan nga misagákay sa patayng láwas sa bátà, A father carrying his child’s dead body in his arms.

sagalak v [B2S46; c1] for liquid to flow with a noisy bubbling or slurping sound. Nagsagalak ang túbig sa tubud, The water in the spring is flowing with a bubbling sound. Ayaw sagaláka (isagálak) paghígup ang sabaw, Don’t sip your soup noisily.

sagalsal a rough with small bumps. v [B; c6] be, become rough. Nawung nga nagsagalsal sa bugas, A face dotted with pimples. -un a a rough, bumpy sort. v [B12] become rough. Nasagalsalun ang karsáda pag-ulan, The road became rough when it rained.

sagang v {1} [A; a12] fend off, ward off or block a thrust or blow. Wà siya makasagang (makapanagang) sa ákung hampak, He wasn’t able to ward off my blows. {2} [A; a12] support, keep weight up. Kining parúlus mauy musagang sa mga busaug, This crossbeam is what supports the joists. n {1} protection. Tambal nga muhátag sab ug talagsaung sagang sa mga sakit sa pánit, Medicine that gives unusual protection against skin diseases. {2} the action of fending off a blow. paN- v [A] answer, respond to a query. Wà ku makapanagang sa kinalisdang tuksù sa banggà, I was not able to answer the hardest question in the contest. n s.t. magical (charm, medicinal concoction, prayer) worn on the body as a defense against evil spirits or influences. sagangságang v [A; c] ward off hunger, difficulty temporarily. Makasagangságang giyud ning lagutmun sa kagútum, We can depend on root crops for food during the lean months.†

sag-ang_1 a thin and emaciated. Sag-ang siya kaáyu human masakit, He was very thin after his sickness. v [B; b6] become thin and emaciated.

sagangat n a barb of a hook, spear, arrow, harpoon. v [A; a12] hit with a spear having several tines. (←) n spear with several tines for fishing. v {1} [AB6; a1] hook s.t. on a barb, be hooked. Misagángat (nasagángat) ang angkla sa dakung batu, The anchor got hooked on a big stone. Sagangáta ang isdà, Spear the fish. {2} [A2SP; a12] make, make into a spear with several tines.

sagangsang v [B] be rough with sharp projecting edges. Nagsagangsang ang íyang nawung sa buti, His face is rough with smallpox. -un a rough, not smooth. Sagangsangun ang ngilit sa dáhun sa magay, The edge of a maguey leaf is sharp and thorny.

sagansal = sagalsal.

ságap v [A123S; a3b2] {1} catch a whiff by accident. Nakasagap kug báhù sa patayng ilagà, I got a whiff of the dead rat. {1a} catch some gossip. Dalì siyang makasagap ug tábì, She is good at sniffing out gossip. {2} come upon suddenly, become aware of the existence of s.t. Nasagapan sa mga sundálu ang tinabúnang masinggan, The soldiers came upon the hidden machine gun nest. {3} [A; a] search for s.t., covering an area. Giságap níla ang kabukíran sa pagpangítà sa púga, They covered the mountains looking for the fugitive.

sagapsap_1 a {1} fibrous and dry to chew. Sagapsap kan-un ang lútung way sabaw, Rice with no soup is very dry to try to eat. Giluwà na nákù ang tubu kay sagapsap na, Wà nay dugà, I spit the sugarcane out because it was all pulp and didn’t have any more juice. {2} rough to the touch. Sagapsap na siyag nawung kay napunù sa bugas, His face is rough because of the pimples. n sound made by a pig eating. v {1} [B; b6] be, become pulpy or dry to chew. Masagapsap ang humay ug dì baghásan, Rice is hard to eat if it isn’t well-polished. {2} [B; b6] for a surface to be rough to the touch. {3} [B1; a12] make the noise of a pig eating.

sagapsap_2 n k.o. fish.

sagarat, sagárat = lagarat.

sagàsà_1 v [A] make the hollow cracking sound of s.t. splitting. Misagàsà ang sag-ub nga natumba sa batu, The bamboo container went crack when it fell on the stones.

sagàsà_2 n k.o. small tree of second growth forest, commonly used as firewood. -un(→) a wood resembling sagàsà which has grains that do not run straight and parallel, such that splitting it lengthwise is difficult.

sagatà = sugatà.

sagay a matured coconuts at the stage when one can hear the water but the husk is still green. v {1} [B5] reach the mature, but not brown, stage. {2} [A; a] gather mature coconuts.

ságay v [B2456] for s.t. highly fragile to break into pieces. Miságay ang bangà nga natumba, The earthen jar broke to pieces when it toppled over.

sagáyad v [A2S; c1] drag, trail behind. Nagsagayad ang íkug sa búda, The train of her gown was trailing behind her.

sagaysay v [AB3(1); c1] make stones skip over the surface of the water, for a stone to do so. Dílì makasagaysay ang batu nga língin, A round stone can’t skip over the surface of the water. n action of skipping a stone over the surface of the water.

sagbat = sakbat.

sagbay = sablay.

sagbuk = sabluk.

sagbut n {1} weeds or grasses: any herbaceous plants growing wild. — sa dágat n seaweeds. {1a} leafy vegetables (humorous). Sígi lang tang mangáun niínig sagbut, We always have to eat weeds. {2} trash, rubbish. v [A; b6] put rubbish s.w. Kinsa may nagsagbut diri sa tugkaran? Who strewed rubbish all over the yard? ka-an(→) n place where there are weeds. -un(→) a full of weeds, trash. v [B1256] get to be full of weeds or trash.

saghid v [A; b4(1); c6P] brush, come into light contact. Napásù ku kay nasaghiran sa kamut ku ang ínit nga plansa, I burned myself when I touched the hot iron. Ayawg isaghid (ipasaghid) ang alambri sa atup, Don’t let the wire come into contact with the roof.

ságib_1 v [A; a12] go about a place covering it thoroughly. Ang mga mananagat miságib sa dágat pagpangítà sa nalumus, The fishermen combed the sea searching for the drowned man. Sagíbun nátug panaygun ang tanang tindáhan, Let’s carol at every store.

ságib_2 v [A; a12] transport firewood by letting it float from the place it was gathered to its destination. n this method of transporting firewood. mag-r-(→) n one who gathers firewood and transports it this way.

sagíbu v [A; a] scythe down weeds and small bushes. Ákung sagibúhun ang mga tanum nga wà kinahanglana, I’ll cut down the useless plants. n s.t. used to cut down weeds. sagibunhun n thicket of weeds. v [B2; a4] get overgrown with weeds. Nagkasagibunhun ang tugkaran nga way bungaybúngay, The yard hasn’t been weeded in ages and is getting overgrown. Gisagibunhun na ang plása, The plaza is all overgrown.

sagidsid v [A3; b4(1)] move too close to the edge of a pathway or passageway. Nagpasagidsid pagpadágan ang awtu mau nga nasagidsiran usab ang táwu nga dihà sa daplin nagtindug, The car was too close to the edge of the road, so the man standing by the roadside was sideswiped. pa- v [A; c1] get close to the edge of a pathway. Nagpasagidsid kus kabalayan nga galakaw kay gaulan man, I walked close by the houses because it was raining.

sag-ilay v [A13; c6] carry on or sling s.t. over the shoulder. Ang mananagat nagsag-ilay sa bugsay paúlì sa íla, The fisherman was carrying his paddle over his shoulder as he walked home. Isag-ilay ang bág arun sayun dad-un, Sling the bag over your shoulder so that it will be easy to carry.

sagílit v [A2S] move forward swiftly over the water. Musagílit ang sakayan basta kusug ang hángin, The boat will move swiftly if the wind is strong.

ságing n banana tree, fruit. v [b6] put bananas in s.t. Sagingan ba nátù ang linat-an? Shall we put bananas in the stew? -in-(→) n sweet made from mashed, ripe tungdan bananas mixed with rice flour, wrapped in young coconut leaves and boiled. v [A; a] make, have sinaging. sagingsaging n k.o. ornamental tuberous plant, the general name for members of the genus Canna.

sagiput v [A2; a2] get away, moving through s.t. with great agility. Dalì rang nakasagiput ang mangunguut sa daghang mga táwu, The pickpocket easily eluded capture by running through the crowd.

sagip-ut = hagip-ut, a1, v1. see gip-ut.

sagírit v [A2S; b6] speed away from s.t., whizz by s.t. Nagsagírit (nagsagirit) siyang nagsakay sa mutur, walà manumbáling ug hiabugan mi, He sped by on his motorcycle not caring that he was getting dust all over us.

sagísag n {1} name taken by a person as a pen name, stage name, or given as a representation of his character. Hitlir ang sagísag ni Sikilgrúbir, The world knew Schicklgruber as Hitler. {2} object used as a symbol. Pati ang sagísag sa kalínaw, The dove is a symbol of peace.

sagisi = bil-is. sagisihun n k.o. fish, a type of lagaw.

sagitsit v [A] speed on the surface of water or skip over the surface. Lisud ig-un ang tambasákan ug musagitsit sa túbig, It is hard to hit the mudskipper when it races over the surface of the water. Spidbut nga nagsagitsit sa túbig, Speedboat rushing over the water. — gu words uttered to start a race. Únu, dus, sagitsit, gu, Get ready, get set, go!

sagiwsiw v [A] for blood to flow profusely. Misagiwsiw ang dugù sa gisubáan, Blood flowed profusely from the woman that had a hemorrhage.

sagka = saka, in all meanings and with all affixes except -da.

sagmukù v [B1456; b3] be in low spirits. Nagsamukù siya, may gikagul-an tingáli, She is in low spirits. S.t. must be bothering her.

sagmúkuy v [A3; c1] be crestfallen, have a downhearted look. Nagsagmúkuy ang íyang nawung kay wà hatági sa gipangáyù, She had a crestfallen look because she wasn’t given what she had asked for. hi-/ha- v [B1256] have a crestfallen, downhearted look. Nahasigmúkuy si Tátay sa pagkahibalu nga nahagbung ku sa bár, Father became silent in disappointment when he learned I failed the bar exam.

sagmun_1 n cloth or clothes used to wrap a baby. v [A13; a] wrap a baby up in s.t. Sagmúni ang bátà kay tugnaw, Wrap up the baby because it’s cold.

sagmun_2 = salúmun. see sálum.

sagmuyù (from puyù) v {1} [B156] be, become pensive and quiet. Nagsagmuyù siya sa paghinunàhúnà sa nawálang kwarta, She was pensive and silent thinking about the money that had disappeared. {2} [B26] be, become silent and dejected as if in disappointment, defeat, embarrassment. Nasagmuyù ang ulitáwung gibalibáran, The young man was dejected when she turned him down. hi-/ha- v [B1256] be struck dumb with surprise. Nahisagmuyù ang amahan pagkabatì sa nutisya, The father became speechless upon hearing the news. kahi- n silent, speechless surprise.

sagnunut see nunut.

sagpà v [A; a2b2] slap, strike the face with the open palm. mu rag gi- ug wala deeply insulted (as if slapped in the face with the left hand). Mitalikud si Pidru mu rag gisagpag wala kay gigahutan ni Ansay, Pedro turned away very much embarrassed because Ansay shouted at him. n {1} slap in the face. {2} insult. Sagpà sa ákung pagkatáwu ang íyang gipamúlung, What he said was an insult to my honor. — bahà n a k.o. freshwater shrimp about 1½″ long which has one claw broader than its body. paN- v [a1] for s.t. to boomerang on one such that he becomes the very thing that he scorns. Kusug kaáyung manaway nang bayhána kaniadtu sa mga laláking turútuy, apan gipanagpà kay inánu giyud hinúun ang nabána, That woman used to laugh at short men, but it boomeranged on her because she got a midget for a husband.

sagpang = sikuhan. see síku_1.

sagpù v [A; a12b2] {1} catch birds in the nest by putting the cupped hands over the top. {2} touch parts of s.o.’s body with the whole hand, esp. private and other delicate parts. Ayawg apil ug dúlà sa mga láki kay hingsagpuan ímung tútuy, Don’t join in the boys’ games because s.o. might touch your breasts. paN- v [A2] go hunting for birds to catch them in their nests.

*sagráda — iskritúra n the Holy Scriptures. — Pamilya n The Holy Family.

sagrádu a sacred. Sagrádu kaáyu ning dapíta kay dinhi mahúgas ang kasundalúhan, This place is very sacred because here the soldiers were annihilated. v [B125; b6] be, become, consider s.t. sacred. Nasagrádu álang sa mga bitiránu ang singgit nga Batáan, The cry ‘Bataan’ has become sacred to the veterans. — Kurasun di Hisus n The Sacred Heart of Jesus.

sagu_1 n starch obtained from palm trunks, esp. the sago palm (lumbiya) and the buri palm (buli).

sagu_2 n dead man’s saliva.

sag-ū́ = sag-úlu. see úlu.

sagū̀ v [A23] produce a sudden but prolonged groaning sound. Misagū̀ siya dihang naigù sa kutukutu, He let out a groan when he received a blow in the solar plexus. Pagdusù níya sa tukun dihà sa túbig misagū̀ kini, The water produced a rushing sound when he thrust a pole into it.

sag-ub n a bamboo 6–7′ long with the nodes removed except at the bottom, used to fetch liquids. v {1} [A; a] haul liquid in this container. Sag-úbun ta lang ning tubà, Let’s haul this palm toddy in a bamboo tube container. Sag-úban tikag túbig, I’ll fetch you some water. {2} [A3; a12] make into such a container. maN-r- n one who carries water.

sagubang v [A; a1] face responsibilities, difficulties and endure them. Akuy musagubang sa ímung galastúhan, I will take care of your expenses. Nagsagubang tag daghang suliran, We are faced with many difficulties. Sagubangun ku ang kamíngaw, I will endure the loneliness.

sagud v [A; a1] {1} take over the responsibilities for the expenses or care of s.t. Akuy nagsagud sa mga galastúhan sa balay, I’m shouldering the household expenses. Sagura ang ílu, Take care of the orphans. {2} take the blame. Ang nakasalà mauy musagud sa tanang pagbásul, The culprit must take all the blame.

ságud v [B12; b6] for a rope or string to be worn out by friction. Naságud na ang ákung pasul, My fishline is all worn out.

sagudsud n noisy sound of shuffling feet. v [A; c] walk with a shuffling sound. Ayawg isagudsud ang sapátus kay dalì mahílis, Don’t drag your shoes when you walk or they’ll wear out fast.

saguksuk n :triggerfish which grow the size of a man’s hand and which have a long projecting dorsal spine.

sagúkum v [A; a1] {1} take s.o. in the arms and :embrace him tightly. Ákung gisagúkum ang bátang naghilak, I took the child that was crying and embraced him. {2} assume :responsibility for. Ang uyuan mauy misagúkum sa mga ílu, The uncle took on the responsibility of taking care of the orphans. {3} incorporate into. Mga katungud nga gisagúkum sa Batakang Baláud, Rights incorporated into the Constitution. {4} harbor feelings within oneself (literary). Kasilù nga gisagúkum sa kinahiladman, The disappointments he harbored deep within him.

sagukuy v [A2] leave a group or gathering surreptitiously. Musagukuy ta arun dì ta hitawgan ug pakanta, Let’s sneak out of here so we won’t be called on to sing.

ságul v {1} [AC; ab2] mix s.t. with s.t. else, be mixed. Kinsay nagságul ug asin áring asúkar? Who mixed the salt and the sugar together? Sagúlun ta ning sibin-ap ug ram, Let’s mix seven-up and rum together. Bitsuylas ang iságul sa linat-ang bábuy, Put beans in the pork stew. {2} [AC] go, mix with a group. Nagságul ang hayiskul ug tagakálids sa bayli, The high school and college students were together in the dance. n {1} thing added or mixed in. May ságul nga ram ang kúk, The coke has rum added. {2} mixed, interspersed with. Gibatbátan ku níya sa nahitabù ságul bakhù, She told me what happened interspersed with sobs. (→) {1} = ságul, n1. {2} fresh coconut palm toddy which has old toddy mixed into it. Ang tubà nga sagul daling makahubug, Fresh coconut palm toddy mixed with old toddy makes you drunk quick. -in- n things mixed or used in mixing. saksak -in- a mixture of all different things. Ang ílang sud-an saksak sinágul nga karni: may bábuy, báka, kanding ug irù pa, The dish was a mixture of various kinds of meat: there was pork, beef, and dog’s meat as well. v [B145] be a varied mixture of all kinds. Nagsaksak sinágul ang íyang sinultihan—Tinagawug, Binisayà, Ininglis, Her speech is a hodgepodge of English, Tagalog, and Visayan. sagulságul varied in profusion. v [C] be varied and profuse. Sagulságul ang mga baligyà sa Tabuan, There’s all different things for sale in the market. ka-(←) n a different one each time. Kaságul lang nang ímung pamalíbad, You have no end of excuses. (You make a new one each time.) v [A13] come up with a different one each time.

sag-úlu see úlu.

sagumáyun n k.o. freshwater fish with a flat head, the size of a man’s finger.

sagum-ut a {1} unsmiling. Sagum-ut ug nawung ang mga pildíru, Losers in gambling have unsmiling faces. {2} for the hair to be disheveled, uncombed. Panudlay kay sagum-ut kaáyu ang ímung buhuk, Comb your hair because it’s all disheveled. v {1} [A; b6] get an unsmiling expression. {2} [B; c1] get disheveled. ka- n facial expression depicting a feeling of unhappiness.

sagungsung v [B; a12] speak through the nose. Magsagungsung ang átung sinultihan basta sip-unun ta, You speak through the nose if you have a cold.

sagúngut (from úngut) v [B246] pierce into s.t. and stick fast. Misagúngut ang tagà sa hásang, The hook got stuck in the gills.

sagunsun (from sunsun) v [A; a2] do s.t. in rapid succession or several times in a row. Misagunsun siyag ubu, He coughed repeatedly. Ug makasagunsun kag igù sa buls-ay, If you can hit the bulls-eye repeatedly. a done repeatedly. Sagunsun ang íyang panganak, She had babies in rapid succession.

sagunting = salagunting.

saguntù v [A2] {1} hit s.t. and jounce. Misaguntù ang dyíp sa batsi, The jeep bounced when it hit the hole in the road. {2} grunt, esp. when hit in the pit of stomach. Misaguntù ang pubring naigus kutukutu, The poor fellow groaned when he was hit in the pit of the stomach.

sagup v [A; a12] {1} adopt or take s.o. under one’s care. Ug sagupun ta ka, dad-un mu ang ákung apilyídu, If I adopt you, you will take my surname. {1a} harbor, give temporary shelter. Saláud ang pagsagup ug púga, It is a crime to shelter an escaped convict. Ang ákung kandidatúra gisagup sa partídu, My candidacy was under the aegis of the party. {2} accept an idea, belief. Ang pagsagup sa binag-ung paági sa pag-uma, Adoption of the modern methods of farming. Ang kumunismu sayung sagupun sa mga pubring nagkalisudlisud, It is not hard for the poor people who have a hard life to embrace communism. -in- n an adopted person.

sagúran n cloth woven of fiber taken from the unopened leaf of the buri palm, similar to raffia, used for curtains, blankets, and the like. v [A; b6] weave this material.

ságut v [B3(1)4] for a trawling net to drag on the bottom when it should just skim. Nagságut ang palakáya kay daghang bagal ug batu nga nadala, The trawl net is dragging on the sand because we took in lots of rocks and shells.

sagutsut (from sutsut) n {1} slurping sound. {2} = sagadsad. v [AP; c16P] slurp, eat or drink with a sucking sound. Insik nga nagsagutsut sa íyang nilúgaw, A Chinaman slurping his rice soup. ka-an n place where grasses or bushes are tall and dense and hard to get through (so called from the rustling sounds one makes in going through this sort of land).

sagutsutun_1 a stunted of growth. Sagutsutun kaáyu ang mga tanum nga mahawngan, Plants growing in the shade are stunted in growth.

sagutsutun_2 a rough-surfaced, not smooth. Sagutsutun kaáyu kag pánit, You have very rough skin. v [B; b6] for a surface to be rough.

saguy {1} = gaguy. {2} = buguy.

saguysuy n continuous, persistent cough that sounds resonant, vibrating against the back. v [B; a] have a persistent, continuous, dry cough. Akuy lisdan ug magsaguysuy na ang bátà, I am the one who feels uneasy when the child coughs continuously.

sagúyud (from gúyud) v [A2S; c1] be trailing along behind with one end being pulled at an elevation and the other end being dragged. Musagúyud ang kawáyan nga gikarga sa karumáta, The bamboo loaded on the cart will drag on the ground. Ug mulúun ka sa bisiklíta, dílì saguyúrun (isagúyud) ang ímung tiil, If you ride on the back of the bicycle, don’t drag your feet.

sagyad v [A; c6P] hang down and touch a lower level. Dílì makasagyad sa salug ang íyang tiil iniglingkud níya, His feet don’t touch the floor when he sits.

sáhà 0n shoot, a plant that comes up from the root. v [A2N2] grow shoots. Ug musáhà (manáhà) na nang ságing, mudaghan, If the banana grows shoots, it will multiply. paN- v [A2; b6] gather shoots. manggi-un a giving or growing abundant shoots.

sahì a different from the others. v [B6] come out different from the rest. Misahì ang íyang túnu sa ubang nanganta, He sang in a different key from everyone else. Sa parti siya ray misahì kay ang tanan nag-amirkána, He was different from everybody else in the party because everybody wore a coat except him.

sáhì {1} similar to, same as. Nagtindug siya sa prúwa sáhì sa usa ka aráyis sa sakayan, He stood at the bow like the skipper of a boat. {1a} — pa could it be any different! Sáhì pa? Mau ra nà ang duha! Could it be any different? The two are the same. {2} as though. Naghigwaus sila sáhì nga may nakítà sa gawas, They were uneasy as though they saw s.t. outside. v [C3] be the same. Nagsáhì ang inyung taras, You have both the same sort of character. -um-, -ay it is exactly the same. Ayawg pasakiti ang bátà kay sahíay (sumáhì) ra bang paníta! Don’t inflict pain on the child because (his) skin is no different from anybody else’s. Ngánung aku may pangutan-ung sumáhì (sahíay) sa usa ka ignuranti? Why are you asking me, as if I were a fool?

sáhid = salahid.

sahù (from unsay áhù. see unsa, 1d.) Sahù bag dì ka mangasáwa nákù. Maáyug nahúngut ang kalibútan, Who gives a damn if you don’t marry me? You’re not the only fish in the ocean.

sáhù v {1} [A; ac] mix things well into each other. Sahúa ang harína ug ang asúkar, Mix the flour and the sugar together. Íyang gisahúan ug gamay nga putì ang lugum nga manikyur, She mixed a little light-colored nail polish into the dark polish. {2} [A; b6] be, move about in profusion and confusion. Nagsáhù ang mga kutsig dyíp sa Kulun, The cars and jeeps were in vast profusion on Colon Ave. Íyang panghunàhúnà gisahúan sa mga pagdúda, All manner of suspicions presented themselves to his mind. a full of all different things moving in confusion. Sáhù kaáyu ang Magalyánis ug mapasku, It’s a bustling confusion downtown at Christmas time.

sáhug v [AC; ac] be mixed together. Misáhug ang kawatan sa punduk sa táwu, The thief mixed with the crowd. Nagkasáhug ang asúkar ug asin, The sugar and the salt got mixed together. Dì ka makasáhug sa labadúra ug wà ang igbabatil, You can’t mix the dough without the mixer. -in- n mixture.

sahuy n k.o. striped fish of reefs, growing to 6″.

sái, sáin {1} which of the two or several. Sáin man nílang mga tawhána ang nagsumbag nímu? Which of those persons struck you? {2} which place is it, was it. Sáin ka ba trabáhu run? Where do you work? Sáin kahà nákù tu ikabutang? Where (which of the various possible places) could I have put it?

saka v {1} [A; ac] climb, bring s.t. up. Nagsaka sa hagdan, Going up the stairs. Kinsay nagsaka sa ákung malíta? Who brought my suitcase upstairs? Sak-un ku nang hinug nga kaimítu, I will climb to get that ripe star apple. Isaka ning antína sa ibabaw sa atup, Put this antenna up on the roof. {1a} [b(1)] work off a debt by gathering coconuts. Sak-an ku ang ákung útang nímu, I’ll work off my debt to you by gathering coconuts. {2} [A; a2b2] break into the house. Gisaka na mig kaduha, Our house has already been broken into twice. {3} [A; b6] lodge, stay in. Mu nay ákung gisak-an sa istudiyanti pa ku, That’s where I stayed when I was a student. n {1} yield of coconut trees. Pilay saka ning ímung kalubian? How much does your plantation yield? {1a} action of climbing or gathering coconuts. {2} action of coming to stay at s.o.’s place. Káda saka níya sa ámù magdala giyud siyag sinugátan, Every time he comes to stay with us he brings a present. {2a} one who is staying at s.o.’s place temporarily. — kanáug v [A; a2] go in and out of a house. Mga bátang nagsaka kanáug ug dúlà, Children running in and out of the house playing. {2} go up and down. — lugsung n going up and down. Dálang saka lugsung, A road that goes up and down. (←) v {1} [A; ac] go, bring uphill. Tuktuk nga bungtud nga dì masákag trák, A steep road that a truck cannot negotiate. {2} [A2S] rise to a high degree. Gasíging sáka ang prisyu, The prices keep rising. {3} [A2] formally ask permission to marry. Ugmà musáka na sila si Pidru sa ka Maríya, Tomorrow Pedro and his family will ask for Maria’s hand. {4} [A2; c] gain stones in a game of sungkà (putting them in the home base). {5} [A12; c6] carry numbers in adding or multiplying. Singkuwinta idus. Ibutang ang dus ug isáka ang singku, Fifty-two. Write down two and carry your five. {6} [A2; b6] for a school of fish to go near the shore. Ang mga bansíkul musáka sa búlan sa Máyu, The mackerel come near the shore in the month of May. {7} [A2; c] for a boat to put into shelter. Musáka ang mga barku ning luúka basta magdáut ang tyimpu, The boats put into this cove when the weather is not good. {8} [A] for cards to come to one. {8a} [A12; b4] draw cards. Kun sakáan kug maáyung baráha, If I get good cards. n {1} set of cards coming up. {2} rental for a gambling device. {3} bag-ung — s.o. who has just recently become popular. Bag-ung sáka pa siya sa buksing mau nga sikat kaáyu, He is a new boxing star so he is very popular. 4, 5 = saka, n. — kanáug = saka kanáug. — us-us = saka kanáug, 2. pa-(←) v {1} [A; c] file a charge, application, petition. Kásung ákung gipasáka bátuk níya, The case I filed against him. {2} [A; c56] file, pass a law. Wà pa ikapasáka ang balaudnun, The bill hasn’t been passed (or filed). {3} [A1; b6] rent out a gambling device. paN-(←) v [A2] climb up to pick. Túa, nanáka ug lubi, He’s picking coconuts. sakaan n in a sungkà game, the hole nearest the home base (balayan)—so called because that is where the stones go into the home base from (sáka, 4). -da(←) n group of people recruited to work in another place. Adúnay sakáda sa mga trabahadur sa asyinda, They are recruiting labor for the plantation. v [A; a] recruit workers. sinak-an a {1} amount paid to a person picking coconuts. {2} gift of the groom to the bride following the marriage ceremony. {3} amount paid by a parent of children enrolled in a public school to pay for minor projects. {4} food and drinks stored up in a house one has moved into, enough to last for three days, usually including a slaughtered animal. The purpose of doing this is magical: it assures that the owner will not run out of anything while he lives there. mag-r-(←), maN-r-(←) n coconut picker. sakaun a s.t. one has to climb if he is to reach it. Layù ang íla ug sakaun pa, Their place is far away and you have to climb to get there.

sakáang v {1} [A2S3P] totter under a heavy weight with the legs spread far apart for balance and foothold. Pára usa ka tárung túbig, nagsakaang ka na! All you are carrying is a can of water and you are tottering! {1a} [B28; b6c1] walk with the legs wide apart due to some ailment. Musakáang ang táwung danlákan, A person who has a hernia walks with his legs wide apart. {2} [A2S3P] undergo great hardship. Nagsakaang ku adtung pangutanáha, I sweated out that question.

sakab n k.o. fishing trap of shallow waters put directly over the fish to be trapped. v [A; a] fish with a sakab.

sak-absurbir n shock absorber.

sak-ang v [A; c] {1} sit down, set s.t. on s.t. that fits the bottom. Nagsak-ang sa inudúru, Sitting on the toilet. Gisak-ang níya ang kúlun sa dagang, He put the rounded pot on top of the holder. {2} sit, set s.t. down carelessly without noticing whether it is in the proper place. Ayawg sak-ángi nang kartun kay mahulbà, Don’t just plunk yourself down on that box because it will collapse.

sakapi, sakapì instead of (doing s.t.). Sakapì nga magtrabáhu natúlug siya sa landung, Instead of working, he slept in the shade.

sakar a fitting exactly. Sakar kaáyu níya ang sinínà sa íyang kalúha, Her twin-sister’s dress fit her perfectly. v [B26; c6] fit exactly. Musakar kahà ning yawíha sa ímung aparadur, I wonder if this key will fit the lock in your chest.

sakat v {1} [A2; b4(1)] take hold by piercing. Dílì kaáyu musakat ang tagà sa gáhing paun, The hook doesn’t easily pierce hard bait. Nasaktan ang kabli sa angkla, The anchor caught the cable. {2} [A2; c6] for a gear to mesh. Ang kambiyu dílì musakat sa primíra, The transmission doesn’t mesh in first gear. {3} [A2; a1] be on time to do s.t. Musakat ku sa primírung byáhi sa trák, I want to catch the first bus trip. {4} [B246] believe s.t. obviously not true. Ug musakat ka ánang isturyáha, tuntu ka, If you believe that story, you’re a fool. a falling exactly on a certain time. Sakat giyud ang íyang kasal sa íya pung adlaw, Her wedding day falls just exactly on her birthday.

sakáti n a slender perennial grass of waste places: Paspalum conjugatum.

sakay v {1} [A; ac] put s.t., ride, get on a vehicle. Dì ku musakay ánang ímung awtu, I will not ride in your car. Wà ku makasakay dáyun, I couldn’t find transportation right away. Taksing ákung gisakyan, The taxi I took. Isakay ring bátà sa taksi, Get this child on the taxi. {2} [A2] for a vehicle to accommodate a certain amount. Ang sakayan níya musakay ug lima, His boat takes five. {3} [A2; b(1)] join in with other people. Dì ku musakay sa inyung hantak, I will not join your coin-tossing game. Dílì nímu ángay sakyan ang panagsultisulti námù, You should not butt into our conversation. Hungíhung nga isakay run sa Libiral si Pilayis, Rumor that Pelaez would cross over to the Liberal party. {3a} [c6] include s.t. together with a list that has been made up. Ikasakay pa ba ni sa badyit rung tuíga? Can this be included in this year’s budget? Ikasakay pa ang ímung ngálan sa lista kay dì pa ulahi, We can still add your name to the list because it’s not too late. {4} [A2] believe or react favorably to s.t. not true. Dì ku musakay ánang ímung ulug-úlug, I will not believe your flattery. n {1} passenger, cargo. Pila may sakay sa dyip? How many passengers did the jeep have? Blu sil ang sakay sa bangkà, The boat was carrying smuggled cigarettes. {2} load capacity. Pilay sakay sa ímung sakayan? How many passengers does your boat hold? {3} aboard. Sakay na ang tanang pasahíru, The passengers are all aboard. Milarga ang trák sakay ang íyang asáwa, The bus left with his wife aboard. (←) v [C; c6] ride together. Táwung ákung gikasákay, The man I rode together with. a for there to be lots of people wanting rides. Kay ulan man, sákay kaáyu run, Since it is raining, there are lots of people who are looking for transportation. -an n wooden boat of any size, with or without a sail. v [A1; a1c] go, take by boat. paN-an v {1} [A2; b6] engage in hauling or passenger business with boats. Sa nanakayan pa ku abut kug Masbáti usáhay, I sometimes went as far as Masbate with my ferrying business. {2} [A2; c6] go boating. Manakayan ta ug mangalígù ta sa Talísay, We will go boating when we go swimming at Talisay. {3} [A2] man a boat. Duha ka táwu ang nanakayan niíni, Two people were manning this boat. -anun(←) n {1} crew on a sakayan. {2} fisherman. ka-(←) n fellow passenger. Mangunguut ang ákung kasákay, The other man in the vehicle was a pickpocket. salakyanan, salakyan n passenger vehicle. -um-r-(←), mag-r-(←), maN-r-(←) n passenger.

sakbang a across, on the opposite side. Ang naglingkud sakbang nákù, The one sitting across from me. v {1} [C] be across from each other. Nagsakbang mig balay, Our houses are across from each other. {2} [AC; a] be contenders, opponents. Akuy musakbang kaníya sa pulitika, I’ll run against him in politics. Makigsakbang ku bísag dakù, I’ll take him on, big as he is. {3} [A1; c6] push s.t. concave into s.o.’s face. Isakbang ku ning usa ka hulmahang litsi plan sa ímung simud, I will push this dish of custard on your snout. ka- n rival.

sakbat v [A; a1c] say s.t. after s.o. else has spoken, butting in or not. Way batásan tung nagsakbat sa panagsultiánay, The one who cut in on the conversation has no manners. n thing said in response or butting in. ‘Muadtu pud ku,’ sakbat níya, ‘I’ll go, too,’ said he.

sakbit a adjacent, very near. Ang ákung lamísa sakbit sa kang Abil, My table is beside Abel’s. v {1} [C; ac] be near, next to each other. Nagkasakbit sila paglingkud sa sini, They happened to sit beside each other in the movies. {2} [AC; b] touch lightly, brush against. Ang ílang gipanagsultíhan misakbit sa Kumunismu, Their conversation touched on the subject of Communism. Nasakbitan ang bátà sa naghagurus nga awtu, A speeding car brushed the child. {3} [A; a] snatch s.t. from s.o. Gisakbit ang ílang kalubihan kay wà makabáyad sa útang, They lost their coconut lands because they couldn’t pay their debts. Nakasakbit kug pila ka púlung sa ílang panagsulti, I caught a few snatches of their conversation.

sakbut v [A; ab2] {1} scoop, get by cupping in the hand. Musakbut kug usa ka kumkum bugas, I will scoop out a handful of rice. {2} snatch, grab s.t. from. Gisakbut níya ang kwarta nga gibitbit sa táwu, He snatched the money the man was holding. {3} get fruits with a sakbut. n fruit picker made of a blade to which a basket or bag is attached, tied to a pole.

sakdap v {1} [A; b6] swoop down at, on. Gisakdápan ku sa dakung banug, A big hawk swooped down at me. {2} [A2; cP] touch swiftly and lightly with one’s hand. Kamut nga kugihang musakdap sa mga sangput sa dalága, A hand that readily touches young girl’s buttocks. -ay(→) n game with kites where the kites are made to battle each other. v [AC; c6] have a kite fight.

sakdaw v 1, 2 = sakgaw. {3} [A; a] divert s.o.’s hands or arm. Misakdaw ang ákung anak sa ákung kamut arun ku muundang, My daughter held my arm to stop me. Nanuyù nà siya nga nakasakdaw lang ku níyag gamay, She got angry at me when I happened to nudge her arm lightly.

sakdup v [A; b(1)] swoop down on. Ug musakdup ang ayruplánu, butangi dáyun, If the airplane swoops down, let him have it. Gisakdupan ku sa langgam pag-úlì nákù sa kuyabug, The bird swooped down on me when I put the nestling back in the nest.

sakgaw v {1} [A2; ab2] butt in on a conversation. Ug magsulti ku, dì ka musakgaw, If I talk, don’t interrupt. Ayawg isakgaw nang ímung mga hingì ug dúnay bisíta, Don’t interrupt with your whimpered requests when I have visitors. {2} [A; ab2] snatch, grab at s.t. Wà ku kità kinsay nagsakgaw sa ímung báhin, I did not see who snatched your share.

sakgum v [A; a1] {1} hold s.t. in both hands. Íyang gisakgum ang inágas arun imnun, He caught the flowing water in his hands to drink it. 2, 3, 4, 5 = sagúkum. n the amount held in both hands. Usa ka sakgum nga utanun, The amount of vegetables one can hold in both one’s hand.

sákir n soccer. v [B3C; b6] play soccer.

sakit a {1} painful. Sakit nga samad, A painful wound. {2} hurting, causing wounded feelings. Sakit kaáyung musulti si Pidru, Pedro speaks in a hurting way. {3} violent death or way of dying. Naimpas siya sa usa ka sakit nga kamatáyun, He expired in a violent death. n {1} physical pain. Sakit nga dílì maagwanta, A pain that can’t be endured. Sakit sa tiyan, Stomachache. — sa kalyu, pus-un, tíyan, tungà, túngul s.t. that bothers one intensely (used sarcastically). Sakit ba nà sa ákung kalyu ug dì ka pahulam? What do I care if you don’t lend me any (lit. you think it hurts my corns)? {1a} ache, emotional pain. Ang sakit sa ákung kasingkásing, The ache in my heart. {1b} — sa buut hurt to one’s pride or feelings. Sakit sa ákung buut nang pagsaway mu nákù, It hurts my pride the way you criticized me. {2} ailment, sickness. Ang sakit mikaylap sa kabaryúhan, The disease spread through the countryside. Sakit sa kasingkásing, Heart disease. binulang — menstruation. — sa babáyi {a} venereal disease. {b} menstruation. — sa láwas injury. Nagpakúsug siya sa íyang mutur kay nangítag sakit sa láwas, He rides fast on his motorcycle because he must want to get injured. v {1} [A; ab4] become, make painful. Nagsakit ba ang ímung tangu? Does your tooth hurt? Gisakitan kug maáyu, It hurts like hell. — ang dughan, kasingkásing [B46; b4] {a} be heartsick. {b} be very harrassed. Nagsakit ning ákung dughan pagpahílum ning mga bátà, I am going crazy trying to keep these children quiet. {c} be deeply worried over s.t. Nagsakit ang íyang dughan kay mikúyug ang íyang trátu ug láin, She is deeply worried because her boy friend went out with s.o. else. {1c} — ang kalyu, pus-un, tíyan, tungà, túngul v [A3P; b6] bother s.o. intensely (sarcastic usage). {2} [AB1256] be, become ill. {3} [b4] for plants to bear less because of damage. Gisakitan ang agbáti nga gipanglabnut lang pagpangúhà kay dúgay nga nangudlut, The leaves were not taken off carefully from the agbáti vine and it took it long to develop new buds. sakitsakit v [B16] be sick now and then. Mamalhin kami ug láing puy-anan kay kanúnay lang kung magsakitsakit (masakitsakit) dinhi, We have to move to another place, as I always get sick here. n miscellaneous diseases. Sakitsakit sa pánit, Various skin ailments. (←) v {1} [A13; a12] torture, inflict unnecessary pain. Gisákit úsà patya, Tortured before being put to death. {1a} [A; ac5] inflict emotional pain. Gikasákit ku kanang ímung gibúhat, I was deeply offended by what you did. {1b} [A13; a12] ask insistently, as if torturing. Ayaw ku sakíta sa ímung bálun, Stop nagging me for your spending money. {1c} [A3; b6] for children to put up a crying fit. Musákit na pud ning bátà kay kúlang ug tulug, The baby will put up a crying fit again because he didn’t sleep long enough. pa- v [b(1)] inflict several small cuts on the trunk of trees to make them bear more fruit. pa-(←), paka-(←) v [A13; b6] make sacrifices. Magpakasákit ku arun mulampus ang ímung pagtuun, I will sacrifice to see you through your studies. -in-(←) n martyr. ka- n pain, physical or emotional. ka-(←) n {1} crucifix. mistiryu sa — the Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary. {2} severe suffering. -l-an(←) a {1} susceptible to diseases. Salakítan kaáyu búsà dì maáyu ang biyáhi pára nákù, I easily get sick so I shouldn’t travel. {2} infested with organisms that cause diseases. Salakítan kaáyu ning dapíta kay sunaup, This place is infested with disease-giving organisms because it is low and dark. ma-un n patient, an ill person. v [A13] be, become gravely ill. Magmasakitun ka ug magsígi kag kaguul, You will become gravely ill if you always worry. paN- n pains, aches, characteristics of a sickness. Kining banyúsa álang sa panakit sa labad sa úlu, This compound is for pains that accompany a headache.

sákit n socket for an electric light. — tayip nga tigib k.o. chisel in which the handle is set into a socket instead of having a tang.

sakíyu v [A; a2] get money or valuables belonging to s.o. else by stealing or swindling. Gigúkud sa pulis ang nagsakíyu sa ákung bág, The policeman ran after the man who snatched my bag. Gisakíyu ni Huwan ang kuliksiyun sa buhatan, John embezzled the office money.

saklaw v [A; ab2] snatch at s.t., grab s.t. away from s.o. Sukmágun ta ka ug saklawun mu ning ákung ayiskrim, I’ll hit you if you try to snatch my ice cream from me. aN-r- see ananaklaw.

saklit (from kalit) v {1} [AN; ab2] snatch with suddenness. Misaklit ang bátag duláan pag-ági níya sa tindáhan, The child quickly snatched a toy as he passed the store. Kamatayun, ngánung gisaklit mu ang bugtung kung kalípay sa kalibútan, Death, why did you snatch my only source of happiness in this world? {1a} commandeer on the sea. Ang ílang sakayan nasaklitan sa Hapun, The Japanese commandeered his boat. {1b} grab s.o.’s land. {2} [A; a] take a short time off from what one is doing to do s.t. else, do s.t. quickly. Musaklit kug higdà ug magtrabáhu ku, I will take a few minutes off from work to lie down. a sudden.

saklub_1 n {1} sheath, holster. {2} wife (humorous). Bisag ásas Timyung uban giyud ang íyang saklub, Wherever Timyong goes his wife tags along. v {1} [A13; c6] put, put in a sheath, holster. Isakub na nang ímung ispáda, Sheathe your sword. {2} [A13; c1] make into a scabbard. -an n = saklub, n.

saklub_2 n lid, s.t. put over s.t. else as a cover. v [A; b6(1)] cover s.t. over with a lid or a loose covering. Saklubi ug maáyu ang sud-an kay arun dílì sungkábun sa iring, Cover the dishes well so that the cat can’t get at them. Díay tualya isaklub sa ímung úlu, Here’s a towel to cover your head with.

saklut n sack cloth.

sakmal v {1} [A; a2b2] snatch at s.t. to hold it, grab at as if to hold. Manakmal siyag tutuy, He’ll grab for your breasts. Nakaikyas ang bábuy kay tiil ray ákung hingsakmalan, The pig got away because I only got hold of its feet. {2} [A; c1] put s.t. in the mouth, usually big enough to fit in it. Sakmala (isakmal) kunu ang ímung kinúmù sa ímung bàbà, Try putting your fist into your mouth.

sakmit v [A; a2] {1} snatch s.t. away from s.o. Gisakmit ákung rilu, S.o. snatched my watch. {2} confiscate. Sakmítun sa maistra ang kúmiks, The teacher will confiscate the comics. {3} take s.o. into custody from his home. Gisakmit sa Hapun ang gidudáhang girilya, The Japanese arrested the man they suspected of being a guerrilla. maN-r- n snatcher.

sakna, saknà v [A; a12] {1} ask s.o. whether he wants to do s.t. or is willing for s.t. to happen. Nagsaknà si Nítuy nímu ug muuban ka ba, Nitoy is asking you whether you would like to go along. Saknaa si Máma mu ug pakuyúgun ka ba, Ask your mother if she’s willing to let you go. {2} challenge s.o. to a fistfight. Saknaag musúkul ba, Challenge him and see if he fights. — ug pamaláyi v [A23] for a young man to notify his parents of his intensions of getting married. Misakna nag pamaláyi ang anak kung ulitáwu, Our son notified us of his intention of getting married.

saknib v [AC; c1] lay two things out flat so that the one is partly over the other. Nagkasaknib ang ámung mga banig kay gamay ra man ang kwartu, We spread our mats with the edges overlapping one another because we were in a small room. Sakníba ang duha ka hapin arun dílì mutagpas ang íhì sa bátà, Let the child lie on two pieces of cloth so the urine won’t seep through.

saknit = sakmit.

sakpaw a for a broad container to be too shallow. Diyútay rang masúd áning baskit kay sakpaw, You can’t get very much in this basket because it is too shallow. v [B1; a12] be, become, make s.t. shallow. Nasakpaw ang panaksan kay gimasáhag simintu, The basin became shallow because they mixed cement in it.

sakramintu n Sacrament, one of the seven sacred rites of the Roman Catholic Church. anak sa — n legitimate child.†

sakrilihiyu n sacrilege.

sakripisyu a requiring an extraordinary expenditure of time, effort, or money. Sakripisyu kaáyu nákù ning ákung pag-iskuyla kay magtrabáhu pud ku, It is a great effort for me to study because I must also work. n sacrifices made. — sa mísa Sacrifice of the Holy Mass. v {1} [A; c] expend unusual effort or money or deprive oneself for some end. Magsakripisyu úsà kami arun sa ngadtungadtu makapalit mig balay, We’ll sacrifice ourselves so we can eventually buy a house. Unsay dílì nákù isakripisyu pára nímu, What wouldn’t I sacrifice for you? {2} [a12] put s.o. to an extraordinary expenditure. Ngánung sakripisyúhun man ku nímu ug paadtu ug dílì nà impurtanti? Why do you make me go there to no purpose if that is not important? {3} [A13; c1] sacrifice one’s principles. Sakripisyúhun (isakripisyu) man nímu ang ímung kadunggánan sa pagkúyug ánang mga tawhána? Why do you sacrifice your honor so you can go around with those people? {4} [A13; c] sacrifice s.t. for a future advantage. Isakripisyu ku ning túri arun mabábuy ang rayna, I’ll sacrifice my rook to checkmate your queen. {5} [A13; c1] mortify one’s body. Magsakripisyu ang mga madri sa ílang láwas pinaági sa búnal inigka Byirnis Santu, The nuns mortify their bodies on Good Friday by lashing themselves.

sakris n sack race. v [A1; b] hold a sack race.

sakristan n sacristan, the priest’s helper in performing various chores connected with religious duties. v [A3; c1] become, serve as a sacristan. — mayur n senior acolyte or assistant to the priest.

sakristíya n sacristy.

saks n sax. altu — alto sax. tinur — tenor sax.

saksak_1 v [A; ac] {1} mix solids up or one solid into another. Akuy musaksak sa baráha, I will shuffle the cards. Ayawg saksákig balas ang kupras, Don’t mix sand into the copra. {2} chop s.t. into pieces, usually to mix into s.t. else. Akung saksákun ning sagínga, I’ll chop these bananas into pieces. {3} [A; a] cook rice or corn mixed with chunks of sweet potatoes. Musaksak mi ug wà miy sud-an, We mix in chunks of sweet potatoes in cooking corn or rice when we don’t have anything to go with it. n cooked cereals mixed with tubers, usually sweet potatoes. — sinágul see ságul. -in-an n corn or rice cooked with chunks of sweet potatoes.

saksak_2 v [A; a] stab (slang). Nakasaksak siya apan wà mamatay, He has stabbed a person but he didn’t die.

saksak_3 n {1} = lumbiya. {2} the starch taken from this tree.

saksak_4 n k.o. small bird.

saksi v {1} [A2; b2] see, witness. Gustu kang musaksi ug bahugbáhug? Would you like to see a free-for-all? {2} [A2; c6] testify, say s.t. in evidence. Ayawg isaksi nà sa hukmánan kay makadáut nà nímu, Don’t make that declaration in court because it can harm you. {3} [A; c1] ask s.o.’s opinion about s.t. Nakasaksi ka na ba sa ímung mga ginikánan mahitungud niíni? Have you asked your parents about this? — ug pamaláyi for a man to notify his parents of his intentions of marrying. Andam na mi ug musaksi ug pamaláyi ang ámung ulitáwu, We are prepared if my son signifies his intention to get married. n witness. Bungbung ray saksi sa ílang gibúhat, Only the walls bore witness to what they had done. — ni Hiyúba a religious sect, Jehovah’s Witnesses.

saksupun n saxophone. v [AN] play the sax.

saktu short for iksaktu.

sáku_1 n {1} sack of cloth. {2} sackful. Usa ka sákung humay, A sack of rice. v [A13; a12] put into a sack. -in-(→) v [A; a] do by the sackful. n by the sackful.

sáku_2 = sákù.

sakù v [A; b6] thrust the buttocks forward with a jerk. Panagsaan ug sakù sa istriptis ang íyang sáyaw, The stripteaser jerks her buttocks forward every so often as she dances. a busy, having intense activity. Sakù kaáyu mi sa tindáhan matábù, We are busy at the store on market days. (←) v [A13] be intensely busy. Nagsákù mi sa upisína kay duha ra ming katábang, We are busy as heck at the office because there are only two of us helpers. sakùsakù v [A; b6] push the buttocks forward to and fro in rhythmic fashion. Pastilang nakasakùsakù sa irù, My! How the dog is pumping away at it.

sákù v [A; b6] refuse, not give s.t. Ug sakúan ku níya sa pagpaiskuyla, unsay ákù? Who cares if he refuses to send me to school? Dalù giyud kay isákù pa ang paggáwì sa íyang libru, He’s selfish because he denies me the use of his books. hiN- v [A; b6(1)] begrudge, fail to give s.o. s.t., esp. s.t. abstract. Dì siya muhinákug bísan unsay ímung pangayúun, He will not begrudge you, whatever you ask. Naghináku siyag hátag sa íyang gugma kang Pidru, She refused to give her love to Pedro. -an(→) a greedy, selfish. -in- v [A] act selfish, ungiving. Dì mi musinákù sa ámung kusug ug musampit ka námù, If you call on us, we will not begrudge an ounce of our strength.

sakub = saklub_1.

sákul n k.o. pútu, a sweet made of fine corn flour, cassava flour, and shredded or squeezed coconut and steam-cooked. v [A; a] make, make into sákul. -in- = sákul, n.

sakum n clearing in a forest or thicket for planting crops. v [A; b5] make a clearing for crops.

sakung a bent downwards more than it should be. Sakung kaáyu ning ímung sundang, bakikaw ug huyad, Your bolo is bent too much downwards. It is awkward to use. v [B6; a12] get to have too much of a downward curve. Musakung ang tulawug ug palabihan ug banting, The spring pole will get a curve in it if you weigh it down too much.

sakup_1 v [A12; b4(1)] {1} catch, capture. Walà ku makasakup sa bábuy, I was not able to catch the pig. Hingsakpan ta gihápun kang limbungána ka, I’ll catch you yet, you cheater, you. {2} come upon s.o. doing s.t. Nasakpan ku sila nga nagháluk, I caught them kissing. {3} come to understand s.t., esp. for the first time. Sakpan ku na ngánung dílì muandar ang makina, Now I understand why the engine won’t start. (←) v [C3] meet each other. Dì mi magsákup kay sayu man kung mulakat sa trabáhu, We do not meet each other because I go to work early.

sakup v [A; b5c1] do s.t. for s.o. else at the same time as he is doing it for himself, include another action together with an action one is performing. Sakpa (sakpi, isakup) kug paniudtu, When you fix lunch, fix me some, too. n {1} included. Ayaw na lang pagbáyad kay sakup nang ímu sa ákù, Don’t pay because what I gave already includes yours. {2} interior, the inside of a house or any enclosure. Dayun diri sa sakup, Come on in. (←) n {1} member, part of a group. Sákup ka ba sa ílang kapunúngan? Are you a member of their organization? Sákup pa sa Kabisay-an ang Sikihur, Siquijor is a part of the Visayan Islands. Dílì ni sákup sa átung liksiyun, This is not included in our lesson. {2} member of a group subject to s.o. {3} household help. Gihiyáan mig bíyà sa ámung mga sákup, All of our household help left us at one time. v {1} [A23B; c1] make, become a member of s.t. Kining lungsúra nagsákup (gisakúpan) ug tulu ka baryu, This town includes three barrios. {2} [A13] have a household servant. Dì ta magsákup arun trabáhu ang tanan, We won’t get a maid so that everybody works. gin-an(←) n member of a group subject to s.o. Ang ginsakúpan ni Sultan Ramil, Sultan Ramil’s men. pa- v [A; ac] hire oneself out, be hired as household help.

sakup_3 v [A; b5c1] close s.t. Ang maulahig lakaw mauy musakup sa pulta, The last to leave the house will close the door. Sakpa (sakpi, isakup) ang ímung libru, Close your book. a closed.

sákut = ságul. paN- n spice. v [A; b] put in spices. Panakútig tángad ang tinúwa, Put some lemon grass in the boiled fish.

sakuting n folk dance which portrays a mock fight between the Chinese settlers and native Filipinos. v [A13] dance the sakuting.

sakúung v [A2S; a12] bend forward when walking as if in pain. Nagsakuung ang táwung bag-ung giupirahan sa apindisítis, The man had been recently operated for appendicitis and bent forward in walking.

sakwat v [A; a12] lift s.t. up to carry it, putting the hands underneath it. Sakwáta ang bátà ug ibutang sa katri, Lift the child and put her on the bed. n action of lifting, amount carried at one time. Usa na lang ka sakwat ug dá na ang tanan, You can carry everything in your arms in one trip.

sakyab v [A; c] {1} spread out a blanket with a flinging motion, cast a net. Gisakyab níya ang basang kurtína sa ibabaw sa lamísa, She spread out the wet curtain on top of the table. Dì makasakyab ang usa lang ka táwu ánang dakung báling, One man cannot cast that huge net alone. {2} scatter, throw in a similar motion. Misakyab ku sa sabud sa mga manuk, I threw the chicken feed to the chickens.

sakyud v [A; b6] move, push one’s buttocks forward and backward with the rest of the body stationary. Nagsakyud siya sa pagpanghiláwas, He was working his buttocks back and forth in the coital act. Ngánung gisakyúran man ku nímung walay batasána ka? Why did you nudge me with your lower region, you shameless man? panakyuran n the hip joints. see also ananakyud and bangkiyud.

sála_1 (not without l) n {1} living room. {2} dakù, lapad ug — one who wears house slippers outdoors (making the area outdoors as an extension of his living room—humorous).

sála_2 v [A; a12] strain, filter liquids. Saláhun (saláun) nímu úsà ang asíti úsà itibul, Filter the oil first before pouring it in. salahan, salaan n filter, strainer. v [A13; c] make, use as a strainer.

salà n {1} sin. {2} fault. Wà kuy salà nímu, I haven’t done anything wrong to you. v [A12; b(1)] commit a sin, fault. Nakasalà ka sa ímung pagbiaybíay, You have committed a sin in ridiculing him. Siyay ímung gikasad-an, He is the one you wronged. paka- v {1} [A13] be committing a sin. Nagpakasalà kag púyù ánang minyù, You are committing a sin living with that married man. {2} [a12] impute a fault on s.o. Ngánung pakasad-un man ku nímu nga wà man gánì ku makahikap ánà? Why do you blame me when I didn’t even touch it? sad-an a guilty. v [B1256] be found guilty. Ug masad-an ka, ipaprísu ka, If you are found guilty, you will be put in prison. kasal-ánan n wrongdoings or guilt. Ang kasal-ánan ímung gibúhat dílì mapasaylu bísan anus-a, Your wrongs can never be forgiven. maka-r-(←) n sinner. Ginúu, pasaylúa ning mapaubsánung makasasálà, Lord, forgive this humble sinner. masalad-un a sinful, inclined to commit faults or sins. tag- n one who committed a specific fault.†

*sálà_1, salà — túud, gud just as I expected. Sálà ra gud túud. Dì wà mabakak ang ákung panagnà, See, my guess turned out true. Salà gud. Wà lagi kapasar, Just as I thought. He didn’t pass.

sálà_2 = sála_2.

saláag v [B1256] lose one’s way. Nalángan mi kay nasaláag mi sa Magalyánis, We were delayed because we lost our way downtown. (→) v [B46; c1] be off the topic, incoherent in speech, conversation. Musalaag ang ímung tubag ug dì ka mamínaw sa diskasyun, You’ll be speaking off the topic if you don’t listen to the discussion. Nagsalaag ang diskursu sa pulitiku. Wà maáyu pagkahan-ay, The politician gave an incoherent speech. It was not well planned.

sálab v [A; b6(1)] singe, pass a flame over. Gisában ku ang katring may kuting, I passed a flame over the bed that was infested with bedbugs.

salában (from súlab) v {1} [A1; a12] for an unglù to pass on the force that possesses him by inserting it in the food of the victim who then also becomes an unglù. Kunu makasalában ang pagkáun sa salin sa usa ka unglù, They say that eating the leftovers of an unglù will make you one. {2} [a12] be won over to and become crazy for s.t. Gisában na giyud ka sa madyung, You have gone crazy for mahjong.

salabat (not without l) = tahu.

salábay (not without l) n k.o. longline fishing for small fishes where several hooks are attached to a line with leaders spaced six feet apart, one end anchored to the sea bottom and the other end attached to a float. paN- v [A2; b6] go fishing with a salábay line.

sálad_1 = sanggut, n, v.

sálad_2 tsíkin — n chicken salad. saladsálad v [A; c1] hide poor quality products underneath or between things of good quality. Ang mga tindíra sa tabákù maáyung musaladsálad sa mga iskuhídu ug barut, The tobacco sellers are adept in mixing the first class leaves with the poor ones.

sálag n {1} nest. {2} the home (literary). {3} source, place where s.t. or s.o. comes from. Ang Pásil kunu mauy sálag sa mga butangíru, Pasil is where the toughs come from. — sa kaminyúun state of being married (literary). Bayinti anyus ang ílang ípun sa sálag sa kaminyúun, They have been living together in wedded bliss for twenty years. v [A; b6] nest. Dílì musálag ang langgam dinhi kay duul sa agiánan, The bird will not nest here because it is near a pathway.

salagmà = sulagmà.

salagsag n matting placed between layers of objects: {1} used in packing. {2} placed above boiling water to act as a double boiler. {3} in thatched roofing, the thin slat around which the cogon of the thatching is wound, tied to secondary rafters. v [A; a] install, pack s.t. with salagsag.

salag-un n the class of starchy foods consisting of plantains and root crops. v [A13] have root crops as staple food.

salagunting n principal rafters of a roof. v [A; a2b6] put, make, make into a principal rafter.

salahid v [A3S; ab2] {1} drag, search the bottom of water for s.t. with a net or grapnel. Ang pulis musáhid sa línaw pagpangítà sa patay, The police will drag the bottom of the lake to look for the body. {2} dig up information. Sahírun mu ang tanang kasayúran báhin sa disgrasya, Dig up all the information about the accident. Mau ning tabía ákung nasahiran, I stumbled across this little piece of gossip. (←) n general term for fish net, grapnel dragged along the bottom. paN- v [A2; b6] go fishing with the sáhid. n fishing with the sáhid.

salak v [A; a12] catch s.t. in the hands. Salka ang búla, Catch the ball.

sálak n k.o. nonfatal sickness which is characterized by the yellowing of the white of the eyes, thought to be caused by stepping over certain plants or by walking at the back of s.o. who is believed to be a salakan. v [A123P; b4] get this disease. -an(→) n one who causes this disease if people walk behind his back. A person gets this supernatural power involuntarily and often may not realize he has it. He can also cure it by rubbing the patient’s clothing and saying puyra sálak.

sal-ak v [A; c] intersperse, insert in between. Sal-ákan tag sáyaw ang átung prugráma, We will insert a dance number every now and then in our program. Isal-ak ning kartun sa libru, Insert this cardboard between the pages of the book. n s.t. interspersed or inserted. sal-aksal-ak v [A; b6(1)] place alternately, do s.t. at intervals. Sal-aksal-ákan tag kamúti ning átung bugas kay layù pang tingsanggì, We’ll eat meals of sweet potatoes alternately with rice because the harvest is still a way off.

salakut (not without l) n {1} = saruk, 1. {2} name of a folk dance which uses the saruk hat. v [A; c] dance this dance.

salamà v {1} [A12; a12] mispronounce a word so that the resulting mispronunciation will mean s.t. else. Bútù na man. Bútu diay. Nasalamà lang ku, I don’t mean vagina. I mean votes. I just misspoke. {2} [B1256] miss a step in walking. Masalamà man gáning kábaw nga upat ang tiil, kita pa! If a water buffalo with four legs can miss its step, how much more can we!†

salamabit, salamabits = salumabits.

salamangka (not without l) n sleight of hand. v [A1; a12] {1} do sleight of hand tricks. {2} steal. Ayawg isayàsayà nang kwarta kay salamangkáhun unyà, Don’t display your money carelessly. S.o. might just magic it away. salamangkíru n magician.

salámat (not without l) thanks, thank you. daghang — thanks a lot. — na lang thank heavens! Wà miy uban sa balay. Salamat na lang kay miabut si Bidung pagkahápun, There wasn’t anyone in the house. Thank heavens Bidong arrived by that afternoon. pa- v [A; b6] thank, give thanks. Ángay kang mupasalámat níya, You ought to thank him. n thanksgiving, thanks. mapa-un a grateful, thankful.

salámi n salami.

salamin, salaming n {1} mirror. {2} s.t. made of glass: windshield, lens, spectacles. {3} paragon, example of s.t. good. Salamin sa kakúgi, A paragon of industry. paN- v {1} [A2; b6] look at oneself in the mirror. Manalamin ta arun makítà ug bulingun ba tag nawung, Let’s look in the mirror so we can see if we have dirty faces. {2} [b6] look at [so-and-so] and draw a lesson therefrom. Panalamíni lang ang anak ni Nang Lúling. Mu nay mahitabù ug maglaaglaag, Look at Loling’s daughter. That’s what happens if you go out. Panalamíni siya kay gustu kung mag-iningun ka, Look at her. That’s what I want you to be like. sulu-, salaminsalamin, -an n k.o. pomfret: Apolectus niger.

salampáti (not without l) n {1} general term for pigeons. {2} prostitute (euphemism). — nga mubù ug lupad = salampáti, 2.

salan n varnish. v [A; b6] apply varnish on s.t.

sálan = unsingálan.

salánap (from lánap) v [A2; b6] {1} flood or spread over an area. Huy, siradúhi ang grípu kay musalánap ang túbig diri sa kwartu, Hey, turn off the faucet because the water will flood the room. {2} affect the emotions intensely (literary). Nawung nga gisanápan sa túmang kalípay, Face flooded with joy.

sal-ang v {1} [A2; b6] skip over, leave out s.t. Si Pidru dílì musal-ang ug adtu sa sini káda adlaw, Pedro doesn’t fail to go to the show every day. Muihap ka gíkan sa iskína, musal-ang kag tulu ka balay, ang ikaupat mau nay ámù, From the corner, skip three houses. The fourth is ours. Nakasal-ang ang taypist ug duha ka linya, The typist skipped two lines. Ayaw sal-ángi ang sunud yugtù, Don’t miss the next chapter. {2} [C; c1] be placed in alternate sequence. Nagsal-ang ug lingkud ang mga láki ug báyi, The boys and the girls were seated alternately. n {1} miss, the instance one fails. Káda kablit usa ka butu. Walay sal-ang, Each time you squeeze the trigger, one shot fires. It never misses. {2} amount of time or space intervening. Dakù ang sal-ang sa ámung pangidarun, There’s a great interval between our ages. sal-angsal-ang v {1} [A12; c1] mix in two different ingredients alternately in small amounts. Isal-angsal-ang (sal-angsal-ángun) nímug lúnud ang harína ug asúkar, Put in the flour and the sugar alternately in small portions. {2} [A; c1] do s.t. at intervals. Isal-angsal-ang (sal-angsal-ánga) ang ímung pag-anhi dì kay káda adlaw, Come here every other day, not every day.

salánga = pantíhan.

salangásag a for the teeth to be overlapping and protruding. v [B] for the teeth to get to be crooked and protruding. Maung misalangásag (nasalangásag) ang íyang ngípun kay mahadluk man magpaibut, Her teeth are crooked because she was afraid to have her baby teeth pulled.

salangásang = salangásag.

salangkap = langkap.

salantà v {1} [A2; b6] stop by, stay for a while. Inigbiyáhi nákù sa Manílà, musalantà sà kug duha ka adlaw sa Rumblun, When I take my trip to Manila I will stay for two days in Romblon. {2} [A; a12] put a stop to s.t., prevent s.t. Kapakyas nga makasalantà sa mga panganduy, Failures that foil one’s ambition. Salantáun ku ang íyang laksut nga batásan, I will put a stop to his bad habits.

salapang n spear that is thrown or a harpoon. v {1} [A; a12b2] hit with a spear, harpoon. Salapangun ku nang irúa ug mubálik diri, I will spear that dog if it comes back here. {2} [A13; a12] make into a spear.

salapat v [B1256] for s.t. not to go directly into a hole but get splattered around the edge. Kinsa may diri sa kasilyas nga nasalapat man ang tái sa bankíyu? Who used the toilet that there’s feces on the seat?

salapáti = salampáti.

salápi (not without l) n corn stalks, esp. the younger ones. v [AN; a] gather corn stalks as feed.

salapì n {1} money. {2} fifty-centavo coin. {3} silver. paN- n source of income. Sa alkabála may panalapì ang lungsud, The market fee provides a source of income for the town. kalíhim sa — Secretary of Finance. maN- n fifty centavos each. see also sápì.

salápid = sulápid.

salapsap n collective term for various k.o. tiny fish that are found in large schools.

salapwang v {1} [A; a12] carry s.o. with the arms underneath. Nagsapwang sa patay níyang láwas, Carrying her dead body in his arms. {2} [A3; a12] support that is placed on top of it. Ang usang halígi sa balay sapwángun áning lapad nga batu, This flat stone will support one of the posts.

salapyaw n dip net with a light mesh weight or a butterfly net. v [A; a] get with a dip net. Salapyáwa ang pitupitu, Dip out the pollywogs.

sálas = sála_1.

salasa_1 v [A; a] cut the leaflets from the fronds of the nipa palms for shingles. -in- n nipa palm frond leaflets cut and prepared for making into shingles.

salasa_2 n k.o. garfish: Ablennes hians.

sálat v [A; a] catch s.t. by surrounding it, keep s.t. entrapped or confined. Kural ang nakasálat sa mga manuk, The fence kept the chickens penned. Ang gagmayng isdà dílì masálat niánang balínga kay dagkug mata, That net has too large of a mesh to catch small fish.

salátan n strong wind coming from the south during storms.

saláud (coined from salà and baláud—not without l) n crime against persons and property. Ang saláud sa pagpatay, The crime of murder.

salawákì = saluwákì.

salawásid = saluwásid.

salay v {1} [A; c6] lay s.t. over s.t. else so that part of it hangs over. Isalay lang ang tualya sa kurdísu, Just hang the towel over the window sill. {2} [a3b8] for s.t. that fell to be caught atop s.t., not reaching the ground. Ang gilábay nákung sinílas didtu masáy sa atup, The slipper that I threw landed on the roof. -an(→), saylanan n {1} drying rack. {2} boat rack made of two forked sticks. {3} wooden support for a stone mill.

salaysalay n k.o. fish, name given to various crevallies.

salba n shot fired into the air. Kadtung salba pára pagpahúnung sa kawatan nga midágan, That shot fired into the air was to make the thief that was running away stop. v [A; b6] fire a warning shot into the air.

salbabída n lifesaver or life jacket. v [A12; a12] wear, make into a lifesaver.

salbadur see salbǎr.

salbáhis a cruel or incorrigibly ill-mannered. Ang salbáhis níyang bána nanagmal na pud sa mga bátà, That beast of a husband of hers is beating the children again. v [B12] be, become a beast. -in-(→) v [A; b6] behave like a beast. ka-anan n atrocities. Ang mga kasalbahisánan nga nabúhat sa mga Hapúnis, The atrocities that were inflicted by the Japanese.

salbǎr v [A; a12] save from defeat, ruin, or dishonor. Aku may nagsalbǎr sa íyang nigusyu, I saved his business. Ug dúnay kaláyu salbaha ang mga mahalung mga butang, If there’s a fire save the things of value. salbadur dil mundu n one who saves the honor of an unmarried woman whom s.o. else made pregnant. v [B56] be, become a woman’s saviour.

salbáru_1 n k.o. round thin, baked wafer, big as a dinner plate (or nowadays also in other shapes), made from a mixture of flour, sugar, and shredded coconut. v [A; a] make salbáru.

salbáru_2 n euphemism for salbáhis.

salbasiyun n salvation of the soul from sin and hell.

salbid, salbids n {1} salvage from s.t. destroyed, saved for later use. {2} used clothing sold cheaply. v {1} [A; a] salvage s.t. from s.t. destroyed. Salbidyun ku ning mga butilya. Mahálin ra ni, I will salvage these bottles. We can sell them. {2} [c1] donate used things as relief. Bag-u pa ning sapatúsa, apan salbidyun (isalbids) ku na lang, These shoes are still new, but I’ll donate them for relief.

salbu n style of fighting of a cock in which it leaps, slashing with its feet and moving backward at the same time to evade the blows of its opponent.

salga v [A2; b6] {1} put in one’s word in a conversation. Íya ra tanang sulti. Dì ku makasalga, She does all the talking. I can’t get a word in edgewise. {2} enter in a game or some collective activity. Way bátang makasalga áning súgal sa baráha, No child may participate in this card game.

salgu n in carom billiards, the opening shot of a round. v [A; c16] do the opening shot. salguhan n fixed points on the table where the three balls are placed for the opening shot.

sáli v [A; abc] [do] constantly. Nagsáli ka lag pangáyù, You are always asking me for s.t. Ayaw isáli ug dukduk ang rúlir sa lamísa, Stop tapping the ruler on the table all the time.

saliabgaw = adgaw.

saliat v [A] leave off what one is doing for the moment to do s.t. else. Káda anhi níya sa syudad musaliat giyud sa rílis, Every time he comes to town he stops in at the red light district.

saliay = sag-ilay.

salibadyaw = salibagyaw.

salibag v [A; c] {1} throw s.t. with force. Pagkabanggà sa mutur nasalibag siya sa kanal, When his motorcycle crashed, he was hurled into the canal. {2} throw s.t. away so as to have it out of one’s way. Isalibag na nang mga butilya, Throw those bottles away. -anan(←) n place where garbage and rubbish is thrown.

salibagyaw a {1} annoyingly noisy. Gustu tà kung mutuun, piru salibagyaw ka kaáyu dihà, I would like to study, but you are disturbing me with your noise. {2} having the head awhirl, not knowing what to do. n noise that is disturbing. v [B; b6] {1} be, become annoyingly noisy. {2} be confused with the head awhirl. Nagsalibagyaw ang ákung úlu karun ása kug ipalit ug bugas, I’m at a loss now as to where to get my next meal. Nasalibagyaw ang ákung úlu tungud sa pagpamabáyi sa ákung bána, I’m very disturbed because my husband is fooling around with women.

salibagyu = sulaybagyu.

salibay = salibag.

salib-ay v [A; c] carry s.t. slung over on the shoulder. Isalib-ay ang kamira, Sling the camera on your shoulders.

salíbu v {1} [A; b] sprinkle water on live embers. Gisalibúhan ku ang dáub únà mulakaw, I doused water on the fire before I left. {2} [A23; b6] for rain to be blown in by the wind. Ug musalíbu, tabúnig plastik ang mga písa, If rain comes in the window, cover the spare parts with a plastic sheet. {3} [A; b6] for it to drizzle lightly. n {1} rain blown into a sheltered area from outside. {2} light drizzle. Salíbu ra man ni. Dì na lang ta musílung, All this is is a light drizzle. Let’s not bother taking shelter.

salibut (from líbut) n dip net with a light weight mesh, used mainly in sea fishing. v {1} [A; a] get with a dip net. {2} [a1] catch s.o. by means of a ruse or trick; be caught by means of trickery. Nasalibut giyud ang kawatan sa gipan-an ug kwarta, They finally caught the thief when they baited him with money.

salibutbut n k.o. shrub, the leaves and milky sap of which have medicinal uses: Tabernaemontana pandacaqui.

salída_1 n {1} appearance on stage. Ikapila na ni níyang salída sa dráma? How many times has she appeared in the play? {2} showing of a movie. {2a} movie shown. {3} exit sign in a public place. v {1} [A; b] appear on stage. {2} [A23; c] show, expose s.t. conspicuously before. Mangaláwat musalída giyud sa atubángan, Making herself prominent when she goes to take communion. Ayaw isalída kanang gisiun nímung sinínà, Don’t display your torn shirt.

salída_2 a for sales to be brisk. Way salída ang nigusyu, Business is no good. v [B1] for sales to be brisk. Masalída ang tinda basta Pasku, Sales are good during Christmas.

salid-ay v [A; c] carry s.t. with a sling or strap, dangling it over the shoulder. Misalid-ay siya sa ripli, He slung the rifle over his shoulder. Nagsalid-ay si Santa Kláwus ug sáku nga punù sa duláan, Santa Claus was carrying a sack filled with toys over his shoulder.

salidsid (from sidsid) v {1} [AN; c] go, take s.t. along the edge of s.t. Nanalidsid ang sakayan sa baybáyun, The boat followed the coastline. {2} [A; b6] skid, slide in doing a curve. Musalidsid ang trák kay danglug ang karsáda, The truck will skid because the road is slippery.

sálig v {1} [A2S; b6] trust, rely. Dì ku musálig níya kay bakákun siya, I don’t trust him because he is a liar. Nagsalig ku nga muanhi ka apan wà diay, I was depending on you to come but you didn’t. {2} [c] entrust, leave s.t. in s.o.’s care. Isálig ku ning ákung kabtángan nímu ug wà ku dinhi, I will entrust my property to you while I’m gone. n trust in s.o. Wà kuy sálig níya, I have no trust in him. (→) v [A13; b6] depend on s.o. for s.t. Nagsalig ka nákù sa ímung iskuyla, You are depending on me for your schooling. pa- v [A; b6(1)] assure, give assurance. Mupasálig ku nímu nga buhátun ku nà, I assure you that I will do that. ma-un a confident. Milakaw siya nga masalígun nga kabayran siya, He went away confident that he would be paid. pag- = sálig, n. -in-an n {1} person left s.w. entrusted to run the affairs in the owner’s absence. {2} a team member considered the best on whom the rest put their hopes of success. Napildi mi kay nadiskuwalipáyid ang ámung sinalígan, We lost because our star player got disqualified. saligsalig v [A13P] give assurances of doing s.t. when one has no plans to do it. Nagsaligsalig (nagpasaligsalig) ka mag búhat nga hínay ka man, You assured us that you could do the job, when you’re so slow.

sal-ig v [A; c] for s.t. standing to be leaning against s.t. Nagsal-ig siya sa lubi, He leaned on the coconut tree. Isal-ig lang nang pála sa halígi, Just lean the spade against the post.

salig-ay = sag-ilay.

saligbay = salib-ay.

salihukngaw (coined word from sakayan, líhuk and hungaw) n steamboat.

salíid v {1} [A2S; ac] move very close or alongside. Musalíid ang adlaw sa kasadpan inigsawup, The sun sinks down close to the horizon at sunset. Misalíid kug lakaw sa daplin sa karsáda, I walked very close to the side of the street. Gisalíid níya ang íyang kamut sa hubù nga láwas sa babáyi, He ran his hand lightly over the woman’s naked body. {2} [A2S3P] reel, leaning to one side due to a heavy load. Nagsaliid ang trák tungud sa kapunù, The truck is leaning to one side under the load.

salíit v [A23] sound shrilly, shriek. Misalíit ang bumbíru samtang nagbagrung padulung sa káyu, The fire engine roared towards the fire with sirens screaming.

salik v [A; a2] {1} wind thread on a frame in a criss-cross fashion to determine its quantity. {2} for the water buffalo to wind its tether rope around its horns in an analogous fashion. {2a} [A; a1b2] for a water buffalo to gore using the analogous motion with its head. saliksálik v [A; b6] pass by frequently near s.o. or s.t. Ang táwung nagsaliksálik sa ákung luyu mangunguut, The man who was going back and forth in back of me was a pickpocket. -an n {1} H-shaped frame around which the thread is wound. {2} hammerhead shark, the head of which resembles this sort of winding frame. {3} horn.

salíku n sleeveless sweater or vest. kamisin di- sleeveless undershirt. v [A; ab] wear, make a vest or sleeveless sweater.

salikubkub a for the back to be bent in a curve. v [B; c1] for the back to become bent. Musalikubkub (masalikubkub) ang táwung matigúlang pag-áyu, A man’s back gets bent when he gets very old.

salikwaut a {1} improper, lacking in tact and timeliness. Salikwaut tung ímung pag-imbitar sa Múrus ug litsunáda, It was very tactless of you to invite the Muslims to the roast pig feast. {2} awkward, lacking in grace. Salikwaut ang pagkahan-ay sa mga púlung, The words were awkwardly put. v [B4; b6] be, become awkward or improper.

salikway v [A; c] {1} push s.t. aside to show dislike or gain passage. Makasalikway ka ba ánang sanga nga nagbalabag sa dálan? Can you push aside the branch that’s in the way? Salikwayi mig diyútay diri, Toss some of that stuff you don’t want this way. Ayaw isalikway ang ímung pagkáun, Don’t push your food aside. {2} reject, spurn. Ikaw nga nagsalikway sa ákung gugma, You, who spurned my love. Ang maung hukum sigúrung isalikway sa kurti supríma, The Supreme Court will surely set that decision aside. -in- n s.o. rejected. Gugmang sinalikway, Spurned love. Sinalikway sa pálad, Unfortunate (lit. spurned by fate).

salikyat = dalikyat.

salikyaub a having a deep bow, shaped and curved like a half sphere. Ang salikyaub nga káhuy gihímung sakayan, The curving tree trunk was made into a banca. (←) v [B2P; a1c1] become curved, arc-shaped. Bumba ang nakasalikyáub (nakapasalikyáub) sa yútà, The bomb made holes in the ground. Isalikyáub (salikyáuba) ang papil arun sudlan nátù sa bugas, Fold the paper into a deep bowl to put the rice in. -un nga búlan n crescent moon.

salíli = alíli.

salimagaw, salimágaw a for the vision to be blurred. Salimágaw ang íyang panan-aw tungud sa katigúlang, His vision is blurred from old age. v [B; a4] for the vision to become blurred. Gisalimágaw (misalimágaw) ang íyang panan-aw sa asu, Smoke made his vision blurred.

salimbágat n k.o. vine.

salimbángun n k.o. erect, branched, smooth shrub of waste places, the leaves of which have medicinal uses and are used for bathing babies, coming in two species or varieties: — nga pula a variety with maroon-tinged stems and leaves, and — nga putì a variety with green stems and leaves: Pseuderanthemum sp.

salimbung v [A; b6(1)] {1} cover s.t. as a protection from view or the elements. Dakung káhuy ang misalimbung sa ílang balay, A huge tree hid their house. Úlung gisalimbúngag piryudiku, Head protected from the sun (or rain) by a newspaper. {2} hide, conceal from s.o.’s knowledge (literary). Ang íyang mik-ap mauy misalimbung sa mga túig nga íyang gilukdu, Her make-up concealed her age. Gisalimbúngan níyag katáwa ang kaguul nga íyang gibátì, She laughed to cover the sadness she felt. n screen, protection from view, the elements, or public knowledge.

salimpúkut see púkut.

salimuang v [A13P; a4b] be delirious, talk in a delirium. Nagsalimuang (gisalimuang) ang tigúlang tungud sa hilánat, The old man is delirious due to his fever. Unsa may gisalimuangan sa pagsulti sa masakitun? What is the delirious patient saying? n {1} delirium. {2} random thoughts in one’s musing (literary), Kadtu mga salimuang lámang sa balaknun níyang hunàhúnà, Those were the random thoughts of his poetic mind.

salin n {1} leftover, leftovers. Ang salin ipasaw sa bábuy, Feed the leftovers to the pigs. Imúha ang usa ka dusína ug ang salin ihátag kang Bituy, One dozen goes to you, and the rest give Bitoy. {2} s.o. left behind or abandoned by s.o. else. Salin siya sa Kanù kay ang íyang amahan suldádung Amirkánung mipaúlì na, He is a war baby left behind by an American soldier that went home. {3} s.t. or s.o. that survived a disease or accident. Misánay ang íyang manuk nga salin sa átay, His chickens that survived the chicken cholera multiplied. — sa gúbat {1} war veteran. {2} s.o. born during the war. — sa úwak {1} a fallen woman. Mangasáwa ka ánang bayhána nga salin sa úwak? You’re going to marry that disgraced woman? {2} one who has lots of round scars on his head where the hair won’t grow. v [A; c] set aside, leave s.t. for s.o. Salinig sud-an ang kasíra, Set aside some food for the boarder.

salindánaw = alindánaw.

salindrun n mouth organ. v {1} [A2N2] play the mouth organ. {2} [A2N; c6] eat corn on the cob as if playing a mouth organ. paN- n action of playing the mouth organ or eating corn on the cob.

salindut v {1} [A; c6] shove s.t. away with force to make it slide. Isalindut ngari nang bangkítu, Shove the stool this way. {2} [A1; c6] cast or put aside, disregard. Ug dì nímu palitun nà, nagsalindut ka sa talagsaung higayun, If you don’t buy that, you are casting aside a rare opportunity. Isalindut lang níya nang átung pagmulù mu rag walà tay bili, He just disregards our complaints as if we were nothing.

salindyǐr n challenger to a sports title or record holder.

sal-ing n k.o. bird resembling the starling, the coleto: Sarcops calvus.

salingawa a annoying, making one feel uneasy. Salingawa kaáyung pamináwun ang kanúnayng panag-áway sa mga silíngan, It’s an annoyance to hear my neighbors constantly quarreling. v [b4] feel ill at ease, bothered. Mubalhin kug puyù. Gisalingawhan kaáyu ku niíning dapíta, I’ll move s.w. else. I feel ill at ease here.

salingay_1 v [A; c6] put s.t. to one side or at some distance to get it out of the way. Ang tinúla isalingay lang arun ka makalung-ag, Put the stew off to the side so you can cook the rice.

salingay_2 v [A; ac] carry s.t. on the shoulders. Salingaya (isalingay) ang kahun, Carry the box on one shoulder.

saling-ay v [A; c1] sling s.t. over the shoulders, hanging. Isaling-ay (saling-áya) lang ang mga butung, Just carry the young coconuts slung over your shoulders.

salinggáay n k.o. shrub of waste places and under coconut trees: Desmodium pulchellum.

salinggáway = gawaygáway.

salinggúkud n k.o. lined snapper.

saling-it v [A; c6] lodge s.t. firmly into s.t. V-shaped. Kinsay nagsaling-it sa búla diri sa sandayung? Who lodged the ball in the roof gutter? Isaling-it ku ning munyíka sa luyu sa aparadur arun dílì makit-an, I will lodge this doll behind the locker so they won’t find it.

salingkápaw_1 a superficial, not heartfelt. Pagdáyig nga salingkápaw, Insincere praise. Salingkápaw nga imbitasiyun, An insincere invitation.

salingkápaw_2 = mangágaw.

salingsing n {1} new branch growing out from a mature branch. {2} one’s offspring (literary). {3} outgrowth, outcome of s.t. (literary). v [AN2] {1} grow new branches. Musalingsing ang sanga sa san pransiskug itanum, A croton branch will send forth shoots if you plant it. {2} produce results (literary). Manalingsing ang ímung kakúgi, Your efforts will bear fruit.

salingtuud (from túud_2) v [A1P; b6P] show s.t. around which one can see readily enough to draw people’s attention to it. Nagsalingtuud (nagpasalingtuud) siya sa íyang bag-ung rilu, He was showing his new watch around.

saling-uwang (from ulang) n scorpion.

salinrun = salindrun.

salintuud = salingtuud.

salinyási n k.o. sardine.

salip-ang v [A; c1] carry a child astride the hips. Ayaw salip-ánga (isalip-ang) ang bátà arun dílì mabakang, Do not carry the baby astride your hips or he will get bow-legged.

salipì v [AP; b8P] stay close beside or behind s.t in order to hide oneself. Musalipì (mupasalipì) ku áring dakung batu arun dì ku makítà níla, I will stay close beside this big stone so they won’t see me.

saliping, salíping v [AB56C; ac] go, put s.t. next to s.t. Musalíping ku sa kiliran sa ákung asáwa, I will lie down next to my wife. Si Nánay ang nagsalíping sa kúlun tupad sa takuri, Mother put the clay pot beside the teakettle. Salipínga nig butang, Put these things down side by side. (←) n twins. v [C23] be twins. {2} [B2356] for a pregnancy to turn out to be twins. ka- n one’s twin.

salip-ing v [AB; c] put s.t. next to or in between s.t., be put in this position. Musaliping pa lang ka sa luyu sa balay, dílì ka hikitan, If you just keep close to the back of the house, no one will see you. Nagsalip-ing kug kwarta sa libru, I placed some money in between the pages of the book. Makasalip-ing ba kug ínit túbig sa dinung-ag? May I put a kettle of water next to the cooked pot of rice to heat it?

salip-it v [A1P; c6P] wedge s.t. in between. Kinsa kahay nagsalip-it (nagpasalip-it) ug diyisun sa ákung libru? Who could have placed a ten-peso bill in the book? Isalip-it (ipasalip-it) ang lápis sa dalunggan, Put the pencil behind the ear.

salipnù v [A2; b6] duck down behind s.t. Didtu ku musalipnù sa luyu sa batu mau nga wà ku makit-i, I ducked behind the rock so they didn’t see me.

salipud (from lipudlípud) a completely or partially hidden behind s.t. Salipud kaáyu ang íla gíkan sa karsáda, You can’t see their house very well from the road. n s.t. that obstructs the view. v [A; b(1)] obstruct the view. Pangánud nga nagsalipud sa búlan, Clouds that are hiding the moon. (←) a very well hidden. pa- v [A; b8] hide behind s.t. paN-, paN-(←) v [A2; b(1)] defend, protect s.o., oneself from danger. Akuy manalipud (manalípud) nímu sa mga piligru nga maghulgà sa ímung kinabúhì, I will protect you from the dangers that threaten your life. n defense, protection.

salip-ut a narrow, having little room for motion. Salip-ut nga sayal nga lisud ilíhuk, A narrow skirt that is difficult to move in. Salip-ut nga dálan, A narrow road. v {1} [B; c1] be narrow, get to have too little space. Masalip-ut (musalip-ut) gánì ang kwartu, alimúut kaáyu, If the room gets too crowded, it will be very hot. {2} [A; c] wedge s.t. in between s.t. Isalip-ut nang papil sa pultahan arun dì maabli, Stick a piece of paper into that door so it won’t come open.

salir_1 v [A23] do, be useful, come out successful. Dílì musalir nang ímung paági, Your procedure will not do. Misalir ang ákung buláda. Misugut siya, My flattery worked. She accepted me.

salir_2 v [A2] engage in naughty behavior when there is some encouragement. Musalir ra ba dáyun ning batáag pangáyug kwarta ug náay átung táwu, The child comes out to ask for money when there are visitors around. Misalir ang hubug nga giabibáhan, The drunk started acting wild when the others egged him on.

salírap = sulírap_2.

salíring v {1} [A] swerve, travel in a curve. Pagbutu sa ligid, ag awtu misalíring ngadtu sa kanal, When the tire blew, the car swerved into the ditch. {2} [A; b6] pass by near s.t. for a purpose. Musalíring ang bátà sa lamísa kay nakakità sa dulsi, The child will veer over toward the table because he saw the candy.

salisi, salísi n {1} drizzle. {2} rain or drops blown into a sheltered area. Salisi ang nakahumud sa salug, The rain that was blown into the house wet the floor. v [A3; b6] {1} drizzle. Buklása ang binlad nga humay ug magsalísi, Take in the rice we’re drying if it drizzles. {2} for the rain to be blown into a sheltered area. {3} sprinkle water on s.t.

salìsì (from sìsì) v [A; a] cut into strips or slats. Gisalìsì ang kawáyan, The bamboo was cut into strips. n slat, strip. Tagái kug usa ka salìsì, Give me one strip.

salit = tsalit.

salitri n saltpeter, potassium nitrate in crystal form. v [A; b] use, put saltpeter on s.t.

salíut = sulíut.

saliut-ut v {1} [A; c6] force one’s way through a crowd or bushes. Musaliut-ut úsà ka ug púngut úsà ka muabut sa baul, You have to force your way through a thicket before you reach the field. {2} [A] force oneself into an overcrowded place to get accommodated. Misaliut-ut giyud siya sa dyíp bísag kargádu na, She squeezed herself into the jeep even though it was full.

salíyab v [A; c] {1} flap a cloth. Isalíyab ang alpumbra pagtaktak sa abug, Shake the rug to get the dust out. {2} scatter dust or water with a motion flinging it in the air. Íyang gisalyában ug íhì ang nangharána, She threw urine on the serenaders. {3} [A3P; c6P] scatter news, gossip. Isalíyab (ipasalíyab) sa kayutáan ang malipáyung balità, Spread the glad tidings to all the lands.

salmu n psalm. -s n the Book of Psalms.

salmun n {1} canned fish in large cylindrical cans. {1a} k.o. herring. {2} the large cylindrical can, about 5″ tall, used as a measure. {3} orange-colored. v [A13] wear s.t. orange. -an(→) = salmun, n2.

salmuníti n k.o. small goatfish, reddish in hue.

salmut v [A2; b6] {1} enter, participate in a group activity. Dì ka musalmut sa rípa? Won’t you participate in the raffle? Dílì ka makasalmut sa lumbà, You cannot participate in the race. {2} engage oneself in some occupation. Unsang nigusyúha íyang gisalmútan? What business did he engage in? n entry in a contest, contestant: participant in a play or game. Ipadala ku ning ákung salmut sa banggà, I’ll send my entry.

salpù n k.o. edible sea cucumber, brownish in color and measuring up to 3″ long.

salsa n thick sauce made to eat with s.t. v {1} [A; a] make into a sauce. {2} [A; b6(1)] add sauce to.

salsag v {1} [A; a12] break into several pieces, usually in slivers or fragments. Ikay nagsalsag sa sag-ub, You broke the bamboo tube water container into slivers. Salságun ku nang kúlun sa ímung úlu, I will break that clay pot on your head. {2} [A; a] flatten s.t. cylindrical. Misalsag siyag kawáyan nga ibungbung, He flattened bamboo poles for walling. Gisalsag níya ang láta sa litsi, He flattened out the milk can.

salsal v {1} [A; c1] forge. Gisalsal na sa tigúlang ang ímung sundang, The old man has already forged your bolo. {2} [A; a] pound, hammer out metal that has not been heated. Nasalsal ang puluan sa tigib sa pagdinukduk, The handle of the chisel is all flattened due to constant hammering. {3} [A; c2] masturbate (slang—from the notion of moving the arms as in pounding steel). {4} teach, train. Makugíhun siyang misalsal sa íyang tím, He trained his team with zeal. -an(→), -anan n {1} blacksmith shop. {2} anvil. {3} one’s wife (the one on whom one forges his children—humorous). -íru a fond of masturbating. maN-r- n {1} blacksmith. {2} one who trains.

salsitsas = surísu.

salta v {1} [A2; b6(1)] get loose, out of position, but not disengaged. Ug musalta ang tabla ilansang ug bálik, If one end of the floorboard gets loose and comes up, nail it back down. Nasalta ang tikud sa sapátus, The heels of the shoes got loose. {2} [B; c1] rise, raise. Nasalta ang íyang tíngug sa kahikugang, His voice rose in surprise. Isalta (saltáha) ang ímung tiil, Raise your feet.

saltu_1 n style of fighting of a cock in which it leaps, at the same time lashing out with the feet and moving backward to evade the thrust of its opponent.

saltu_2 v {1} [A2; b] skip, miss doing s.t. Dì siya musaltu ug simba maduminggu, She attends mass every Sunday and never misses. {2} [A; c1] stop doing s.t. Misaltu nang tawhána sa ínum sa dihang giulsir na, That man stopped drinking when he developed ulcers. Nagsaltu ang trabáhu sa mína nga ákung gitrabahúan, The mine where I was working has stopped operations.

sálu v {1} [A2C; b6] eat together with s.o. from the same plate. Abúga ang irù kay gisalúan ang bátà, Drive the dog away because it’s eating off the child’s plate. Isálu ring bátà dihà arun ímung maatiman, Have this child eat with you so that you can attend to him. {2} [A; c6] share a place with s.o. for any action. Nagsálu mig kamarúti sa pagpaingun námù sa Manílà, We shared the same cabin when we went to Manila. {3} [C; c] go through s.t. together with s.o. Ang asáwang gikasálu ku sa kalípayg kasákit, The wife with whom I shared my sorrows and joys. {4} [A12] be born in the same period of time. Ang duha nákù ka bátà nagsálu ug túig, My two children were born in the same year. salusálu n get-together where food is served informally. v [A 13] hold such a party.

salù v {1} [A; a1] catch s.t. thrown or falling. Saw-a (sal-a) ang butilyang ákung ilábay, Catch the bottle I’m going to throw. {1a} [A3; a12] accept, receive s.t. from s.o. Ang múda gisalù sa mga batan-un sa madaling panahun, The youth took to the fad in short order. {2} [a12] for an ailment to develop into s.t. worse. Tinúud ba nga ang sip-un sal-un ug húbak? Is it true that colds will develop into asthma? {3} [A2; a12] talk or answer right away after s.o. has spoken. Sal-un dáyun nímu ug tubag ang íyang sukut arun dì ka dudáhan, Answer his questions immediately so he won’t doubt you. salùsálù v [A13; a12] for several agents to do s.t. in succession. Lahì na kaáyu ang isturya ug salùsalúun sa pipila ka bàbà, The story changes when it is repeated by several mouths.

sal-ub v [A; a] {1} place, fit s.t. bigger over s.t. smaller. Dì ku gustung musal-ub nímug sapátus arun ka makakat-un, I won’t put your shoes on you so you’ll learn to do it yourself. Sal-úbig iprun ang sinínà ug maghíkay, Wear an apron over your dress when you cook. Isal-ub (sal-úba) ang hapin sa makinilya, Put the cover on the typewriter. {2} catch a bird with a sal-ub trap. n bird trap set above a bird’s nest with three open sides through which the bird must pass in order to enter the nest. Each side is provided with a noose.

sálud v {1} [A; a] catch s.t. falling or thrown in s.t. Salúra ang tulù ug salúri (isálud) ring palanggána, Catch the dripping water and use this basin to catch it in. {2} [a12] catch s.t. by being in its path. Usa ka dakung kúmù ni Tasyu nasálud sa nawung ni Piduy, Tasio’s fist landed in Pidoy’s face. Sa búkid, ang húni ra sa mga langgam mauy masálud sa átung dalunggan, In the mountains, all we hear is the songs of the birds. (→) n {1} a vessel used to catch falling liquids, e.g. the container for catching the dripping toddy. {2} a unit of liquid measure equalling one toddy container full.

saludar (not without l) v [A; b6] {1} bow. {2} greet s.o. on meeting by nodding one’s head. {3} [A2; b6] pass by s.o.’s place to say hello. Káda anhi níyas syudad musaludar siya sa ámù, Every time he comes to the city, he drops by my place to say hello.

salúdu (not without l) v [A; b(1)] salute. Kinahanglan musalúdu ka sa bandílà úsà musaylu, You must salute the flag before going by it. n salute. — militar military salute.

salug n {1} floor. {2} storey. Ikaupat nga salug, The fourth floor. v [A; b6(1)] put, construct a floor. panalganan n {1} storey of a house. {2} floor joist. {3} floor clearance from the ground. Dílì kahuktan ug kanding ang sílung kay mabà ug panalganan, We can not tie goats under the house because the floor is close to the ground.

sálug (not without l) n river, any body of flowing water.

salugsug n splinter sticking into the skin. v [A123P; a4] get a splinter in the skin. Makasalugsug ug tiil nang tabláha kay way sipilya, You can get a splinter from that piece of wood because it wasn’t planed.

salukgu = salugsug.

saluksuk_1 v [A; c] give s.t. small, e.g. small farm animals, in exchange for a part of a bigger animal. Nisawuksuk kug baktin niánang inasála, I gave a piglet in exchange for a part of the roast pig.

saluksuk_2 n k.o. cricket living in fields.

salukut (not without l) = saruk, 1.

sálum v {1} [A2S; ac] swim under water. Misálum ang submarínu pag-abut sa bapur digíra, The submarine dove when the battleship arrived. Salúmun (sadmun, sagmun) ku tung imbaw, I will dive for that clam. Isálum ang úsuk, Bring the stake to the bottom of the water. {2} [A2S] for the sun to set (literary). Sa nagsalum na ang adlaw, As the sun was setting. {3} — sa lubug [A12S3] be doubtful (lit. swim under murky water). Way kasigurúan kun madáwat ba ku. Nagsawum pa ku niíni sa lubug, It’s not sure that I’ll be accepted. I’m still unclear. paN- v [A2; b6] go diving for fish, shells. maN-r- n diver.

salúma (not without l) n {1} song, melodious music (literary). Ang dinagayday sa sapà salúma sa íyang památì, The rippling of the river is music to his ears. {2} an improvised courtship song sung by a man and a woman (balítaw) and performed at social gatherings, accompanied by improvised dancing. v {1} [A; a] sing a melodious song. Walay makasalúma ug sáma kaníya, Nobody could sing like him. {2} [A; c1] hold a salúma session. Magsalúma sila ug makainum na, They’ll start the salúma after they’ve had s.t. to drink.

salumabit, salumabits (not without l) exclamation of mild anger shouted at s.o.

salumsum n dusk. v [A23; b4(1)] be dusk, for the sun to sink. Inigsumsum sa adlaw, When the sun sets.

salun (not without l) dance hall where a man goes to dance with girls employed by the management. -ira(←) n taxi dancer. v [B156] be, become a taxi dancer.

salundung v [A2; a2b2] gore. Ayawg dúul kay salundúngun ka ánang báka, Don’t go near that bull because he will gore you.

sálung n {1} dammar resin in a soft state or as an ingredient of the balaw used to caulk boats, esp. from the almasíga tree. {2} = almasíga. — lúnay dammar resin in a soft state. salngan = almasíga.

salunggat n sliver, splinter, or anything that pierces the skin at an angle. v [A12; a3] for a sliver or splinter to lodge in the skin. Ayawg dalus-us ánang buungun kay ang tunuk makasalunggat (makapasalunggat) sa ímung láwas, Don’t slide down the orange tree because the thorns can stick into your body.

salungsung (from sungsung) v [AN2; c6] {1} go directly against the current or wind. Lúgus na mi makairug dihang nagsalungsung mi sa sulug, We could hardly move when we went against the current. {2} brave adverse weather conditions or a battle. Isalungsung níya ang ayruplánu sa nag-atak-atak nga bála sa kaáway, He braved the hail of enemy bullets, driving his airplane directly into them. {3} bravely face s.o. difficult to approach. Misungsung (nanungsung) siyag atúbang sa mga ginikánan sa babáyi, He faced the parents of his girl friend bravely. -un(→) a adverse, coming from the opposite direction.

salup v [A; c1] skim or scoop s.t. off from a surface or from the upper portion. Misalup siya ug tipasì unyà gisábud, She scooped a handful of kernels and threw them. Isalup (salupa) sa kutsára ang ayiskrim, Scoop the ice cream with a spoon. n = salúpan. -an(←) n unit of dry measure equivalent to one-sixth of a ganta.

sálup v {1} [A2S; ab8] for the sun to set. Ug musálup ang adlaw pasigáa ang sugà, When the sun sets, light the lamp. Sa nagsalup ang búlan miinánay ug língay ang anínu, As the moon was setting the shadows moved slowly. Nasálup na ang adlaw ug namátug na ang mga manuk, The sun has set and the chickens have gone to roost. {2} [B2S] for one’s life to come to an end in old age (literary). Sa nagsalup na ang kinabúhì sa tigúlang, As the old man’s life was reaching its end. kasaladpan, sadpanan n west. tali-(→), -um-r-(→) n about to set.

salúpan see salup.

salùsù v [A12; c6] move s.t. scheduled ahead to an earlier date or time. Gisawùsù ang kasal sa Sabadu imbis sa Duminggu, The wedding was moved ahead to Saturday instead of Sunday.

salut v [A; b] salute with the hands. Gisalutan níla ang bandíra, They saluted the flag. han — n a hand salute. v [A] execute a hand salute. gan — n gun salute.

sálut_1 v {1} [A2P; a12] cause stunted growth. Ang taas nga húlaw musálut (mupasálut) sa tinubuan sa tanum, The long drought will stunt the growth of the plants. Masálut ang bátà ug kúlang ug tulug, The child will be stunted if it lacks sleep. {2} [B126] get sick, esp. for s.t. that brings general body weakening and loss of weight. Nasáwut ka ba nga miníwang ka man kaáyu? Were you sick? You lost so much weight. (→) a stunted or checked growth. Salut kaáyug tinubuan ang lubi, The coconut tree is stunted in growth.

sálut_2 n the south of Cebu (humorous—from sáwut, so called from the fact that the dialects in the south of Cebu retain l where the city dialect has w. Cf. Section 5.211 of the Introduction). taga- one from the south of Cebu. v [B1256] become like the Southerners.

sal-ut v {1} [A23] butt in on a conversation. Dì ka musal-ut sa ámung panaglális, Do not butt in in our argument. {2} [A2] cut in on a queue or force one’s way into a crowd. Dì ka untà musal-ut sa tungà sa linya, adtu ka sa ulahi, You should not have butted into the middle of the line. Go back to the end. {3} [A2; b6] take part, participate in a game or group activity. Gustu kang musal-ut sa abat-ábat? Would you like to participate in a game of tag? {4} [A; c6] include s.t. in a group or batch. Kinsa may nagsal-ut sa imung papílis adtung grupúha? Who included your documents in that batch? Isal-ut ra ni dihà ug hílum, Put this in there with the others secretly. Nasal-ut ku sa kasábà bísag wà kuy salà, I got scolded as well even though I hadn’t done anything wrong. {4a} [b6] be interspersed with. Ang íyang diskursu gisal-útan pud ug kumidiya, His speech was interspersed with jokes. sal-utsal-ut v [B1456; c1] be arranged alternately, do s.t. alternately. Gisal-utsal-útan ug mga áwit ug sáyaw ang prugráma, The program had song and dance numbers inserted into it.

salutaturyan (not without l) n salutatorian in a graduating class. v [B156; a12] be, become the salutatorian.

salutsut v {1} = sagutsut, n1, v. {2} = sutsut, v1.

saluwákì n k.o. sea urchin with short, non-venomous thorns and edible meat (tihìtihì).

salúwal n {1} pants. {2} woman’s panties. v {1} [A; b6(1)] put on, wear pants. {2} [A2; a] sew, make into pants.

saluwásid n k.o. halfbeak with greenish coloring: Hemirhamphus georgii.

salúyut n commercial name for a wild vegetable: kukug banug. see kuku.

salwag n k.o. ornamental palm similar to the areca palm: Adonidia merrillii.

salwákì = saluwákì.

salya v {1} [A; b(1)] overflow, spill over. Musalya ang mga manan-áway kun nindut ang salída, There is an overflow of moviegoers when the picture is good. Nagsalya ang sinakung bugas sa budíga, Sacks of rice are spilling out of the door of the warehouse. {2} [B26; b2] be thrown off, splashed off from impact or pressure. Misalya (nasalya) ang mga táwu sa trák pagkaigù niíni sa bumba, The people were thrown from the truck when it was hit by the bomb. Hingsalyahan ku sa bawud, I was splashed by the water from the waves. {3} [A3; c] throw s.t. over into. Akuy musalya sa mga káhuy ngadtu sa trák, I will throw the firewood up into the truck. Ayaw isalya sa ílang kural ang mga sagbut, Do not throw the garbage over their fence.

salyáda v [A; c1] in trawl fishing, pull in the net from the sea.

sáma {1} like, same as. Sáma sa miáging iliksiyun, napildi siya pagkasinadur, Just as in the last election, he lost in the race for senator. {2} similar. Tan-áwa nang irúa, sáma kaáyu sa ímu, Look at that dog. It is very similar to yours. — ug balhíbu birds of a feather. Sáma silag balhíbu. Púru sila sugarul, They’re birds of a feather. Both of them are gamblers. v {1} [AC; b] be like, similar to. Ug musáma ka níya, primyúhan ta ka, If you can be like him, I’ll give you a reward. Samáhi ang íyang tanyag ug ákung ibaligyà, Match his offer and I’ll sell it. {2} [c6] treat, consider s.o. as, or similar to. Ngánung isáma man ku nímu ni Pinduy nga dílì man ku nímu sulugúun? Why do you treat me like Pindoy when I am not your servant? samasáma v {1} [C2] be fair, not taking undue advantage of one another. Magsamasáma ta ug wà lay pamintaháay, Let’s be fair to each other and let’s not take advantage of one another. {2} [C12] be in a spirit of good fellowship with s.o. Dílì siya makigsamasáma nátù kay pubri ta, He doesn’t want to mix with us because we are poor. paka- = sáma, v2. ka- n s.o. or s.t. that is similar to s.t. else. Kasáma nákù siya ug dugù, He has my type of blood. kasamáhan n equity, fairness. Usáhay sa pagpahamtang sa baláud mu rag walay kasamáhan, Sometimes in the application of the law there seems to be no justice.

samà n mistake. Ákung usbun ang mga samà sa ákung trabáhu, I’ll correct the mistakes in my work. v [B126; c1] make mistakes.

sámad v {1} [A; b(1)] wound, hurt. Ayawg dúlà ánang bildu kay makasámad nà, Don’t play with that glass because it can hurt you. Samári (samdi) ug diyútay ang pánit arun makaguwà ang nánà, Make a little incision in the skin so that pus can go out. {1a} [A123S; b8] manage to inflict a wound. Ang íyang manuk walà makasamad sa ákù, His cock wasn’t able to wound mine. {2} [A; b(1)] hurt s.o.’s feelings. Púlung nga makasámad sa kasingkásing, Words that can hurt one’s feelings. (→) n {1} wound, cut. {2} — nga walay pagkaáyu vagina (lit. the wound that never heals—humorous). samaran, samarun, samdan n the wounded. Ang dinunggábay misamput sa tuluy samarun (samaran, samdan), Three were wounded in the stabbing. dughang samaran n heart bleeding in sorrows (literary). Kanus-a pa nímu kaluy-a ning dughang samaran? When will you take pity on this bleeding heart?

samágaw = salimágaw. see salimagaw.

samalabit, samalabits = salumabits.

samalúna = simalúna.

sam-ang n {1} cemetery. {2} grave. Mamíngaw kung sam-ang, My lonely grave. v [a12] make into a burial place or cemetery. Ang kanhi basakan sam-ángun sa gubyirnu munisipal, The former marshland will be converted into a cemetery by the municipal government.

Sámar n Samar, an island in the Eastern Visayas. -inyu, -nun n one from the island of Samar.

samàsamà v [A; b] dare do s.t. lightly, not in the proper place or time. Nagsamàsamà mag súkul sa pulitikung tang-an, dì namunbun, He had the nerve to take on a seasoned politician, so of course he was trounced. Dì ta makasamàsamà ug pangáyù ug kwarta ni Máma ug sapútun, We can’t just ask Mother for money like that when she is in a bad mood.

samaw, sámaw a glaring due to too much brilliance or light. Magsan-glas ta kay samaw, Let’s wear sunglasses because it’s glaring. v [B12; b6] be dazzled or temporarily blinded because of glare.

*samay -in- n cloth woven from abaca fiber, used for stiffening parts of a dress that are meant to be stiff or for the lining of native bags and for other kinds of native costumes.

samba_1 v [A12; b8] {1} do s.t. or hit the correct answer by luck. Hingsambahan nákù ang tubag, I hit on the right answer by luck. {2} get a chance to do s.t. that one isn’t likely to get. Maáyu gánì kay nakasamba kug sakay sa ímung dyíp. Maglakaw lang untà ku, Luckily I had the chance to get a ride on your jeep, because otherwise I would have had to walk. n s.t. done correctly by pure luck. Samba lang tung pagkaigúa, It was pure luck that you hit it.

samba_2 n samba music or dance. v [AC; c1] dance the samba.

sambà v [B; c1] for plants to grow lush with plentiful leaves. Musambà ang tanum ug abunúhan, The plants will grow lush if you fertilize them. a having lush leaves.

sambag_1 = tambag.

*sambag_2 -un(→) n k.o. mackerel (tulíngan).

sambag_3 n tamarind: Tamarindus indica. sambagsambag n k.o. bush with leaves similar to tamarind leaves and which are used to bring a fever to a head.

sambara = pík.

sambat = sakbat.

sambil = sumbil, v1.

sambílat n small loop at the end of a rope. v [A; a1] make a loop at the end of a rope. Sambiláti ang tumuys písì arun sayun nga kaw-ítan, Make a loop at the end of the rope so it will be easy to put a hook to it.

sambilay v [A; c6] carry s.t. draped or slung over the shoulder. Isambilay nang bag arun makahayun ka sa ímung buktun, Sling the bag over your shoulder so you can swing your arms.

sambíngay = sumbíngay.

sambiri n machine embroidery over the edges of cloth to prevent them from getting frazzled. v [A; a2] embroider the edge of a piece of cloth.

sambud = sangbud.

sambug v [AC; c] {1} mix things together. Isambug ring pipsi sa tubà, Mix this Pepsi into the toddy. {1a} mix rice and corn together. {2} for emotions to have a tinge of s.t. else mixed. Kalípayng gisambúgan ug panganduy, Happiness tinged with a feeling of desire. n {1} mixture. {2} added ingredient. Tambal sa ubu nga may sambug nga makapakatúlug, Cough medicine that has an ingredient that will put you to sleep. {3} mixture of rice and corn. Unsay átung lung-águn, sambug u lunlun? What shall we fix for dinner. Pure rice or the mixture of rice and corn?

sambul a sensitive, readily susceptible to pain if touched. Sambul ug masabdan ang uluk sa bag-ung gitúlì, The head of a newly circumcised penis is highly sensitive. Sambul kaáyu ning puling ug kipátun ning ákung mata, The particle in my eye gives me discomfort when I blink my eyes. v {1} [A3] being sore and sensitive to pain if touched. {2} [A1; b6] be an eyesore. Kanang barungbárung makasambul sa nindut nga parki, These hovels are an eyesore in that beautiful park.†

sambúlak = sabúlak.

sambúnut n a rough scuffle with scrambling and no holds barred. Sa sambúnut nahuslut ang íyang karsúnis, In the scuffle his trousers came off. v [C; a2b3] have a rough scuffle with s.o. Magsambúnut ta run ug dílì nímu iúlì ang ákung rilu, We will have a real fight if you do not return my watch. -ay = sambúnut.

samì v [AB56; ac] smudge, smear s.t. by not having s.t. hit the area intended. Misamì (nasamì) ang lipstik sa íyang ngábil, The lipstick smeared her lips. Ayawg samia iniglitiring nímu, Don’t let it smudge when you print the letters. Ayawg isamì inyung tái sa bangkíyu, Don’t let your feces smudge the toilet seat.

sam-id v [A; c1] {1} hone, sharpen s.t. to a high degree. Sam-íra (isam-id) úsà nang labáha, Sharpen that razor first. {2} sharpen, refine one’s ability. Sam-írun ku ang ákung ininglis, I’ll sharpen my ability in English. sam-iran n s.t. to sharpen s.t. with. -in- n s.t. sharpened to gleaming sharpness.

samilya = similya.

sámin_1 = salamin.

sámin_2 = ispíhu, n3.

saminsámin_1 (from salamin) n eardrum.

saminsámin_2 = salaminsalamin. see salamin.

sámir n summer school. v {1} [A; b56] take summer classes. Unsang sabdyíka ímung samírun (samíran)? What subject are you going to take this summer? {2} [A2; c] take the ball used in practice shooting to the other goal for a short time, making a shot or two and bringing it back (slang).

samkun v {1} [A3N2] be in the early stages of pregnancy. Ug musamkun (manamkun) ku, kasukaun ku, If I get pregnant, I feel like vomiting. Dílì makasamkun (makapanamkun) ang íyang asáwa kay dipiktúsu siyag matris, His wife cannot conceive because she has s.t. wrong with her uterus. {2} [A13; c6] conceive an idea in the mind. Dílì mulibkas sa ngábil nang mga pulúnga ug wà pa na isamkun sa hunàhúnà, Those words would not have come out from the lips, if they had not been conceived in the mind. paN- v {1} [A2] develop a craving or dislike in early pregnancy. Ang mabdus nanamkun ug manggang hilaw, The pregnant woman craved for green mangoes. {2} [A23; c] for a conceiving mother to have her child be like s.t. she has a liking or craving for. Gipanamkun siyag iring maung kusug mulayat, When his mother was in her first few months with him, she took a liking to a cat. As a result he can jump high. Ayawg panamkúni ang bábuy, Don’t conceive a fondness for pigs or your baby will be like one. n the cravings or dislikes one feels in early pregnancy.

sampablu = kardába.

sampaday = sampiray.

sampágà n k.o. deadly chicken ailment characterized by swelling on all parts of the body.

sampagíta n jasmine, spreading and ornamental bush, grown for its fragrant flowers: Jasminum spp.

sampak v {1} [A23BN; c6P] be stuck or pushed all the way into s.t. else. Misampak (nanampak) na ba ang gítung sa pul-an? Is the tang stuck all the way into the handle? Kinsay nagsampak (nagpasampak) áring lipak diri sa túbu? Who stuck this stick all the way into the tube? Isampak (ipasampak) ang pidal arun muháwid ang brík, Push the brake pedal all the way down so that the brakes will hold. {2} [B256] for s.t. moving to come into contact with s.t. stationary. Sa íyang pagtíra misampak ang táku sa táwu sa íyang luyu, He hit the man in back of him with his cue when he was making his shot.

sampáka = tsampáka.

sampal_1 v [A; a1b2] slap s.o. with the hand on any part of the body, but esp. the face. Akuy nagsampal sa ímung abága, I slapped your shoulder hard.

sampal_2 n k.o. magic charm tied to the branches of fruit trees to prevent the fruit from being stolen. Stealing the fruits causes the victim to suffer swelling of the stomach and sometimes death. v [A13; b6] attach this charm to a tree.

sampaling = sagpà.

sampalita = sagpà.

sampalung v [A; a2b2] slap s.o. in the face. Sampalungun ku nang mutsatsáha ug dílì mutúug sugúun, I will slap that maid if she does not do what she’s told to do. n {1} slap in the face. {2} an act or situation causing deep embarrassment.

sampan n a flat-bottomed, square-ended barge usually with no engines. v [A13; a1c] {1} go by, take a barge. {2} make into a barge.

sampangkung -in- a done poorly, shoddily. Sinampangkung kaáyu ning pagkalutúa sa kík kay dinalian, This cake is no good because we baked it hurriedly. Sinampangkung ning ákung ininglis kay gamay ra man kug grádu, My English is poor because I didn’t go far in school. v [A2; c1] do s.t. shoddily.

samparay = sampiray.

samparing humorous pronunciation of sampaling ‘slap in the face’ in imitation of Japanese soldiers.

sampay v {1} [A; c] hang laundry out. Isampay ang linabhan sa hayhayan, Hang the laundry on the clothesline. {2} [A; c] put up in s.o. else’s place, cause one to do so. Musampay unyà mi sa inyug higabin-an mi, We’ll put up at your house if it gets to be night. Mga disgrasyáda nga nagsampay sa ílang mga anak sa asílu, Unwed mothers who put their children in the orphanage. Nasampay siya sa ámù pagkaílu níya, He came to our place to live when he got orphaned. sampaysampay v [B; c] be shoved around from home to home as a dependent. Nasampaysampay sa kaparyintíhan ang mga ílu, The orphans were shoved around from one relative to another.

sampayna n {1} dish made of pig’s innards and blood. {2} menstrual flow (humorous). v {1} [A; a] make sampayna. {2} [a4] menstruate.

sampid = sampig.

sampidru = san pidru.

sampig v [A; c] put s.t. right next to s.t. else. Isampig ang kaldíru sa kaláyu, Put the pot next to the fire.

sampil_1 a moving with a limp. Sampil kaáyung mulakaw si Badung kay balì siyag tiil, Badong walks with a limp because he has a broken leg. v [B126] get a limp.

sampil_2 v [A; a1b2] touch or brush against s.t. lightly. Wà may nagsampil sa pluríra. Nahúlug lang nag íya ra, Nobody touched that flower vase. It just fell by itself. Sampíla ra nang táwu sa ímung duul arun mulíngì, Please touch the man next to you so he turns around.

sampilà v {1} [A; c16] carry s.t. astride the hips. Ayaw sampilaa (isampilà) nang bátà kay tingálig mabakang nà, Don’t carry the child on your hip because she might become bowlegged. {2} [A; c1] sit on one’s buttocks with the legs crossed. Binhúrun ka ug ímung sampilaun (isampilà) ang ímung paglingkud, You will get cramps if you sit on your buttocks with the legs crossed.

sampilay v [B; a12] be drooping over the shoulders. Misampilay ang úlu sa bátà, The child’s head was drooping on its shoulders. Gisampilay níya ang tualya, She drooped the towel over her shoulders.

sampiling v [A; a2b2] swat on the cheeks.

sampíling n {1} sideburns, the hair growing on the face under the ears. {2} the back part of the jawbone under the ears or the analogous structure in animals. paN-(→) v [A2; b6] rest one’s head by propping his cheeks in his hands. Naglangkaw ka lang sa trabáhu kay síging nanampiling, You’re just sloughing off on the job because all you’re doing is resting with your cheeks in your hands. -un a having thick sideburns.

sampínit n a thorny vine with compoundedly pinnate leaves of a yellowish, green color profusely armed. Several leaves, tied to the end of a stick, are used as a swatter to catch fruit bats in flight: Caesalpinia nuga. paN- v [A2; b6] catch fruit bats with sampínit leaves.

sampiray v [A3] stagger or wobble in motion. Magsampiray ang tinday nga bag-ung nahimugsù, A newborn colt is wobbly. Nagsampiray siya sa kahubug, He was tottering because he was drunk.

sampit = sangpit.

sampiyad v [A3] walk with the abdomen well forward. Ang mabdus musampiyad ug lakaw, A pregnant woman walks with her abdomen well forward.

sampiyun n champion, the most superior of all competitors. v [B1; a2] be, become a champion.

sampul n sample given away to prospective users as a trial. v [c] give samples. — bálut n sample ballot.†

sampung v {1} [A; b(1)] cover or obstruct an opening or passage. Akuy musampung ug tabla ánang bangag arun walay ilagà nga makaági, I will cover the hole with a board so no rats can come in. Sampúngi ug nuug arun dílì mutúlù, Plug it with a rag so it won’t drip. {2} [A12; a12] reach the highest part of s.t. Ígù ming nakasampung sa bungtud mau say pagdulhug níla, They were descending just as we had reached the summit. n = -an(→). paN- v [A] cover an opening in one’s body. Panampung ug muatsi ka, Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze. -an(→), paN-an(→) n the triangular portion in the upper part of the wall at the end of a ridged roof, from the level of eaves upwards. kina-an(→) n the highest part of s.t., apex. -un(→) n small part of the rice in the field left to be harvested. Aku na lay tiwas ug áni sa sampungun, I’ll just finish up harvesting this remaining portion of the rice field.

sampúngut (from púngut) n thicket of intertwining bushes, vines, and branches of trees. Didtu ang langgam magbatug sa sampúngut, The bird was perched in the thick growth of branches. v [A1] form a thick tangle of branches and growth.

sampura = sampurádu_2.

sampurádu_1 n a mixture of salt and fresh water or tasting thereof. Ang túbig sa bukána sa subà sampurádu, The mouth of a river is a mixture of salt and fresh water.

sampurádu_2 n rice porridge with chocolate and sugar. v [A13; a12] make sampurádu.

sampuráwu = sampurádu_1.

samput = sangput.

samsam v {1} [A; c1] move the lips in speaking without making a sound. Musamsam siya sa íyang urasiyun ug ang irù dílì makapaak níya, He mumbles his magic formula and the dog can’t bite him. {2} [A13; c1] eat light food to keep the mouth occupied while doing s.t. else. Magsamsam giyud nà siya kanúnay ug biskwit sa íyang trabáhu, He keeps eating crackers idly while he is at work. -un(→) n {1} in folk belief, a magic charm chewed so that one does not get hit in battle. {2} k.o. wild vine which tastes like betel leaves and chewed to treat toothache.

samsuy n k.o. hood made of woven palm leaflets covering the entire head and back, worn as a protection against rain. v [A; a] wear, make this sort of hood.

samtang while, at the same time as. Pagbása samtang nagpaábut ka, Read while you are waiting. ka-an n {1} time in the meanwhile. Sa kasamtángan, siya ang intsards, For the meantime, he is in charge. {2} person acting in temporary or substitute capacity. Kasamtángan nga mamahandì sa kapunúngan, The acting treasurer of the organization. ka-an(→) n temporary. Hatágan kag kasamtangan nga kagawásan kun magbinuutan, You will be given temporal liberty if you behave well.

samu short for sa ímu it doesn’t matter to me. Samu ug madáut, maáyu man ug ákù nang mutur, I don’t care if the motorcycle gets broken; it is not mine anyway. — lang {1} never mind, don’t take it to heart. Samu lang ug wà iúlì ang libru, ákù man tà tung ihátag níya, Never mind if she didn’t return the book. I was going to give it to her anyway. {2} it doesn’t matter. I accept the situation with good grace. Samu lag pagawpaw ang yútà. Dì ku man nà tamnan, It doesn’t matter if the land is barren. I wasn’t going to plant anything on it anyway.

sámù n k.o. brown seaweed that grows rooted, with small nodules scattered over its branches. It is hung on plants to rid them of worms.

samúal v [A3P] talk unintelligibly due to a cold or when the mouth is filled with food. Nagsamúal ka dihà. Búsà tunla ang kan-un nga ímung giúsap, I can’t understand a word you’re saying, so swallow the food you are chewing.

samúhan n farm tenant. v [B56; a2] be a tenant. Samuhánun námù ang ímung igágaw, We will employ your cousin as a tenant. pa- v [A; b(1)] have one’s land be taken care of by tenants.

sámuk a {1} bothersome. Sámuk kaáyu ning batáa nga galmun kay kanúnayng mangáyù ug túbig, This child is a nuisance to take care of because he’s constantly asking for water. {2} crowded and chaotic with activity. Sámuk kaáyu ang Tabuan ug malúnis, Taboan market is very busy on Mondays. Sámuk kaáyu ang upisína kay namalhin mi, The office is in an uproar now because we just moved. v [A; a] disturb, bother. Latiguhan ang bisag kinsay musámuk dinhi, I’ll whip anybody that makes noise here. Dúna kuy isámuk nímu kadiyut, I have a favor to ask of you (lit. s.t. to disturb you with). n {1} fight, disturbance. Dinhay sámuk sa ámung klási; nagsumbagay, There was trouble in the class. S.o. was fighting. {2} that which bothers, annoys. Maáyu puy-an sa búkid kay way sámuk, The country is a nice place to live because there are no annoyances. ka- n {1} trouble, bother. Ang ímung pagkapalahúbug makahatag ug dílì gamayng kasámuk, Your drinking causes us no end of trouble. {2} war, esp. the Second World War. Natáwu siya sa miáging kasámuk, He was born during the recent war. -an(→) a given to causing trouble or giving inconvenience. -in(→) a endearing way of referring to s.o. that is troublesome. Samukin giyung bat-ána, This kid is a cute little troublemaker. †

samúk n k.o. fish: Gerres spp.

samung n top shells. samungsamung n small top shells.

samut v [A23P] become more so, do all the more. Pagkabatì níya sa balità, misamut siya ug hílak, After hearing the news, she cried all the more. Misamut kaguul, She got all the more worried. Ug dílì ka mupahúway musamut ang ímung húbak, If you do not rest your asthma will get worse.

samuyaw, samúyaw n k.o. citrus tree 6–10′ tall, with marble-sized fruit, very juicy and sour, tasting like limes: Citrus hystrix var. microcarpa.

san_1 n title of address of most male saints.

san_2 = sa_1 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (dialectal).

sán = sálan.

sana_1 short for unsa na.

sana_2 = sanasána.

sanad (from anad) usually [do]. Sanad siyang muanhi sa may mga alas trís, He usually comes at about three o’clock. a {1} doing s.t. skillfully. Sanad na kaáyu kung mumaníhug awtu, I now drive the car very well. {2} being very familiar with s.t. Magpahagíyus lang kus dálan sa Tulídu kay sanad na kaáyu ku ánà, I just whizz over the road to Toledo because I am very familiar with it. v [B12] be, become expert in doing s.t. or familiar with s.t.

sanag a cheerful of countenance. v [B; a12P] be, become, make cheerful. Karung balitáa makasanag (makapasanag) sa átung buut, This piece of news can get us in a cheerful mood. ma-un(←) a {1} characterized with cheer. {2} giving intimation of a bright outcome. Masanágun siyag kaugmáun, He has a bright future.

sanan, sánan and (dialectal).

sánap = salánap.

sanasána v {1} [A; a12] practice, rehearse a particular skill or act. Nagsanasána ku sa ákung pakigpúlung, I am practicing my speech. {2} [A; c6] try s.t. on before actually wearing it. Isanasána ang sinínà ug angayan ka ba, Try that dress on and see if it becomes you.

sanaturyum n sanatorium.

sánaw_1 v {1} [A; a] make a very watery porridge. Magsánaw ta pára pamáhaw, Let’s make watery porridge for our breakfast. {2} [A; b6(1)] stew food in coconut juice. Gisanáwan níya ang kinhasun, He stewed the seashells in coconut juice. -in- n very watery porridge. -in-an n food stewed in coconut juice.

sánaw_2 a for heights to give a dizzy feeling. Pagkasánaw tan-áwun sa ubus, How dizzying it is to look below. v [B2; b6] give a dizzy feeling. Gisanáwan ku sa ubus gíkan sa kampanaryu, I felt dizzy looking down from the bell tower.

sánay v [A2; a12P] multiply, procreate. Ug musánay nang ímung ítik, baligyái kug usa ka pár, If your ducks multiply, sell me a pair. manggi-un, ma-un a prolific in reproducing.

sanaysánay = sanasána.

sanburn n sunburn. v [B12] get sunburned.

sandak v [B; b4] for the stomach to be distended with gas. Gipanúhut siya, maung nagsandak ang tiyan, He has had gas pains, and so his stomach is distended.

sandal = sandalyas.

sandalyas n sandals. v [A; b6(1)] wear or use sandals.

sandanan = sandanun.

sandánaw = alindánaw.

sandanay, sandanun n a name close friends or relatives call each other mutually. v [C; c6] call each other by a special name mutually. Nagsandanay ang mga mag-ágaw ug ‘prímu’, The cousins call each other ‘primo’.

sandaw a for s.t. that normally produces a certain amount, to have a small yield. Sandaw ang lubi kay dúgay ang húlaw, The yield of the coconut trees decreased considerably in the long drought. v [B12; a4] come to give a low yield. Nasandaw (gisandaw) ang kadagátan dinhi sa pagdininamíta, The yield of the seas in this area has become considerably reduced because of all the dynamite fishing.

sanday v [A; c] lay or rest s.t. on and across s.t. else. Kanang trúsu nga nagsanday sa kural mauy makapahugnù niánà, The log that is laid across that fence will make it collapse. Isanday ang sumbuhan arun makatíun kag maáyu, Rest the barrel on s.t. so that you can take good aim.

sandayung n {1} roof gutter. {2} gutter, usually made of a large bamboo tube, used to channel water from an elevated position. Gihimúag sandayung ang tubud, A gutter was made for the spring. v [A; a2] make into, attach a roof gutter.

sandig v {1} [AB6; c] lean against s.t., cause s.t. to do so. Ayawg sandígi ang kural kay matumba, Don’t lean on the fence because it will topple. Isandig ang sag-ub sa káhuy, Let the bamboo water container lean against the tree. {2} [A2; b(1)] rely on, depend on s.t. one can avail himself of. Mudaug ang ímung kandidatúra ug musandig ka sa partídu, You will win if you rely on the party. {3} [c6] pin one’s hopes on s.t. Anhà nákù isandig ang átung kaugmáun sa ímung kalampúsan, I pin our hopes for the future on your success. — sa kalíwat take after a forebear’s characteristic or peculiarity. Palahúbug siya kay sandig man sa kalíwat, He is a drinker, because he takes after his forebears. pa- v [A; c1] {1} cause to lean. {2} base on. Sugilánung gipasandig sa Biblíya, A story based on the Bible. -anan n back rest.

sandi skul n {1} Sunday school. {2} gambling games and cockfights held Sundays (humorous). v [A13] hold a Sunday-school class.

sandíya n {1} watermelon. {2} watermelon seeds, dried and salted.

sandu n {1} sleeveless undershirt worn by women. {2} men’s sleeveless undershirt of similar shape. v [A1; b6(1)] wear this garment. Náa nay brá. Magsandu pa giyud, Are you going to wear chemise over your bra?

sandúgù (from usa and dugù) n blood compact. v [C; b6] make a blood compact. Nagsandúgù sila si Ligaspi ug Sikatúna, Legaspi and Sikatuna made a blood compact.

sanduk v [A; ab2] scoop s.t. out or off of. Sandúkun ta ning lápuk sa kanal arun makaagi ang túbig, We will scoop out the mud from the ditch so the water can pass through. n {1} scoop. {2} utensil used to scoop rice from the pot. {3} a scoopful. Butangi ug tulu ka sanduk balas, Put in three shovelfuls of sand. ig-l- = sanduk, n1, 2.

sandul = sindul.

sanduluy n cooked cereals, usually corn, with sweet potato mixed in. v [A13; b(1)] cook rice or corn with sweet potato. -in- v = sanduluy.

sandúrut a intimate. Sandúrut kaáyu silang amigúha, They are very intimate friends. v [C1] be, become intimate with s.o. Dílì ku makigsandúrut ug tabian, I don’t want to become intimate with gossipmongers. ma-in-un, ma-un a friendly, done as would be done to a friend. Masinandurútun nga pagabiábi, Entertaining in a most friendly manner. maki-un a friendly, tending to treat people amiably. Sayun ra siyang pakigsabútan kay makisandurútun man, It is easy to make an agreement with him because he is amiable. ka- n one with whom one is on intimate terms.

sandùsandù v [B6; b6] scurry about in all directions. Misandùsandù ang mga humígas pagpangítag makáun, The ants scurried about looking for food. Nagsandùsandù mig dágan paglínug, We ran every which way when the earthquake struck.

sang = sa_1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (dialectal).

sáng v [B1; c1] be strewn all over, be in disarray. Nagsáng ang mga butang sa íyang lamísa, The things on his table are all in disarray.

sanga n {1} branch, limb of a tree. Ang langgam nagbatug sa sanga, The bird perched on a branch. {2} lateral extension of a road or path. Sa tuung sanga sa dálan, On the right branch of the path. {3} fork of a slingshot. {4} bamboo or wooden hook attached to a rope used to draw up a fish trap from the water. {5} an extra finger or toe in addition to the normal five. — nga buhatan branch office. v [A] {1} have or grow a branch. Ang mais dílì musanga, Corn doesn’t grow branches. {2} for the road to fork. Inig-abut sa nagsangang karsáda, disilya, When you get to the fork in the road, take the left. — ang dílà v [B1456] be fierce and violent (like a snake with a forked tongue). Musúkul giyud ku nímu bísag nagsanga pa nang ímung dílà, I’ll fight back against you even if you are fierce and violent. — ang tinggil a for a woman to have sexual appetite (lit. have a forked clitoris). (←) v [A13] = sanga, v. sangasanga v [A; a12] fell a tree branch by branch. sanghan a having an extra finger or toe branching off. kinasang-an n {1} the place where the road forks off. {2} crotch of a tree branch.

sánga = pantíhan.

sángab n {1} swath or a long rectangular area designated as an area to be worked. Maggálab ta ug kúgun, kining sangába ákù, ang píkas ímu, We will cut down the cogon. This swath is mine and that one is yours. Sángab nga ági sa ílang panggúna, The swath that was left when they cut grass. {2} k.o. fish trap of shallow waters with a broad mouth tapering towards the bottom, set in the path of the fish. a right in the path. v {1} [A2; b5] {1} do s.t. in swaths. Sangábun (sangában) nátù nag sanggì ug tagurha ka dupa, We will harvest it in swaths two fathoms wide. {2} [A; c] put s.t. right in the path. Nasángab sa íyang mata ang páa sa dalága nga atbang níyag lingkud, He couldn’t help seeing the thighs of the girl sitting directly across from him. Isángab nang sugung sa túbud, Put the mouth of the bamboo tube to the spring. {3} [AN; c] catch fish with a sángab fish trap.

sángad = sanglad.

sángag = sanglag.

sángan = pantíhan.

sángat = sang-at.

sang-at v [A; c] {1} put s.t. up s.w. Isang-at ni dihà sa paril arun dílì maabut sa irù, Put this on top of the fence so the dog cannot get at it. {2} file a suit or complaint in court or petition with the proper authorities. Ang piskal mauy nagsang-at sa kíha imbis ang tagtúngud, The district attorney filed the complaint in place of the aggrieved party. hi-/ha- v [B1256] 1 be put up high. {2} for success or s.t. that one desires to be located s.w. (literary). Anhà sa paningkámut mahisang-at ang ímung kalampúsan, Your success rests on hard work. -anan n shelf, usually higher than shoulder-level.

sangay n people having the same first name. Ang santus kung sangay, The saint I’m named after. (←) v [C3] have the same first name.

sángay = sanglay_1.

sang-ay v [A; c1] carry s.t. on or sling over the shoulders. Nagsang-ayg bátà, Carrying a child on one shoulder. Isang-ay (sang-áya) ang malíta, Carry the suitcase on your shoulder.

sangbat = sakbat.

sangbud v [B1; b8] for the tether rope of an animal to get tangled on itself or around s.t. else. Nagsambud ang písì sa kábaw ug diriyut matuuk, The water buffalo’s rope got tangled and the animal nearly choked. sangburan n length of tubing made of a piece of bamboo 7–8″ long, used for storing yarn.

sangga_1 v [A2; a12] barge in on a conversation, games. Ngánung musangga man ka nga wà ka man mahibalu sa ámung gisultíhan? Why do you barge in when you don’t know what we are talking about? Ngánung sanggáhun man nímu ang dúlà ug dì ka paapilun? Why do you force your way into the game if you are not supposed to participate?

sangga_2 n {1} in children’s games involving bets (of rubber bands and the like), one’s partner with whom one pools his bets. Pangáyù ug sigay sa ímung sangga ug mapildi ka, Ask for some more cowries from your partner if you lose. {2} close friend. Kaila ku kaáyu níya kay sangga ku siya sa ámung pagkabátà, I know him very well because he has been my chum since childhood days. v {1} [A2C; ac3] make s.o. his partner for games. {2} [C1] be friends with s.o. ka- = sangga, n.

sanggà v {1} [A13; a12] be underneath s.t. so that it supports or protects it. Kanang língin nga nagsanggà sa misitíra plastik, That round thing the flower pot is resting on is plastic. {2} [A3; a12] put s.t. under s.t. else. Sanggáa ug batu ang halígi arun dílì suphun sa umug, Place a stone slab under the post so moisture can’t penetrate. {3} [A; a] catch s.t. dripping or falling with a container. Nagsanggà siya sa inágay nga túbig sa íyang kamut, He cupped his hands to catch the dripping water. n saucer.

sanggab_1 v {1} [A; a] catch a liquid that is dripping or falling by sticking s.t. under it. Sanggába ang gátas nga nagtulù sa lamísa, Catch the milk that is dripping off the edge of the table. {2} [a12] be caught by the ear. Ang huhungíhung sa pagwilga mauy nasanggab sa íyang dalunggan, The rumors of the strike caught his ears. {3} [A13; a12] make a palm toddy container sanggab. n a bamboo tube container for palm toddy, the length of one node, the bottom of which is the lower node.

sanggab_2 n k.o. fishing net used in bays, attached to fish corrals, set such that the current hits them broadside at certain seasons of the year. v {1} [A] set the sanggab. Magsanggab rung bulána, The sanggab will be set this month. {2} [a12] catch fish with a sanggab.

sanggabun a {1} gamecocks of a kind that are killed during the first match. {2} woman that easily gets pregnant out of wedlock.

sanggákà a for plants to spread out in the branches or roots. v [B] be, become outspreading. Ug musanggákà kunu ang sanga, diyútay ang búnga, If the tree has lush and spreading branches, they say it will bear few fruit.

sanggaráyung = singguráyung.

sanggat v [Ab6; b8] catch or snag when being pulled; cause s.t. to do so. Lagmit musanggat ang tagà sa mga batus ilálum, Most likely the hook will snag on the stones on the bottom. Ikay nagsanggat sa tagà; karun ikay tangtang, You let the hook snag so you get it loose.

sanggì v {1} [A; a] rip, break off s.t. stiff at the place of attachment. Nasanggì ang palwa pagtunub níya, The coconut palm frond broke off when he stepped on it. Misalingsing ang gisanggían sa sanga, The place where a branch was broken off grew new shoots. {2} [AN; a12] harvest corn. Mananggì ta rung simanáha. Layà na ang mais, We harvest the corn this week because it is ready now. n {1} action of harvesting. Ang sanggì pagahimúun sunud búlan, The harvest will be held next month. {2} output realized from a specific harvest. Dakù mig sanggì, We had a big harvest. -l-un(←) n mature, ready for harvest. maN-r-/l- n harvester.

sanggíkit v [AC; c1] for people, vegetation to be close to each other. Nagsanggíkit ang mga káhuy sa anut, The trees in the second-growth forest are growing thick. Dílì ku makatulug ug dílì makasanggíkit sa láwas sa ákung bána, I cannot sleep if I am not close to my husband’s body. Nasanggíkit ang pagbátì sa duha ka bihag, The captives developed a close feeling for one another. Ayaw sanggikíta (isanggíkit) pagbutang ang mga bangkù, Don’t put the benches close to each other.

sanggra n {1} vaccinate by pricking with a needle, not with a shot. {2} the wound caused by vaccination or the scar left. v [A; b(1)] vaccinate. Sanggráhan ka úsà ka makalangyaw, You have to be vaccinated before you can go abroad.

sangguli n drink made of palm toddy, chocolate, and eggs. v [A; c1] make, have a toddy shake.

sangguráyung = singguráyung.

sanggut n sickle. v {1} [AN2; b(1)N] get palm toddy from a coconut tree. {2} [a12] make into a sickle. -an(→) n coconut tree from which one obtains palm toddy. -in-an(→) n pidgin (lit. s.t. just picked up as toddy from a coconut tree). v [A; c] speak pidgin. maN-r- n palm toddy gatherer.

sangguwar n k.o. white, somewhat round-grained rice.

sanghid v [AN; b6N] ask permission. Misanghid (nananghid) siyang Máma níya nga muadtu siya sa sini, He asked his ma to let him go to the show. Ninyung tulu kinsay nananghid? Which one of you three asked permission to go? Ug nakasanghid (nakapananghid) kang Pápa, dad-a nang kabáyù, If you have asked Dad, you may take the horse. Kinsay ímung gisanghíran (gipananghíran) pagkúhà nímu sa mutur? Who did you ask when you took the motorcycle? n permission. Kini si Pidru kanúnayng mulakaw nga walay sanghid (pananghid), Pedro always goes out without asking permission. paN- = sanghid, n.

sangì v [AB6; a] break a piece off s.t. at its attachment or edge. Kinsay nagsangì sa sabungánan sa kálù, Who detached the thing to hang the hats on? Dalì ra ning ákung kuku musangì (masangì), My nails break easily.

sángì n road intersection.

sangig n k.o. erect, hairy, aromatic herb, widely used as a spice. v [A; b(1)] season with sangig.

*sángil pa- v {1} [A; b(1)] blame, impute s.o. with a fault. Siyay nagpasángil nga akuy naglábay sa irù, He is accusing me of stoning the dog. Ang húlaw gipasanginlan sa kangihit sa bugas, Drought was blamed for the scarcity of corn. Ug náay pyansa ang gipasanginlan makaguwà sa prísu, If bail is posted, the accused party can get out of jail. {2} [A; c6] make excuses, pretend to do s.t. for a purpose. Mupasángil ka ug pamisíta, sa tinúud naníid ka níla, You make a pretense of visiting them when in truth you are observing them. Ug mupalta ka, ipasángil lang sa labad sa úlu, If you want to be absent, just say you had a headache. n {1} charge, accusation. {2} excuse for not doing s.t. -um- v [A23] make or offer an excuse. Walà siya katubag ug misumángil nga gidukà siya, He was not able to answer and made the excuse that he was drowsy. pasumángil = pasángil, v2.

sángit v {1} [A2; b8cP] be in the way and hold s.t. in place, snag, catch. Kining tungguytungguy mauy musángit sa pinsúti, This lug is what holds the firing pin back. Kuháa nang mga lipak dihà kay makasángit sa muági. Get those bamboo slats out of there because they might snag people that go by there. Way kasangítan ang antiyúhus kay mubù siyag ilung, The eyeglasses won’t hold because her nose is so short. {2} [B125; b4(1)] be delayed by s.t. which ordinarily should not have caused the delay. Naulahi mi kay nasángit mi didtu sa bilyaran, We are late because we were delayed at the pool hall.

sangkà_1 n a contest matching skill, wit, strength or a quarrel. v {1} [C; b8] have a contest of strength, wit, skill. Magsangkà tag makatulu. Píhu giyud ug kinsay pildi, We will play it off three times. Then it should be clear who is the loser. Unsa may inyung gikasangkaan? What did you two quarrel about? {2} [a12] pair off two contenders in a match. Sangkáun nátù ang átung isig ka sunuy, Let’s pair off our gamecocks.

sangkà_2 a for the crotch to be too tight. Apíking ilakaw ning karsunísa kay sangkà rag pundíyu, It’s hard to walk in these pants because the crotch is too tight. v [B12] have a crotch that is too tight.

sangkad a broad, having ample width. Sangkad nga panaptun, Cloth that is of ample width. v {1} [B1256] be completely covered with s.t. Ang íyang nawung nasangkad ug bugas, Her face is all covered with pimples. {2} [a12] do s.t. to the entire area of s.t. Sangkára ug páhid ug asíti ang káhuy, Smear oil all over the wood. {3} [A12; c16] be enough for everybody. Ang lima ka buuk tinápay ni Hisus nakasangkad sa gatusan ka mga táwu, Jesus’ five loaves of bread were enough to feed hundreds of people. {4} [b4(1)] have one’s fill of s.t. Nasangkaran sa bunal ang mga bátang nag-áway, The quarreling children got a whipping such that they decided they never wanted to do it again. ka-, gisangkarun, kasangkarun n width, breadth. Ang lamísa may kasangkad (gisangkarun, kasangkarun) nga duha ka mitru, The table is two meters wide.

sangkap (from salangkap) a complete, having the necessary equipment. Kusína nga sangkap sa galamitun, A kitchen completely equipped. Sangkap kaáyu siya sa pangáyu sa awtu, He is completely equipped to repair cars. v {1} [B2] for equipment to become complete. Ug musangkap na ang balhíbu, ang kuyabug makalupad na, The nestling can fly once he gets his complete feathers. Nasangkap na ang tangu sa bátà, The child has all of his teeth now. {2} [A; b6] equip with needed things. Akuy sangkap nímug galamitun sa pamanday, I will equip you with carpentry tools. {3} = salangkap. ka-an n equipment, tools. Gihímù ka lang kasangkápan arun mulusut ang kuntrabandu, They are only using you as a tool to smuggle in their goods.

sangkay_1 n friend (slang). v [A3PC; a12] make friends, befriend, be close to each other (slang). ka-an n group of friends, gang.

sangkay_2 v [A; c] throw s.t. with moderate force in an underhand motion. Kinsay nagsangkay ug sinilhig diris asíras? Who threw the sweepings on the sidewalk?

sangkayud v [B6; a12] walk slowly with halting steps and a slight forward thrust of the hips. Nagsangkayud paglakaw ang babáying nagbatì, The woman who was in labor walked haltingly with a thrust of the abdomen. a walking in this way.

sangki n k.o. aromatic Chinese spice. v [b(1)] spice with sangki.

sangkíguy v [AC; a] have sexual intercourse (humorous). Bisan sa banyu nagsangkíguy sila, They do it anywhere, even in the bathroom.

sangkiig v {1} [A3P; c1] totter as one walks under a burden or because of difficulty in getting one’s footing. Nagsangkiig ang kargadur, The stevedore is tottering under the heavy load. {2} [B146] be heavily burdened financially. Nagsangkiig ku sa pagpaiskuyla sa mga bátà, I am staggering under the burden of sending my children to school.

sangkil v {1} [A; a2b2] touch or brush s.o. or s.t. lightly. Ug musangkil ang alambri sa iliktrisidad sa linya sa tiligrama, náay hikurintihan, If the electric line touches the telegraph wire, s.o. will be electrocuted. Sangkíla sa kuhit arun matambug nang kartun, Touch the box with the stick so that it will fall. {2} [AN; a1b2] gore with the horns. Ayaw pagpaduul niánang kabáwa kay musangkil (manangkil) ra ba giyud nà, Don’t go near that water buffalo because it gores. {3} [A; a12] for an unpleasant feeling to bother one. Ang pangabubhu nga nagsangkil sa íyang dughan, Jealousy which pricks his heart. -aN-r- see ananangkil.

sangkiríbut = singkiríbut.

sangkis = sankis.

sangkiyud = sangkayud.

sangkù v {1} [A2; ac] reach, arrive at a point in time or place. Kining dalána musangkù sa subà, This path reaches the river. Makasangkù sa lángit ang ákung kasukù, My anger knows no limits (reaches the high heavens). Unsay gitas-un ang gisangkúan sa íyang pagluksu? How high did he manage to jump? {2} [A23; b6] end up, result in. Ang ílang dúlà misangkù sa áway, Their game ended up in a quarrel. Ang ílang panaghigála misangkù sa panaghigugmaay, Their friendship eventually led to love.

sangkung = sakung.

sangkuráyung, sangkuriyung = singguráyung.

sangla n leprosy. v [a4] be afflicted with leprosy. sanglahun n leper.

sanglad v [AB2; c] run aground, stranded on the sand; cause s.t. to do so. Mangluksu ang mga sundálu sa dì pa musanglad ang bards, The soldiers jump off before the barge hits the beach. Ang barku nasanglad sa bàbà sa subà, The ship is stranded at the mouth of the river.

sanglag v [A; a2] roast s.t. in a pan with little or no oil. Maáyung pagkasanglag sa kapi, The coffee was well roasted. n action of roasting in a pan. -in- n thing roasted. Sinanglag mani, Roasted peanuts.

san-glas n sunglasses. v [A13; a12] wear, make into sunglasses.

sanglay_1 v [A; a2] carry things tied to both ends of a pole over one’s shoulder. Sangláyun (sinangláyun) ku lang ang duha ka táru nga tubà, I will carry two cans of palm toddy on a pole over the shoulder. -in- = sanglay. -in-an n a pole on which things are carried.

sanglay_2 n {1} variety of wild tomatoes having red, oval-shaped fruits, less than ½″ in diameter and about 1″ long. {2} [name] nga — Chinaman [so-and-so]. Nagpalit ug bugas sa ílang Singking Sanglay, Buying rice at the Chinaman Sing King’s store. mistísu — person of half Chinese, half Filipino blood.

sanglit since, for the reason that. Sanglit siya may amahan ni Husi, íya nang tulubágun, Since he is José’s father, it is his responsibility. paN- n example, supposition. Íning ímung pangatarúngan, kanang ímung pananglit dílì musalir, In your argument, your example won’t serve. {a} for example. Pananglit, kining librúha dílì na mapalit ug dúsi, This book, for example, cannot be had for twelve pesos. {b} if assuming that [such-and-such] a probable thing happens. Pananglit muanhi si Tasyu, siyay mudala sa sulat, Assuming Tasio comes, he will bring the letter. v [A; c6] give an instance as an example. Ipananglit ku nímu ang usa ka langgam nga ímung gipusil: mamumúnù ka ba? Let me give you as an example a bird you shot. Are you a murderer for that? paN-an = pananglit, n. -anan n {1} s.o. made into an example, reference. Si Hub nahímung sanglitánan sa paílub, Job became an example of patience. {2} story or saying made as an example. Ang nahitabù sa Truy usa ka sanglitánan sa nagsubrang kumpiyansa, What happened to Troy is an example of overconfidence.

sangpit v [A; a12] {1} call s.o. to come or attract his attention. Sangpítun ta ka ug manihápun na, I will call you when supper is ready. Gisangpit ku siya, apan wà siya mulíngì, I called to him, but he did not turn his head. {2} ask a favor or help from s.o. Sangpíta ang amígu nímu sa kustum, Call on your friend in the customs for help. paN- v [A2; c] {1} invite s.o. to partake in s.t. lami nga dílì ikapanangpit coitus (the delicious feeling one cannot invite s.o. to share). {2} in the búhat ceremony, to invoke the spirits and invite them to partake of the offering. n the invocation in the búhat ceremony.

sangput v [A23; b(1)] result in, become. Kanang inyung lantúgì musamput unyà sa áway, Your discussion will end up in a quarrel. n {1} buttocks. {2} = -an(→). -an(→) n seat of a pair of pants. -anan n outcome, result. Laksut ug sangputánan nang ímung hingárig ínum ug álak, You will come to a no good end the way you drink all the time. paN-an(←) n seat of pair of pants as reckoned for measurement.

sangsang_1 v [A; a12] blunt s.t., bending the tip backward or spreading out the fibers at the tip. Ang batuun nga yútà makasangsang (makapasangsang) sa tumuy sa bára, Stony ground can blunt the tip of the bar. Sangsángun ta ning tumuy sa lipak arun walay masámad, Let’s blunt the tip of the bamboo slat so nobody will get hurt.

sangsang_2 v [A; b6(1)] stuff a hole, cavity, or opening. Siyay nagsangsang ug papil nga kinúmut sa lìliánan, She stuffed a piece of crumpled paper into the peephole.

sangù v {1} [B256; cP] for s.t. pulled, pushed, or thrown to get caught on an unmovable obstacle. Wà masulud ang búla kay misangù (nasangù) sa búrd, The ball didn’t get into the loop because it hit the board. Átung isangù (ipasangù) sa tuud ang kangga abir makabira ba giyug kábaw, We will let the sled hit a stump and see if the carabao can pull it out. {2} [B1256] hit one’s jaw while moving. Nasámad ákung dílà kay nasangù ku sa kurdísu, I hurt my tongue because I hit my jaw on the window sill. {3} [B1256] be stuck with s.t. hard to solve. Nasangù ku sa ákung paghúbad sa isturya, I was stuck in the translation of the story. {3a} [B2456] stammer, speak or sing haltingly. Maáyu nga dílì ta musangù ug mudiskursu ta, Better not to speak haltingly in giving a speech. {4} [B126] be frustrated, foiled. Ang íyang pamalíbad nakasangù sa ákung mga plánu, His refusal foiled my plans.

sángud_1 n nickname intimate friends call each other. ‘Way uyab’ ílang sángud kay púrus sila way trátu, They call each other ‘no girl’ because neither of them has a girl friend. v [C2] call each other with a common nickname.

sángud_2 n an amulet which gives the owner an unusual chance for financial success or unusual power and strength. (→) v [A12] possess such a charm. Nakasangud kunu nà si Sisuy kay síging makadaug sa búlang, They say Sisoy has a charm because he always wins in cockfights. sangúran n s.o. who possesses a sángud.

sanguhal = sangúwal.

sángun v {1} [A; b] hitch up, harness an animal. Kábaw ságad sangúnan ug dáru, They usually hitch a water buffalo to the plow. Isángun na ang yúgu sa kábaw, Put the yoke over the water buffalo now. {1a} [A2] go out to earn money with a horse and rig or draft animal hitched to a cart. Musángun ka ba rung buntag? Are you going out to get passengers this morning? {2} [b(1)] be entrusted with a responsibility or onerous burden. Ayaw kug sangúni ánang buháta kay dì ku suluguun nímu, Don’t burden me with that work because I’m not your servant.

sangúwal v [A13; c1] speak or talk indistinctly because the mouth is full or because of difficulty in articulating. Nagsangúwal ka kay punù man nang ímung bàbà, You’re talking indistinctly because your mouth is full. (→) a indistinct of speech. Sanguwal na kaáyu ang sinultihan sa nagpinal, The dying man’s speech is very unclear now.

sangyad = sanglad.

sangyag = sanglag.

sangyaw v {1} [AP; c6P] disseminate news, information. Ang balità nasangyaw na sa tibuuk gingharían, The news has spread throughout the kingdom. {2} [A; c6] proclaim, declare officially. Ang partídu nagsangyaw nga si Rúsis kandidátu upisiyal, The party proclaimed Roces an official candidate. n proclamation. ka-an n group of proclamations. mag-r- n preacher.

San Huwan n {1} St. John. {2} the twenty-fourth of June celebrating St. John’s Day where people go to the sea to bathe. paN- v [A2; b6] celebrate St. John’s day by swimming.

sani_1, sáni (from unsa ni) {1} pause word used when one cannot recall what is to be said. Arun dílì mukángù ang makina hináyig búhì ang sani, klats diay, So that the motor won’t stall, slowly release the watchamacallit, um, the clutch. {2} particle expressing discomfiture or dislike at what s.o. is doing or is happening. Sani gud nga bisitáha! Mupaúlì man lang ug way panamílit, What kind of a visitor is he anyway! He just goes home without saying goodbye. {3} = unsa (dialectal).

*sani_2 kasaníhan n department of health. sanidad n department of health.

sánib v [AB16; c1] arrange in tiers, neat pile; be so. Nagsánib siya sa mga papil, She is stacking the papers in a neat pile. Nagsánib ang mga tabla, The boards are piled on top of one another. n layer. May tulu ka sánib ang playwud, Plywood is composed of three layers. (→) v [A; b6(1)] {1} insert into or in between. Gisanib níya sa sakuban ang sundang, He inserted the bolo into its scabbard. {2} support, give assistance. Ang mga tinun-an misanib sa punduk sa mga mamumuu, The students gave their support to the labor union. Ang íyang súhul dílì makasanib ug lima ka táwu, His salary cannot support five persons. n layer situated or inserted in between. May sanib nga karni ang pán, There was a layer of meat in between the pieces of bread.

*sanib pa- v [A; b] court s.o.’s favor by showing exaggerated concern, giving lavish gifts, and the like. Dalì ra siyang miusbaw kay maáyung mupasanib, He quickly got promoted because he is great at boot-licking.

sanidad see *sani_2.

sanílas = sinílas.

sanínà = sinínà.

sanípa n {1} edging similar to an eaves board which trims a roof. {2} a short curtain across the top of a window, framework of a bed, and the like. {2a} design in series at one side or around the edges of the cloth. {3} folding room divider. {4} lamp shade to concentrate light. v [A; a] install, use, use as, make into a sanípa.

sanit v [A; a] {1} pull with a jerk. Ímung sanitun ang pasul ug dúnay isdà nga mukubit, Pull the line with a jerk if a fish bites. {2} snatch, grab. Maáyung musanit ug pisù ang banug, Hawks are good at snatching chicks. {3} [B6; c] snag, pierce and get caught in s.t. Musanit ang tagà sa bàbà sa isdà, The hook will snag in the fish’s mouth. Nasanit sa gamut sa káhuy ang dáru, The plow got caught in the roots of a tree.

sanitári inspiktur n sanitary inspector. v [B126; b6] be a sanitary inspector.

sankis n sweet, juicy orange similar to the Valencia oranges (so called from the brand Sunkist). v [b6] put orange into s.t. as flavoring.

sanla = sangla.

San Markus n {1} St. Mark. {2} reference to marriage. Naliug siya sa bitik ni San Markus, She was hooked into marriage (lit. caught by the neck in Saint Mark’s trap). Nagpainrǔl siya sa Unibirsidad di San Markus, She enrolled in the University of Marriage (i.e. got married).

San Pidru n {1} Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (June 29). {2} gatekeeper (just as St. Peter is the keeper of the Gates of Heaven). Sirádu man ang pultahan. Háin kahà ang san pidru dinhi? The gate is closed. Where could the gatekeeper be? v {1} [A13N] celebrate St. Peter’s Day by going swimming. {2} [B156] be a gatekeeper. — San Pablu = san pidru, n1.

sanpípar n sandpaper. v {1} [A; b(1)] rub or smooth s.t. with sandpaper. {2} [a] use a certain k.o. sandpaper on.

san pransisku = kalípay, n2.

sansan v {1} = sangsang_2. {2} [A2; a12] in weaving, force the woof threads close to each other by swinging the beater hard. Sansánun nímu ang hulug arun singpun ang panaptun, Force the woof threads close to one another so that the cloth will be tightly woven, -in- n cloth made of abaca fiber tightly woven, as distinguished from the kind used as fish netting where the warp and woof are spaced far apart. †

sansiyut, sansut n sunsuit, playing suit for children, usually backless and sleeveless. v [A12; ac] make into, wear a sunsuit.

sansuy n collarless, short-sleeved shirt. v {1} [A; b6] wear a sansuy. {2} [a12] make into a sansuy.

santa n {1} exclamation: short for Santa Maríya (see 3b). {2} title for female saints. Santa Katalína, Saint Catherine. {3} in phrases: — búla the Papal Bull granting special indulgence to Spain and her colonies. — iglisya the Holy Church. — Kláwus Santa Claus. — krus {a} the Cross. {b} Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, celebrated in the Philippines in May, a novena culminated with feasting and merry-making. v [A1] offer a devotion to the Holy Cross. — Krúsan n the celebration of the Holy Cross as practiced in Luzon with a Rayna Ilína. — lána {a} holy oil. {b} extreme unction. — Maríya {a} Holy Mary. {b} exclamation of sudden surprise or worried fear. Santa Maríya, mahúlug ang bátà, Christ! The child is going to fall! — santíta see santíta. simána — The Holy Week preceding Easter. — sína communion given by Protestants as part of their church service (as opposed to the Catholic communion—kaláwat or kumulga). v [A] {1} administer communion. {2} take communion.

santà = salantà.

santak v [A; a12] pull a fishing line with a jerk to hook a fish that nibbled at the bait. Tandugun gáning ímung pasul santáka dáyun, If a fish tugs at your line, pull it up with a jerk.

santáku v [A; a12] strike or beat heavily with the fist. Hala, santakúhun man kunu ku nímu, sigi, O.K. you said you would beat me. Let’s see you do it.

santal n k.o. ornamental bushes: Ixora sp.

santa lusíya n k.o. ornamental crawling vine grown in pots: Zebrina pendula.

santan = santal.

santas n female saints. v [B1; a12] be, become a saint.

santíban (short for San Istíban) exclamation denoting helpless, sudden surprise. Santíban ning batáa, gikablit ang gátu, Heavens this child! He pulled the trigger!

santik_1 v [A; a2] {1} build a fire by rubbing two dry bamboo sticks together. {2} build a fire by rubbing flint and steel together. n {1} method of producing fire by friction. {2} k.o. flint used in building a fire by friction. -an(→) n stone used for building fires by rubbing steel over it.

santik_2 n slingshot. v [A; c] hit with a slingshot. paN- v [A2; b6(1)] go hunting birds with a slingshot.

santik_3 = amimitas.

santilmu n light seen at night moving over swamps or the sea caused by natural phenomena but thought to be the soul of a dead person coming back to the world. v [A13; b(1)] for this wandering light to appear. Magsantilmu gánì, ayawg dágan, Don’t run if a will-o’-the-wisp appears.

santing v {1} [AN] swell with a pricking, burning sensation. Musanting (mananting) ang tútuy ug punù sa gátas, The breasts swell with a pricking sensation when they are full of milk. Nagsanting ang hubag nga wà pay buthanan, The boil has not come to a head and is swelling with a pricking, burning sensation. {2} [A3] for s.t. to penetrate the ear and stay there naggingly. Nagsanting pa sa ákung dalunggan ang íyang mabiaybiáyung talidhay, Her derisive laughter keeps resounding in my ears. {3} for s.t. to appear suddenly to evoke recognition. Misanting sa ákung hunàhúnà nga dílì maabli ang pultahan, It suddenly struck me that the door couldn’t be opened. — ang dunggan v [B46] flare up in excitement or anger upon hearing s.t. Ang pagtubagtubag sa anak mauy makasanting (makapasanting) sa dunggan sa ginikánan, Parents flare up when their children talk back to them.

santisima exclamation denoting sudden surprise at s.o.’s behavior. Santisima, ning batáa, mulabang lang ug kalit bísan ug nangági ning mga awtu, Heavens, this child suddenly rushes into the street even though there are so many cars passing. — Trinidad The Holy Trinity.

santisimu n the Blessed Sacrament. — sakramintu = santisimu.

santisiyam euphemism for santisimu. — nga karáan humorous expression of sudden surprise.

santíta n fake saint. santa — a pretending to be saintly in behavior. Santa santíta silabun maldíta, She pretends to be a saint, but she’s naughty. santitasantíta v [A] pretend to be saintly.

santítu, santítù_1 = santíta (male).

santítù_2 n children’s game played with marbles, shells, stones in which the pieces are thrown on the ground and a lead piece is flicked to hit a designated piece and no other. v [A2C; b6(1)] play this game.

santu n {1} title for male saints. Santu Tumas, St. Thomas. {2} in phrases: purdiyus pur- exclamation denoting deep agitation at the gravity of a situation. Purdiyus pursantu, Bidung, ibutang nang pusil! God have mercy, Bedong! Put that gun down! — Intiyíru image of the dead body of Christ carried in a procession on Good Friday. — Kristu {a} the crucified Christ. {b} a small crucifix. — lána holy oil. — Ninyu {a} the Christ Child. {b} the image of the Christ Child thought to have been brought by Magellan. b1 the church which houses it. — Pápa The Pope. — Rusaryu the Holy Rosary. — santítu = santa santíta (male) see santíta. istígi — see *istígi. pasantusantu v [A13P] put on a pretense of good behavior. Magpasantusantu siya ug náa si Pápa níya, He puts on a pretense of good behavior if his father is around.

santul_1 n medium-sized tree cultivated for its deep-yellow fruits, the size and shape of a tennis ball, sour and juicy with a seed in several sections in the center: Sandoricum koetjape.

*santul_2 -un(→) a unsociable: tending to be quiet, keep to oneself and cranky if approached. Kasagáran santulun kaáyu ang mga dalágang gúlang, Usually old maids are very cranky. v [B12] be, become cranky.

santup v [A2; c1] come to one’s mind. Misantup sa íyang buut ang usa ka sayun nga paági, A simple method of doing it came to his mind. Isantup (santúpa) sa ímung hunàhúnà ang mga tambag, Implant the advice firmly in your mind.

santus n {1} saint, one like a saint in character. Kanhi mu ra ka ug santus, karun dakù kang salbáhis, You used to be like a saint, but now you’re a brute. {2} the sanctus of the Holy Mass. — Diyus Holy God. — nga Mísa the Holy Mass. — nga Rusaryu Holy Rosary. túdus lus — All Saints’ Day. v [a3] {1} be successful. Dì ka masantus ánang ímung pagiskuyla kay daghan kag absin, You will not be successful in your studies because you are always absent. {2} get a benefit from s.t. Dílì ka masantus ánang ímung hubughúbug, You will not reap any benefits from being drunk all the time. {3} [A3] get to the Sanctus of the Holy Mass. {4} [A13P; c16] make holy. Magsantus ta sa adlaw nga igpapahulay, Let us keep the Sabbath holy.

sanu = unsa nu. see unsa, 4.

san-u when, at what time (dialectal).

sanung v [A23; a12] {1} agree, consent to s.t. Wà musanung si Bin sa ákung hangyù nga muhulam ku sa íyang awtu, Ben did not consent to my request to borrow his car. {2} obey, comply with a request. Buútan ning batáa kay musanung dáyun sa ákung súgù, This child is obedient because he at once obeys my command. {3} [A13] verify that s.o. agrees to do s.t. Kining risibúha nagsanung sa ímung báyad, This receipt acknowledges your payment. n agreement to do s.t.

sanùsanù v [A; c1] be in rapid succession. Misanùsanù ang mga bala sa atumátik, The bullets from the machine gun came in rapid succession. Nagsanùsanù ang mga pangutána sa nag-intirbiyu, The interviewer’s questions came in rapid-fire succession.

san-ut a {1} for clothing to be baggy or crumpled from having been subjected to unusual strain at one spot. {2} worn-out from having been subjected to unusual strain at one spot. v [AB; a12] wear out or crumple s.t. by subjecting it to heavy wear; become so. Musan-ut (masan-ut) ang sangput sa karsúnis ug idalus-us, The seat of the pants will wear out if you slide in them. Ang íyang karsúnis nasan-ut sa túhud, His trousers became baggy at the knees.

sanúud (from suud) a intimate, close in relationship as friends. (→) a close in physical space. Sanuud ra mu kaáyung pagkalingkud, You are sitting too close to each other.

sanuuy v [A] {1} give the appearance of being weighted down under a heavy load. Misanuuy ang sakayan sa kadaghan sa kuhà, The boat is weighted down under the load of a great catch. {2} look enervated, without life. Nagsanuuy ang bána pagkabuntag human sa kasal, The groom looked enervated the morning after the wedding.

sanwit, sanwits n sandwich. v {1} [A1; a12] make, make into a sandwich. {2} [c6] use as sandwich filling. {3} [A3P; a3] situate s.o. in between s.t. Nasanwits ku pagkalingkud sa duha ka dalága, I was seated between two ladies.

sápa n {1} washer; disc with a hole or flattened ring. {1a} a rounded piece of coconut shell with a hole in the middle through which a tether rope is passed into to prevent it from slipping through the water buffalo’s nose. {2} a flat piece of s.t. wedged between two things to prevent looseness. v [A13; a] make, make into, put a washer or wedge.

sapà n brook or creek.

sapak a {1} apt, exact, just the right one. Ang ímung tubag sapak giyud kaáyu, You gave just the right answer. Sapak nga pagpangasáwa, dátù, A perfect marriage—a rich wife. {1a} timely, well-timed. Sapak ang pagabut mu kay tingkaun, You arrived just at the right time. It’s time to eat. {2} having just the right qualities. Sapak sad ug láwas si Iyay ug magbáting sut, Iyay has a beautiful body when she wears a bathing suit. v {1} [A12; a4b8] do s.t. at just the right time. Nakasapak sad kag baligyà sa ímung mga ipiktus—subídu ang prisyu, You sold your things at just the right time—when the prices went up. Ug muadtu ka karun masapak (masapakan) nímu ang pista, If you go there now, you’ll be just on time for the fiesta. {2} [B2; b5] become perfect, having just the best qualities.

sapal v {1} [A; b1] back up s.o.’s obligations. Kinsa guy musapal sa ímung alkansi sa nigusyu, Who is going to cover your losses in business? {1a} [A; a2] take charge or care of another person’s needs. Akuy musapal sa ímung káun ug muuban ka nákug paniudtu, I’ll treat you if you go to lunch with me. Saplan ku sa ákung tiyù sa gastu sa iskuylahan, My uncle will shoulder my school fees. {2} [A12; a3] be enough to cover expenses. Ang ákung swildu dì makasapal sa tanang galastúhan, My salary cannot cover all the expenses.

sápal n the pulp residue of grated coconut meat after the juice has been extracted. -un a having more pulp than what is ordinary. Tam-is ang buúngun apan sapálun, The pomelo is sweet, but it is pulpy.

sápang = salapang.

sap-ang = salip-ang.

sapar = sapal.

sápat_1 n {1} an animal or insect. Kurali ang silinganan arun dílì makasulud ang sápat, Fence off the yard so the animals cannot get in. Tan-áwag unsang sapáta ning misulud sa ákung mata, Look to see what k.o. insect got into my eye. {2} a brutal, cruel person. Ang sápat nga hubug nanagmal na pud sa asáwa, The drunken beast is maltreating his wife again.

sápat_2 = salapat.

sapatilya n open-heeled shoes or slippers with low heels. v [A; a] wear, make sapatilya’s.

sapátus n {1} shoes. — sa kabáyù horseshoe. {2} part of the plow analogous to the landside of steel plows. Sa dárung káhuy ang sapátus mauy hal-úpan sa punta, In wooden plows the share is fitted over the landside. {3} presser foot, a piece on sewing machines that presses the cloth against the feed. v [A; b6(1)] {1} wear, make into, get a pair of shoes. {2} shoe a horse. sapatíru n shoe repairman. v [A12] be a shoe repairman. sapatiríya n shoe repair shop.

sápaw v {1} [A13; ac] wear two things one on top of the other. Magsápaw ku ug midiyas, I will wear two pairs of socks. Sapáwi lang nang ímung amirkána ug rinkut, Just wear a raincoat over your jacket. {2} [AC; b6] be in the same place as s.o. else at the same time. Ngánung musápaw man mug dúlà nga kami may nahauna? Why do you want to play in the same place as we are playing when we were here first? Ngánung magsápaw man mung duha ug lingkud sa síya? Why do you two sit on the same chair? Sa maáyung radiyu ang usa ka istasiyun dílì makasápaw sa láin, With a good radio one station doesn’t overlap another. {2a} drown out a voice with another voice. Ang ákung tíngug gisapáwan sa íyang danguynguy, My voice was drowned out by her wailing. {3} [A13; a] place s.t., usually flat, over s.t. else. Sapáwi ug sín ang kináma nga playwud, Just cover the stacked plywood with a sheet of galvanized iron. n layer, esp. of cloth. Nagsul-ub ku ug tulu ka sápaw, I am wearing three layers (of clothing). (→) v [B1456] for teeth to be overlapping. Magsapaw ang ngípun ug dì ibtun ang tay-ug, The teeth will overlap each other if the loose ones aren’t extracted. n {1} s.t. worn or laid over s.t. else. {2} overlapping teeth. paN- v [A2] commit adultery. Dílì ka manapaw, Thou shalt not commit adultery. maN-r-, maN-r-(→) n one who practices adultery. †

sapay v [A; a12] in weaving with straw or the like, terminate the run of the weave by folding the ends of the strands at a right angles under and over the next two parallel strands.

sapayan v [A13; c4] mind, consider s.t. a bother or appreciate s.t. Wà lang ka magsapayan sa bili sa kahágù ug panahun, You just don’t appreciate the value of effort and time. Dílì ku igsapayan (isapayan) ang ákung sakripisyù, I will not mind the sacrifice. in phrases: — sa as recognition for s.t. bad done to s.o. who pays it no heed. Sapayan sa ímung pagtámay nákù, Diyus ray magígù, God will repay you for the way you scorned me. walay — {1} you’re welcome (reply to salámat ‘thank you’). {2} it doesn’t matter. Way sapayan ug kasab-an ku, It’s all right if I’m given a scolding.

sapáyan = pasáyan.

sapda v [A; a2b2] knock off s.t. being held or placed s.w. with a quick motion of the hand. Sapdáha ang íyang síku inigsiyát níya, Knock his elbow to the side when he shoots the ball. Nabuak ang básu kay ákung nasapdahan, I accidentally brushed my hand against the glass and broke it.

saphag v [A; a] {1} penetrate through a forest or thicket. Saphágun sa mga bátà ang kalibunan sa pagpamayábas, Children will penetrate thickets to gather guavas. {2} roam around with a purpose. Dúnay mga táwu nga magsaphag pa sa pagpangítà sa ílang pagkáun, There are people who roam around looking for their food.

saphid = saphig.

saphig v [A; c1] {1} remove s.t. by brushing against it. Balud nga nagsaphig sa húgaw sa baybáyun, Waves which washed away the dirt on the seashore. {1a} brush against. Ayaw isaphig ang ímung kamut sa pintal, Don’t brush your hand against the paint. {2} level off grains heaped up over a measuring container. {2a} level a cleaned rice paddy prior to planting. -in- n levelled off.

sapi v [A; a12] {1} ward off, brush away with the hand. Akuy misapi sa íyang kamut nga isagpà untà sa bátà, He was about to strike the child, but I warded off his hand. Wà ku makasapi sa búla nga gilábay sa ákung nawung, I was not able to ward off the ball that was thrown in my face. Hisapihan nákù ang tása sa kapi, nayabu hinúun, I accidentally brushed the cup of coffee, and it spilled over. {2} level off s.t. heaping. Sapiha ang bugas sa gantangan, Level the rice in the ganta measure. exclamation: word uttered to brush s.t. away. Sapi! Pahawà dihang irínga ka, Scram! Get out of there, cat.

sapì = saplì.

sápì (from salapì) n = salapì, n. v {1} [A23; a12] earn money from s.t. Kining gidaghanúna musápig mga mil písus, This quantity will derive some thousand pesos. {2} [a12] be sufficient for a purpose. Masápì nang ímung tíngug sa nayitklab, Your voice will do in a nightclub. (→) v [A12; b8] get hold of money. Nakasapì kug utsinta písus adtung baligyáa, I earned eighty pesos from that sale. paN- v [A2; a12] make, squeeze money out of s.o. or s.t. Tū́, nanápì na pug pulis ug pangubrag tung, There, the cop is making money collecting his protection money. n capacity for earning money. Ang kahibalu mupauswag sa panápì sa usa ka mamumúu, Knowledge can increase a worker’s earning capacity. -an a wealthy. v [B12] be, become wealthy. hiN-, maki- a too fond of money.

sápid = sulápid.

sapidpid v [A; c] move, be close to s.t. Nagsapidpid siya sa bungbung kay nag-ulan, He was walking close to the wall because it was raining. Isapidpid ni sa bungbung kay mapatiran unyà, Put this by the wall, for s.o. might stub his toe on it.

sap-ig = sampig.

sapígad v [A; b6] move close to s.t. so as to be touching it. Magkabalhibu ka ug musapígad ang iring sa ímung bitíis, You’ll get hair all over you if the cat rubs itself against your leg. Natúlug ang ituy nga nagsapígad sa inahan, The puppy slept snuggled close to its mother.

sapil v [A12; b8] brush against s.t., usually accidentally. Nataltag ang gihay sa buwak nga íyang hisapilan, He brushed against the flower and knocked the petals off.

sapilis = sipilis.

sapilya = sipilya.

sapilyu = sipilyu.

sapin n {1} footgear: shoes, slippers, boots, but not socks. {2} diaper.

sapinday v [A13] stagger, walk weaving from side to side. Tingáli hubug ka kay nagsapinday man ka nga naglakaw, You must be drunk because you are staggering. †

sapinit = sampínit.

*sapínu dì — v [b8] be trusted with s.t. Dílì masapinúhan ug kwarta nang tawhána, That man cannot be trusted with money.

sapípid = sapidpid.

sapiray = sampiray.

sapiring n k.o. hairy worm with very itchy hair. v [b4(1)] be stung by the itchy hair of this worm.

sapiru_1 n k.o. sapphire.

sapiru_2 n variety of cultivated guava with fruit sweeter and more reddish than the wild varieties.

sapisápi n {1} a simple kite constructed of a cross with string strung around the edge to which paper is attached. {2} general name for small slipmouths, less than 3″ long: Leiognathus spp. v [A13; a12] make, make into this k.o. kite.

sapiti v [A; a12] trip, block s.o.’s feet so as to make him stumble. Siyay nagsapiti nákù pagbaskit námù, He tripped me when we played basketball.

sapla_1 a {1} slightly bitter in taste with an astringent effect, as unripe bananas. {1a} get this taste in one’s mouth. {2} for unpolished cereals to be rough on the tongue when eaten. v {1} [B126] become slightly bitter and astringent in taste or get this taste in the mouth. {2} [B16] for cereals to be rough to eat.

sapla_2 v [a12] for branches to break off at the crook under weight or other force. Nasapla ang sanga nga gitumban, The branch broke at its juncture when he stepped on it.

saplag_1 v [A; a1c] throw s.t. into s.o.’s face or hit s.o.’s face with the open hand, but not much force. Kaáyu rang saplágun nang nawung mu áring usa ka plátu nga nilúgaw, How I’d love to throw this plate of porridge into your face. {2} [A; ab2] brush, knock s.t. out of or off of s.t. that holds it. Abtik siyang misaplag sa búla nga ákung gikaptan, He quickly knocked the ball out of my hands.

saplag_2 v [A; a2] go about with or without a purpose. Dílì makasaplag ang mga batan-un human sa kurpyu, Young boys don’t go around after the curfew hour. Gisaplag námù ang kabyabsan ug pamayábas, We wandered about among the thick growths of guava trees gathering fruit.

saplì v [A; a2] {1} pluck off a leaf, break off a branch at its point of junction with a downward pull. Nagsaplì kug sanga pára itanum, I broke off a branch to plant. {2} [AN] harvest corn. Manaplì mi sunud simána, We will harvest the corn next week. n harvest. Pilay abut káda saplì? How much do you get each harvest?

saplína (from disiplína) n whip or lash, esp. reserved for disciplinary purposes. v [A13; a12] discipline with a whip. Arun ka mabut-an maáyung saplináhun ka ug sígi, I should whip you constantly so that you will learn to behave.

saplù = salpù.

saplud a slightly bitterish in taste. v [B1; a2] get a bitterish taste. Gisaplúran ku sa sirbísa, I found the beer somewhat bitter.

saplung n sling, an instrument for throwing stones and the like consisting of a pair of strings fastened to a strip of leather or cloth. The missile is hurled by whirling it (lambuyug) and releasing one string. v {1} [A; a1] hit with this instrument. {2} [a12] make s.t. into a sling.

saplut v [A; c] {1} put a rope with a noose or loop around s.t. or ring s.t. Bi, akuy musaplut ug písì ánang naglutaw nga bátang, Here, I will lasso that floating log. Iitsa ang argulya nga musaplut sa butilya, Throw the metal ring over the bottle. Saplúti ang halígi makaduha, Put a double loop over the pole. {2} encircle s.t. with a rope or s.t. analogous. Gisaplútan nákù siya sa líug, wà makalíhuk, I put my arm around his neck, and he couldn’t move.

sapnay v {1} [A; a12] carry s.t. laid across one’s arms. Nagsapnay sa binughà, Carrying the firewood over the arms. {2} [A13; a12] for s.t. to cradle or support s.t. smaller placed on it. Usa ka tablun nga batu nagsapnay sa usa ka dakung baril, A slab of stone supported the big barrel. Ang sulang gisapnay sa duha ka kamut, His jaw was cradled in his hands. {3} [A13; a12] carry, have s.t. as an attribute. Kining katungdanána nagsapnay sa daghang mga pribilihiyu, This office carries with it many privileges. Kining kapangakuhána gisapnay sa ímung katungdánan, This is a responsibility that pertains to your office. n an armful. Usa ka sapnay nga dagámi, An armful of corn stalks.

sapnig v [A; c1] {1} strike off, level off s.t. heaping. {2} gather small things piled on s.t. flat towards the center by bringing up the sides. Aku ray musapnig sa bugas arun dì mayabu, I’ll pile up the rice at the center of the mat so that it won’t spill over the edges. {3} [C3; c1] for a sheet to overlap s.t. Isapnig (sapníga) ang isig ka daplin sa papil, Let the edges of the paper overlap. {4} [A; c] put s.t. right next to s.t. else. Isapnig ang kaldíru sa kaláyu, Put the pot next to the fire.

sapnut a for a surface to be rough or tacky. Sapnut ang salug kay nagkabálas, The floor is rough because it is covered with sand. v [B1; a12] be, become rough or sticky. Ubang sabun makasapnut (makapasapnut) sa pánit, Some soaps make the skin rough. Masapnut ang buhuk ug dílì syampúhan, The hair will become sticky if you don’t shampoo it.

sapsap_1 v [A3; b(1)] trim down a piece of wood by chipping pieces off. Sapsápi ang usuk kay dì masulud, Trim down the stake because it won’t go in. -in- n chips of wood which result from this process.

sapsap_2 v [B1] be rough, not smooth to chew, esp. unpolished, unhusked corn.

sapsap_3 n k.o. fish, general name for slipmouths: Leiognathus spp.

sapsing a {1} lean, scrawny. Sapsing ning batáa, mau ra ug gíkan sa dapit nga may gútum, This child is scrawny, as if he comes from a place where they had a famine. {2} for an amount to be too meager to meet the need (euphemism). Mau ra nay kwarta mu pára átung ipanini? Sapsing ánà uy! Is that all you have for the movies? What a meager amount! v {1} [B1; b6] be, become lean or scrawny. Láyug ta ug gisapsíngan ka nákù, Let’s wrestle if you consider me scrawny. {2} [b6] consider an amount meager for the need.

sapsiyútir n sharpshooter. v [B12] be, become a sharpshooter.

sapsuy n Chinese dish of mixed vegetables. v [A12; a12] make, have chop suey.

sapu v [A; a] wipe, put s.t. back in place using the hands. Ayúhag sapu ang tipasì nga muaslay sa lusung, Scoop the spilled rice back to the mortar carefully. Sapuha kanang buhuk mu nga nagyungyung, Put your loose strands of hair back in place. paN- v [A2] cover one’s genitalia from view. Panapu dihà uy. Kítà ímung antitirhi, Pull the back of your dress up between your legs so people can’t see your hoosy.

sapud_1 n the first few mature leaves of the tobacco plants. v {1} [B23; b6] for the first few leaves of the tobacco plant to develop. {2} [AN; a] gather the first few matured leaves of tobacco plants.

sapud_2 a next. Akuy sapud nímu sa linya, I am next to you in line. v {1} [A23; c6] do next after s.o. does it. Musapud ku nímu ug bása ug mahuman ka, I will read it after you when you’re all done. Isapud ku ikaw ug latigu, I will whip you next. {2} [b(1)] be followed by another event. Wà pa gánì matúig ang bátà nasapdan dáyun, Another baby followed even before the first was a year old.

*sápul_1 pa- v [A; b(1)] bring oneself to do or undertake s.t. Ngánung nagpasápul ka man ug dáru nga nagdaut pa man ka! Why do you undertake to plow when you’re still sick! n sponsorship. Kining amatyúra ubus sa pasápul sa Akmi Tríding, This singing contest is under the sponsorship of Acme Trading.

sápul_2 = syápul_1, 2.

sapun_1 v {1} [A12; b2] catch s.o. doing s.t. Hisapnan sila sa amahan sa dalága, They were caught redhanded by the girl’s father. {2} [A12; a12b2] be on time to catch s.t. before it leaves. Makasapung pa ta sa byáhi, We can still catch the bus.

sapun_2 = sapud_2.

sapung n k.o. river fish trap, usually cylindrical in form with an opening at one end, placed facing downstream to catch fish or shrimps going upstream. v [AN; a] catch fish with this trap.

sap-ung v [A; b] cover or block an opening. Tingáli papil ang nakasap-ung sa túbu sa hugasan, Probably a piece of a paper has blocked up the drainpipe. Sap-úngi ug tabla ang bangag arun walay mabulasut, Cover the hole with a piece of wood so no one will step into it accidentally. paN- v [A] cover one’s nose, mouth, ears with s.t. Nanap-ung ku kay nanimáhù, I covered my nose because it stank.

sapunir v [A23; a3] for an idea to pop into one’s mind. Misapunir sa ákung alimpatakan nga gibinuángan ku, It suddenly occurred to me that I was being made a fool of. Nasapunir sa ákung hunàhúnà ang pagpanimalus, The idea of revenge came to my mind.

sapúpu v {1} [A; a12] have, pick up s.t. in one’s arms. Ngánung misapúpu man tu siya sa íyang mga sinínà ug milakaw? Why did she gather up her clothes in her arms and go away? Sapupúha (sapupúa) ang masusu arun dì tugnawun, Hold the baby in your arms so it won’t feel cold. {2} [A12; a12] receive, get hold of what is there. Ang bugtung anak mauy makasapúpu sa tanang kabílin, The only son gets all of the inheritance. Mauy nakasapúpu sa tanang kasábà, The one who received all the scoldings.

saput n clothes. v {1} [A13] wear clothes. Kadtung nagsaput ug putì, The one wearing white. {2} [A; c1] cloth s.t. in s.t. Saputan ang nangkà arun dílì tamasúkun, Cover the jackfruit so the worms can’t get at it. paN- n {1} attire, the k.o. clothes one wears as opposed to the type worn by other classes or on other occasions. Panaput sa tugnaw, Winter clothing. {2} the way one dresses. Maáyu siyag panaput ug wà ilhing makalilímus, He dressed well, and no one recognized him as a beggar. panaptun n {1} cloth, ready to make into clothing. {2} piece of cloth, rag.

sáput n bad temper or mood. v [B146; a4] be in a bad mood. Ayaw siya ug pangutan-a kay nagsáput (gisáput) siya rung buntága, Don’t ask him questions because he is in a bad mood this morning. -un(→), salaptun a easily given to bad moods. v [B12] be, become cranky.

sapúti v [A; a12] do s.t. in a secret, dishonest way. Abtik nga misapúti sa baráha ang dílir, The dealer stacked the cards deftly. Ang inyu ra pud nga mga diligádu ang nagsapúti sa kumpirinsiya, It was your delegates that worked to undermine the conference. Ug ímung saputíhun ang buksing, wà nay mupusta nímu, If you throw the boxing match, no one will bet on you again. n thing done in a secret and dishonest manner.

sapwang = salapwang.

sapya v [A; c1] for the waves to lap gently at. Sapyáhun (isapya) sa mga balud ang mga lúsay ngadtu sa baybáyun, The waves gently carry the seaweeds to the seashore.

sapyà a {1} flat, said of s.t. which is normally full and bulging. Sapyà siyag dughan, She is flat-breasted. Sapyà nga batu ang íyang gilingkúran, He sat on a flat stone. {2} for a plate or bowl to be shallow. n a flat liquor bottle containing about 375 cc. v {1} [A3B; b6c1] flatten, become flat. Musapyà (masapyà) ang úlu sa bátà nga pirming maghayang, The head of an infant will get flat in the back if it is always laid on its back. Hílum. Nagsapyà lang nang ilung mu, Shut up! You and your flat nose. {2} [B] for s.t. rounded to become flattish.

sapyag = sabyag, 1.

sapyaw v [A; a] cup, scoop s.t. using both hands. Musapyaw kug bugas sa sáku, I will scoop up rice from the sack with my hands. n = salapyaw.

sapyur n driver of an automobile vehicle. v [A13; b(1)] drive a vehicle, be a driver.

sapyut a {1} ungainly posture characterized with hips too far forward. {2} for the buttocks to be flat, not full. v [B; a12P] having the hips too far forward or flat buttocks.

sarà = karun (dialectal).

sarabya {1} = gwayabanu. {2} = kardába.

saragáti a having a bad character, heartless, cruel, arousing resentment (euphemism for salbáhis). Saragáti kaáyu nang maistráha, dì malúuy muhagbung, That teacher is a real s.o.b. She has no qualms about failing people. Saragáti ning batáa, kahúgaw, What a nasty child you are. You’re so dirty.

sarahintu = sarhintu.

sarang {1} adequate. Mangítà kag trabáhu nga sarang nímu nga pangabuhían, Look for a job that will give you an income adequate for you to live on. Kaanyag nga sarang ikapanghambug, Beauty that is worth bragging about. {1a} be up to doing. Nalunúpan ang átung báy. Unsa may sarang nátung mabúhat niíni? Our house is all flooded. What can we do about it? {2} properly and justly. Mau nay sarang kung ikasulti áning kahimtánga, That is what I can properly and with justice say about this situation. v [A12; c5] be up to doing s.t. properly or adequately. Makasarang kag báyad sa binulang balayranan? Are you able to keep up with the monthly payments? (←) n k.o. bamboo tray made of loosely woven bamboo strips, usually hung above the kitchen stove. -in-(←) n a simple weave of wide bamboo strips or palm leaflets. ka-an(←) n average, moderate. Mau niy kasarángang gidak-un sa púsù, This is the usual size of the corn ear.

saranggat (from sanggat) n {1} a sharp barb which is pointed in the opposite direction from a point at the tip of a dart, hook, or the like to prevent easy extraction. {2} group of four or more fishhooks tied together so that the hooks are facing in different directions, used for catching squid or any fish that come in masses. v {1} [A; b(1)] attach a barb. {1a} [AN; a] fish, catch with a saranggat. {2} [B6; b5c] lodge, take hold like s.t. with a barb. Misaranggat sa íyang tutunlan ang bukug sa isdà, The fish bone stuck in his throat. {3} [A; a] scratch with a sharp, pointed instrument. Lansang nga tayaun ang nakasaranggat sa íyang lapalapa, It was a rusty nail that scratched the sole of his foot.

sarap_1 a delicious, said only of food. Kasarap sa sud-an, What delicious food. v [B2; a] for food to be or become delicious.

sárap v {1} [A; a12] go over a place in fine detail so as not to miss anything. Sarápun ta ang kakahuyan arun kit-an ang bátà, Let’s search the woods thoroughly to find the child. {2} [c6] move one’s line of sight in a different direction. Isárap ang ímung mata sa wala arun mu makítà ang sakayan, Point your eyes to the left so you can see the boat. {3} [A; cP] dive and make a pass at s.t. Misárap ang ayruplánu sa bapur sa kaáway, The airplane buzzed the enemy ship. Gisarápan sa lángaw ang sabaw, The fly made a pass over the soup. paN- v [A13; b6] go fishing with the sarap. (→)_2 n finely woven fish net dragged by two or more people walking in shallow water.

sarásay v [B26; a3] move in a waving, zigzag manner. Misarásay ang hubug, The drunk zigzagged as he walked. Usa ka kusug nga suntuk nakasarásay (nakapasarásay) nákù, A strong blow made me stagger. wátir — n coconut palm toddy, or, by extension, any alcoholic drink.

sardínas n {1} fish in oval cans. {2} any fish canned whole. v [A2S; b6] have canned fish. -in-(→) a closely packed, like sardines. v [A13; a12] be packed tight in a place for few people. Nagsinardinas ang mga táwu ug sakay sa trák, The people were packed in the bus like sardines.

sargáti = saragáti.

sarguylas = siriguylas.

sarhintu n sergeant. v [B36; a12] be, become, make one a sergeant. — dimísa n desk sergeant. v [B36; a12] become a desk sergeant.

saril = salir_1, 2.

saring n class in school. -an n place where classes are held. ka-(←) n classmate.

sarìsárì n {1} all different types of things sold in one place. {1a} category of store which sells miscellaneous items in small quantities. Dì ka na mulukat ug lisinsiya kay sarìsárì ra man nang tindáhan mu, You don’t have to get a license for your dime store. {1b} be of all different types. Sarìsárì ílang písang gibaligyà, They sell spare parts of various brands. {2} dish made of pork with various vegetables and liver and sautéed. {2a} dish made of various greens mixed with diced squash and eggplants and stewed. v [A13; a12] be varied or of different kinds. Sarìsaríun nátù ang klási sa prútas arun náay átung kailin-ilínan, Let’s serve fruits of different kinds so we can have a choice.

sarlistun n Charleston dance. v [A12; a12] dance the Charleston.

sarsa_1 = salsa.

sarsa_2 n bottle cap.

sarsaparilya n k.o. sweetened carbonated beverage similar to root beer.

sarsuyla n {1} zarzuela, a form of musical comedy. {2} the second part of the pastúra (shepherd’s play) wherein each lady participant renders a song and dance number. v [A; b6c1] present, stage a zarzuela.

sartin n an enamel-plated metal plate or drinking cup. v [A; a2] provide, use such a utensil.

sáru n {1} goblet. {2} the heady wine of love in sexual pleasure (literary). Malipáyun kaáyu ang nanaghigugmaay nga nagdimdim sa sáru sa gugma, The two lovebirds are happy drinking the wine of love.

saruk n {1} a wide-brimmed hat with a sharp metal point at the center, tapering to the brim, usually made of buri palm leaves and black climbing fern (nítù), used as a protection against the sun. {2} hat in general (usage in areas which call the sun hat salukut). v [A; a] wear, make into a hat of this sort. saruksaruk n k.o. edible limpet, from 1″–3″, so called because of its resemblance to the saruk.

sarul_1 n hoe with a short handle used for breaking up soil. v [A13; a12] loosen the soil with a hoe.

sarul_2 = tsarul.

sarung, sárung n sarong, worn by Muslim men and women. v [A; c1] wear, make into a sarong.

sarunsuy n sweet made of white rice cake wrapped in banana leaves, steamed and shaped like a canoe. v [A; a] make into sarunsuy.

sása = salasa_2.

sàsà v [A; a12] crack and flatten bamboo stems so as to make them resemble and serve as boards for walling. n sheet of cracked and flattened bamboo for walling, or the walling of this sort of material.

sasag n k.o. exterior walling made of bamboo slats and palm thatch, nailed to wooden studs.

sásing n k.o. edible, white worm of the mud near the seashore.

sasirdúti n priests of other religions than the Roman Catholic. labaw nga — High Priest. v [A13; a12P] be a priest.

sastri n {1} seamstress, dressmaker. {2} tailor. v [B156] be, become a tailor or seamstress. paN- v [A2; b6] go into the tailoring or dressmaking business. -ríya n dress or tailor shop.

sátan = salátan.

satanas n {1} Satan. {2} devil.

satgan n shotgun. v [a12] fire at with a shotgun.

satin n satin.

satispitsu a {1} satisfied with the way s.o. does s.t. Satispitsu ku sa íyang ági, I’m satisfied with his work. {2} satisfied, convinced by an argument or explanation. v [B12] be satisfied with work or an explanation. Kadtung íyang iksplikasiyun walà makasatispitsu (makapasatispitsu) ug diyútay kanákù, His explanation did not convince me a bit.

satsat v {1} [A12; c1] slurp, eat or drink in a noisy sucking way. {2} [A; c3] gossip, engage in idle talk. Ayawg isatsat ang átung gisultíhan, Don’t go blabbing around what we have been talking about. n idle talk, esp. gossip. -ay v [c] engage in idle gossip. -íra n gossip.

sátu, sátum n children’s game played with two sticks, in which one is flipped in the air and struck a distance. The one who hits his stick the shortest way is punished by being made to run a certain distance shouting sátu (sátum). v [A1; b6] play this game.

satung v [A2; c1] {1} rush off and do s.t. Napáwul ang ránir nga misatung ug dágan sa wà pay butu, The runner who started before the go-signal was declared foul. {2} do s.t. straight without pausing for breath. Dì ku makasatung ug inum ug usa ka búl tubà, I cannot drink a whole jarful of palm toddy straight.

sátung (from satung) = sátu.

saud v {1} [B256C3; c] press s.t. hard against s.t. Walà nay kasibúgan ang lamísa kay misaud (nasaud) nas bungbung, You can’t move the table any further because it is already pressed against the wall. Nagsáud ang katri ug ang síya, The bed and the chair are pressed against each other. {2} [A; c] knock s.t. hard against s.t. Ákung gisaud ang lubi sa batu, I knocked the coconut against the stone.

saudsaud v [A; c1] do, occur one after another in rapid succession. Misaudsaud ang dimálas níya, He was hit by bad luck without letup. Labihang nakasaudsaud sa mga pumapálit niánang buntag, The buyers came steadily all morning long.

saudsáud v [A23C] be on friendly, cooperative terms, help each other when help is needed. Nagsaudsáud ang mga managsúun sa buluhatun sa balay, The brothers and sisters cooperated with one another in doing the household chores.

sáug v {1} [A; c1] drag a boat ashore or back to the sea. Tabangan tag sáug ang barútu, Let’s all help drag the boat ashore. {2} [A3; a12] move, carry away by an emotion (literary). Gisáug siya sa usa ka tawhánung pagbátì, She was carried away by an ecstatic feeling. -l-an(→), -l-anan n place where one usually drags a boat in going ashore or back to the sea.

sául n highest point of pain in labor when the baby is expelled. v [b4] reach this point in labor. Gisaúlan na ang babáying nagbatì, The woman in labor is in acute pain now.

saulì see ulì.

saulu = sag-ulu. see úlu.

saúlug v [A; b5] celebrate the memory of some event. Dílì ku musaúlug sa ákung adlaw, I will not celebrate my birthday. Magsaúlug mi sa ámung pyista rung dúsi ning bulána, We will celebrate our fiesta on the twelfth of this month. n celebration.

sáun short for unsáun. see unsa.

saup_1 n sharecropper. Dílì ni ákung yútà, saup lang ku dinhi, This is not my land. I’m just a sharecropper here. v [A; b6] work a piece of land by sharecropping. paN- v [A2; b6] earn one’s living as a sharecropper. n sharecropping.

saup_2 v [b4] be in an angry mood. Gisaupan ku kay gilabtan ag ákung butang, I was in a bad mood because s.o. touched my things.

sáup v {1} [A; ac] for a liquid or water level to be above the surface of s.t. Kinahanglang musáup ang túbig sa karning lat-an, If you boil meat, the water level should be above it. Gisaúpan (gisáup) sa túbig ang dakung pátag, The vast plain was flooded with water. {2} [A; b(1)] flood with feelings. Misáup sa íyang dughan ang hilabihang kamíngaw, She was overwhelmed with feelings of loneliness. Gútum nga misáup sa balángay, A famine which overwhelmed the village.

sáuy v [A13] for all sorts of people to move around in all directions in a certain place. sauysáuy v [A; b(1)] go back and forth over a place. May táwu nga misauysáuy tungud sa átù, There was a man who was going to and fro in front of our house. Mga mamistáhay nga nagsauysáuy sa kadalánan angat sa pyista, People passing back and forth in front of our house during the fiesta.

sawa n {1} large snake. {2} python. — nga baksan banded python.

saw-a a feeling uneasy when one stops doing things he usually does. Saw-a kaáyu ug dì ku maggirdul, I feel uneasy if I don’t wear a girdle. v [b4] get this feeling of uneasiness.

sawad n the measure of corn (usually basketful) left over after the crop has been divided. Sawad nga tungà sa bukag, A remainder of half a basketful after the crop had been divided.

sawáli = amákan.

sáwan a giving a dizzying feeling from looking down from heights. Sáwan ang walug gíkan sa tumuy sa búkid, It is dizzying to look down into the valley from the top of the mountain. n intense fear or shock. v {1} [b4] get a dizzy feeling. {2} [A123P; a4] be intensely frightened. Gisáwan ku sa butu sa bumba, I was terribly frightened by the explosion of the bomb. -anan(→) a prone to intense fright.

sáwang n town proper, the part of the town where the people are concentrated.

sawásid = saluwásid.

saway v {1} [AN; a1c] speak disparagingly about s.t., mention bad qualities of s.t. Kadtung magsaway áning panaptúna dílì swítu sa panaptun, Whoever speaks disparagingly of this cloth doesn’t know anything about cloth. Walà kuy ikasaway (ikapanaway) sa íyang panglíhuk, I have nothing to criticize about his deportment. {2} [A12] disapprove, consider s.t. improper. Nakasaway ku sa íyang gisulti sa íyang diskursu, I think it’s improper what he said in his speech. hiN- v [B1256; b4(1)] disapprove, consider s.t. as improper. Unsa may nahinawayan nímu níya? What do you disapprove of in him? -l-un(←) a worthy of condemnation. Ang paglibak usa ka búhat nga salawáyun, Speaking ill of others is a contemptible act. v [B1256] become contemptible. hiN-un(←) a fond of criticizing or disparaging. v [B1256] be given to criticizing.

sawi a giving a feeling of uneasiness when s.t. is new. Sawi kaáyu ang antiyúhus basta bag-u pa, One doesn’t feel comfortable wearing glasses for the first time. v [b6] feel uncomfortable with s.t. new. Sawihan kaáyu kus marpil, I don’t feel comfortable with my new false teeth.

saw-id v [A23C3; a2] join two strands by winding them around each other, hook the fingers together. ‘Matay pa, tinúud lagi,’ nanumpà siya nga gisaw-id ang duha ka tudlù, ‘So help me it’s true,’ she insisted, hooking her two fingers together. Nagkasaw-id ang hukut sa duha ka bábuy, The tether ropes of the two pigs got tangled up in each other.

sáwil n children’s game wherein objects are placed in a circle for the players to hit out of the circle using a piece designated to hit other pieces. v [AC; a2] play this game.

sawilik (from wilik) v {1} [A13; c] flick s.t. away with the back of the hand. Ayaw ug isawilik ang úlud diri nákù, Do not flick the worm off on me. {2} [c] push or move aside or away, as if flicking. Isawilik lang unyà ang hábul ug galhaan ka, Just push the blanket aside if you feel warm.

saw-it v [b8] be caught or snagged by s.t. Walà masaw-iti ang kabli sa sáhid, The grapnel did not catch on the cable.

sawpan = salúpan. see salup.

sawsaw v [A13; c6] dunk s.t. into s.t. else and shake it around. Kinsay nagsawsaw áring túbig nga nahúgaw man? Who dunked (his hand) into the water (and swished it around)? It is dirty. Karing sukáa sawsáwi sa sinugbang bábuy, Dunk your roast pork and swish it around in this vinegar. Isawsaw ang nuug sa túbig, Swish the rag around in the water.

sawsyung n {1} a player who inadvertently gets more cards than the required number. {2} a player who announces mahjong on a false alarm, penalized if the other players have displayed their hands.

sawu- for words with sawu- see also salu-.

sáwun n {1} sound system of a movie. Kláru ug sáwun nang sinihána, That movie house has a clear sound system. {2} way — saying nothing in a group conversation (humorous). Tíngug bay, wà ka may sáwun dihà, Say s.t., pal. You haven’t said a word yet. — sirbis, sistim public address system.

sáwut = sur.

sawuy v [A13] feel weak and sickly from bad health. Magsawuy giyud ku ug musakit ang ákung ngípun, I feel ill whenever I have a toothache.

sáya n skirt of the native dress, usually ankle-length and generally having a tail, wound around and tucked in front. di- see abab and andir. v [A; a12] wear, make into a skirt of this sort. Ayaw kadispirádu. Siya ra bay nagsáya? Don’t get desperate. Is she the only fish in the sea (lit. only one wearing a skirt)? — sa búnga v [A13] for trees to bear fruit in abundance. Nagsáya sa búnga ang mangga nga maáyung pagkagalam, A mango tree that is well taken care of bears fruit in abundance.

sayà_1 a {1} being in a merry or joyful mood. Ang dag-an sayag panagway, The winner had a joyful expression on his face. {2} engendering good feeling. Hílum ug sayà nga kabuntágun, Quiet and pleasant morning. v [A13B1] be, make merry. Magsayà ta kay Pasku run, Let’s be merry because it’s Christmas. ka- n mirth, gaiety. ka-an(←), kasayáhan n entertainment. Kasayáhan (kasayáan) sa karnabal, Entertainments at the carnival. ma-un(←) a gay and lighthearted.

*sayà_2 pa- v [A; c6] leave, expose s.t. carelessly for others to be able to see or touch it. Nagpasayà silag háluk sa parki, They kissed openly for all the world to see in the park. Ayaw ipasayà nang sundang sa agiánan, Don’t just leave that bolo carelessly in the passageway. sayàsayà v [c6] expose s.t. carelessly or for public view. Musamut ang ímung ubu kun isayàsayà mu ang ímung láwas sa tun-ug, Your cold will persist if you expose yourself in the draft.

say-a_1 v {1} [B1256; b6] for s.t. that fell to be caught atop s.t. Nasay-a sa sandayung ang búlang gilábay, The ball that was tossed landed in the gutter. {2} [A; b8] wind up s.w. Ang táwung maantígung mutrabáhu makakaun bisag ása musay-a, A man who knows how to work can eat wherever he winds up. {2a} stay in s.o. else’s home temporarily. Makasay-a kahà mi sa inyu ug magabin-an mi? Can we stay at your place if we are overtaken by night? Kamurúsan ang nasay-ahan sa mga bakwit, The evacuees happened to stay among the Muslims. say-asay-a = say-a, 2, 2a.

say-a_2 v [B3(1)6; b6] overflow from a container. Nagsay-a ang isdà sa íyang sakayan, His boat is filled to overflowing with his catch. Napáwung ang káyu sa abúhan nga gisay-ahan sa sabaw, The fire went out when the soup spilled over on it.

sayab n k.o. disease affecting chicks making them droop. v [A13P] get this sickness. Magsayab ang mga pisù basta tinginit, During the hot season the wings of newly-hatched chicks droop.

sayad v [A; c1] for the hem of a dress or robe to touch the ground. Ang sidsid sa sutána mauy únang mabuling kay mau may musayad sa yútà, The hem of a soutane gets dirty first because that is what touches the ground.

sayag a cheerful or bright of countenance: bright and clear. Sayag na ang lángit kay gipálid na man ang dag-um, The heavens are bright again because the clouds have been blown away. v [B; c1] be, become cheerful or bright and clear. Musayag ang dagway sa mga maistra ug muabut ang tsíki, The teachers get a bright look on their faces when their paychecks arrive. -un a having a happy and cheerful countenance or disposition.

sayal n skirt. Sayal ug bláwus ang íyang sinínà, She wore a skirt and blouse. v {1} [A; c] wear a skirt. {2} [a12] make into a skirt.

sáyang expression of regret at s.t. wasted or an opportunity missed. Sáyang lang ang ákung pag-anhi kay wà mi magkítà, I came for nothing because we didn’t meet. Sáyang wà nákù madá ang ákung báting sut. Mangalígù tà ta, Too bad I didn’t bring my bathing suit. We could have gone swimming. v [B1256; b6] for s.t. to be a waste, consider it so.

sáyans n {1} science. Tungud sa sáyans nakaabut ang táwu sa búlan, Science has allowed man to reach the moon. {2} science course.

sayantis, sayantist n scientist. v [B156] be, become a scientist.

sayaw n general name for swifts: Collocalia spp. -in- a having the form of a swift in flight or of its tail.

sáyaw v {1} [AC; c] dance. Dì ku makigsáyaw ug hubug, I won’t dance with a drunk. Isáyaw ta kag makaduha ug mamaúlì na ta, I will dance with you twice, and then we’ll go home. {2} [A23] by extension, any movement likened to dancing. Misáyaw ang mga dáhun sa hángin, The leaves danced in the breeze. — ang kasingkásing v [A23] be gladdened (literary). Misáyaw ang íyang kasingkásing dihang gisugut siya, His heart danced when the girl accepted him. n dance. Sáyaw sa mga karáan, The dance of the old-timers. Pistang way sáyaw, A fiesta with no dance. sayawsáyaw n dance presentation, esp. folk dance. -an(→), -anan n dance hall, dance floor. hiN-(→) a fond of dancing. -in-an(→) n way of dancing. maN-r-(→) n dancers.

sayhanan n rack or anything flat on to which or over which s.t. can be laid. Gibutang níya ang awditíbu sa sayhanan, She put the receiver down on the cradle.

sayid-áwut n in volleyball, the situation where the serving team makes an error and loses the serve.

sayid bit n an extra bet with an individual in addition to the main bet of the game. v {1} [AC; c] make a side bet. {2} [A; a1] for a husband to play around with other women. Daug kaáyu siya sa asáwa. Dì giyud makasayidbit, He is such a hen-pecked husband he can never fool around.

sayid layin n {1} sideline, s.t. one does in addition to his usual occupation. {2} a married man’s mistress (humorous). Dílì nà asáwa uy, sayid layin lang nà, That’s not his wife. That’s his mistress. v {1} [A; c] have a sideline. {2} [A13] maintain a mistress.

sayid tru n throw-in in basketball. v [A; c] make a throw-in.

sayidwuk n sidewalk, as the place where things are sold. Didtu nákù palita sa sayidwuk, I bought it from a sidewalk vendor. — bindur n one who sells items displayed on the sidewalk or the stand or stall selling things on the sidewalk.

sayin_1 v [A; b6] shine, polish the shoes. — syús expression uttered by shoeshine boys in asking s.o. if he wants his shoes shined. — syu buy n shoeshine boy.

sayin_2 v [A; b6] sign. Gisaynan na nákù ang tsíki, I have signed the check.

sayinburd n {1} billboard. {2} sign indicating where a vehicle is going.

sayintist = sayantis.

sayin-up v [A; c6] terminate a broadcast, sign off for the day. n action of signing off for the day.

sayis_1 number six. see tris for verb forms.

sayit_1 v [A; a] cite s.t. in reference or evidence. Musayit ka sa urdinansa pabur sa ímung pitisiyun, You quote the ordinance in favor of your petition.

sayit_2 v [A; a2] sight, aim a firearm. n sight of a weapon.

sayit_3 n eyesight (humorous).

saylà = suylà.

saylinsǐr n silencer, muffler of a combustion engine or silencer of a weapon.

saylu v {1} [A2C3; c] pass, bring by beyond s.w., pass s.o. by. Musaylu ka man lang, mu rag dì ta kaíla, You just pass me by as if we didn’t know each other. Musaylu ning karsadáha sa Talísay? Does this road go beyond Talisay? Atras. Nasayluan nátù ang ámù, Back up. We passed by our house. Isaylu lang ku sa unáhan sa taytáyan, Just drop me a little way beyond the bridge. {2} [A2; c6] do s.t. beyond a certain point in space and time. Ug musaylu sa alas utsu ímung pagpaúlì, dílì ka ablíhan sa pultahan, If you come home after eight o’clock, they won’t open the door for you. {3} [A1; b(1)] omit, leave s.t. out. Ayawg saylui ang rúsas ug magtubig ka sa mga tanum, When you water the plants, don’t forget the rosebush. a farther up, beyond, or into. Ang íla saylu pa kaáyu sa ámù, Their place is way beyond my place. saylusaylu v {1} [A3C] pass s.w. or each other repeatedly. Musaylusaylu ka man lag ági sa balay. Dì ka man giyung kahapit, You just keep going by our house, but you never drop in. Nagsaylusaylu ang mga trák, The buses kept passing each other. {2} [c1] overlap each other in alternating motion. Saylusaylúa (isaylusaylu) ang mga tiil igsáyaw nímu, When you dance make your left go over your right and then your right over your left. {3} [b] bypass. Gisaylusaylúan lang ang ákung mga papílis kay wà man ku muhátag ug bigay, My papers were just bypassed, because I didn’t give any grease money. pa- v [A; a12] forgive, pardon. Ang prisidinti nagpasaylu ug dúsi ka binilanggù karung Pasku, The president pardoned twelve prisoners this Christmas. n forgiveness. mapa-un a forgiving.

saylub v [A3C3; aP] {1} overlap. Ang duha ka tumuy nagsaylub ug mga dus purgádas, The two ends overlap by about 2″. {2} = saylu, but not with pa-.

saynus n sinusitis. v [a4] have sinusitis. -un(→) a having sinusitis.

saysay v [A; c] narrate, relate. Saysáyan ta ka unsay tinúud nga nahitabù, Let me tell you what really happened. Isaysay níya nímu ang mga paági sa pag-aplay, He will tell you the procedure for applying. n narration, declaration. Nakumbinsǐr siya sa mga saysay sa mga bakákun, He was convinced by the false declarations. lakbit — n synopsis. sagbat — v [A23] relate s.t. by cutting in on a conversation. ka-an n {1} history, chain of events. Mau tuy talagsaung hitabù sa kasaysáyan sa ikaduhang gúbat, That was an unusual event in the history of the Second World War. {2} legend, story handed down by tradition. Kasaysáyan sa amù ug sa bau, The tale of the monkey and the turtle. -l-un a eventful. Ang ílang kasal usa ka salaysáyung hitabù sa ámung baryu, Their wedding was an event of great moment in our village. maka-anun a historic, full of history. Manúaw sila sa makasaysayánun nga pulù sa Kurihidur, They will visit the historic island of Corregidor.

saysinta numeral sixty. see disiutsu for verb forms.

sayu a early. Sa sayung kabuntágun, In the early part of the morning. Sayu ming míabut. Dúgay pa ang prugrámang magsúgud, We arrived early. The program won’t begin for some time. v [AB5; c1] be or do s.t. early. Sayuhun (isayu) nímu ug híkay ang pamáhaw arun makasayu ka sa iskuylahan, Prepare breakfast early so you can get to school early. sayusayu v [A2; c1] do s.t. a little early, or a little too early.

sáyud v {1} [B1256; b4(1)] know; have cognizance or awareness of s.t. Nasáyud aku nga usa ninyu namutbut, I know that one of you is telling a lie. Wà ku masáyud kun háin ang ílang balay, I don’t know where their house is. {2} [b(1)] tell s.o. about s.t., give information, news, etc. Sayran ta kang dáan nga si Binduy usa ka minyù, Let me inform you beforehand that Bendoy is a married man. {3} [A; b] hold the sáyud ceremony. Human na mi makasáyud. Kasal na lay kúwang, We have already held the formal betrothal ceremony. Now only the wedding is left. n the ceremony held after the pamaláyi (in which the marriage proposal is made) in which the prospective groom returns to the bride’s family to find out whether or not they accept. In this ceremony all formal agreements and terms are stated, and the couple is engaged. a be thoroughly acquainted with s.t. Sáyud aku sa mga kinaíya sa mga táwu dinhi, I’m thoroughly acquainted with what the people here are like. paki- v [A13; b(1)] ask information about s.t. Magpakisáyud tag unsay nahitabù, Let’s ask what happened. n request for information. sinayúran n a girl who is engaged and has gone through the sáyud ceremony. v [B1256] be formally betrothed. kasayúran n information. masinayúrun a informative.

sayukmù v [B5; c1] for the chin and lower jaw to jut out, esp. when one is pouting or sulking. Musamut kag kangil-ad ug musayukmù ang ímung suwang, You look more ugly if you let your chin protrude. Ug way marpil musayukmù ang suwang, If you do not have false teeth your chin will jut out. a {1} for the chin to be sticking out. {2} for the face to be squat and wide.

sayun a easy. Sayun kaáyu ang iksámin, The test was very easy. Sayun man gung bayhána maung pirming paangkan, That woman is easily had. She has had several children out of wedlock. v {1} [A12B125; a2] be or make s.t. easy. Sayun nà siya patuhúun, It’s easy to make him believe s.t. Ug gisayunan ka sa iksámin, handrid giyud ka, If you consider the test easy, you must have made a hundred. {2} [b(1)] be too familiar with s.o. so as to take him for granted. Ngánung manggáwì ka man sa ákung mga butang? Mu rag gisayunan ka nákù, Why do you use my things? It seems as though you take me for granted. sayunsáyun v [a12] {1} do s.t. with great ease or facility. Gisayunsáyun lang níya ug húbad ang ‘Ultimu Adiyus,’ He just translated the ‘Last Farewell’ with the greatest of ease. {2} take s.o. for granted. Sayunsayúnun (sayunsayunun) lang ku ninyu nu, ábi kay minsahíru ra man ku, You give me orders just like that just because I’m a mere messenger here. paka- v [A13; a12] take s.o. or s.t. for granted. Nagpakasayun ka lag kúhà sa ákung kinawus, You just help yourself to the water I fetched. Gipakasayun lang níla ang kaminyúun, They think marriage is such an easy thing. ka- n ease, facility of doing s.t.

sayup a wrong, erroneous. Sayup kaáyu tung ímung tubag, Your answer was wrong. n error, mistake. Náay sayup sa ímung lista, There is an error in your list. v {1} [B12; a2b2] be wrong, make a mistake. Nasayup ku sa ákung kalkúlu, I am wrong in my calculation. Ug masayup ka bísag kas-a, payir-awtun ta ka, Make just one mistake and you are out. Mau ning prublimáha ákung nasaypan, This is the problem I made the mistake in. {1a} [b8] mistake s.o. for s.o. else. Hisaypan ka unyà sa pagkapampam ug mau nay ímung isul-ub, If that’s what you wear they’ll mistake you for a prostitute. {2} [a12] fail to avail oneself of an opportunity. Ayaw ug saypa ang sunud nga yugtù sa maung isturya, Don’t miss the next installment of the story. {3} [A23] escape, avoid a trap. Kanang lagsáwa dílì na giyud musayup áning balag-únga, That deer will not escape this trap for sure. masalaypun, masaypánun a erring. Ang íyang masalaypun (masaypánun) nga bána nangáyù na pug pasaylu, Her erring husband is now asking for forgiveness. kasaypánan, ka-an(←) n wrong, moral infractions. Ang kasaypánan nga ímung gihímù sa ímung asáwa, The wrongs you have done to your wife. see also istíping.

sayúti, sayútis n k.o. vegetable, similar in appearance to a pear, cooked and eaten like squash, growing on a climbing vine with squash-like leaves: Sechium edule.

si_1 particle before names or titles of persons used in constructions which require the nominative. Si Pidru ákung ig-ágaw, Pedro is my cousin. Si Tátay, Father. — kinsa who does he think he is? Si kinsa ba siya nga musulti sa ingun? Who does he think he is to say that? Nagmandarmandar siya nákù mau ra ug si kinsa, He was ordering me around as though he were s.o. see also ni_1 and kang_1.

si_2 n letter C.

sí yes, used only in response by people who are influenced by Spanish or jokingly by people who know a smattering of Spanish.

sì n sound used to drive away dogs and other small animals, but not fowls and pigs.

síad v {1} [B; b6] become distended or burst, as from internal pressure. Misíad ang ligid human bumbáhi, The tire became inflated after air was pumped into it. Nasíad na ang tiyan sa burus, The pregnant mother’s abdomen has become distended. {2} [B2; b6] be, become luxuriant or lush in growth. Misíad ang túbù sa tanum nga nating-ulan na, The plants have become lush in their growth now that the rainy season has set in.

siak v {1} [A; a12] split s.t. along the grain. Masiak ang tabla ug ibulad sa ínit, The board will crack if you leave it under the sun. {1a} — sa úlu v [A12B1256] be a great mental burden. Suliran nga makasiak sa ákung úlu, A problem that can crack your head. {2} [A3; a12] disturb violently as if to crack. Singgit nga misiak sa kahílum sa kagabhíun, A shout that rent the stillness of the night. {3} [b3(1)] be worried, angry, sad. Masukù lang nà siya bísag way gikasiakan (gikasik-an, gikasilik-an), He gets angry even without cause. kasilik-an n enmity, misunderstanding.

siákù short for unsa bay ákù. see unsa, 1d.

siang v [B34] {1} come out partly. Misiang na ang adlaw, The sun is partly out now. Nagsiang na ang bátà, The child is now coming out. {2} for the vaginal opening to dilate. Sa dì pa makasiang ang pwirtu, tawga na ang midwayip, Call the midwife before the vaginal opening dilates.

siátab see átab.

siaw a {1} mischievous, given to doing irresponsible but harmless fun. Siaw kaáyu ning batáa kay íyang gihuktan ug písì ang íkug sa irù, This child is very mischievous because he tied a rope to the dog’s tail. {2} misbehaving. Siaw batáa, way disiplína, A misbehaving, undisciplined child. — sa babáyi philandering. v [B123; b6] be, become mischievous, misbehaving. (←) v {1} [A23] get worse; grow more [adj.]. Ug pahilúmun siya, musíaw siya hinúun, If he is told to keep quiet, he gets noisier instead. {1a} be, become worse, more intense. Misíaw ang ilagà sa Mindanaw, The rats are getting worse and worse in Mindanao. {2} [A13; b6] joke, play a prank on. Nagsíaw ka tingáli kay láin ang nutisya nga ákung nadunggan, You must be joking because I heard a different story. pa- v [A1] engage in mischief. Ug magpasíaw ka, mabanhà ang klási, If you are mischievous, the class will be noisy. ma-un a characterized with jocularity.

siawan = awayan. see áway.

síay v {1} [A3PC3] for different smells, tastes, atmospheres to be mixed together in one place. Ang tánang báhù nagsíay sa simbahan, All different odors are mixed together inside the church. {2} [A23C3] for different smells or atmospheres to mix and contradict each other. Magkasíay ang ginamus ug kámay ug dungánun pagkáun, Fish paste and brown sugar do not go well if you eat them together.

siay-is n acronym for the Criminal Investigation Service.

siba v [A; c] {1} add fuel to a fire to increase it or keep it going. {2} incite, get s.o. to do s.t. bad. Siyay nagsiba sa mga istudiyanti pagdimunstrít, He incited the students to demonstrate. †

síbà v [A2; b6] sip nectar from a flower. Mau niy klási sa búlak nga sibáan sa mga alibangbang, This is the class of flowers the butterflies sip nectar from. -un(→), -l-un(→) n flowers that are attractive to birds and insects.

sibakung v [A; c] cook a mixture of rice and corn grits.

síbang v [A; b6] nick a blade. (→) a nicked. n nick in a blade.

sibásid = saluwásid.

sibat_1 v {1} [A2; b6] get out of s.w., usually without leave. Musibat ta sa prugráma arun dílì ta hingtawgan ug pakanta, Let us get out of this place before we are called upon to sing. Wà ka kinahanglána dinhi. Hala, sibat! You are not wanted here, So, scram! {2} [A1; c1] take s.t. without permission. Sibatun (isibat) ku ning libru ug walay magtan-aw, I will take this book when nobody is looking. †

sibat_2 n small fishing spear, usually made of wire as thick as a man’s finger or bamboo pointed at one tip. v {1} [A; a] spear using the sibat. {2} [a12] make into a sibat.

síbaw v {1} [A2; b2] bounce from s.t. towards s.t. Misíbaw nákù ang búla nga gilábay sa bungbung, The ball was thrown against the wall and bounced toward me. {2} [A3] for a sound to reverberate and be noisy so as to rise above other sounds. Misíbaw ang butubutu sa mga ribintadur, The explosion of firecrackers resounded. {3} [B246] rise to an alarming proportion. Misíbaw karun pag-áyu ang pangáwat, Robberies have increased to alarming proportions. ka- n turmoil, confused noises, tumultuous sounds.

sibay n an extension room added to an already existing dwelling, with the floor raised some distance from the ground. v [A13; b6] add an extension to a house. sibaysíbay n woman maintained by a married man. Ang sibaysíbay sa íyang bána hustis, Her husband’s woman is a night-club hostess. v [A; abc] for a married man to maintain a woman.

sibáya = kisibáya.

*sibika, *sibiku kapunúngang — n civic organization. hinábang nga — civic aid.

sibil n {1} civil, not by the church. Sa sibil lang ta magpakasal, Let’s make it a civil marriage. Sibil nga mintiryu, Public cemetery. {2} = gwardiya sibil. v [c1] have a civil wedding. gíra — civil war. gwardiya — Civil Guard of the Philippines during Spanish times. -in- v [A; c1] punish s.o. heavily or make s.o. do a lot of work rapidly (as the Spanish civil guards do). Maáyung musinibil ug súgù sa mga sinuhúlan apan dílì maáyung mupakáun, Knows how to make farmhands work hard but doesn’t give them enough food to eat. Dì na run magsinibil ug kastígu ang mga maistra sa klási kay manúkul na man run ang mga istudiyanti, Teachers do not inflict heavy punishments in class any more because nowadays the students fight back.

*síbil — sirbis n civil service. — sirbis tist Civil Service test.

sibilisar v [A; a12] civilize. sibilisádu a civilized, well-mannered. v [B12] be, become civilized. sibilisasiyun n civilization.

sibilsíbil n game of hide-and-seek played in pairs. v [A12C; c1] play hide-and-seek in pairs.

sibilyan n {1} civilian. {2} ordinary clothes as opposed to a uniform or frock. v {1} [A1] wear civilian attire or ordinary clothes as opposed to a uniform or frock. Dì giyud mailhan nga párì kay nagsibilyan man, You’d never know he was a priest because he was wearing ordinary clothes. {2} [a3] become a civilian.

síbin_1 v [A; b6] {1} wipe s.o.’s face or any other part of the body with a moist cloth. {2} shave hair on the body. paN- v [A2; b6] {1} wipe one’s face with a wet cloth. {2} shave one’s body hair.

síbin_2 v [b4] be a hermaphrodite. Gisibínan ang anak ni Maríya, Maria’s child had both male and female genital organs. -an a hermaphrodite.

sibin-ilíbin n k.o. dice game. v [A; c1] {1} play this game. {2} for males to masturbate (slang).

síbin pirs = síti páris. see síti.

síbins gríd n seventh grade of elementary schools. Karun wà nay síbins gríd, They have abolished the seventh grade of elementary schools. v [A3] be or get to be in the seventh grade.

sibintiit n 78 rpm record.

sibinti páak n grade of seventy-five, the lowest passing grade (humorous slang). v [A12] get seventy-five.

sibinti siks n k.o. rice introduced by the PACD.

sibit n {1} safety pin. {2} = pálud. v [A; b5] {1} fasten in with a safety pin. Sibta (sibti) ang lampin, Pin the diapers. {2} = pálud. -in- = pálud, n.

sibsib v {1} [A; a2b2] for animals that graze to nibble at plants. Hingsibsiban ang rúsas sa kanding, The goat nibbled at my rosebush. {2} [AN; a] nibble at s.t. boney to get at the meaty parts. Ákung sibsíbun ang mga bukug kay nía man dinhi ang lamì, I’ll nibble at the bones, for that is where the delicious parts are. paN- v [A2] graze. Didtu sa lagúna nanibsib ang kabáyù, The horse was grazing in the meadow. -anan n pasture.

síbu n fat of bovine and other animals with hooves, except pigs. v [B1245; b6] put beef fat. Nagkasíbu ang linat-an, The stew is full of fat. Sibúhi ang ímung hiraminta arun dílì tay-an, Smear beef fat on your tools so they won’t get rusty.

síbù a {1} fitting precisely, of exact dimension. Kining twirkáha síbù kaáyu sa pirnu, This nut fits precisely into the bolt. {1a} exactly [so-and-so] long, at [such-and-such] a time. Síbung duha ka túig, Exactly two years. Síbung alas dúsi, At exactly twelve o’clock. {2} timepiece synchronized with another, musical instrument tuned to another. Dílì síbù ang ákung rilu sa íyang rilu. Alas dus nas íya apan walà pa diris ákù, My watch isn’t running at the same time as his. He has two o’clock, but I don’t. {3} harmonizing with, fittingly with the personality. Ang íyang papil sa dráma síbù kaáyu sa íyang pagkatáwu, His role in the drama fits his personality perfectly. {4} commensurate, proper in kind. Kadtung ímung tratamyintu níya síbù sa íyang nabúhat, What you did to him is just appropriate for what he did to you. {5} for the moon to be full. v {1} [A2] fit into s.t. {1a} [B56; a12] be exactly [such-and-such] a time. {2} [A1C3; ac] tune a musical instrument to another, synchronize a watch with another. Sibúun ta ning duha ka sista, Let us tune the two guitars to each other. {3} [B2C23; c6] harmonize with, fit a personality or style. Kining kalúa musíbù sa bísan unsang kurti sa nawung, This hat goes nicely with any face. {4} [A; a2] borrow a quantity of s.t. and return the same amount or multiples thereof. Musíbù ku ug walu ka gantang mais. Ulían ta ka ug dubli sa tingsanggì, I will borrow eight gantas of corn, and I will pay you back double during harvest time. {5} [B245] for the moon to become full.

síbug v {1} [AB3(1); c1P] back s.t. up, move back. Ug musíbug ka, matambug ka sa kanal, If you step backward, you will fall into the ditch. Kinsay nagsíbug sa lamísa? Who moved the table back? {1a} [A23; b6] back down from s.t. Dílì ta ka sibúgan ug sumbagay, I will not back down from you in a fight. {2} [A2; b6] back out of an agreement. {2a} [A; c6] withdraw an application, candidacy, case in court. Dílì ku musíbug sa ákung kandidatúra, I will not withdraw my candidacy. Ug musíbug ka sa ímung kíha, ariglúhun ta lang ni, If you withdraw your case, we will settle it amicably. Isíbug ku ang ákung aplikasiyun, I will withdraw my application. {3} [A1; c] move an event to an earlier or to a later date. Átung isíbug ang kasal ug tulu ka adlaw arun tukmà sa pyista, Let’s move the wedding ahead (or postpone it) three days so that it will coincide with the fiesta. {4} [A2] visit (dialectal). Musíbug mis inyu rung pila ka adlaw, We’ll visit your place one of these days. n action of moving back, backing out, retreating. Pagsábut nga way síbug, An agreement you can not back out of.

sibúkaw n small tree with scattered prickles, the wood of which is used for nails in boat building: Caesalpinia sappan.

sibul = subul.

sibut n k.o. very small dip net made of finely meshed cloth. v [A13; a2b2] pick out with a small dip net. Sibuta ang isdà. Ayaw ug kab-a sa panaksan, Catch the fish with a dip net. Don’t scoop it out with a cup.

síbut v [A3P; a1] inspire s.o. with enthusiasm to do s.t. Ang kanindut sa kahigayúnan sa Amirika mauy nakasíbut (nakapasíbut) nákù paglangyaw, I was inspired to go to America by the attractive opportunities that are available there. Gisíbut mi sa ámung ginikánan pag-iskuyla, Our parents inspired us to study. ka- n enthusiasm. ma-un a full of enthusiasm to do s.t.

sibúyas n {1} general name for various kinds of onions and leeks. {2} humorous name given to Union cigarettes (where Union is pronounced homophonous with onion in the Philippines). — amirikánu leeks with a slightly larger bulb than the bisayà. — bisayà leeks with tiny red or white bulbs, the tops of which are used. — bumbay onions with large bulbs. -un ug tíngug a squeaky-voiced.

sibuying n k.o. small onion or leek, smaller than sibúyas bisayà, with a small white bulb and a flavor differing from ordinary leeks.

sibya v {1} [AN; c] peddle fish. Sibyáhan kug lab-as nang mga báy dihà, I peddle fresh fish around to those houses. {2} [A; c6] broadcast. Isibya ang anunsiyu sa tíbi, Broadcast the announcement on T.V. {3} [A13; c6] announce, give notice of. Hinagtub nga nagsibya sa íyang pag-abut, Footfalls that announced his arrival. mag-r- n radio announcer.

sibyà = sibya, v2, 3.

sída n silk cloth. sidasida n name given to several grasses with silky tufts.

sidbaks n box used as a seedbed for germinating seeds. †

sidhawus n shed providing shade for seed beds. v [A; b6] construct such a shed.

sidi v [b(1)] receive favorably, approve. Wà sidihi sa huwis ang diklarasiyun sa sinumbung, The judge didn’t receive the allegations of the accused favorably.

sid-ing v {1} [A; a12] look closely at s.t. by bringing one’s face to it or putting it near the face. Nagsid-ing ku áring pínung litra, I am looking closely at this fine print. {2} [A1; a12] look at s.t. out of the corner of the eyes. Nasakpan ku siya nga nagsid-ing kang Marta, I caught him regarding Martha out of the corner of his eyes.

sidlak a sparkling, glittering. v [A] {1} sparkle. Diyamanting nagsidlak, A sparkling diamond. Hingsidlakan aku sa adlaw, I woke up after the sun had risen. {2} be glittering in prominence. Misidlak ang íyang kabantug, He reached glittering fame. n ray, beam. -an(→) n east. Layung sidlakan, The Far East. Duul nga sidlakan, The Near East.

sidlit v {1} [A; b2] squirt out in a stream. Misidlit ang nánà sa dihang gipislit ang hubag, The pus squirted out in a stream when I pressed the boil. Hingsidlitan ku sa íhì sa bátà, The little boy urinated on me. {2} [A23] for the sun to shine (literary). Sa walà pa musidlit ang primírung bidlísiw sa adlaw, Before the first rays of the sun shone.

sidlut = sidlit, v1.

sidsarun = sitsarun.

sidsid n {1} hem, lower edge of dress, curtain, or the like. {2} edge, border (literary). Ang sidsid sa kapunawpunáwan, To the outer reaches of space. sidsiran = sidsid, 2.

sid-uk n hiccup. v [A2; a4] have the hiccups. Misid-uk si Lúlu, unyà miyupyup sa íyang kwáku, Granddad hiccuped and then puffed on his pipe. Inum ug usa ka básung túbig ug sid-ukun ka, Take a glass of water if you have the hiccups.

sidula n {1} the head tax of the Spanish time and now, the residence tax. {2} the residence certificate, evidencing the payment of this tax.

síga_1 a {1} bright, giving off intense illumination. Síga kaáyu ang sugà, The lamp is very bright. {2} bright-eyed or having big round eyes. Síga ug mata kining batáa paríha sa íyang uyuan, This child has big, round eyes like his uncle’s. n flame, light given off. v {1} [A2S; a2Pb7] burn bright. Nagsiga pa ba ang dáub? Is the fire still burning? Sigái ang linung-ag, Turn up the fire under the rice. {1a} for the lights to be on. Sigáha (pasigáha) ang sugà kay ngitngit na, Put the lights on because it is dark now. {2} [A2S; b6] for the eyes to be big or bright. Misíga ang mga mata sa kahikugang, Her eyes grew wide in astonishment. {2a} for the eyes to be wide, glaring at s.o. Gisigáan ku níya sa kapungut, He glared at me in anger.

síga_2, sígà n notorious tough guy. v [B12; b6] be, become a tough. sigasíga = síga_2.

sigabu n continuous, thudding sound. v [A3] be thudding, give a thudding sound. Musigabu ang balud ug ting-amihan, Strong waves dash against the shore when the northwind blows. Unsa may nagsigabu sa táas? Mga bátang nagdúlà? What is it that is thudding upstairs? Children playing?

sigamnu v [A3; a12] care, give attention or concern to s.o.’s welfare or needs. Wà siya magsigamnu sa idukasiyun sa íyang mga anak, She doesn’t concern herself with her children’s schooling. Sigamnúa ang ímung láwas arun dì ka masakit, Take care of your body so you won’t get sick.

sig-ang_1 v [A; c1] put the pot on the fire. Nagsig-ang na siya sa paniudtu, She is preparing lunch now.

sigarilyu_1 n cigarette. v [a12] make into a cigarette. paN- v [A2; b6(1)] smoke cigarettes, ask s.o. for cigarettes or cigarette money. Kamau na diay ka nga manigarilyu, So, you already know how to smoke. Panigarilyúhan nátù si Iduy kay nakadaug sa súgal, Let us ask Edoy for cigarette money because he won in gambling.†

sigarit kís n cigarette case.

sigaw v [A; c] confess or tell s.t. which s.o. wants to be kept secret (slang). Nadakpan ang tanan kay misigaw ang usang nadakpan, All of them were caught because one of them sang. Íyang gisigaw ang tinagúan sa íyang inahan, She revealed her mother’s secrets.

sígaw a noisy, making a disturbance. n shouts and noise. Ang sígaw sa nagsúgal dungug sa ámù, You could hear the shouts of the gamblers as far as our house. v [B1; b6] be noisy. Nagsígaw ang mga istudiyanti kay way maistru sa klási, The students are all in uproar because the teacher is not in the room. ka- v [A13] be very noisy.

sig-aw v [A; b3] make a loud noise at the top of one’s lungs. Wà siya makasig-aw kay ákung gikasab-an, He did not dare make noise because I scolded him.

sigay n general name for small cowries.

sigbaw formula uttered to prevent one from being struck by lightning when making fun of animals. Ang ungguy mu ra sigbaw ug táwu, The monkey looks like man, may I not be struck by lightning. Sigbaw ug paríha ang táwu sa irù nga magpungutay, May lightning not strike me, how would it feel if people had intercourse like dogs.

sigbin n animal possessed by and at the service of s.o. It has the power of making itself invisible to a person other than the owner. The sigbin can do good to the owner, transport the owner, and will inflict fatal bites on whomever the owner commands it to. It cannot be killed as long as the owner can see it. It is said to have long hind legs and walks with the head looking back in between the legs. Ownership is handed down to relatives when the owner dies. A person who refuses a sigbin is said to go mad. -an n possessing a sigbin. v [B1256] get a sigbin handed down to one.

sígi v {1} [A; b5c1] continue or go on doing s.t.; do s.t. always. Ug magsígi ning ulána háyan mubahà, If this rain keeps on, it’s likely to flood. Sigíhun (sigíhan, isígi) nímu ug túyuk ang twirka hangtud muhugut, Continue turning the screw until it gets tight. Ngánung sigíhan man ku nímu ug tan-aw? Why do you always look at me? {1a} [A23] walk or go on or forward. Inig-abut nímu sa iskína, musígi ka ug mga bayinti mitrus, When you reach the corner, go ahead for about twenty meters. {1b} [A2; a12P] proceed with one’s studies. Dílì ku makasígi karung sunud túig kay wà kuy kwarta, I cannot proceed with my studies next year because I have no money. exclamation: {1} urging s.o. to do s.t. Sígi, káun na, Come on, eat! {2} expressing acquiescence. Ug walay láin sígi na lang ta áning nía, If there is no other, we will just have to make do with this. {2a} O.K. Bye. ‘Adtu na ku.’ ‘Sígi,’ ‘I’m going now.’ ‘O.K., Bye-bye.’ {3} always. Sígi ka lang ug sulti, way búhat, You’re always talking. You never do anything. — lang {1} never mind, it doesn’t matter. Sígi lang ug pubri, basta malipáyun, Never mind if I’m poor as long as I am happy. {2} Oh, please. Sígi lang, tagái lang ku, Oh, please. Let me have some! (→) = sígi, exclamation.

sig-id n k.o. vine used for tying purposes: Malaisia scandens.

sigídas n {1} successive, frequent. Lápuk kaáyu sa ámù kay sigídas ang ulan, My place is very muddy because it keeps raining. {2} automatic, rapid-firing weapons. {3} freewheeling, such that the chain that links the pedal gear to the wheel gear engages only in the forward direction, and not in the backward direction. Sigídas ang bisiklíta nga rísir, A racing bicycle is freewheeling. {3a} racing bicycle. v [A; a12] become frequent or successive; do s.t. successively or frequently. Nagsigídas ang ákung mga sulat rung mga adláwa, I keep getting letters one after another these days. Sigidásun nímu ug tindak ang pidal arun magsígi ug túyuk ang ligid, Keep pumping the pedal so the wheels will keep turning.

sigidilyas = karabansus.

sígin n k.o. net designed for taking out catch from the fish corral. (→) v [A; a] get the fish out of the corral with a net.

sigingsiging an exclamation uttered together with shaking s.o. emotionally upset by the shoulders. v [A; a12] {1} shake s.o. and say sigingsiging. Sa nagsigingsiging ku sa bátà, mihínay ang íyang paghílak, After I had shaken the child and said sigingsiging to him, he began to stop crying. {2} make s.o. hurry in doing s.t. Kinsa mang kustumíra ang nagsigingsiging ug pagpakúha nímu ug túbig? Who was the customer that made you hurry in getting a glass of water?

sigisígi n name of a notorious gang of Tagalog hoodlums as opposed to the uksu (OXO) of the Visayans. — gang = sigisígi.

sigkat = siklat.

sigking = sikging.

sigkit = síkit.

siglu n century. Sa Siglu Katursi, In the Fourteenth Century.

sigmit v [A; ab2] {1} seize by the arms or legs, usually in a stealthy manner. Nakasigmit kug manuk, I managed to catch a chicken by the legs. Misáwum siya ug gisigmit ang tiil sa dalága, He swam under the water and seized the woman’s legs. {2} arrest s.o. wanted by the law. Mga sikríta mauy nagsigmit sa isnatsir, Plainclothesmen nabbed the snatcher.

sigmuk_1 v [AN; a12] swipe or lift things of small value. Dúnay nagsigmuk sa ákung bulpin, S.o. swiped my ballpoint pen.

sigmuk_2 v [A123P; a4] crave for food that one has not eaten for a long time. Gisigmuk na kug kinílaw tangígi, I crave for raw Spanish mackerel.

signal n signal. v [A; b6(1)] give a signal. Signáli ku sa busína, Blow your horn as a signal to me.

signit = sigmit.

signus n {1} in folk belief, the preordained agent through which one meets his death as revealed by fortune-telling. Pagkalúnud sa barku wà siya mamatay kay kaláyu may íyang signus, When the boat sunk he didn’t die because his fate was to die by fire. {2} = agnus. v [A12; b8] be saved from unexpected death because it is not one’s signus to die that way.

sigpat v [b8] get a glance stolen at one. Nasigpatan ku siya nga nangupya sa iksámin, I glanced at him copying during the test. pa- v [A; b6] steal a glance. Ayaw ug pasigpati ang babáyi kay masakpan ka, Don’t steal glances at the woman because you might get caught.

sigpaw n a small dip net around 4–6″ in diameter with a handle used for scooping up wrigglers, small bait, butterflies. v [AN2; a12] gather, scoop up with this k.o. net.

sigpit (from sipit) a narrow, not affording easy passage. Sigpit kaáyu ang mga kalyi sa ámung lungsud, The streets in my town are very narrow. v [B125; b6] be, become narrow.

sigsag a zigzagging, winding road or course. Sigsag kaáyu ang karsáda paingun sa búkid, The road into the mountains is zigzag. n zigzag stitches; fancy stitches made at the edge of cloth to keep it from getting unravelled. v {1} [A; a12] run a zigzag course. Nagsigsag ku ug dágan sa dihang gitirúhan ku, I ran in a zigzag course when they shot at me. {2} [A; c1] make zigzag stitching. — nga makina n a k.o. sewing machine that can make zigzag stitching. -in-an, -in-an(→) n having zigzag stitching sewn in it.

sígu a tight or precise in fit. Gáhing ablíhan ang pulta kay sígu kaáyu, The door is hard to open because it is very tight in fit. Ang sígu nga sinínà sa mga babáyi dílì ángay nga isimba, Clothes that fit the body too tightly are not appropriate for church. v [B] be, become tight or precise in fit, cause s.t. to be so. Sigúhun (pasigúhun) nímu ang sungsung ngadtu sa bangag arun dílì muhunub ang túbig, Make the stopper fit precisely so the water won’t seep through.

sígù a {1} fitting appropriately as words, action, attire. Ang íyang pakigpúlung sígù kaáyu sa ukasiyun, His speech fits the occasion. {2} exact. Sígù na kung usa ka túig sa ákung trabáhu, I’m exactly one year in my work. v [AC; c1] be appropriate or exact. Dílì musígù ag singsing sa ákung tudlù, The ring doesn’t fit my finger. Sigúa (isígù) ang ímung linihukan sa ímung idad, Act your age.

*sigun_1 — sa {1} according to. Sigun sa ákung hibatian dílì nà mau ang íyang gisulti, According to what I have heard, that is not what he said. {2} in conformance with. Kining ákung gása kanímu sigun sa ákung gisáad, This gift of mine is just what I have promised you. {3} depends on. Sigun lang sa unsay náa, It depends on what is available. Mu ra ug dílì nà ikatúgut, apan sigun lang nà sa pagkumbinsǐr níya, It seems as if it is not allowed, but actually it is just a matter of convincing him.

sigun_2 n a breed of chicken raised for meat purposes, referred to for their quality of developing feathers on the neck, thighs, and wings late in life.

sigunda n {1} second gear. {2} the second player in group games played by individuals in succession. {3} the second voice in group singing. — mánu {a} second hand. Pridyidir nga sigunda mánu, A second-hand refrigerator. {b} a woman that has had sexual experiences prior to marriage. Nakaasawag sigunda mánu ang laláking himilì, He was so choosy in the end he had to settle for a second-hand woman. v {1} [B26; b6] do, happen after the first thing happened, was done. Ang pagkasúnug sa ílang balay nasigunda ang ílang Birtu, After their house burnt, the same thing happened to Berto’s. Gisigundahan siya ug pátid human siya matumba, After he fell, they kicked him. {2} [A; c6] put in second gear. Isigunda ang makina ug dulhugun, Put the car into second when you are headed downhill. -rya = sikundaryu.

sigundu n {1} second to perform in group games performed by players in a series. {2} second, one-sixtieth of a minute. — anyu second year of college or secondary school. — upisyal second mate.

sigurádu sure, [so-and-so] is true without a doubt. Ug mugíkan ka ug alas sayis, sigurádu nga túa ka sa mga alas unsi, If you leave at six, you are sure to be there at about eleven o’clock. Dílì katuhúan nutisyáha! Sigurádu ka? That’s unbelievable news! Are you sure? ‘Muadtu kas bayli rung gabíi?’—‘Sigurádu!’ ‘Will you go to the dance tonight?’—‘Sure!’ v [B156] be sure. Nakabayad kug sitinta apan nasigurádu na ang ákung aplikasiyun, I paid seventy, but my application is a sure thing.

siguridad n {1} security, freedom from danger. Ang gikasabútan naglakbit sa siguridad sa átung násud, The agreement included the security of our country. {2} assurance of compliance. Kadtung panagsabúta way siguridad sa pagtúman kay walay mga papílis, There is no assurance that they will comply because there are no documents.

sigurista a inclined to take the greatest possible advantage from an agreement. Sigurista kaáyu ka kay dì ka mupahulam ug kwarta nga dílì kinuháan dáans pátung, You drive too hard a bargain because you take out the interest in advance when you lend money. v [B12; b6] inclined to take undue advantages.

sigúru {1} sure. ‘Muadtu ka sa bayli rung gabíi?’—‘Sigúru!’ ‘Will you go to the dance tonight?’—‘Sure!’ Uu, sigúru kaáyu ku nga mau nay íyang gisulti, Yes, I am very sure that that is what he said. Way sigúru ang ímung kaugmáun, Your future is uncertain. {1a} butang sa — make sure of s.t. Ug makig-áway ka, ibutang sa sigúru nga náa ka sa bintáhà, If you pick fights, make sure you have the upper hand. {2} most likely, probably. Dì lang ku musulti apan muanhi sigúru tu siya, I won’t say for sure, but he probably will come. v {1} [A; a2] do s.t. without fail; be sure of doing or obtaining s.t. Musigúru (manigúru) ka ug anhi sa may mga alas unsi, Come without fail at about eleven o’clock. Sigurúun ta ni ug báwì kay makalimut siya nyà ug úlì, Let’s be sure to take this back because he might forget to return it. {2} [A12; a12] take for granted, that s.t. will happen. Ayaw kug sigurúa, kay wà ka kahibáwu sa ákung abilidad, Don’t be too sure of me because you don’t know my ability. {3} [A2N] be sure to do s.t. for oneself not minding or considering others. Misigúru (nanigúru) siyag lingkud kay daghang pasahíru, He made sure to get himself a seat because there were lots of passengers. {4} [A] insure s.t. Way kumpaníya musigúru sa ímung balay nga dáan kaáyu, No company will insure your house. It’s so old. n {1} insurance. Sitinta písus mátag túig ang ákung balayran sa sigúru, My insurance is twenty pesos a year. — dibída life insurance. {2} insurance company. Ang Pil-am usa sa mga dagkung sigúru dinhi sa Pilipínas, Phil-Am is one of the big insurance companies in the Philippines. kasigurúhan, kasigurúan n {1} assurance. Walay kasigurúan tung átung hangyù, There’s no assurance that our request will be granted. {2} protection, safety from s.t. Álang sa kasigurúan sa pangláwas mu, inum sa Tunikun, For the protection of your health, drink Tonicon.

sigwálu (from walu) n a deadly snake of shallow sea water. A victim is generally given only eight hours to live. If he survives he is given another eight days, then eight weeks, and so forth. Cf. tagiwálu under walu.

*sigwar pa- v [A; c1] show s.t. off. Mapagarbúhun kaáyu siyang mipasigwar sa íyang singsing brilyanti, She is proudly showing off her diamond ring.

sihag a {1} transparent or translucent. Sihag kaáyu siyag bláwus, She has a blouse on you can see through. {2} clearly visible through s.t. Sihag na ang kadaúgan, The glow of victory is visible at the end of the tunnel. v [A; a12] {1} be, become transparent or translucent. Musihag ang papil ug duhígan ug asíti, Paper becomes translucent if oil is smeared on it. {1a} [B5; a] be, become apparent, clear, understandable. Kalit nga misihag sa ákung panumdúman ang buut níyang ipasabut, It suddenly dawned on me what she meant. {2} be visible through s.t. Misihag ang lángit sa buslut sa atup, The sky shone through the hole in the roof. paN- v {1} [b5] read the past, present, or future through some magic article or power. Kahibáwu man kung muabut mu kay gipanihag (gipanihagan) man nákù, I knew that you were coming because I saw it in my crystal ball. {2} [A23] wear s.t. people can see through. Uy nanihag ka kay wà ka tingáli magkamisun, People can see right through your clothes because you are apparently not wearing a slip. n crystal ball or power by which one can read the past, future, or a person’s thoughts. panihagsíhag ang tutunlan v [A23] be very beautiful (lit. for the throat to be white and transparent). Daghang mga laláki ang nabatubaláni sa babáying nanihagsíhag ang tutunlan, Many men became magnetized by that beautiful woman. sihagsíhag, sihagsihágan n k.o. very tiny fish made into salted preserves.

sihì, síhì n nerite snails.

sihud n k.o. small fish trap made of flexible vines, used to scoop small fish from shallow waters. (←) v [AN; a] fish with the sihud. Kalita pagkabù ang isdà ug magsíhud ka, Pull the trap up with a jerk when you fish with a sihud.

sii = ugud, except after ra.

siin {1} where did or does? Siin man paingun ag irù? Where did the dog go? Siin man siya iskuyla? Where does he go to school? {2} which (of several)? Siin man íning duha ímung gustu? Which of the two do you like?

sik. abbreviation for sikritaryu, secretary.

sikà = sikàsikà. sikàsikà v [A; b6] talk harshly and loudly in giving commands. Gisikàsikaan ang suluguun sa dunya, The lady shouted at the maid, giving her one order after another. sikàsikaun a disrespectful in speech.

síkad v {1} [A; b(1)] propel s.t. with the feet, bending the knees and kicking the legs. Sikári ang síya arun dílì na lang nákù kuháun, Kick the chair over here so I don’t have to get it. {2} [A; b] pedal. Kumpása ug síkad ang makina, Pedal the sewing machine rhythmically. {3} [AC2; ac] have two fighting cocks spar by holding them by the tail and allowing their legs to scratch or kick the ground. Kanúnayng isíkad ang manuk arun lig-un ang tiil, Always have the cock spar to make its legs strong. {3a} [A] — ang manuk for a candidate for a woman’s hand to say his piece. Dílì maáyung musíkad ang ákung manuk kay wà sugta, My man doesn’t know how to talk to women because he was unsuccessful. (→) = aninikad. pa- v [A; bc] base an argument or belief. Ayawg ipasíkad ang ímung hukum sa mga tabìtábì, Don’t base your decision on gossip. pina- n based on. Panglíhuk nga pinasíkad sa maáyung pamatásan, Behavior that is based on good manners. paN- v {1} [A; b6] push with the feet exerting effort. {2a} kick the ground, as if eager to fight. Ag túru nagpanikad kay gustu nang muhasmag nákù, The bull is pawing the ground because it wants to charge me. {2b} [A13] be very eager to do s.t. Nagpanikad siya ug adtu sa Manílà, He is very eager to go to Manila. -um-(→) v [A13] originate, start from. Ang ílang áway nagsumikad sa pagbáhin sa irinsiya, Their quarrel started from the apportioning of the inheritance. sikadsikad, aN-r-(→) see aninikad.

síkan n {1} second in rank, prize, sequence. Akuy síkan, bayinti ang ákung prayis, I was the second. I got twenty pesos as a prize. — bis second base of baseball. — grid second grade. — han second hand. — hap second half of a game. — plís second place. — plísir one who placed second. — rawun second round in boxing. — yir second year of high school or college. v [A2] obtain, get to be the second place. — dimusyun v [A; b(1)] second the motion.†

sikandir n a boxer’s second.

sikápat (from upat) n a coin of Spanish times originally worth a quarter of a peso, but ten centavos in the 1900’s.

sikat_1 = siklat.

síkat a cocky, showing off one’s good looks or posture. Síkat kaáyu siya nga mulakaw, He walks in a very flippant and cocky manner. (→)_2 a worthy of praise or envy. Sikat kaáyu siyag kutsi, He has a flashy car. pa- v [A; c] show off. Mupasíkat dáyun siya ug náay mga dalágang nagtan-aw, He shows off if there are girls around.

síkaw a being in large numbers and moving about noisily. Síkaw kaáyu ang mga táwu didtu sa tabuan, There is a noisy, bustling crowd in the market. v [B6] be noisy and moving about in different directions.

sikawalu n coin worth half a sikápat.

sikaysíkay v {1} [A2; c1] strive to make a move. Misikaysíkay (nanikaysíkay) pagbángun ang hubug, The drunk strove to get up. {2} [A2N] strive, struggle for existence. Basta musikaysíkay (manikaysíkay) ang táwu, mabúhì giyud, If a man struggles, he will survive. {3} [AN] buzz about in some activity. Sayu sa buntag nagsikaysíkay (nagpanikaysíkay) nag mga kumpradur, Early in the morning the dealers in produce were already buzzing about.

sikbat v [AN; a12b2] for a fierce animal or an angry person to snarl at s.o. suddenly. Gisikbat ang iring nga midúul sa irù nga nagkaun, The dog snarled at the cat that came near him while he was eating. Hingsikbatan ku siya kay midúul man nákù ug nangáyù ug itan-aw sa sini, I snapped at him when he came to me asking for money to go to the movies.

sikbit n contiguous, located next to. Sikbit siya nákug lingkud, He sat next to me. Nagsikbit ang ámung lúti, Our lots are adjacent. ka- s.o. who is located next to s.t.

sikbut v {1} [A; a12] cut s.t. with a single stroke toward the agent, esp. with a sickle. Sikbuta lang ang písì arun maputul dáyun, Just cut the rope to get it loose quickly. {2} [AN; a12] swipe. Nanikbut ang bátag lumbuy sa tindíra, The little boy swiped a lumbuy from the fruit seller. {3} pick out with a small dip net. n {1} sickle. {2} small dip net. paN- v [A2; b1] finagle s.t. out of s.o. without much fuss and bother. Manikbut siya ug plíti sa mga amígu, He gets his friends to pay his fare for him.

sikdu_1, sikdù_1 v [A; a12] scoop s.t. up quickly by tossing, flipping up a container. Sikdúha ang binlud. Ayawg iípun sa bugas, Remove the fine meal by scooping it off as you flip it. Don’t put it together with the grain. n scoop. (→), ig-l- = sikdu, n.

sikdu_2, sikdù_2 v [A; a1b2] jab, nudge. Sikdúun ta lang kag makigpamaúlì na ku, I’ll just nudge you when I want to get home.

sikdù_3 = sid-uk.

sikdul = sikdu_2.

sikging v [A; a12] snatch at s.t. live suddenly to catch it. Biktun pa, pára ituy! Sikgínga lang, You don’t have to trap a puppy! Just grab it!

siki n fetlock, a thumb-like projection above the foot in the legs of animals.

sikil v {1} [B3(1)46; bP] for s.t. long to jut out. Misikil ang bukug sa íyang síku sa íyang pagkahū́g, The bone in his elbow stuck out when he fell down. {2} [A; a2b2] nudge s.o., esp. with the elbow. Musikil giyud siya nákù inig-ági níya nákù, He nudges me every time he passes by me. {2a} pierce with a horn or tusk. Ang túru nga misikil sa mag-uúma, The bull that gored the farmer. n protuberance, s.t. that juts out.

síkit a close, with least distance. Síkit kaáyu siya nga mubayli, He dances very close. Didtu magtágù ang ilagà, síkit sa busaug, The rat hid close to the floor joists. Síkit silang mga higála, They are close friends. v [AC; ac] be or get close to each other. Sikíta ug butang ang mga misitíra, Put the flower pots close to each other.

siklahun a scarce. Lisud makatrabahu ang táwung siklahun ug ininglis, It’s hard for people whose English is limited to find work. v [B] be scarce. Nagkasiklahun na run ang bábuy ihálas, Wild pigs are getting scarce now.

si-klam n C-clamp.

siklap v [b4(1)] take a quick glance at. Nasiklapan ku siya nga nagbaylu sa baráha, I caught him switching the cards around. pa- v [A] take a glance at. Mupasiklap siya nákù matag karun ug unyà, She takes a glance at me now and then.

siklat n {1} fence or wall made of bamboo slats woven through or nailed to two or more horizontal slats. {2} one of the vertical slats of such a fence. v [A1; b5] put siklat fencing. Siklatun (siklatan) ku ang mga manuk, I will enclose the chickens with a fence of bamboo slats.

siklib n sick leave. Way siklib ang ámung gitrabahúan, There’s no sick leave in the company I’m working for. v [A2] take sick leave.

siklista n cyclist, bicycle rider.

siklit v [A12; b4(1)] {1} get a glimpse of. Nakasiklit ku sa íyang gisulat, I got a glimpse of what he wrote. {2} come to notice by chance. Hingsiklitan nákung dihay mihíkap sa ákung bulsa, I was suddenly aware of s.o. touching my pocket.

siklut n = balinsay. v {1} = balinsay, v1. {2} [A; c6] flip s.t. with the fingers by holding the middle finger with the thumb and letting it go with a snap. {3} [A12; b8] obtain s.t. with ease. Usáhay makasiklut siyag mamisus sa pamantayg awtu, Sometimes he gets a peso for watching cars.

sikma v [A2N2; b6] blow one’s nose. — ug dugù [A1] have a nosebleed. Nagsikma intáwun ug dugù ang aláut sa kakusug sa sukmag nga íyang nadáwat, The poor fellow was hit so hard he had a nosebleed. — ug kusáhus [A13] get a good punch in the nose (lit. blow jerked meat out of the nose). — ug manintimus, trín blow a long column from the nose after crying. Tan-áwa lang unyà ninyu dì ba manikmag manintimus kining búang nga asáwa, Just watch if that crazy wife of mine doesn’t blow her nose from crying.

sikmat v [A2N; b6] snarl at suddenly and without warning. Takwáhaw lang kung gisikmátan sa irù, The dog just suddenly snarled at me.

sikmul v [A; ac1] {1} touch s.t. lightly to the mouth or the mouth lightly to it. Igù lang misikmul sa kan-unun ang irù ug milakaw, The dog just sniffed at the food and walked away. Sikmúla (isikmul) ang imáhin sa santus, Touch the image of the saint lightly to your lips. {2} touch s.t. to a child or baby animal’s mouth just before he begins to eat or talk, an action which is thought to influence the child’s or animal’s behavior for life. Sikmúla (isikmul) ug hulmígas ang mga ituy arun maísug, Give ants to the puppies before you wean them to make them become fierce. {3} hone s.t. by rubbing it back and forth lightly over a sharpener. n the thing put to a child’s or young animal’s mouth to influence its future behavior. Ang sikmul nga tamalà makapalistu sa paniil sa bátà, A small octopus is a good inauguratory feed for the child because it will make him quick on his feet.

sikpaw = sigpaw.

sikrit = sikrit kang. see kang_2. — pákit {1} watch pocket. {2} pocket sewn in the side of a dress, esp. uniform at the seam. v [A; c] in blackjack, take an additional card. Musikrit ku kay layù ra sa bayntiúnu ang ákù, Hit me because I’m miles away from twenty one.

sikríta n plainclothesman. v [A13; a12] be, make one a plainclothesman.

sikritári n {1} secretary in an office. {2} an officer of the government who administers a department. v [A13; a12] be, appoint s.o. as secretary.

sikritarya n lady secretary in an office. v [A13; a12] be, make s.o. a secretary. -l n secretarial course.

sikritaryu n = sikritarya (male).

sikrítu n {1} secret. {2} watch pocket. {3} = sikrit kang. see kang_2. v [A; a] do s.t. secretly. Sikritúhan ta kag ingun arun ikaw ray mahibalu, I will tell you secretly so that you will be the only one to know.

sikrítu diamur = amur sikrítu.

siksbay siks n k.o. six-wheeled motor transport with six driving wheels, used by the armed forces. v [A13] travel in a six-by-six.

siksi a sexy, stimulating erotic feelings. Si Ikang siksi kaáyu nga mamustúra, Ikang is very sexy when she dresses up. Kanang pilikuláha siksi kunu kaáyu, That is supposed to be an erotically stimulating film. v [B12; a2] be, become sexy.

siksik v [A; a] {1} go over an area in systematic detail to search for s.t., ignoring no inch. Ang kanipáang ílang gisiksíkan sa bátang nawálà, The nipa swamps they combed in search of the lost child. {2} screen applicants for a post. Átung siksíkun sila ug maáyu arun mapílì nátù ang kinamaayúhan, We will screen them carefully to get the very best. {3} = hiN-. paN- v [A] for birds and fowls to preen their feathers. n research, detailed investigation. hiN- v [AN2; b6] search for nits in the head by running the strands of hair between thumb and forefinger. maN-r- n researcher.

siksiríkay = sitsiríka_1.

siksiyun n {1} section of a certain grade in school. Duha ka siksiyun ang tirsíru grádu, There are two sections in the third grade. {2} section in an article, chapter, law, and the like. v [A13; a12] set up sections in school.

siksrawundir n boxer who fights in six-round bouts preliminary to the main event. v [B126] become a six-rounder.

sikstináyin n the sixty-nine position in sexual intercourse. v [A; a12] do the sixty-nine.

sikstin kards n a manner of playing mahjong using sixteen pieces.

sikstring n {1} k.o. guitar with six strings. {2} the particular tuning of such a guitar (D or E, A, D, G, B, E). v [a12] tune a guitar in this way.

sikstu grádu n sixth grade.

siks-uklák n aim at six o’clock—i.e. slightly below the target.

sikswa a sexy, said in humorous reference to effeminate boys.

siktur n sector, area appertaining to a certain armed force.

siku = gwayabanu. — karabaw = siku. — kapúti = tsíku.

síku_1 n {1} elbow. {2} a unit of measurement reckoned from the tip of the middle finger to the elbow, used to measure yarn. (→) v [AN; a2] nudge with the elbow. Ug dì ku nímu paagiun sikhun ta ka, If you do not let me pass, I will hit you with my elbow. sikúhan v [C] nudge each other with the elbows. sikuhan n a needle used for mending nets, made of a flat piece of bamboo about 6–10″ long with a pointed end that has a U-shaped slot and notch at the opposite end. maN-(←) n = síku_1, n2.

síku_2 (from risíku) v {1} [AP; a12P] boil off water from s.t. as in making syrup. Ikay musíku (mupasíku) sa dugà arun maispísu, Boil the water off from the juice so that it will get thick. {2} [B2] for s.t. to be cooked until it is thick and hard. Ilúnud ang pilit kun musíku na ang latik, Put in the rice when the syrup gets sticky. Lamì ang humay nga sikúhun paglung-ag, Rice tastes good when boiled hard. n s.t. cooked hard or thick.

síku_3 a rigidly strict with an air of superiority and unapproachability. v [B] be haughty. Nagkasiku siya sukad makabana ug Katsílà, She has become strict and haughty since she married a Spaniard. sikusíku v [AP; b6] act haughtily strict towards people. Ayaw kug sikusikúhi kay suhítu ku sa ímung kaági, Don’t try to be haughty and stand-offish to me because I know where you came from.

sikuláti = sikwáti, n, v1.

sikuluhíya n {1} psychology. {2} the knack of dealing with people to get them to perform in a desired way, read their feelings. Ug may sikuluhíya ka pa wà lang untà nímu palita arun itanyag ug barátu, If you’d had a better knowledge of human behavior, you wouldn’t have bought it right away so that you could have gotten it cheap.

sikundarya n secondary school (grades seven through ten).

síkund grid = síkan grid. see síkan.

síkup_1 v {1} [AN; a12] catch fish or shellfish by running a net or hands along the bottom of the water. {2} [A1; a12] arrest, usually after a dragnet operation. Ug sikúpun ka sa ipbiay walà kay iskapaturya, If the FBI institutes a dragnet to find you, there is no escape. {2a} trap an elusive bachelor into marriage. sinikpan n fish or shellfish caught by hand.

síkup_2 n k.o. bird of prey. mata ug — a hawk-eyed.

sikuy v [A; a] steal s.t. not of great value (slang). Kinsay nagsikuy sa ákung bulpin? Who swiped my pen?

sikwa n k.o. squash: Luffa cylindrica.

sikwalu = sikawalu.

sikwáti n chocolate, a beverage made of sugar and ground roasted cacao beans, served hot and thick. v {1} [A13; a12] make, have chocolate. {2} [A123P; a12] defeat decisively. Sa baskit nasikwáti mi, We were trounced in the basketball game. {2a} punish severely. Bantay ka lang ug sakpan kang Pápa kay masikwáti ka giyud, Watch out if Daddy catches you. You will get it. {2b} perform badly. Pisti tung prublimáha. Mau tuy nakasikwáti (nakapasikwáti) nákù, That damn problem was my downfall in the exam. {2c} be erotically stimulated to a high degree. Ug muuban nang bayhána nákù sa sini, masikwáti giyud, If that woman goes to the show with me, I’ll get her all hopped up.

sikway v [A; ab2] shove to the side with a sweeping motion of the arms. Sígi siyang sikway sa mga bugang pagsúut níya sa kalibunan, He kept shoving away the weeds to the sides as he went through the thicket. Hisikwayan nákù ang básu maung nahúlug, I happened to knock my arm against the glass, and it fell.

sikyuriti n security guard. — gard = sikyuriti.

síl v [A13; c] hold a bargain sale. Nagsíl karun sa Wayitguld, They’re having a sale at the White Gold. Krismas, prumusiyun, payir dámids, watir dámids — Christmas, promotional, fire, water damage sale.

sila they. Muadtu sila sa Mandáwi, They will go to Mandaue. — si, -ng [name] [name] and his friends or family. Túa na sila si (silang) Prid, Fred and his friends have left. silahánun n {1} townmates. Mutábang giyud si Pidru kang Husi kay silahánun ra, Pedro will surely help José because they are townmates. {2} distant relatives. Silahánun si Piduy ug Baldu kay mag-ágaw ílang isig ka apuhan, Pedoy and Baldy are distantly related because their grandfathers are cousins. níla {1} gen.: of them, by them. Ang awtu níla bag-u, Their car is new. Gibaligyà níla, They sold it. {2} short for kaníla. kaníla dat.: them. Wà ku kakità kaníla, I have not seen them. Kanílang duha, kinsay mas taas? Of the two of them, which one is taller? íla, iláha preposed gen.: their, by them. Ang ílang amahan, Their father. Ílang gipalit, They bought it. {2} thing that’s theirs. Ang ákung awtu bag-u, ang íla (iláha) dáan, My car is new. Theirs is old. {3} their home, place. Háin man ang íla? Where is their house? Adtu ku sa ílang (íla ka) Husi, I’m going to José’s house. silasíla n related to each other . Si Anuy ug si Badung? Ah, silasíla ra nà, Anoy and Badong? Oh, they are related to each other. v [A13] do s.t. by themselves. Nagsilasíla ra sila ug pangáun, walà manawag, They just ate by themselves. They did not invite us. ilaíla = silasíla, v. ilahánun = silahánun.

silab_1 v [A; b6] set fire to, put s.t. burning close to s.t. else. Ayawg silabi ang ákung balay, Don’t set my house on fire. Silaban ku áring sulù nang nawung ánang irúa, I will put this burning torch to that dog’s face.

silab_2 n blade, the sharpened edge of a cutting tool. v [A; a] put a blade on, make into a blade. Gisilaban ni Ingku ang kawáyan, Ingko made a cutting edge on the piece of bamboo.

sílab v [B12] for the leaves of plants to become reddish. Ang taas nga húlaw mauy nakasílab (nakapasílab) sa dáhun sa lubi, The coconut leaves became reddish because of the long drought.

silaba n syllable.

silabi = sulábi, 2. see labi.

silabun = labun, 1.

sílag v [B1256; b8] {1} be, become envious. Kasilágan ka sa mga táwu ug ikaw ray mag-awtu, The people will be envious of you if you are the only one who drives a car. {2} have an intense hatred for s.o. Nasílag siya sa nagpildi níya, She came to hate the man who stole her chastity. Gikasilágan ku ang tanang Katsílà, I hate all Spaniards. ka- n enmity, hatred. Kasílag nga lubngánan ray kinutúban, A hatred that will end only in the grave. ma-un a envious.

siláhis n low-hanging, light-gray clouds, the movement of which indicate the velocity of the wind. Basta kusug ang siláhis may bagyung muabut, Fast-moving clouds indicate an approaching storm.

silak, sílak_1 n shellac. v [A; b6] shellac s.t.

sílak_2 a for the sun to be shining clear and bright. Sílak na, ay na lang pagpáyung, The sun is out now. You don’t need your umbrella. v [A2] for it to be clear and bright. Masilákun ang kaugmáun sa táwung buútan, One who behaves well has a bright future.

sílang v {1} [A2S; b4(1)] for heavenly bodies to rise. Hingsilangan mi sa adlaw kay dúgay mi nga nangatúlug, We went to bed late and got up after the sun rose. {2} [A23] appear, become known with fame and honor. Usa ka bantúgan nga magbabalak misílang kanátù, A famed poet is born among us. pa- v [A; b6(1)] peep, peer through. Nagpasílang sa largabista ang kapitan, The ship captain is peeping through the binoculars. -an(→) n east, general direction where the sun rises. halayù, layù nga — Far East. kinatung-an nga — Middle East. duul nga — Near East.

silangga n body of water separating neighboring islets.

silanis n celanese.

siláub (from dáub) v [A2S; b6] {1} burst into flame, flare up and burn brightly. Tayhúpa ang mga bága arun musiláub, Blow on the live coals so they will burst into flame. {2} for emotions to flare up. Hináya lang ug sulti. Musiláub ka man lang dáyun, Say it calmly. Don’t just flare up suddenly. {3} [B246] for war to break out. Misiláub ang ikaduhang gúbat sa kalibútan sa 1941, The Second World War broke out in 1941.

sílaw n {1} ray, beam of emitted light. Ang sílaw sa adlaw, The sun’s rays. Ang sílaw sa sugà sa trák, The glare from the headlights of the truck. v [A2S; b6] shine, emit rays of light. Nagsilaw ang ispat sa íyang nawung, The flashlight was shining into his face. ka- n brilliance.

silbátu = sirbátu.

silbi, silbidur, silbidúra = sirbi, sirbidur, sirbidúra. see sirbi_1.

silda n cell of a prison or convent.

silhig v {1} [AN2; a] sweep or rake a surface to remove dirt. Silhígun mu ang ginabas, Sweep away the sawdust. Silhígan nátù ang tugkaran, Let’s rake the grass. {2} [a12] remove from office in numbers. Kadtung walà mubutar nákù silhígun sa katungdánan, Those who did not vote for me will be removed from office. n broom. — sa ngípun toothpick (humorous). maN-r- n sweeper.

síli n pepper: Capsicum spp. — nga amirikánu a large yellow variety. — nga ispáda long variety: Capsicum anuum var. longum. — nga kagùkù the large sweet pepper which turns red when ripe: Capsicum anuum. — kulikut tiny, hot, red peppers: Capsicum frutescens. (→) v [A; b6] use, put hot peppers to, into s.t. Musili ka ba? Do you use pepper in your food? — kay gihángan [A13] for s.o. to get hurt by some indirect hints which refer to what he was actually doing (if the shoe fits, put it on). Nahimangud si Líta sa ákung sulti. Nagsili tingáli kay gihángan man, Lita was hurt by what I said. It probably was true. (Lit. She must be putting pepper in her food if she feels it is too spicy.) sinilian, sinilihan a spiced with hot peppers .

silib n {1} sunray {2} place where rain can come in. Silib dihà sa bintánà kun mag-ulan, The rain comes in the window when it rains. v {1} [A2; b2] for the sun to shine from behind s.t., for rain to come in. Maháyag ang kwartu ug musilib ang adlaw gíkan sa kakahúyan, The room will become bright when the sun appears from behind the trees. {2} [A23] appear as if coming out from hiding. Pahíyum nga misilib sa íyang nawung, A smile that appeared on her face. {3} [a12] go and take a look. Ákung silbun ang kábaw nga ákung gitugway, I will go and see the carabao I put out in the pasture. pa- v {1} [A; b] peep, look at while remaining hidden. Ngánung nagpasilib man ka dihà luyu sa kurtína? Why are you peeping from behind the curtain? {2} [A3; c] look furtively out of the corner of the eyes. Dílì siya mutárung ug tan-aw. Mupasílib lang, He doesn’t look straight at you. He just looks furtively from the corner of his eyes.

silibrǎr v [A; b5] celebrate, observe the memory of an event. Dílì siya musilibrǎr sa íyang adlaw, He will not celebrate his birthday. silibrasiyun n celebration.

silid n degree, a course of study or career. Silid sa pagkaduktǔr, Medical course.

sílid n bedroom, room.

sílik n {1} dorsal fin of fishes. {2} analogous growth on reptiles. {3} crease along a trouser leg. {4} in a hip roof, the junction of the lateral and end slope which forms linear edges somewhat in appearance like a dorsal fin. v [B2456] for a crease to form along a trouser leg. -an a crested, having a crest.

silik-an see siak, 3.

silin n k.o. one-stringed musical instrument, played with a bow, resting on the ground, high in pitch. The sound is produced by a trumpet at the bottom.

silindru n cylinder of an engine.

silindrun = salindrun.

silindrus = silindru (plural).

siling = ingun_2 (dialectal).

síling v [A; a] fire shells, bombard. n act of shelling out.

sil-ing v {1} [A; a] look at s.t. closely to study it. Gisil-ing níya ang títik nga milakra sa papil, He studied the letters that appeared on the page. {2} peep, look hard through a small opening. Gisil-ing níya sa bungbung kung kinsay nahiabut, He peeped through the slit in the wall to see who was coming. -an(→), -anan n opening one can peep through.

silíngan n neighbor. v [A2C; c3] {1} be, have one for a neighbor. Lisud ikasilíngan ang palaaway, It’s difficult to happen to have a quarrelsome person for a neighbor. {2} [A23] border, verge on. Ang ílang kinataw-an musilíngan sa biaybíay, Their laughter borders on derision. -an(→), ka-an(→) n {1} yard, area surrounding the house. {2} neighboring. Kasilinganan (silinganan) nga lungsud, The neighboring towns. ka-an n neighborhood, group of people composing a neighborhood.

silinsiyu a silent, quiet. Silinsiyu kaáyu ang kurti pagpakanáug sa hukum, The court became very silent when the decision was handed down. -su(←) a for machines to be noiseless. Silinsiyúsu kaáyu ning makináha, This machine is noiseless. v [B; b6] for machines to become noiseless.

sílip, sil-ip v [A; a] peep through a small hole or opening. Misílip si Husi pagsúsi kun kinsay náa sa gawas, Joseph peeped to see who was outside. (→) n k.o. device in box form with one side covered with glass, used to look at s.t. under the water, held with the bottom in the water while the user peers into it. v [A; a1] look at or for s.t. using this device. pa-(→) v {1} [A; b6(1)] peer slyly or secretly; take a hasty furtive look. Nagpasilip siya sa ákung baráha, He snuck a look at my cards. {2} = sílip, v.

siliri n celery.

silísi = salísi.

sílit v {1} [A2S; b26P] flow in a continuous stream from where it is pent up. Misílit ang túbig sa grípu, The water flowed from the faucet. {2} [A23P; a12P] drive, move swiftly forward. Unsa tung awtúha, misílit (mipasílit) man lang? What car was that? It just whizzed on by. {3} [A2S; a12P] for firecrackers to fizzle or sputter. Usáhay ang ribintadur dílì mubutu. Ígù ra nga musílit, Sometimes the firecracker won’t explode. It just simply fizzles. (→) a leaky. Silit kaáyu ning tangkíha, This tank is very leaky.

sil-it v [B3(1)6; c1] come partly into view, be seen or exposed partly. Misil-it na ang adlaw sa ákung pagmata, The sun had already started to rise when I woke up. Wà pa makasil-it ang ngípun sa bátà, The baby hasn’t gotten any teeth yet. Ayaw sil-íta (isil-it) ang ímung kwarta sa bulsa, Don’t let your money stick out of your pocket.

silsil n cold chisel, a chisel for metal, stone. v {1} [A; a] inscribe, work s.t. with a chisel. Kinsay nagsilsil aring mga litra sa simintu? Who carved these letters into the concrete? {1a} [A13; c6] fix in one’s mind, inculcate. Mga sulti nga nasilsil sa íyang kaisípan, Words that were chiseled into his mind. {2} [A; a] remove s.t. with a chisel. Átung silsílun ning kabilyáha, We will remove this reenforcement bar with a cold chisel.

silstuk n {1} sales talk. {2} glib talk to win over or convince s.o. v [A13; b6] give s.o. a glib line. Silstúkan na man pud ku sa íyang bakak, mu rag mutúu ku, He is giving me his line again, as if I could be taken in by it.

sílu n cello. v [A] play the cello.

silù v [B126C23; a2] have hurt feelings. Nasilù ku kay aku ray wà imbitaha, I was hurt because I was the only one not invited. Mga biaybíayng makasilù (makapasilù), Words of derision that can hurt the feelings. Nagsílù ang managtrátu, The lovers are on bad terms.

silulúsa n bagasse, sugar cane pulp left after the juice has been extracted.

sílung n {1} downstairs. May duha ka kwartu sa sílung, There are two bedrooms downstairs. {1a} space underneath the house and including the surrounding yard. Didtu níya ihukut ang kanding sa sílung, He tethered the goat under the house. taas ug — a standing with the crotch comparatively high above the ground (humorous). Kasagáran sa mga Amirkánu taas ug sílung, Most of the Americans are tall. {2} protection, care. Lisud ikíha ang usa ka táwu nga náa sa sílung sa usa ka pulitiku, It is difficult to press charges against a person under the aegis of a politician. {3} building where domestic animals, esp. cocks are kept. v {1} [AN; b] take shelter under. Anhi ku musílung (manílung) sa iláwum sa káhuy, I’ll take shelter under the tree. {1a} [A; c] put into shelter in the shade. Isílung ang kanding ug muulan, Take the goat to shelter if it rains. Isílung pagtanum ang mga kakaw sa lubi, Plant the cocoa under the shade of the palms. {2} [A23] put oneself under s.o.’s influence or protection. Ang ílu misílung sa íyang uyuan, The orphan was put under the care of his uncle. (→) v [A; b6(1)] plant a crop between the rows of another crop that is taller. Musilung kug mais sa kalubihan, I’ll plant corn between the rows of s.t. taller. pa- = sílung, v1. {1a} paN- v [A23] {1} for cocks to go to another chicken yard, not the owner’s. Manílung ang sunuy kun way mungà sa íla, A rooster will go to another house if there are no hens in its own place. {2} for an adolescent to begin or start visiting girls. Manílung na ang íyang anak laláki, His son has started visiting girls. -anan n shelter or shade.

silungsilung n minor recurrence of measles or chicken pox eruptions following a period of quiescence. v [A23N; b4] for measles or chicken pox to have a minor recurrence or eruption. Natural giyud nà sa hanggà nga silungsilungan (musilungsilung, manilungsilung), Chicken pox rash normally recurs in a mild way.

silupin n cellophane.

sílus v [A1; b3] feel jealous, esp. of a beloved one. Gisilúsan sa asáwa ang sikritarya sa íyang bána, The wife was jealous of her husband’s secretary. -a a jealous (female). v [B12] become jealous. -u_1 a jealous (male).

silusíya n venetian blinds. v [c] put up venetian blinds.

silúsu_2 a for machine parts to be loose and have too much free play. Piligru ning ímung taksi kay silúsu kaáyu ang manabíla, Your taxi is dangerous because it has a very loose steering wheel. v [B123] get to be too loose.

sílut_1 n {1} penalty for a crime. Ang sílut sa pagpatay kinsi anyus, The penalty for murder is fifteen years. {2} penalty in a game for an infraction of the rule. v [A; b(1)] impose a penalty for a crime or in sports.

sílut_2 n young coconut, the meat of which is harder than the ‘butung’ stage but softer than the ‘ungul’.

silúwid n celluloid.

síluy = asusíluy.

silya n chair. v [a12] make into a chair. — iliktrika electric chair. di- see disilya. silyíta n {1} saddle of a motorcycle or bicycle. {2} small bamboo or rattan stool. v [b6] put, attach a saddle. -dur(→), -dura n leader of a group of ten Roman Catholic lay people organized for a devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. v [B36; a1] be, become the silyadur.

silyu n {1} postage or revenue stamp. {2} seal, put on s.t. to show that it has been inspected. {3} seal to close an envelope. v [A; b6] seal or put a postage or revenue stamp on s.t. Gibálik ang suwat kay wà silyúhi, The letter was returned because there was no stamp on it.

símà n {1} barb. {2} glans penis (euphemism). v [A; b6] make, attach a barb. -an a barbed.

símag v [A; b6] glow, brighten up. Musímag ang mga aniníput inigkagabíi, Fireflies glow in the evening. Nagsímag siya sa kaputì, She is very fair. Gisimágan ang bátà sa maistra, The teacher glared at the child.

simalúna a happening in an alternate fashion. Simalúna ang hárì sa hantak gabíi, In the coin tossing last night it was alternately heads and tails all night long. Simalúna ang úlan sa miáging simána, Last week the rains came on alternate days. v [A3; c16] do s.t. alternately.

simána n week. v {1} [B2] get to be a week. Musimána na lang wà mahiulì ang amahan, A week passed, and the father had not returned. {2} [a12] do s.t. by the week. Simanahun ta ikaw ug suwildu, I will pay you by the week. {3} [A; b] earn [so-and-so much] every week. Gisimanáhan (nagsimána) akug singkuwinta, I earned fifty a week. — Santa n Holy Week. v [A13N] spend one’s days during the Holy Week. Ása ka man magsimána Santa (manimána Santa)? Where are you going to spend Holy Week? -in-(—), -l-(—), tag-(—) a weekly, by the week. Ang ámung swildu sinimana (simanal), Our salary is on a weekly basis. v [A; a12] do s.t. on a weekly basis. Culu- every week. Duáwun tika sulusimána, I will visit you every week. v [A13; b5] do every week.

simang v {1} [A; b6] change a course, turn off. Inig-abut nímu sa iskína musimang ka sa tuu, Upon reaching the corner, turn off to the right. {2} [A23] deviate from a previous course, track of conversation. Dílì usáhay siya masabtan kay musimang siya sa unsay gipanagsultíhan, Sometimes you can’t understand him because he deviates from what he was talking about. -l-an, -an, -anan(←) n fork of a road or path.

simaníya n chimney of a house, smokestack.

simàsimà = simùsimù.

simba v [A; b] {1} go to attend church services. Musimba ku ugmà, I will attend church services tomorrow. {2} adore, regard with respect and affection. Ang babáying ákung gisimba, The woman I adore. {3} [A12; a3] know s.o.’s innermost thoughts. Nasimba ku na unsa ang ímung pagtan-aw kanákù, I can read your thoughts of what you think of me. n worship service. Unsang urása ang simba? What time is the service? simbasimba n praying mantis. simbahan n church, church building. simbahan ni Pilátu n female genitalia (humorous). -ku exclamation uttered upon remarking about s.t. bad to keep it from happening to the speaker. Simbaku ikaw lang untay mabúang, dílì aku, God forbid that I go crazy, too. -ku lagung humorous exclamation: May it not happen to me! Simbaku lagung, paúlì sa namúlung, I’m rubber, you’re glue. Everything you say to me bounces back and sticks to you. (Lit. May it not happen to me, but go to the one who said it.) panimbaku v [A2] say simbaku. ig-l- n {1} what one wears to church. {2} special girl friend. Daghan kug trátu, apan usa ra giyuy igsilimba, I have lots of girl friends, but I have only one special one. -um-l- n about to go to church. maN-r- n churchgoers. silimbáhun a worthy of adoration.

simbal_1 v [A; c] add a piece of cloth or paper to another piece to make it larger. Ákù lang simbálan ang dapit sa íluk kay kúlang ang panaptun, I’ll add a piece of cloth to the armpits because there isn’t enough cloth.

simbal_2 n cymbal.

simbu a pubescent youngsters, esp. girls who bloom into adulthood, developing curves and stoutness. v [B12; b6] be strong and healthy as a result of pubescence. hiN- v [B46] grow stout and healthy as one enters adulthood. Maghinimbu na gánì ka dì na madúgay nga madága ka na, If you grow stout and healthy, it won’t be long before you’re grown up.

simbug = sambug.

simbulu n symbol. v {1} [A13; c6] have or use as a symbol. {2} [B1456] symbolize. Ang pula nagsimbulu sa pakigbísug, The red symbolizes struggle.

simburyu n domed roof. v [A13; b6] construct a dome.

simhut v {1} [A; a2] smell, take a whiff. {2} [A12; b2] be aware, get wind of. Nía tus Baldu ug makasimhut tus átung kumbira, Baldo will be here if he gets wind of the party. paN- v [A] smell, sniff. Dílì nà mamáak irúa. Manimhut lang nímu, That dog doesn’t bite. He will just sniff at you.

simik v [A2] for any of a group to fail (usually negative). Way misimik sa ákung kandidátu. Lusut tanan, None of my candidates lost. They all won. Way misimik sa ákung antug. Púlus hárì, None of my tosses of the coin failed. They all came out heads. pa- v [a12] allow a single failure or miss. Ádik nà siyag sini. Way pasimikun ánang salída, He is a movie addict. He won’t let a single picture go by.

similya n {1} seedling, esp. for transplantation. {1a} seeds used for propagation as opposed to those used for consumption. Ayaw ni ipagaling kay similya ning lisúha, Don’t have these seeds milled because we’ll use them for planting. {2} fingerlings. {3} breed of domestic animals used for food. Maáyu ug similya ning babúya kay dagkuun, This pig is of good breed because it is the big kind. v {1} [c1] reserve seeds for planting purposes. {2} [A; b6] plant seeds in a seedbed. similyahan n seedbed. similyahun ug láwas a for a woman to be healthy (lit. a body fit to bear children).

siminar n seminar. v [A13; b6] hold a seminar.

siminarista n student in a seminary. v [B156] be, become a seminarian.

siminaryu n seminary.

simintiryu = mintiryu.

simintu n {1} cement, concrete. Balay nga simintu, A concrete house. {2} the dikes around a rice paddy. v {1} [A; a2] cement s.t. Simintúhun ang mga karsáda sa prubinsiya, They will cement the highways in the province. {2} [A; a] put s.t. in plaster cast. Simintúhun ang íyang buktun arun dílì makalíhuklíhuk, His hand will be put in plaster cast so he can’t move it around. {3} [A13; b5] construct a dike for a rice paddy. {4} [A; a] fill the teeth cavities. Gisimintu ang lungag sa ákung ngípun, I had my cavity filled. simintádu a {1} cemented, concrete. {2} plaster-casted.

simirísir n {1} medium-sized bicycle tire, larger than a racer but smaller than the wide-tired bicycle. {2} bicycle with a medium-sized tire.

simistir, simistri n semester. v [b8] get to be a semester.

simpatika = simpatiku (female).

simpatiku a charming, having an attractive personality. Ang ímung anak simpatiku (simpatika) kaáyu nga mupahíyum, Your daughter smiles very charmingly. v [B12; b6] be, become charming.

simpatíya n {1} sympathy, the capacity to feel the problems of others. Dúna giyud na siyay simpatíya sa mga tinun-an nga nagtrabáhu, He has sympathy for working students. {2} feeling of loyalty and tendency to favor s.t. Ang mga hurnǎl usáhay may simpatíya sa mga kumunista, Day laborers often are sympathetic to communism.

simpì = singpì.

simpig a close to. v [AB6; c] go, put s.t. s.w. near s.t. Musimpig ku sa bungbung arun musulud ta sa katri, I’ll keep close to the wall so we can all sleep on the bed. Kinsay nagsimpig áring parul diri sa baril sa gasulína? Who put the lantern near the barrel of gasoline? Isimpig ang ímung dunggan sa bungbung, Put your ears next to the wall.

*simpin see sinimpin.

simpís, simpiyis n k.o. ornamental fern: Nephrolepis biserrata var. furcans.

simplan v [B246] be thrown to a distant place after being hit by a strong blow. Musimplan ka run ug butangan ta ka áring kúmù ku, You will find yourself thrown to a distance if I strike you with my fist.

simpli a {1} simple, without ornament, artifice, or ostentation. Ang ílang kasal simpli kaáyu, They had a simple wedding. {2} easy to do, solve. Simpli kaáyung buhátun, It is very easy to do. v [B; a] make s.t. simple, become simple. Magsimpli tag káun arun makadagínut, Let’s eat simply so we can save.

simpul a {1} simple, without affectation and ostentation. Simpul ang ílang kasal, They had a simple wedding. {2} easy, uncomplicated to do. Simpul ra ang suliran sa ámung tíst, We were given simple problems in the test. v {1} [B2; c1] do s.t. simply, without ostentation. Simpúla ra nang ákung sinínà, Just make it a simple dress. {2} [A; c1] make s.t. simple to do. — líbing n a simple way of living. v [A; c1] live simply. Magsimpul líbing na ta run kay mahal na ang palalítun, We’ll have to live simply now that everything is so expensive.

simpun = singpun.

simput = singput.

simsim_1 n k.o. low herb similar in appearance to purslane but with white axillary flowers, soft pilose leaves, and a woody stem.

simsim_2 n a k.o. reed found in marshes, used for decorative purposes.

simsim_3 v [A; b] taste a liquid in small sips. Ang mga buyug nagsimsim sa dugus, The bees are sipping the nectar. Dì ku makasimsim ug ínit nga sabaw sa luwag nga aluminum, I can’t sip hot broth from an aluminum ladle.

simtum, simtúma n symptom.

simúaw v [A; c] sound boisterously. Sayu pa gáning buntag nagsimúaw nas Maríya, nakamata lang kug ahat, Maria was talking loudly when it was still early in the morning and I woke up. Unsa man say gisimúaw ni Pidru? What is Pedro going on about again?

simud n {1} snout of an animal. {2} the analogous structure in a person (the lips and the area adjacent that can be pushed forward). Ayaw pabudlut sa ímung simud, Don’t pout (stick out your lips).

sim-ung a dark and dreary. v [B] become dark and dreary. Musim-ung ang kalibútan basta magdag-um, The world becomes gloomy when there is a heavy overcast.

simùsimù v [A; a12] eat a little, esp. enough to stave off hunger, but not be fully satiated. Musimùsimù lang ta ígù nga isustinir hasta paniudtu, Let’s take a little of s.t. enough to sustain us until lunchtime. paN- v [A2] nibble at grass leisurely.

simyat = sipyat.

sin = ug, 1, 2a, b, 4a, b (dialectal).

sín n {1} galvanized sheet-iron roofing. {2} house with sheet-iron roofing. Balay nga sín, A house with sheet-metal roofing. v [A13; a12] put, construct with galvanized sheet-iron roofing.

sína_1 v [B126; b3(1)] be envious. Nasína si Dúdung sa ákung duláan, Dodong is envious of my toy. Ang pagkaadunáhan lagmit kasináhan sa uban, Other people are likely to envy your wealth. sinahan a tending to be envious. ka- n envy. masináhun, manggisináhun a envious.

sina_2 see miryinda and santa.

sinádu n the senate. -r(→) senator. v [B156; a12] be, become a senator. -ra n lady senator.

sinagúga n synagogue.

sinaguylas = siriguylas.

sinamay see *samay.

sinampangkung see *sampangkung.

sinamun n cinnamon. v [A2; b6(1)] flavor with cinnamon.

sinaryu n scenery as a background for a stage. v [b6] use scenery. sinaryuhan n stage.

sinátì a {1} familiar. Daw sinátì nákù kaáyu nang tingúga, It seems that I am very familiar with that voice. Sinátì ku sa trabáhu dinhi, I am very familiar with this job. {2} well-known. Ang paghíngus mauy usa ka sinátì nga tilimad-un sa sip-un, Sniffling is a well-known sign of colds. v {1} [B1236] be familiar with s.t. {2} [A12] experience. Nakasinátì kug kagútum sa gíra, I experienced hunger during the war. {3} [C13] be acquainted with each other. Wà pa kami magkasinátì kaáyu mau nga dapítun ku siya karun, We are not acquainted with each other so I am going to invite her now. ka-an n {1} knowledge. Wà kuy kasinatían báhin sa panglútù, I have no knowledge of cooking. {2} experience. Halandúmung kasinatían, Memorable experience.

sínaw a shiny, glossy. — ug úlu bald-headed or head with the hair shaved off. v {1} [B26; aP] be, become shiny. Musínaw (masínaw) ang salug ug bagnúsan ug waks, The floor will become shiny if you wax it. {2} [A; b(1)] give an opponent zero. Ang ámung tím nagsínaw sa iláha, Our team gave theirs a zero. n {1} zero score. {2} = ispíhu, 3. pa- sa lingkuránan v [A] keep sitting, not doing any work. Ang tapulang asáwa pirmi lang magpasínaw sa lingkuránan, A lazy wife does nothing but sit idly.

sindà n {1} k.o. illness which involves pain in a local area, esp. a spot on the back which may move to another area; or a migraine, a k.o. recurrent headache that affects the side of the head. {2} k.o. eye ailment in which the eyes become red and sometimes swollen from too much work. v [A123P; a4b4] have sindà. Pagpalit ug aspirína kay gisindà (gisindáan) ku, Buy some aspirin because I have an attack of sindà (headache or eye fatigue).

sindalan see dálan.

sindi v [A; b] light a pressure lantern. Nagsindi si Tátay sa hásag kay ngitngit na, Father is lighting the pressure lantern because it’s getting dark. -dur(→) n container from which alcohol is poured to fire up the pressure lantern.

sindikátu n syndicate, a group of people banded together for business or criminal purposes. v [B1256] become a crime syndicate.

sindul v {1} [A; a2b2] kick away, nudge s.t. with the toe of one’s foot. Akuy musindul sa láta, unyà manágù mu, I will kick the can, and you all go hide. {2} [A12; b8] find, come across s.t. Unsáun nákù pagbáyad ug dì ku makasindul ug kwarta, How can I pay if I do not happen to find some money. Tabì nga ákung nasindulan sa tyanggihan, Gossip I ran across in the market.

sindúrut = sandúrut.

sing-al v [A; b6] {1} talk harshly. Ayaw kug sing-áli, Don’t shout at me. {2} sing loudly. Mananaygun nga nagsing-al sa gawas, The carolers singing loudly outside. {3} [A; b3] cry loudly, bawl. Himì ka kay musing-al dáyun ug gutmun, You’re a cry-baby because you bawl as soon as you’re hungry. n harsh talk, loud singing.

sing-aling n shing-a-ling, a k.o. dance. v [A] do the shing-a-ling.

singán = unsingálan.

singáni = unsa (dialectal).

singári v [A; abc] keep on [do]ing, always do. Ug singaríhun nímu nà ug dukduk mabuak nyà nà, If you keep pounding that, it will break. Ayawg isingárig usar ang bag-u, Don’t always wear your new clothes.

sing-aw = sing-al.

singba = simba.

singdalan = sindalan. see dálan.

singgáak v {1} [A2S; b6] shout, cry. Pára gamay rang samad musinggáak ka dáyun! For such a small wound you scream bloody murder. {2} [A; bc1] shout, snarl loudly at s.o. in anger. Singgaákan níya ang bátà kun kasab-an, He shouts at the child when he scolds him.

singgalung n k.o. brownish civet.

singgapur = kamúting káhuy. see kamúti.

singgaráyung = singguráyung.

singgil n strong wire made of an alloy of copper, tin, and some other metals.

singgit v [A; b6] shout, yell at s.o. Gisinggitan siya sa pulis nga pasurindírun, The police shouted at him to surrender. n shout. Ang — sa Balintawak n the Cry of Balintawak, the signal for the Philippine Revolution of 1896. — awhag goading and urging done by shouting. — pakitábang cry for help. tubag — answer given by shouting. ka-un(→) a feel like shouting. Kasinggitun ku sa kalágut, I felt like shouting in anger.

singgul a single-sized, good for one occupant as opposed to a double one. Singgul nga katri, Single bed. v {1} [a12] make s.t. a single rather than double size. {2} [C2; ac3] play singles, make it singles instead of doubles. {3} [A; c1] goose. Ilang singgúlun ang mutuwad, They will goose you if you bend over.

singgurayung, singguráyung n k.o. large Cerith shell, 4–5″ long.

singhag v [AN; c] snarl, talk harshly to. Ngánung singhágan man ku nímu nga dílì man ku bátà? Why do you snarl at me? I’m no longer a child. Ayawg isinghag ang ímung gustu, Don’t say what you want with a snarl. n harsh talk, s.t. said snarlingly. -in-an n goods or articles acquired from inferiors by virtue of one’s influential position. Kanang íyang mga ilimnun pulus sininghágan sa mga Insik, All those drinks were donated free by Chinese businessmen.

singhir n {1} Singer brand sewing machines and other appliances. {2} sewing machine. báyad nga -in- n installment payments.

singì v [A; a2] separate or take one piece off from a bunch of fruit. Kinsay nagsingì ug pipila ka dawin sa búlig nga ságing? Who took several pieces from the banana bunch? n space between the fingers and toes.

singil v {1} [AN2; a2N] ask for payment. Singlun (paninglun) na ba nímu ag ákung útang? Are you going to make me pay my debt? {2} [A13N; a2N] exact payment for what one has done, collect on a promise. Magsingil na ku sa íyang gibúhat nákù, I will now collect for what he has done to me. Maningil na ku nímu sa ímung gisáad nákù nga pinaskúhan, Now I will ask for the Christmas gift you promised me. maN-r- n bill collector. singlunun, paninglunun n amount collectible.

singilugun = ilugun. see ílug.

síngin n {1} fruits, ordinarily separate, joined together in growth with a common continuous skin. {2} Siamese twins. v [C3] for fruits to be joined as one.

síngir n singer, crooner. v [B156] be a singer.

síngit_1 n {1} hand in mahjong and the analogous situation in rummy where a single number is missing to obtain a siyà. {2} the missing number. paN- = síngit, 2. búnut paN- n drawing of the paníngit.

síngit_2 v {1} [A2; c] include one’s small amount together with a larger amount belonging to s.o. else. Misíngit kug písus sa íyang pusta, I put in one peso together with his bet. Nakasíngit kug lung-ag níla, I put my small amount of rice together with the rice they were cooking. {2} [A2; b] go in with a group or with s.o. important to share with their food, fun, etc. without sharing in the expenses. Misíngit ku níla sa sini, I tagged along to the movies with them.

sing-it = saling-it.

*singit pa-, pa-(←) v [A3; a12] give s.o. cause to goad him into a course of action. Pasingitun ka lang níya arun magkaáway mu, He will simply do s.t. to give you cause to quarrel with him. n goading.

singka v [A; c] speak harshly to s.o. Ayawg isingka ang ímung tubag kay nangutána lang ku, Don’t shout your answer at me because I was just asking. n s.t. said in a curt and harsh way. siningkáhan n things s.o. obtains from people under him by virtue of his position.

singkamas n k.o. vine cultivated for its fleshy and juicy turnip-shaped root, widely eaten raw and cooked: Pachyrrhizus erosus.

singkámut (from kamut) v [AN; b5] do one’s best, strive. Musingkámut (maningkámut) ku paglingkawas, I will strive to escape. Singkamútan (singkamútun) kung mabalhin ka, I’ll do my best to have you transferred. paN- n striving, earnest, hard work. Milampus siya pinaági sa íyang kaugalíngung paningkámut, He succeeded through his own efforts. mapaN-un a diligent, industrious.

singkaw n {1} scythe. {2} have the arms bent bow-shaped at the elbow like a scythe. v [B126] for the elbow to get to be this way. (→) v [a12] hit with a scythe.

singkiríbut n sexual intercourse (coarse slang). v [AC; c1] have sexual intercourse.

singkit v {1} [A; a12] tie two coconuts together by their husks partly stripped off. Singkítun ta ning duha ka lubi arun dílì magbúlag, We will tie these two coconuts together with their husks so they won’t be separated. {2} [C3] for two separate things to be physically joined. Gitawag ug sayamis twins kanang kalúha nga magsingkit, Twins that are joined in flesh are called Siamese twins. n two separate things joined in flesh. Usa ray ihap sa ságing nga singkit, Joined bananas are counted as one.

singku number five. n a nickle. Tagái kug singku, Let me have a nickle. v see trís.

singkul n hard growth on the skin covering bony parts, esp. on the ankles and elbows. v [b4] develop a singkul. Sigun sa karáan, singkúlan ka ug musúkul kag ginikánan, In folk belief, one gets singkul if one talks back to his parents.

singkulyágas n k.o. sweet table banana much stouter than the tundan, with dark red peelings and yellow-orange meat when ripe.

singkuríbut = singkiríbut.

singkurung v [A; a12b2] strike, knock the head hard in a sweeping motion. Tungud sa kalágut íyang gisingkurung ang bátà, He smacked the child on the head in anger.

singkurúyung = singguráyung.

singkuung a {1} well-curved on the sides. Singkuung nga sanggut, A sickle with a well-curved edge. {2} for the roof or the bottom of a boat to be curved so that it affords little room. v [B; c1] for the sides, roof, or bottom to become well-curved.

singkuwinta number fifty. v see disiutsu.

singkuy a having the defect of horses where the hocks knock against each other as they move. Dílì maáyu nga mudágan ang ímung kabáyù kay singkuy kaáyu, Your horse doesn’t run well because its hocks knock against each other. v [B156] get this defect.

singpì n clay cover for clay pots, roughly conical in shape with a knob for a handle. v [a12] make into a cover of this sort.

singpun a tightly woven, with the threads close together. Nipis ang panaptun kay dílì singpun ang mga hílu, The cloth is thin because the threads are not tightly woven. v [B156; a12] get to be tightly woven.

singput a closely woven or fastened together, not sparsely. Simput nga pagkatágik ang ámung salug nga kawáyan, The bamboo slats in our floor were put down very close to each other. v [AB; a12] be closely woven, put down; cause it to be so.

singsing n {1} ring. Singsing nga ingkantádu, kahibulúngan, An enchanted, magic ring. {2} any metal band resembling a ring or small hoop. {3} short rope connecting the whippletree and the plow. v {1} [AN2; a] wear, put a ring on s.o. {2} [A; a] make into a ring. {3} [A; b] firmly hook an orifice with a finger. Misúkul siya piru dihang gisingsíngan nag iyáha, nagpuyù lagi, She fought back, but when I got my finger hooked into her vagina, she stopped moving. paN-an n ring finger.

síngu v [A12; a2b2] inhale a smell or aroma. Singúha ning kan-un ug maáyu pa ba, Smell this food whether it is still good. Mu rag gás tung nasinguhan nákù dinhà sa butilya, I smelled s.t. like gas in the bottle.†

síngud v [A; a12] observe intently. Nagsíngud siya kun nagtrabáhu ba mi, He was watching us to see if we were working. Wà ku makasíngud sa uma sa búkid, I did not visit my field in the mountain to see how they were doing. paN- v [A; a2] listen intently. Mupaníngud (maníngud) siyag sultíhan apan dì lagi mutúman, He listens intently to what you say, but he won’t do it. paningudsíngud v [A2; a2] go get some news. Paningudsíngud ug unsay nahitabù sa nakrás, Go get some news about what happened to the plane that crashed.

singulu (from úlu) v [A] for the child’s head to crown in childbirth. Sakit sa ngatanan kun musingulu na ang bátà, The pain is most intense when the child’s head crowns.

singut n {1} perspiration, sweat. {2} condensation on an object cooler than the atmosphere. búngag — prickly heat. a annoying, irritating to one’s nerves. Gipul-an ku sa íyang mga isturya, singut kaáyung pamináwun, I’m bored with her stories. They’re so annoying to hear. Singut kaáyu nà siyang manúgù nátù mu rag hárì, It really irritates me the way she gives orders like a queen. v {1} [B26; a4N] perspire, sweat. Ug musingut ang kabáyù papahuwáya, If the horse sweats, let it rest. Mupahúway ku ug singtun (singutun) ku, I will stop working if I perspire. {2} [A; a4] gather condensation. {3} [C123P] have a hard fight. Ug gustu kang makigsíngut (makigpasíngut), hala andǎr, If you want to have a fight, o.k. let’s get to it. paN- v [a4] {1} sweat profusely. {2} for a sick person to break out in cold sweat. Mukunhud ang hilánat ug paningtun ka, The fever lowers if you break out in cold sweat. ka-(←) v [A13] be all covered with sweat. pa-(←) v [A13] do s.t. to make oneself sweat. Wà mi magdúlà, nagpasíngut lang mi, We didn’t play, we just had a little workout. kadu-, du-(←) v [A13] sweat profusely. Undang na ug dúlà kay nagkadusíngut ka lang ug dágan, Stop playing now because you are sweating profusely from running around. singtánun a given to sweating easily with the slightest exertion.

sini n {1} movie house. {2} motion picture. {3} showing of motion pictures. Way sini run kay Birnis Santu, There are no movies today because it’s Good Friday. {4} love-making sight, as seen by peeping (humorous metaphor). Pirmi ming kakità ug sini inigpamisíta sa íyang uyab, We always see a ‘movie’ every time her boy friend comes. v {1} [A13] show a movie. Ang Yuis-ay-is magsíni (magsini) sa iskuylahan karung gabíi, The USIS will show a film in the schoolhouse tonight. {2} [a12] convert into a movie house. (←) v [A13] {1} show a movie. {2} display lovemaking. Nakakità ang mga bátà nga nagsíni sila gabíi, The children peeped at them necking last night. paN- v [A2] go to the movies. Manini ta, Let’s go to the movies. sinihan n movie house. kasinihan n {1} movie houses collectively. {2} movies, as a source of entertainment and as an art form. maki-, maki-(←) a fond of movies. sinisíni n {1} slide-show. {2} free outdoor movie offered by advertisement panels or mobile units.

siniguylas = siriguylas.

sinílas n slippers. v [A; a] wear, make into slippers. (→) v [a12] hit with slippers.

sinimaskup n cinemascope or wide-screened movie. v [B156] be in cinemascope.

sinimpin n k.o. plain finger ring with no gems.

sinínà n {1} dress. {2} shirt. {3} = gínit. v {1} [A; a] wear a shirt or dress. Nagsinínag pula, Wearing a red shirt, dress. Sininái ang bátà, Put a shirt on the child. {2} [A12] get a shirt. -un(→) n cloth to be made into a shirt or dress.

sinípit see sípit.

sinisíru n ash tray. Sa sinisíru ninyu ibutang ang inyung upus, Put your cigarette butts in the ash tray.

siniyal = sinyal.

siniyur n title of address for men of high station. short form: nyur {1} Mr., sir. Si Nyur Pidru muabut rung hápun, Mr. Peter will arrive this afternoon. Andam na ang ímung awtu, nyur, Your car is ready, sir. {1a} form of direct address between intimate male friends. Kumusta, nyur! How are you, man! {2} in set usage for names of saints (not shortened). — San Pidru St. Peter. — San Bisinti St. Vincent. — Santu Ninyu the Holy Child. pista sa — Feast of the Holy Child. -un a detesting manual work. Ságad sa mga dátù mga sinyurun ug kusug musúgù, Most rich people are too good to do manual work and tell people to do things for them.

sinkuwínta = singkuwinta.

sinsilyu n {1} small change. Wà kuy sinsilyu diri, I don’t have any change on me. wà kuy — humorous way of answering a compliment (implying one has no money to pay the person for his flattery). {2} change given back for a bill. Dúna kay sinsilyu áring písus? Do you have change for this peso? {3} washer. {3a} metal rings found inside the hub of wheels. v {1} [A; b(1)] give change or break s.t. into change. Makasinsilyu ka áring singkuhun? Can you change this five peso bill? Wà ku nímu sinsilyúhi (sinsilyúi), You haven’t given me my change! {2} [B1256] be broken into fragments. Nasinsilyu ang básu nga natambug sa simintu, The glass was broken to pieces when it fell onto the concrete. pa- v [A] have children (humorous). Agad pay tibuuk, nagpasinsíyu giyud, You were doing o.k. single (lit. a whole bill). What did you have to go and have children for (lit. make yourself into small change)?†

sinsíru a sincere.

sinsitib, sinsitíbu a {1} sensitive, easily offended. {2} for electric equipment to be sensitive. v [B12] be sensitive or easily offended and irritated.

sinsiya n science.

sinsíyu = sinsilyu.

sinsu n census, an official enumeration of population or some other statistics of an area. v [A1; a12] have or hold a census.

sinsur n censor. v [A; a12] censor s.t. presented to the public. Gisinsur ang báhin sa salída nga dúnay naghúbù, The part where there was a nude scene was censored out. -s censors (plural).

sinsúru n large, deep-sea fishing net which encircles the fish. v [A; a] fish with this sort of net, esp. in harvesting fish from under the páyaw. sinsuradur n one who operates this sort of equipment.

sinsus = sinsu.

sinta v [A; b6] {1} for horses to rear up. Pagbantay kay musinta ang kabáyù! Watch out! The horse will rear. {2} flare up in anger, raising the head. Ngánung musinta ka man pára sa usa ka gamayng hangyù? Why do you flare up for such a tiny request? — libanta n a dog’s trick where the dog can sit or stand on its hind legs on command. v [A] perform this trick. hi-/ha- v [B1256] be taken aback so as to jerk one’s head back. Nahasinta ku sa íyang tinubagan, I was taken aback by the way he talked back.

sintà n pieces of wood or bamboo slats nailed horizontally across posts as fence railings, to which small vertical slats are attached. v [A; a] put up, make into this sort of fence railing.

sintábu = sintabus (singular). Usa ka sintábu, One cent.

sintábus n centavo. Singku sintábus, Five centavos. maN-(→) n {1} one centavo coin. {2} s.t. costing one centavo apiece. Kining gidak-úna sa agridulsi manintabus, This size of calamondin is one centavo apiece. v [A13; a12] be one centavo apiece.

sintak v [A; a12] pull a fishline or a line attached to a trap with a jerk. Sintákun nímu ang pasul inigkubit sa isdà, The moment the fish bites, pull the line with a jerk.

sintas n {1} strip of silken ribbon or cord with a religious medal worn around the neck as an indication of one’s devotion to a particular saint. {2} film-strip. {3} story. Nagsulat siyag sintas nga kawbuy, He wrote a cowboy story. {4} shoe laces. {5} — nga balátung n variety of very long balátung. v {1} [A13; b6(1)] wear a ribbon with a saint’s picture. {2} [A; c] lace shoes.

sintídu n {1} meaning, implication of. Laksut ug sangputánan ang sintídu sa íyang púlung, His words carried the implication of unhappy things to come. {2} final decision. v {1} [A13] have a meaning. Tambag nga nagsintídug kasábà, Advice that was meant as a scolding. {2} [A; c1] hit squarely or fatally. Nakasintidu siya sa katapúsan níyang tíra, He made a hit on his last shot. {3} [A; c] give one’s final, fixed decision or answer. Gisintidúhan na ang ginikánan báhin sa kasal, The parents have given their decision regarding the wedding. {3a} [A; a12] ask, find out one’s answer or word. Nagsintídu ku kun mahinayun ba ta, I want to get the final word from you as to whether we are going as planned. {3b} [C13] come to an agreement. Nagkasintídu na ang isig ka ginikánan báhin sa kasal, Both parents have come to an agreement about the wedding. — kumun n common sense.

sintimintal, sintimintǎl a {1} sentimental, arousing tender sensibilities. Pilikulang sintimintal nga nakapahílak, A sentimental picture that made me cry. {2} having a sad expression on the face. v {1} [B1256; b6] be, become sentimental. {2} [B456] put on a sad face. Nagsintimintal siya kay napildi sa madyung, He is wearing a long face because he lost in mahjong. -ista a characterized by being sentimental.

sintimintu, sintimyintu see sintǐr.

sintimitru n centimeter.

sintimus n one centavo. Bísan sintimus dì ka makaabut? You can’t even afford a penny? maN- costing one centavo. see also sikma.

sintinaryu n centenary. v [A1; b6] have or celebrate a centenary.

sintinil = sintiníla.

sintiníla n sentinel. v [A; a2] act as sentinel.

sintinsiya n {1} sentence in court. Ang sintinsiya sa kurti nagpahamtang ug sílut nga lima ka túig sa prisuhan, The judgment of the court imposes a penalty of five years in prison. {2} obvious thing to do under the circumstances. Usa ray sintinsiya ánang bátang maldítu. Latiguha, There is just one thing to do to a mischievous child. Whip him. v {1} [A; b6] impose a sentence. Gisintinsiyáhan siya ug kamatáyun, He was sentenced to death. {2} [A23] have one’s way as to how s.t. is to be done. Pritúhun lang nà ug akuy musintinsiya ánà, If I am to have the say, we’ll just fry it. -du n one who has been sentenced.

sintinyal n centennial. v [B2456] be a century. Musintinyal nákung panguyab níya únà mi magkatrátu, I courted her for nearly a century before we became engaged.

sintir n center player in games like baseball, soccer, basketball, tubigtúbig. v [A; a1] play center.

sintǐr v {1} [B2; b3] feel offended and hurt, take offense. Unsa may íyang gisintiran, ang ákung gisulti u ag ákung gibúhat? What did he feel offended at? Was it what I said, or what I did? {2} [A23] rise to the bait. Gidakup ang asáwa ug anak básun musintǐr ang púga, The wife and the child were arrested in the hope that the fugitive would come out of hiding. sintimintu, sintimyintu n feeling of hurt, offense. Naghambin siya ug sintimintu mahitungud sa pagtratar níya, She is nursing a hurt because of the way she was treated. v [A13; b6] harbor a hurt feeling, without rancor. Subù siya kay nagsintimintu sa ímung pagkasábà níya, He is sad because he was hurt by your scolding.

sintral n {1} central school of a town. {2} mill for sugar cane. {3} [noun] sintral the dominant, central [noun]. Bangku sintral, Central Bank.

sintripugal, sintripyugal n light brown sugar obtained from sugar cane, lower in quality than the white refined sugar, but more refined than the muskubádu.

sintru n {1} center, point in the very middle. {1a} central portion of an area. {2} place where certain activities are concentrated. Sintru purikultúra, Puericulture center. Ang Sibu sintru sa kumirsiyu sa Bisáyas, Cebu is the center of commerce in the Visayas. {3} = sintir. v [A1PB2; a1] be, put at the center.

sintu- (combining form) one hundred. Sintudyǐs, One hundred ten.

sintún v [A; b6] push work off on one another. Dì sila makasintún sa pagtrabáhu ug tagáag asaynmint káda usa, They can’t push the work off on each other if each of them has his own assignment.

sintunádu, sintunáwu a for a voice to be flat, lacking in tonality and pitch. v [B; a2] be, become, make flat. Musintunáwu ákung tíngug ug musáka ang túnu, My voice goes flat when the song rises.

sinturiyun n centurion.

sinturun n belt to hold trousers up. v {1} [A; a12b2] whip s.o. with a belt. {2} [A; c] wear a belt.

sin-u = kinsa (dialectal).

sinulug n ritual dance performed at the altar in fulfillment of a vow made to a saint or the Holy Child. v [A; c5] do or dance the ritual sinulug. Maáyu nang sakíta ug isinulug, That disease will be cured if you vow to dance the sinulug for it.

sinuylas = sinílas.

sinya, sinyas = plurdilis.

sinyadur (from sinyal) n in logging, the person who signals the directives of the foreman to the hauling machine operator.

sinyal n {1} sign or mark thought to have significance. Ang alum sa ngábil sinyal sa pagkatabian, A mole on the lip is a sign of being a gossip. {1a} storm signal. {2} a scheme of scale arrangement on the legs of gamecocks which is thought to indicate the fighting ability. {3} birthmark. -an a {1} having a freakish or odd physical characteristic. Sinyálan nang batáa kay unsiy tudlù, That child is a freak because he has eleven fingers. {2} having an odd or unusual characteristic (slang). Sinyálan tawhána kay mau ray ituun ug way iksámin, That man is really odd because he studies only when there are no exams.

sinyas n the movement of a part of the body as a sign to indicate s.t. v [A; b6(1)] signal with the body. Sinyásan ta lang ka. Paábut lang, I will give you a signal. Just wait.

sinyúra n {1} short form: nyúra. term of address for a married woman of high position: Mrs., madam. Si Nyúra Pilang, Mrs. Pilang. {2} in set usage before names of saints (not shortened). Nwistra — sa Patima Our Lady of Fatima. Nwistra — sa Lurdis Our Lady of Lourdes. a for a woman to demand solicitous service. Sinyúra kaáyung bayhána kay patágay pag túbig, She thinks herself a grand dame. She even has to have s.o. come to pour her water. v [A13; a12] call s.o. sinyúra. v {1} [A1] move with measured and unhurried steps. Makasinyúra nà siyag lakaw kay daghan mag masúgù, She can afford to move leisurely because she has lots of servants. {2} [A] not do any work. Ayawg pakan-a ug magsinyúra sila, Don’t feed them if they don’t do any work. sinyurahun, sinyuranhun a of the sinyúra type.†

sinyúris n term used in direct address: ladies and gentlemen or gentlemen. Atinsiyun, mga sinyúris, Attention, ladies and gentlemen.

sinyuríta n {1} short form: nyuríta. term of address to an unmarried lady of high station. Si Nyuríta Maríya, Miss Mary. {2} lady’s pistol, small pistol made esp. for ladies to use, usually of .22 caliber. pistula, ribulbir nga — = sinyuríta, n2. a wanting solicitous attention, considering oneself too classy to do any sort of work. Sinyuríta kaáyu siya. Paípis pa giyug kapi, She is very high class. She even has to have s.o. pour coffee for her. v [A13; a12] call s.o. sinyuríta. sinyuritahun a of the sinyuríta sort.

sinyurítu n short form: nyurítu. term of address for young boys of high standing. Nía tu run si Nyurítu Haymi, Master James will be here presently. a considering oneself too good for any sort of physical work. v [A13; a12] call s.o. sinyurítu. sinyurituhun a of the sinyurítu type.

síp a safe in games. v [B1256] be safe. Nasíp ku kay nabuhian ag búla, I was safe because he dropped the ball. sipsíp n hide-and-seek. v [A] play hide-and-seek. -anan(→) n home base in hide-and-seek.

sípà_1 a {1} for a voice to be loud and resonant. Ang magsisibya kinahanglan sípà ug tíngug, An announcer must have a resonant voice. {1a} loud and piercing. Mu rag mukulíkut sa dunggan nang tíngug nga sípà, The loud and sharp voice seems to pierce the ears. {2} ear-*splitting, resounding and sharp. Ang sípang butu, The earsplitting explosion. Sípang sagpà, Resounding slap. v {1} [B26S; a12P] be, become loud, resonant. {2} [A2; a12] give a loud, sharp sound. Musípà ka run ug sagpáun ta ka, You will resound with a crack if I hit you. ka- n loudness, resonance. Ang kasípà sa sista, The resonance of the guitar. ma-un a characterized with loudness, resounding. Masipáung haluk, A resounding kiss.

sípà_2 n a game played usually with a woven rattan ball by participants standing in a circle. The ball is kicked with the instep and directed to another player, who in turn passes it on, and so forth. The player who misses the ball incurs a penalty. v [A; a12] kick s.o. with one’s instep as one would do in a game of sípà.

sipak v {1} [A2N] for plants to multiply by developing bulbs, shoots, spreading tubers, and the like. Ayaw kuhái ang sibúyas nga wà pa musipak (manipak), Don’t harvest the leeks that haven’t developed new bulbs. {2} [A; a] remove new growths, or pieces of tubers. Sipakun mu ang mga sáhà sa ságing, Split off the banana shoots. n shoots, bulbs, pieces of tubers. -in- n shoots, bulbs that have been gathered.

sip-ak v {1} [A; a12] split s.t. lengthwise along the grain. Sip-ákun nákù ning uwáya ug tulu, I will split this piece of rattan into three. {2} [A2; a12] disturb or destroy s.t. as if rending it. Kadtung mga pulúnga makasip-ak (makapasip-ak) sa ákung pagtagad níya, Those words can destroy my regard for him. n s.t. that has been split lengthwise from a bigger piece.

sípan n betel nut husk used as a toothbrush. v [A; b6(1)] brush the teeth with this material.

sipat a naughty, mischievous, making a nuisance. Sipat kaáyu ning batáa kay maghingári ug pabuyag, This child is very naughty because he always makes a nuisance of himself. Sipat ang mga lamuk dinhi kay mamáak bísan ug adlaw pa, The mosquitoes are a real nuisance here because they bite even at daytime. v [B12] be, become naughty or a nuisance. (←) v [B6] become rampant. Misípat ang panúlis kay krísis sa kwarta, Thievery is becoming rampant because of the scarcity of money.

sípat v [A; a2b] look with a sharp, piercing look. Grábi siyang makasípat mu rag mudulut ang mata, My, how fiercely he looked at me, as if his eyes were piercing through me.

siphag v [B5; a12] for a group to disperse by running in different directions or for s.t. in a piece to break into smithereens and be thrown in all directions. Sa dihang mibutubutu misiphag ang mga dimunstríturs, When the shots rang out the demonstrators dispersed. Nasiphag ang mga parti sa awtu pagbutu niíni, The car parts flew in all directions when it exploded. Siphágun nákù nang ílang punduk, I am going to break their group up. -ay v [c] = siphag.

sipi interjection used to drive away cats. Sipi! Sámuk ning irínga, Scat! What a bothersome cat.

sipì n hand of bananas, a group of bananas growing in one line in the bunch. v [A; a12] separate into hands. Sip-a ang búligs ságing, Separate the banana bunch into hands.

sipii n acronym for CPA, Certified Public Accountant. v [A13] be a CPA. — lúyir one licensed as a CPA and as a lawyer.

sipilin n zeppelin. v [A13] do s.t. using a zeppelin.

sipilis n syphilis. v [A123P; a4] be affected with syphilis.

sipilya n plane for smoothing wood. v [A; ab] smooth wood with, make into a plane. Sipilyáhan nátù ning tabláha arun mahámis, Let us plane this board to smoothen it. -in- n shavings.

sipilyu n toothbrush. v [A; b6] brush s.o.’s teeth. paN- v [A2; c] brush one’s teeth. Manipilyu giyud ta káda human ug káun, We should brush our teeth after every meal.

siping v {1} [AN; b] gather small bulbs, small shoots for harvest or replanting. Magsiping ku sa sibúyas, I’ll get some onions. {2} [A2N; b(1)] reproduce by growing new shoots or bulbs. Misiping (naniping) na ang mga sibúyas, The onions are multiplying. n new shoots or bulbs growing from a plant.

síping_1 v [AC; ac] stay, put close by the side. Musíping ku nímug lingkud inigtís, I will sit close to you during the exam. Isíping ning takurì sa linung-ag arun maínit ning kapi, Place the kettle next to the pot of rice to make it warm.

síping_2 n rudimentary genital organ of the opposite sex in addition to one’s own genital organ. -an n hermaphrodite.

síping_3 n shipping line.

sípir n zipper. v {1} [A13; b6] put or attach a zipper. {2} [A; b6] zip s.t. up. Sipíri ra ring ákung likud, Please zip my back. paN- v [A2] zip oneself up.

sipit_1 n {1} earwig, a shiny black bug abounding in coconut trees about 1 cm. long with large mandibles. It does not bite. {2} k.o. small, blackish, scorpion-like insect about ½″ long which bites, found on furniture.

sípit v {1} [A; b6] carry s.t. between the arm and body. {2} [A; b6] hold firmly between the legs. Gisipítan ku níya sa duha níya ka páa, She held me firmly between her legs. — ug diplúma v [B1346] be a degree holder. Nagsípit na ku ug diplúma pagkaminyù nákù, I already had my degree when I married. (→)_2 n pincer of a crab or lobster. -in- n a simple anchor made from a forked branch in between which a stone is tied.

siplà v {1} [A; c1] knock down s.t. s.o. is holding. Kalita pagsiplà ang gikaptan níyang búla, Knock the ball out of his hand suddenly. {2} [A; a1] slap with the palm or an open hand. Ákù siyang gisiplà kay nagsubìsubì, I slapped her when she talked back.

sipláag v [APB6C3] scatter over a wide area, cause to do so. Kinsay nagsipláag (nagpasipláag) áring mga pasì diri sa kwartu? Who scattered the corn all over the room? Natigwaláan ku siya dihang nagsipláag ang mga táwu, I lost sight of him when people ran away in every direction. Nagkasipláag ang mga magsúun pagkamatay sa inahan, The children were scattered when the mother died.

siplágay = suplágay.

siplat v [AP2N; b] glance, take a furtive look. Nasiplatan (hisiplatan) ta ka nga nanglìlì sa lyabihánan, I caught you peeping through the keyhole. Ákung gipasiplatan siya ug mulíngì ba nákù, I glanced at him to see if he would look my way.

siplin n seaplane. v [A13; a12] travel by, make into a seaplane.

siplit = siplat.

sipra n {1} monogram, a mark showing ownership. {2} sign, label. Sakay sa dyip nga dúnay siprang Lahug, Take a jeep which is marked Lahug. v [A; c] {1} put a monogram on s.t. {2} mark a sign, label.

sipris n cypress tree.

sipsáyid v [A; c] dock on the side of another ship. Musipsáyid na lang ang barkug wà nay lunang kadunggúan sa pír, A ship docks on the side of another ship if it can’t find any other berthing place.

sipsip_1 v [AN; a12] cut s.t. with long sweeping strokes with a bladed implement. Maáyung kasab-an ang nagsipsip sa ákung mga misítas, How I’d love to scold whoever cut down my ornamental plants.

sipsip_2 v [A2N; b6N] polish the apple (euphemism for supsup). Mupasar siya kay musipsip (manipsip) man sa íyang maistru, He will pass because he licks the teacher’s boots. n one who polishes the apple. bútù apple polisher.

Sipt. n abbreviation for Siptiyimbri, September.

sipti v [c6] put s.t. in a place for safekeeping. Isipti nà sa sulud kay tingálig sibatun, Put it inside for safekeeping because s.o. might make off with it.

Siptimbri n September. v see abril.

siptimu grádu n seventh grade. v [B56] be in the seventh grade.

siptinaryu n a seven-day devotion, the Septinary for the Holy Ghost.

sipu v [A; b] clean or clear an area of grasses, bushes, and small trees, usually at the borders of a cultivated area to prevent the plants from being in the shade or to afford a good view of the field.

sípuk v {1} [A; b] gather around s.t. Misípuk ang mga táwu sa lamísa nga gibutangan sa pagkáun, The people gathered around the table where the food had been set. {2} [B6; a12P] for the head to be awhirl with too many problems. Sipúkun (pasipúkun) mu ang ákung ū́ ning ímung mga binúang, You are driving me mad with your foolishness. (→) a having the head awhirl and being short-tempered on that account. Ang táwung daghag prublíma sipuk kaáyu ug úlu, A person who has many problems is short-tempered. -un a of a short-tempered sort.

sipukar v [B16] for work to be fast-paced. Maáyung hinayhináyan ang trabáhu arun dílì magsipukar kun hápit na kinahanglána, Do the work little at a time so that you won’t have to do it in a great rush when the need arises. sipukádu, sipukáwu a {1} short-tempered. Sipukádu ang táwung daghag prublíma, A person with many problems gets to be short-tempered. {2} requiring a fast pace of work. Sipukádu na kaáyu ning ámung trabáhu kay dúna man miy didlayin, We are working as fast as we can because there is a deadline to meet. v {1} [B1; a12] be, become short-tempered. {2} [B12; c1] for work or a person to require a fast pace.

sipul n a knife 3–5″ long with a somewhat humped back used to cut threads and fibers in weaving. Instead of a handle it has a long tang curved at the end forming an eye. v [a12] make into, hit s.o. with a weaving knife.

sipulkru n sepulcher.

sipultíru n caretaker of a cemetery. v [B156; c1] be the caretaker in a cemetery.

sip-un n {1} head cold. {2} nasal mucous. Pahíri nang sip-un mu, Wipe your nose. v [A123P; a14] {1} have a cold. Ug sip-unun ka, inum áring tambal, If you have a cold, take this medicine. {2} have a runny nose. Gisip-un ku tungud sa abug, I have a runny nose from the dust. sip-unun a {1} having a runny nose. {1a} tender in age, at the age when one has a runny nose. {2} awkward and ignorant.

sípung v {1} [A; a12] draw s.t. together, as a net or mouth of a sack. Dílì ku makasípung sa bàbà sa sáku kay punù kaáyu, I cannot gather the mouth of the sack because it is very full. Sipúngun níya ang buhuk, unyà pangkúun, She gathers up her hair and ties it into a knot. {2} [A; c1] join two ends or sides together. Sulda ray makasípung sa isig ka tumuy sa alambri, Only solder can join the two pieces of wire. {3} [A; b] finish a weave, terminating it. Magsípung na ku sa kálù, I’ll finish weaving the outer edges of the brim of the hat. {3a} [A; c1] finish harvesting the rice, usually the little remaining part of the last part near the end of the field. -un(→), -unun n last small remaining part of the rice in the field to be harvested.†

sípur n C-4 rice, a recently introduced variety of white rice.

sip-ut a narrow and tight, affording little space or freedom of movement. Sip-ut kaáyu ang agiánan, The passageway is very narrow. Sip-ut nga sayal, A tight skirt. v [B2] be narrow and tight. ma- a crowded, thick with vegetation. Masip-ut nga kalibunan, Thick underbrush.

sipuy = sipul.

sipya n sepia in photography. v [A12] make a print in sepia.

sipyat v {1} [A23] make a mistake. Musipyat ka lang ug kas-a, papahawáun ta giyud ka, Just commit one mistake, and I’ll fire you. {2} [B26] miss an aim, fail in a plan. Dílì ku musipyat ug akuy patirúhun sa langgam, If I shoot the bird, I won’t miss. Plánung dílì masipyat, A plan that cannot fail. {3} [A23] overlook, fail to do s.t. Ug akuy pabasáhun walay sayup nga musipyat, I won’t overlook a thing if I read it. Ayaw sipyáta pagbása ang sunud gulà, Don’t fail to read the next issue. n {1} error committed. Way sipyat siyang muantug, He never misses in his shots. {2} failure to do s.t.

sír n term of address for male teachers and other men of high status. Si Sír Gabútin dílì makaanhi sa iskuylahan run, Mr. Gabutin cannot come to school today. Náay nagtawag nímu sa tilipunu, sír, S.o. is calling you on the phone, sir. n [gen.] — my, your, etc. teacher. Giingnan mi sa ámung sír, Our teacher told us. v [A; a12] address s.o. sir.

sira v {1} [A; b5c1] close a window or door. Sirhun (sirhan, isira, sirahun, sirahan) ta ning pwirta, ha? Let me close the door. May I? {2} [ABN2] close, cease to operate, cause s.t. to do so. Anus-a musira (manira) ang klási? When do classes close? Una lang kay magsira (manira) pa ku sa tindáhan, Just go ahead, because I will close the store. {3} [A2; a12] wind up, make complete. Átung sirhun ang nigusyu kay muadtu mi sa Amirika, We will wind up the business because we are going to America. {4} [A; b(1)] lock s.o. or oneself in s.t. Ug magpabuyag ka, akuy musira nímu sa kwartu, If you make a nuisance of yourself, I will lock you in your room. {5} — ug dugù v [b4(1)] miss several menstrual periods, usually for a long span of time. Nagmulù siya kay nasirhan siya ug dugù, She is worried because she has missed several menstrual periods. {6} [AB12; c1] plant fully with; be fully planted. Dì makasira (makapasira) ning tagúra sa basakan, These rice seedlings aren’t enough to fill all the rice paddies. n {1} door. {1a} gate or anything that closes. {2} window shutter. {3} end of school. Kanus-a inyung sira sa klási? When do your classes end? — gána dessert. v [A; c1] have for dessert. paN- v [A2] {1} = sira, v2. {2} lock oneself in a house or room. Manira ta kay náay púsil sa gawas, Let’s close up because there is a gunfight outside. Nanira ku kay naglágut ku, I locked myself in my room because I was angry. {3} zipper or button up one’s clothes. Walà ku makapanira sa ákung karsúnis, I did not zipper my trousers. karga siráda see karga. sirádu a {1} tightly closed. Sirádu kaáyu ang kwartu kay walay hángin makasulud, The room is closed tight, and no air can get in. {2} full, filled to capacity. Dì ta makasakay kay sirádu kaáyu ang trák, We can not get on because the truck is completely full. v [B1256; b6] {1} be tightly closed, close s.t. tight. {2} filled to the last seating capacity. panirádu = panira, 2. siradúra n {1} device to close a door. {2} a lock for closing jewelry or anything to close wearing apparel.

sírà n venereal disease infection. v [B126] be infected with a venereal disease (slang).

siráli n k.o. fruit similar in appearance to cherries, green or dark red when ripe, with a single pit, growing in bunches on a small wild or cultivated tree: Flacourtia jangomas.

sirámiks n ceramics.

sirapínis n seraphim.

sirbandu n servant (sarcastic usage). Sirbandu ba ku nímu nga ímu kung sugúun niánà? Am I your servant to make me do what you command?

sirbátu n {1} whistle producing a high shrill noise. {2} horn on a vehicle. {3} notification, word of intimation for an important event (humorous). Nakasal na diay mu? Wà man lang muy sirbátu! Why, you got married without even giving us the slightest hint! v {1} [A; b6] sound a whistle or horn. Gisirbatúhan ka. Padaplin, He blew his whistle at you. Go to the side. {2} [A] give word or notification for an important event (humorous).

sirbi_1 {1} is considered, reckoned as. Kining kwartáha sirbi swildu nímu, This money is considered as your salary. {2} by way of. Sirbi ug pasalámat níay ákung gása álang nímu, By way of thanks I have a present for you. walay — useless. Way sirbing pagkaanáka! Tapulan, What a useless son! He’s so lazy. v {1} [A3] make do, serve. Magsirbi kahà ni pára halígi? Will this do for a post? {1a} [A13] be of use, service. Ang ákung kahibalu sa ininglis nagsirbi nákù sa ákung trabáhu, My knowledge of English stood me in good stead in my work. {2} [A; b6] serve in a household. Adtung nagsirbi pa ku sa íla, At the time when I was serving in their place. {2a} work off a debt by rendering menial service or serve time for a penalty. Sa átù pa, musirbi pa ku sa bayinti písus, In other words, I will work off the twenty pesos by serving you. {2b} care, attend to. Ikaw ba tu ang nagsirbi nákù sa huspital? Were you the one who attended to me in the hospital? {2c} serve in the mass. {3} serve food. Isirbi na ang panihápun, Serve supper now. -dur(→), -yinti n waiter. v [A13] be, become a waiter. -dúra, -yinta n waitress. v [A13] be, become a waitress. mag-l- n {1} waiter or waitress. {2} one who assists in saying the mass. -syu n {1} service, performance of a job in one’s line of duty. Sa dinhà pa ku sa sirbisyu sa pulis, When I was working on the police force. {2} function, purpose which s.t. serves. Unsa may sirbisyu áning pidála? What is the purpose of this pedal? {3} church service. Sa alas dyís ang sirbisyu, The service starts at ten o’clock. -syu Sibil Civil Service. v {1} [A13] serve, perform a job or duty in line of duty. {2} [b] serve or work to pay one’s debt. Sirbisyúhan ku lang ang ákung útang, I will just work my debt off. {3} [A; b6] hold a church service. -syáwu a having rendered a great service, served well. Gisì na ning payúnga apan sirbisyáwu kaáyu ni kanákù, This umbrella is torn, but it has served me well.

sirbi_2 v [A; c] serve in tennis and other games played with a net. n turn to serve, action of serving the ball. Kinsa rung sirbi (sirbisyu)? Whose serve is it? -syu n = sirbi, n.

sirbilyíta_1 n napkin. v [a] make into, provide with napkins.

sirbilyíta_2 n k.o. compact, seedy cooking banana, yellow-orange when ripe.

sirbis n {1} s.t. set aside for a certain specific use. Sirbis ning awtúha pára sa mga bisíta, This car is for the special use of the visitors. Maáyug sirbis tung ristawrána, That restaurant gives good service. v {1} [b6(1)] make s.t. available for a specific use. Ayaw ug kabaláka kay sirbísan ta mu ug dakung amplipáyir, Don’t worry because I will have a big public system available for you. {2} [A] service, provide maintenance for. Kinsa may musirbis sa mga awtu? Who will service the cars? — diluks n service in a de luxe manner. Gihatdan man giyug pamáhaw. Sirbis diluks man giyud, She was served breakfast on bed. De luxe service, I should say.

sirbísa n beer. sirbisahay v [A1; a12] play a game with beer as bets.

sirbisyáwu see sirbi_1.

sirbisyu see sirbi_1 and sirbi_2.

sirbyinta = sirbidúra. see sirbi_1.

sirbyinti = sirbidur. see sirbi_1.

sirguylas = siriguylas.

siriguylas n small tree cultivated for its sweet and juicy fruits, yellow or reddish, similar to plums: Spondias purpurea. paN- v [A2; b6] gather siriguylas.

sirikinya n k.o. flying fish with a long nose.

síril v [A3; a12] look all around s.w. to find s.t. Nagsíril mi sa mga kasilingánan pagpangítà sa bátà, We were searching all over the neighborhood looking for the child. hasirilsíril v [B1256] go frantically looking for s.t. everywhere.

sirimunyas n {1} ceremony, prescribed procedure. Ang sirimunyas sa pag-inugurar sa tulay, The ceremony for the inauguration of the bridge. {2} fuss, ado. Way daghang sirimunyas gipapuyra siya, He was fired without much ceremony. v [A; b6] hold a ceremony.

sirína_1 n siren. Sirína sa bumbíru, Fire engine siren. v [A; b6] sound a siren.

sirína_2 n a mythical sea creature said to be a woman of some sort.

sirináta n an open air concert. v [A; b6] have, perform an open air concert.

síring = syíring.

siringsíring v [A; a] go about in a circular motion seeking or watching s.t. Misiringsíring ang iruplánu úsà mutugpa, The plane circled before landing.

sirínu n night watchman. v [A13] be a night watchman.

sirip_1 n sheriff. v [A; a12] {1} attach property for nonpayment of a debt on it. Ang bangku mauy musirip sa yútà ug dílì kabayran ang lún, The bank will attach the land if the loan is not paid. {2} confiscate. Ákung siripun ang baráha kay dì mu magtuun, I will confiscate the playing cards because you don’t study.

sirip_2 = silip.

siripinti = sirpinti.

síris n {1} Christmas tree lights. {2} series connection of bulbs or batteries. v [A; a] connect several batteries or electric bulbs in a series.

sírit v {1} [A2P; a12P] rush swiftly with a whooshing noise. Mipasírit (misírit) ug padágan sa awtu, Zoomed away in the car. {2} [A2] do s.t. fast and with ease. Misírit siya sa iksámin kay maáyu mang pagkaribyú, He answered the examination easily because he had reviewed well. n hissing noise of s.t. released under pressure. (→) v [A13] make a hissing noise. Nagsirit nga kaláyu, The hissing flame.

sirku v {1} [A3] fall headlong, tumble down into s.t. Misirku siya sa kanal pagkabanggà sa mutur, He fell headlong into the ditch when the motorcycle crashed. {2} [A; b6] flip, do tumbling. Human siya mudágan misirku siya didtu sa túbig, He ran and then somersaulted into the water. {3} [A13] for there to be a circus. Magsirku didtu sa ámung lungsud karung pista, There will be a circus in our town this coming fiesta. n circus. sirkíru, sirkadur n trapeze artist, acrobat. sirkíra, sirkadúra n a lady trapeze artist, acrobat. v [A13] be, become an acrobat.

sirkul n {1} circle. {2} the mahjong piece having the design of a circle. v {1} [AC23; c1] encircle, form a circle. Magsirkul na ta, Let’s form a circle. Nagsirkul ang mga girilya sa kampu sa Hapun, The guerillas encircled the Japanese camp. Gisirkulan ang mga sayup, The mistakes were encircled. {2a} [A12; b] draw a circle in mahjong. {2b} [B126] for the piece drawn to turn out a circle.

sirkular n circular, a directive distributed from a head to lower ranking departments.

sirkulasiyun n periodical circulation.

sirkulu = sirkul.

sirkumpirinsiya n circumference.

sirkumstansiya n specific situation in which s.t. happened. Kining hitabù usa ka sirkumstansiya sa pangágaw sa katungdánan, The happening is a specific instance of usurpation of authority.

sirkus n circus. v [A13] hold a circus.

sirmun n {1} sermon delivered by a clergyman. {2} scolding. v [A; c] {1} deliver a sermon. {2} give a scolding. Gisirmúnan siya ni Máma kay tagdugay nga mupaúlì, Mom gave him a scolding because he comes home late.

sirpinti n {1} a mythological dragon or serpent of stories. {2} a treacherous and malicious person. v [B1256; b6] become, consider one a serpent.

sirta = sirtu.

sirtipay v [A; b6(1)] certify, make a written declaration concerning s.t.

sirtipikar v [A; b6] attest to the state or verity of s.t. Musirtipikar ku sa pagkatinúud sa íyang diklarasiyun, I will attest to the truth of his declaration. Gisirtipikahan na ba ang ímung tsiki? Has your check been certified? sirtipikádu n s.t. certified as true, valid. v [B1256] be, become certified.

sirtipíku n {1} certification of having finished a certain course or elementary grades. {2} a formalized declaration of thanks. {3} a document evidencing ownership of stock. — sa kandidatúra certificate of candidacy.

sirtu v {1} [A1; a12] ascertain. Nakasirtu ka ba unsay íyang súgù nákù? Have you ascertained what it was he wanted me to do? {2} [C; a12] come to final terms on an agreement. Nagkasirtu na mi sa prisyu, We have come to an agreement about the price. n {1} having come to an agreement. {2} expression in an auction sale indicating that the bid is closed. Dusintus! Ala úna! Alas dus! Alas tris! Sirtu! Two hundred! Going once! Going twice! Going thrice! Gone!

síru n {1} zero. {2} situation of having gotten nothing. Dimálas ang ámung pangisdà run kay síru, We had bad luck in our fishing because we got nothing. {3} exactly in round figures, no more, no less. Síru giyung kinsi písus ang hálin, The sales was exactly fifteen pesos. Síru nga siyam ka búlan ang íyang pagmabdus way subrang adlaw, Her pregnancy was exactly nine months, not a day more or less. v {1} [A; b6] give a zero, make s.o. come out with zero. Pagtuun kay musíru giyud nang maistrúha, Study, because that teacher will really give a zero. Gisirúhan mi sa ámung kuntra, Our opponents made us come out with zero. {2} [B256; c16] put into round figures. Hustu nang aníhun ug masíru nang duha ka túig, It’s time to be harvested when it gets to be exactly two years.

sirù_1 v {1} [A; c] feed s.o. who is weak from childbirth or disease. Dì ku makalakat kay nagsirù kug masakitun, I can’t leave the house because I’m feeding s.o. that is sick. Sabaw sa báka ang isirù sa nagpatútuy, Give the nursing mother beef broth. {2} [A; b] give a dole or handout (deprecatory). Dì mu mauwaw nga gubyirnu ang magsirù ninyu? Are you not ashamed to receive handouts from the government?

siruhánu n surgeon. v [A13; a12P] be, become a surgeon.

siruk a {1} greedy, having a strong desire for food. Siruk kaáyu ning irúa kay walà makakaun ug tulu ka adlaw, This dog is very greedy because it hasn’t eaten for three days. {2} fond of, having a strong liking for. Siruk ug bayli ni si Pidru, Peter is crazy about dancing. {3} one who is present at any event where food is served, invited or not. v [B12] be, become greedy or fond of s.t. (←) v [A; b6] attend a party or feast uninvited, just to eat the food prepared. Mga bagà ug náwung nga misíruk sa híkay, Those nervy people who went to the party uninvited. paN- v [A2; b6] go s.w. to scrounge for food. Adtu sa mga basúra magpaniruk ang mga irù ug iring, The dogs and the cats scrounge for food in garbage cans. — buy a {1} attending banquets uninvited. {2} one starved for food, entertainment, or sex without scruples. v [B12] become a person of this sort.

síruks n {1} xerox machine. {2} a xerox copy. Síruks lay ihátag, dílì ang uridyinal, Just turn in a xerox, not the original. v [A; b6] xerox s.t.

sirul n stomach cramps. v [A123P; a4] get stomach cramps. Diyútay ray kan-a sa hilaw nga mangga arun dílì ka sirulun, Don’t eat so many green mangoes so you don’t get cramps.

sirumsirum n k.o. goby.

sirung v [B26; c1] for the eyebrows to be knitted. Masirung (musirung) ang ímung kílay ug masukù ka, You knit your eyebrows when you are angry. a knitted eyebrows.†

sírung = sinulug.

sirutsu n hand saw. — pára láras ripsaw. v [A13; a12] cut with a saw.

siryal n installment in a serialized movie, radio program, published stories. v [c6] have s.t. appear in installments.

siryal nambir n serial number.

siryus a {1} serious, earnest in one’s attitude to things. Siryus siya kaáyu sa íyang trabáhu, He is very serious in his work. {2} seriously ill. Siryus na kaáyu ang masakitun, The patient is very serious. v {1} [B1; b6] be serious and earnest. {2} [B12; b6] for an illness to get serious. -in- v [A13] take things seriously.

siryúsa a serious-minded, not easy-going. Dì siya katiáwan kay siryúsang pagkababáyi, You can’t fool around with her because she is the serious type. v [B2] become serious-minded.

siryúsu a serious and earnest about what one does, not joking. Siryúsu kaáyu ning ákung ig-ágaw, panagsa ra mupahiyum, My cousin is serious. He rarely smiles. Sigúru kang maánur ug siryúsu ka sa ímung pagtuun, You will get honors if you are serious with your studies. v [B1] be serious.

sís {1} short for Mísis, term of address for a married woman. {2} term of address to a sister.

sisariyan n caesarian section. v [A; a12] perform or have a caesarian section.

sisi n k.o. small oysters.

sìsì v {1} [A; a] make an incision on s.t., rip s.t. open with a long tear. Sìsíun ta ning ímung dintru arun maabut ku ang samad, We’ll have to rip your shirt so I can get at your wound. Arun makúhà ang bála sìsían ang dughan, We’ll have to make an incision in the chest to get the bullet out. {2} [B126; a] for the edge of s.t. hard to have a tear in it. Nasìsì ang kílay sa buksidur, The boxer got a cut on his eyebrow. Sìsíun mu nang kílid sa silya nga ablíhan mu nang kúk? Are you going to rip the edge of the chair by opening a coke on it? {2a} [b4(1)] have a vaginal laceration. Ang bátà nga gilúgus nasìsían, The child that was raped had a vaginal laceration.

sisig = alig-ig, v1.

sisik, sísik n carapace of a sea turtle, or similar material from a carabao horn, used for making combs. sudlayng — turtle-shell comb.

sisinta = saysinta.

sisip n s.t. tapered and thin, used as a wedge to hold s.t. tightly in place. Ayaw ug nipsa ang sisip arun dílì mahalù dáyun ang pul-an, Don’t make the wedge thin so the handle will not come loose easily. v [A; a] put, make into a small wedge.

sista n guitar. v [A23N; a12] play a guitar. Kaantígu kang musista (manista)? Do you know how to play the guitar? maN-r- n guitar player. paN- n art of guitar playing.

sisti what really makes it bad is... Walà lang untà tuy kásung gigisìgisì. Ang sisti (nakasisti) kay gisúnug man sab, It really wouldn’t have mattered if it had only been torn to pieces, but the thing that really is bad is that it was burnt too. Way kásu kanang samára, ang sisti (nakasisti) lang, ug ímung pasagdan, Don’t worry about that wound. It’s only s.t. to worry about if you don’t take care of it. v [A12] = sisti.

sistíma n system, way in which s.t. is done. Bag-ung sistíma sa pagtudlug ininglis, A new system for teaching English. v [a12] do s.t. in a sensible or systematic way. Sistimáha nà ug búhat, unáhun ri, isunud tu, Do it in a systematic way: This first, next that, and so forth. -tiku(→) a done in a systematic, sensible way.

sistu = sistusumyásis.

sistusumyásis n schistosomiasis. v [A123P; a4] be afflicted with schistosomiasis.

sísu n see-saw. v [A1; a2] play on, make into a see-saw.

sisyun n session, the meeting of members of a body to transact business. v [A1; b6] hold a session.

sít_1 v [A; c1] set the hair. Rúla ang ímung buhuk usà isít (síta), Roll your hair on curlers before you set it.

sít_2 n {1} set of dishes, furniture, mahjong, and the like. {2} in mahjong a set of three consecutive numbers (siyà) or a set of three pieces of the same number (tríyu). v [A12] obtain a set of s.t.

sít_3 v [A; c] adjust the time of a timepiece. Isít ang rilu inigpítu, Set the clock when the siren sounds.

síta n letter z.

sitar v [A; c] express or cite s.t. Nausab ang íyang hunàhúnà human ku makasitar sa ákung túyù, He changed his mind after I had expressed my purpose. Bi, sitari ku ug usa ka higayun diin walà ka mapildi, All right, give me an instance where you did not lose. Hala, isitar ang prisyu ug pila man gáling nà, All right, tell me the price. How much could it be.

sitasiyun n summons, an official order to appear in court.

sithaw v [B] be embarrassed to the point of blushing in shame. Musithaw ta ug hisakpan tang mamakak, It is embarrassing to be caught cheating. Nasithaw ang duha ka managtrátu nga hinsakpang nagháluk, The couple blushed with shame because they were caught kissing.

síti number seven. Used only with words of Spanish origin: dates, prices, time of day. v see tris. n k.o. white rice with long and slender grains that ripens in seven months. — Birnis n aged palm toddy. — duktúris n Christmas pageant concerning the life of Christ, especially focusing on the debate between Christ and the seven learned rabbis in the temple. — palabras n {1} the seven last words of Christ before He died on the cross. {2} a Good Friday ritual commemorating the seven last words. v [A] perform this ritual. — páris n a mahjong hand containing seven pairs (see karnabal_2). v [B36; c6] make, get seven pairs.

sitihul n City Hall.

sitinta numeral seventy. v see disiutsu.

sitlayit n man-made satellite. v [b6] have a satellite s.w.

sitru n sceptre. Ang sitru mauy timailhan sa gahum, The sceptre is a symbol of power.

sí tru n see-through cloth, k.o. lace cloth which one can see through. v [A; b] wear s.t. of see-through cloth.

sitsaru n commercial name for peas or pea pods. The plant (or the vegetable) is called gisantis.

sitsarun n a tidbit made of hog skins fried crisp. v [A; a12] prepare, have sitsarun.

sitsiríka_1 a gay, vivacious, and friendly. Lagmit makatratu ning bayhána kay sitsiríka kaáyu, This girl will likely get herself a boy friend because she is very vivacious and friendly. {2} dressing with verve, somewhat wildly. v [B12; b6] get to be vivacious and friendly.

sitsiríka_2 = kumintang.

sitsiríku a being vivacious and friendly with the opposite sex, but not necessarily loose.

sitsiríya, sitsiríyas n miscellaneous goods for everyday use. Namaligyà mi ug sitsiríyas ingun sa asúkar, linata, panaptun, ug uban pa, We sell various goods for everyday use such as sugar, canned goods, cloth, and the like.

sitsit v [AN; b(1)] attract s.o.’s attention by hissing in short bursts: sst, sst. Mupatúu nà siya ug akuy musitsit, He’ll stop if I go sst, sst to him. Sitsíti si Nítu kay nabyaan ang íyang libru, Call Nito back because he left his book behind. n a hissing call to attract attention. paN- v [A13] hissing at s.o., call done in this way.

situn this, that (nom. and dat.—dialectal).

sitwasiyun n {1} state of health or well-being. Sa ímung sitwasiyun dílì ka pa makalakaw, In your delicate state of health you should not walk. {2} situation, the circumstances that pertain at a given moment. Ang sitwasiyun sa pamulitika sa Ilúkus, The political situation in Ilocos.

sityu n a territorial subdivision of a barrio, having no political signification.

síug v [A; b] press the abdomen downward in childbirth. Gisiúgan sa mananabang ang babáying nanganak, The midwife pressed down on the abdomen of the woman who was giving childbirth.†

síut a {1} crowded. Síut didtu sa sini kay maáyu ang pilikula, It was crowded in the movie house because it was a good film. {2} full of weeds or grasses that obstruct. Bungayi ang gardin kay síut na kaáyu, Weed the garden because it is full of weeds. {3} littered with trash. {n} trash, weeds. v {1} [A2; ac] force one’s way with difficulty through a crowd or thicket. Gisíut níya ang katawhan pagpaduul sa intabládu, He forced his way through the crowd to get near the stage. {1a} for a sound to penetrate. Ang kabanhà musíut sa ákung dalunggan, The noise penetrates into my ears. {2} [B2] become full of weeds. {3} [B126; a12] become full of litter. Ginunting papil ang nakasíut (nakapasíut) sa sála, Cut up pieces of paper littered the living room. siutsiut v [A; b6] scatter litter.

siwag a jutting out inconveniently. Siwag kaáyu nang rúlir ilukluk sa bulsa, The ruler protrudes inconveniently if you stick it in your back pocket. v [A2S; c6] be, become protuberant and inconvenient.

siwagkang v [B6; c1] stick out or be crookedly placed. Dakù ang intráda sa ákung sapátus kay nagsiwagkang ang ákung kumagkù, I take a shoe with a very wide vamp because my big toe sticks out to the side. Ayaw siwagkánga (isiwagkang) ang ímung tiil kay malukápa ta, Don’t stick your legs out because we’ll stumble over them.

siwakug v [B3(1)6] be cumbersome and difficult to carry due to its long length. Magsiwakug dad-un ang tag-as nga mga lipak, Long bamboo slats are cumbersome to carry. a cumbersome to carry because of length.

síwang v [A; b6] cut or split the lips. Siwángun tikaw run ug dì ka magtárung, I’ll split your lips open if you don’t behave. (→) a harelip. Dáan na nà siyang siwang sukad sa gamay pa, She has been a harelip since childhood.

siwásid = saluwasid.

siwil v [A] for long slender things to stick out. Misiwil ang lansang sa píkas bungbung, The nail stuck out through the other side of the wall. Punyal nga nagsiwil sa bulsa, A dagger sticking out of the pocket.

siwit n clitoris.

siwitsiwit n gossip. v [AN; c1] gossip; bear tales. Dì ta makasiwitsiwit ug daghan tag búhat, We can’t gossip if we’re busy.

siwsiw v [A] for blood to flow profusely. Misiwsiw ang dugù sa dakù nga samad, Blood flowed profusely from the wound.

siya he, she. Akù siyang igsúun, He is my brother. She is my sister. kanà, kini, kadtu — {1} him, her (used when speaking about s.o., usually saying s.t. unpleasant). Tabian nà siya, She is a gossip. {2} this, that thing. Kari siya indángan. Kanà siya mamsà, This is a surgeon fish. That is a crevally. {2a} that umm... (used when one can’t think of the name of s.t.). Kanang instrumintu, kanà siyang ibángag sa puthaw gánì, That instrument, that thing they make holes in iron with, you know... siyasíya v [A13] do s.t. all by himself, herself. Way mitábang níya ug nagsiyasíya lang siya ug tuun, Nobody helped him out and he studied all by himself. níya {1} gen.: his, her. Ang libru níya, Her book. {2} dat., short for kaníya. kaníya dat.: him, her. Adtu kaníya ihátag, Give it to her. see also íya.

síya n chair, seat. v [a12] make into a chair.

siyà n {1} in mahjong, a set of three consecutive pieces of the same design. {2} act of obtaining siyà. v [A; a12] get siyà. — ditirminális a siyà which has a terminal (tirminális). — minay a winning hand which has one of each of the winds (bintus), dragons (drágun) and terminals (tirminális).

siyam numeral nine. v see tulu. — pa sa kamut not completely certain. (Lit. There are still nine when you count it on the fingers of the hand—from the notion that a newly conceived baby is not certain because much can happen in nine months). Bísag hinug nag humay, siyam pa gihápun ni sa kamut kay nía pa man sa yútà, Our rice is ripe, but we can’t be sure of the harvest because the harvest hasn’t been done yet. ka-an n ninety.

siyap_1 v [A] peep, chirp. Musiyap ang pisù ug walà dihà ang mungáan, The chick will peep if the hen is not there.

siyap_2 n shop, an establishment devoted to repairing things or making things. — sa makina machine shop.

siyatsíyat n shooting of the ball in basketball for practice or for leisure. Sa siyatsíyat hingígù siya, piru sa dúwà, sus lagyúa, In practice shooting he is a good shot, but when it comes to the actual game, his shots are way off the mark. v [A; c] do practice shooting, usually leisurely. Magsiyatsíyat únà ang mga magduduwà sa dì pa sugdan ang baskit, The players do practice shooting before the game starts.

siyin one hundred, used only before words of Spanish origin referring to measurements or quantities. Siyin mil, One hundred thousand. Siyin anyus, One hundred years. v see disiutsu.

síyuk_2 v {1} [A2S] sputter. Ígù rang nakasíyuk ang ribintadur ug walà makabutu, The firecracker just sputtered and didn’t explode. {2} give a continuous hissing or screeching sound. Ang hángin misíyuk sa mga alambri, The wind hissed through the wires. {3} have the sensation of being filled with a humming sound, ring. Misíyuk ang ákung dalunggan human sa butu, My ears rang after the explosion. n {1} k.o. stone found in chunks which crackles and sputters when put into a fire. {2} hissing, sputtering sound. -in-(→) n = síyuk, n2.

siyun n a way of determining magically who stole s.t. v [A; a12] practice this sort of magic. maN-r-(←) n shaman who can help find things that have been stolen.

siyung n a nickname, often used in address to a hypothetical person in an exclamation to indicate disbelief. Ámut siyung! Ipalit níya ug dulsi sa iskuylahan unyà, My foot he wants the money for school. He wants to buy candy, that’s all. Tuntúha siyung. Maáyu mag karun pa ku ánà, Don’t you fool me, buddy roe. You think I haven’t heard that one before?

siyut_1 a lacking in good judgment or prudence. Siyut kaáyu ning tawhána kay magswítir bísan ug galhà, That man hasn’t got a brain in his head because he wears a sweater no matter how hot it is. v [B12] be, become lacking in good sense.

siyut_2 = syút_2.

siyutsiyut = batiwtiw.

stábus short for sintábus.

sts. abbreviation for sintábus centavos.

sú_1 word used to drive chickens away.

sú_2 n zoo.

sū́ = súlù.

súag v [B46; b4] feel nauseated. Musúag ang ákung ginhawaan ug makabahù kug kanal, I feel nauseated if I smell a ditch. Makasúag (makapasúag) sa ákung ginhawaan ang tambuk sa bábuy, Pork fat nauseates me.

súb n substitute teacher.

súba = súbak.

subà n river. (←) n uterine hemorrhage. v {1} [b4] have a uterine hemorrhage. Ang babáying gisubáan sa dugù namatay, The woman who had a uterine hemorrhage died. {2} [A2] go upstream or to the hinterland. Kadaghánan sa mga táwung nagpuyus ubus misúbà sa panahun sa gúbat, Most of the people living along the coast went to the mountains during the war. Walà makasúbà ang mga uwang sa pagkagámay sa túbig, As the water receded the shrimps could no longer proceed upriver. suban-un n {1} person living near the river. {2} the Subano, a non-Christian tribe of Western Mindanao. a having dirty habits, like the Subano’s.

subad v [A; a12] {1} devour a prey and swallow it. Subarun ka sa dagkung isdà ug mahúlug ka sa dágat, The big fish will devour you if you fall in the sea. {2} eat (said humorously of oneself or contemptuously of others). Maáyu ka lang musubad ug pagkáun apan tapulan ka, You’re good at eating, but when it comes to work you’re no good. Musubad kug bisan unsa, I’ll eat anything. {3} [A23; a12] be gullible enough to swallow s.t. Musubad dáyun nà siyag hambúgan, She believes any tall story told to her. — nga way paun = kubit nga way paun. see kubit. n fish caught by hook and line. (←) n the period when fish bite. Súbad run sa núkus, This is the time the squids are biting. subadsúbad v [A3; b6] for fish to start to bite. Misubadsúbad na ang isdà run, The fish are starting to bite now. paN- v [A2] {1} for fish to be biting. Dì pa manubad ang isdà kay dì patay ang búlan, The fish are not biting yet because the moon is still out bright. {2} prey on, upon. Unsa may manubad sa pisù, sawa u iring? What was preying on the chicks? A snake or a cat? maN-r- n wild animal that preys for its food. see also manbad.

súbak v [A; c] give a flavor to vegetables by adding fish or meat. Maáyung isúbak ang bulad sa munggus, Mung beans taste good if cooked with a little dried fish. (→) n meat or fish used with vegetables for flavor.

subang v {1} [A; b8] for heavenly bodies to rise. Pagsalup sa adlaw misubang ang daktul, When the sun set, the full moon rose. {1a} [A] for it to be the first quarter. Mutári sila sa ílang manuk inigsubang, They will wait for the first quarter to fight their cocks. {2} [A] appear, become known as s.o. distinguished. Iládu na siya sa nakasubang na siya sa pamálak, He was well-known after he had distinguished himself in poetry. {3} [A23] appear as if to rise. Usa ka pahiyum misubang sa íyang dagway, A smile appeared in her face. n moon of the first quarter. Primírung subang, First day after the new moon. -an n east. subangsúbang = subang, n.

subasku n {1} squall. {2} a surge of emotion. Mu ra siyag malumus adtung subasku sa kamíngaw, It seems as though he would drown in that wave of loneliness. v [A; a2] squall. Nabalían mi ug pálu kay hingsubaskuhan mi, We had a broken mast because we were caught in a squall.

subasta v [A; c6] auction s.t. off. Isubasta ang mga rilu nga walà malukat, They will auction off the watches that were not redeemed. n auction.

súbaw n head cold. v [A12; b4] catch a cold. Gisip-un ku kay gisubáwan ku, I have a runny nose because I have a cold.

súbay v {1} [A2S; a2] follow, go along a certain way. Musúbay ka sa dálan ug likù sa tuu sa may mangga, Follow the path and turn right near the mango tree. Ang karsáda musúbay sa baybay, The road goes along the beach. Subáya ang alambri arun hibaw-an nímug háin ihukut, Follow the wire up so you will know where it is tied. {2} [A2; a12] imitate s.o. Maáyu siya nga musúbay sa sinultian sa maistru, He is good in mimicking the way the teacher speaks. {3} [A; a12] go through the details of an event to learn about it more clearly. Magsúbay ta unsay nahitabù adtung gabhiúna, Let’s discuss what happened that night in detail. {3a} trace a family tree. Subáya ang kagíkan sa kaslúnun kay tingálig paryinti, Trace the engaged couple’s family tree, for they might turn out to be related. {3b} go through accounts in detail. Subáyun ta ang nakúhà gíkan sa Hulyu, Let us review how much you took, starting from July. {4} [A12S3; a12] follow rules, customs, manners. Nagsubay ka ba sa baláud? Are you observing the law? {4a} be in accordance with. Ug subáyun ang baláud sad-an siya, Under the law, he is guilty. n {1} along, following a path. Lakaw súbay sa karitíras, Go along the feeder road. {2} in accordance with. Ang ákung gibúhat súbay man sa baláud, What I did was in accordance with the law. hiN- v [A12S] {1} relate in detail. Naghinúbay (naghinubay) si Pidru sa íyang mga kaági, Pedro related his past experiences. {2} trace relationships. pina- according to. Pinasúbay sa baláud dakù tà kag buhis, According to the law, you should pay a big tax.

subdibáyid v [a12] subdivide an area of land into housing lots for commercial purposes.

subdibisyun n housing development. v [A; a12] make, make into a housing development.

*súbid paN-, subidsúbid n trolling with a swiftly paddled one- or two-man boat. v [A2; b6(1)] fish by trolling. subiran n a small and narrow outriggered boat used for trolling of this sort.

subída n upgrade. v [A] go uphill, on an upgrade. Ug musubída ang karsáda, isigunda, When the road goes into an upgrade, shift into second. Nangínit ang makina samtang nagsubída ang trák, The motor overheated while the truck was negotiating the upgrade. subidahun a {1} steep. {2} difficult, hard to solve. Subidahun kaáyu ning sulirána, This problem is very difficult. v [B1256] be, become difficult or steep.

subing_1 n individual stalks of rice not ripe during the harvest and left to be gleaned. v [AN; b6] glean rice that was left to ripen.

subing_2 n a one-string musical instrument made of bagákay bamboo. v {1} [A] play the subing. {2} [c1] make a subing.

subir v [A] increase in price or intensity. Misubir ang prisyu sa mais, The price of corn went up. Misubir ang íyanq hilánat, His temperature went up. subídu a for prices to be high or s.t. else to be high in numerical quantity. Subídu ang íyang grádu, He got high grades.

subirbíya = subirbíyu (female).

subirbiyu, subirbíyu a difficult to discipline, insistent on doing as one likes. v [B12] be, become recalcitrant. Masubirbiyu ang prísu ug ímung lugaklugákan, A prisoner will become unmanageable if you show him leniency. pubring — a financially hard-up, but insisting on one’s wants. Pubring subirbiyu kaáyu nang tawhána. Gitagáan gánig trabáhu, dílì kay gustung magmanidyǐr siya, That man is a beggar but he won’t work except as manager.

subìsubì v [AN; b5] answer back when reprimanded. Hílum! Ayaw kug subìsubia (subìsubii), Shut up! Don’t you talk back to me.

sublì v {1} [A; a12] do s.t. twice, again for the second time around. Musublì ku ug káun kay gigútum pa ku, I will eat again because I am still hungry. {1a} [a12] repeat, say s.t. again. Sublíun ku lag kas-a ug památig maáyu, I will repeat once. Now listen carefully. {2} [A; a12] go over s.t. for errors. Sublíun nákù nà ug makatulu arun walà giyuy mga sayup, I will go over it three times so there will be no mistakes. {3} [A13; b] reelect s.o. Sublían nátù si Anduy pagkamíyur, Let us reelect Andoy for mayor. n repeated term in office. ka-an n reelection aimed at.

submarínu n {1} submarine. {2} bedbug (humorous). Unsáun pagkatúlug nga ayruplánu sa táas submarínu sa ubus, How can you sleep with lots of airplanes (mosquitoes) above and submarines (bedbugs) underneath you? v {1} [A12] travel by submarine. {2} [A13; a12] sabotage an activity. Walà mulampus ang ákung paági kay ímu man nga gisubmarínu, My procedure did not succeed because you sabotaged it.

submasinggan n submachine gun. v [A13; a12] shoot with a submachine gun.

submit v [A; c] hand in or over. Kinsay nagsubmit áring blangku nga papil? Who submitted this blank piece of paper? Walà pa ku makasubmit sa ripurt, I have not yet handed in the report.

submitir = sumitir.

subpína n subpoena. v [A; b6] serve s.o. with a subpoena.

subra a in excess, too many, too much. Subra ra kaáyu ang túbig nga ímung gibutang sa linat-an, You put much too much water in the stew. Subra ra kaáyu ang ímung pag tabakù, You smoke much too much. v {1} [B46] be excessive. {2} [A] be more than a certain amount. Ang íyang swildu musubra ug gatus human ug báyad sa mga útang, His salary will be a bit more than a hundred after he pays off his debts. {2a} [A12] get a little extra. Sa ákung pangisdà makasubra ku ug diyútay nga ibaligyà human kuhái sa pagkáun, I get a little extra from my fishing after taking out what we use for food. {3} [A; b(1)] set aside a bit for s.o. Subráhi (subrái) ku ug diyútay nga dulsi, ha? Leave some candy for me, will you? {n} the remainder left over after what is needed has been taken, the excess. Ang subra gibálik human ku mukúhag tulu, I returned the remainder after I took three. Iúlì ang subra kay kini ray ákung gikinahanglan, Return the extra ones because I only need this one. — ibasta a done in excess. v [B; c1] be given, done in excess. Dì na hinúun makamaung manikaysíkay ang táwu ug magsubra ibasta ra ang átung tábang kaníya, A man won’t know how to shift for himself if he is given more help than necessary. Bísag unsay buhátun basta masubra ibasta makadáut, Anything done in excess is harmful. hiN- v [A13; b6P] be excessive, too much. Naghinubra ang ímung pag-inum, You are drinking too much. pa- v [A; b6] exaggerate a story. Wà ra tuy kásu piru gipasubrahan ug sugílun, It was nothing serious but he exaggerated when he recounted it. subraánay a excessive, beyond the bounds of good taste. Subraánay pud nga nakapamulbus si Pilang, Pilang powders her face excessively.

subri n envelope. v [A13; c1] place s.t. inside an envelope.

subrikáma n bedspread.†

subrikargu n purser on a vessel. v {1} [B156; a2] be, become a purser. {2} [A1; c1] make s.o. a purser.

subsik. abbreviation for subsikritaryu undersecretary.

subsub a frequent. Kasubsub nímu nga mutan-aw ug sini! How often you go to the show! v [A; a12] do s.t. often. Subsúbun nímu ug túbig ang tanum, Water the plants frequently.

subu v {1} [B23(1)46; b8] for s.t. boiling to overflow. Ukbi ang kardíru kay misubu ang inínit, Take the cover off of the pot because water is overflowing. {2} [A; b] douse water onto live embers. Subhi ang bága úsà ta manglákaw, Pour water on the embers before you leave. {3} [A; b(1)] temper, harden iron or steel by heating it and then immersing it in oil or water. {4} [A; b(1)] initiate a series of activities or wear s.t. for the first time. Ang prisidinti mauy musubu sa bayli, The president will start the dance. Siyay nakasubu ug sakay sa ayruplánu, He rode the inaugural flight of the airplane. n temper of metal. walay — inexperienced. Ayawg patugatuga ug pangulitáwung Maríya kay wà kay subu, Don’t try to court Mary because you are inexperienced.

subù a sad. Subù ug nawung, Having a sad countenance. Subù nga palandúngun, Sad to think about. v [A1; c5] be sad. Gikasubù ku ang dílì kalikayan nga hitabù, I very much regret the unavoidable incident. paha- [A; b6] extend one’s condolences. n condolences. ka- n sadness. kasub-ánan n grief, sorrows. Kasub-ánan nga way katapúsan, Sorrows without end. masulub-un a {1} characterized with grief, mournful. Usa ka masulub-un nga bakhù, A mournful sob. {2} grieving. Ang masulub-ung kapíkas, The grieving wife. v [A13] be, become sad. maka-r-(←) a saddening. Makasusúbung hitabù, A saddening event.

súbuk n pith. subuksúbuk sa mais n {1} pith of cornstalks or pith-like substance in the middle of a corncob. -un a mostly pith. Dílì lig-un ning kahúya kay subúkun kaáyu, The piece of wood is not strong because it is mostly pith.

subul n sprout from the ground, sprout of hair or feathers. v [A2; b6] sprout. Makasubul na sab ang mga balíli ug uwanun, The grass will sprout if it rains. Gisubulan nag balhíbu ang íyang íluk, Hair has sprouted in his armpits.

*subung see sumban.

súbung_1 v [AC; c] light a cigar or cigarette from s.o. else’s cigarette or cigar.

*súbung_2 -in- n gold alloyed with other metal. Sinúbung ning singsínga, This ring is not pure gold. v [B126] be gold alloy.

suburnu n {1} bribe. Madúgay ang papílis ug way suburnu, The papers will take forever if there is no bribe. {2} crime of bribery. Ang suburnu nabúhat sa panahun sa prisidinti pa si Makapagal, The bribery was done when Macapagal was president. v [A; c] give a bribe.

súbut v [B126] be pricked, get a splinter in one. Nasúbut siya pagpapha níya sa íyang gisapilyáhan, He got a splinter in him when he rubbed his hands over the board he was planing.

subwak v [B3(1)4; b6] {1} for water to burst out of a hole. Misubwak ang túbig sa tuburan, The water gushed out of the source of the spring. {2} for the contents to overflow a container. Misubwak ang mga pasahíru sa trák, The bus is overflowing with passengers. Nagsubwak ang mga táwu sa sinihan, The moviegoers spilled out of the movie house.

súd = sulud.

súda n {1} soda water. {2} soda crackers. v [b(1)] mix s.t. with soda. — krákirs = súda, n2.

sud-an see sulà.

sud-ip v [B1246; b8] choke on s.t. that went into the respiratory passage. Hingsud-ipan ka ug muinum ka ug dalìdalì, You will choke if you drink too fast. -an n k.o. sweet potato with reddish peelings and white meat, so called because the meat is moist and tends to stick in the throat.

sudiyà v [AN2; b(1)] point out to a person that he was wrong or that he failed to do s.t. Walà pa ku makasudiyà (makapanudiyà) níya báhin sa íyang gisáad nákù, I have not reminded him about what he promised me. Sudiyái ku ug mahustu ka kay sigúru ku nga sayup giyud tu, You may point it out to me if it turns out you were right, because I am sure that you are wrong. ma-un a characterized with a remonstrating attitude. Mitan-aw siya nákù sa usa ka masudiyáun nga pagtan-aw, He looked at me with a remonstrating look. paN- n the action of pointing it out to a person that he was wrong. adlaw sa paN- Judgment Day.

sudiyang_1 n a cone-like, tapering structure used as an animal or fish trap into the smaller end of which the animal enters with ease, but which has tines, such that the animal cannot back out. v [A; b6] catch or make into this sort of trap.

sudiyang_2 n large tree of the primary or secondary forest producing hard, dark red lumber: Ctenolophon philippinense.

sudlay n {1} comb. {2} harrow, a raft-like device with toothed undersides pulled by a water buffalo, used for raking off weeds and breaking up the lumps of soil. v [A; a12] {1} comb s.o.’s hair. {2} harrow. {3} [a12] look at s.t. from one point to the other with deliberate care. Gisudlay níya pagtan-aw ang babáyi gíkan sa úlu ngadtu sa tiil, She scrutinized the girl from head to foot. paN- v [A2] comb one’s hair. Wà ka makapanudlay, You haven’t combed your hair!

sudlut v {1} [A; b2] spurt, squirt out. Misudlut ang dugù sa samad, Blood spurted out of the wound. {2} [B46; b6] bulge or come partially out of an opening. Nagsudlut na ang bátà sa pag-abut sa mananabang, The infant’s head was already out when the midwife arrived.

sudsud_1 a close together. Sudsud kaáyu ang kamátis nga pagkatanum, The tomatoes are planted very close together. v {1} [A13; c1] place, or plant close together. Isudsud (sudsúrun) nímu ug butang ang mga silya, Place the chairs close together.

sudsud_2 v {1} [A; a] dig up or turn up the earth by shoving with the tip of an instrument or (by animals) with the snout. Sudsúra ning mga balíli, Clear off this grass (with a pushing motion). Ang gisudsúran sa bábuy nga yútà nangalúngag, The place where the pig had dug out the earth with its snout is full of holes. {2} [AN; a] push sand lightly with the feet in search of crabs. {3} [A; a] catch fish with a sudsud. n {1} bladed instrument with a blunt end used to remove weeds by shoving under the roots. {2} k.o. small one-man fishing net made of coarse sinamay mounted on two poles, pushed through shallow water to catch shrimps or small fish. paN- v [A2] go fishing with the sudsud.

sud-uk = sid-uk.

sud-ung v [A13; a] look at s.t. or s.o. with interest or intent. Sud-úngun ku ang ímung ritrátu ug abutun ku ug kamíngaw, I will gaze at your picture if I feel lonesome. pa- v {1} [A; ac] allow s.o. to see. {2} [a12] live long enough to see the fruit of one’s labor, foolishness. Gipasud-ung ang amahan nga nagsípit ug diplúma ang tanan níyang mga anak úsà siya mamatay, The father lived long enough to see all his children graduate before he died. {2} [A13] live only long enough to be seen. Ígù lang nagpasud-ung tung batáa kay usa ra ka búwan sa maháyag, That child lived only long enough to be seen because it died a month after birth.

súduy = súruy.

suga v [A; a] repolish rice that still has some unhusked grains. Sugaha ang bugas arun hanglas kan-un, Repolish the rice so that it is smooth to eat.

sugà_1 n {1} lamp. alambri sa — electric wire. -ng dikumbáti barn lantern. {2} electric lights. Way sugà karung gabíi, There will be no electricity tonight. v {1} [A; b(1)] light lights. Sug-i ang altar kay mangadyì na ta, Light the altar because we’re going to pray. {2} [A13; b(1)] use s.t. for light. Nagsugà mi ug kandílà pagblak-áwut, We used candles during the blackout. {2a} ika- ang íhì for a woman to be very beautiful (lit. such that her urine could be used to light a lamp). Ikasugà ba ang íhì sa naasáwa sa ímung anak? Is your son’s wife beautiful? paN- v [A2; b6] go fishing using lamps. Manugà mi rung gabíi sa hunásan, We will hunt shellfish in the tidal flats tonight with a lamp. sugàsugà n {1} k.o. marine crab usually found inhabiting rocks and shallow water, 3″ across and round with a thick shell. {2} name given to dried lagaw.

sugà_2 v [A] for corn plants to develop or grow tassels. Malípay ku kun magsugà na ang ámung mais, I am happy when our corn plants begin to grow tassels.

sugabin v {1} [A; bc] add s.t. to the principal thing. Sugabini ug kamúti ang kan-un, Supplement the rice with sweet potatoes. Isugabin sa ímung sulat ang ákung pangumusta kaníla, Give them my regards in your letter. {2} [A; a] have a sideline. Nakasugabin kug tudlù magabíi gíkan sa upisína, I got a job part-time teaching at night after office hours.

sugábu v [B26; b6] dive or fall with a splashing or thudding sound. Misugábu sa lunangan ang hubug, The drunk splashed into the mud puddle.

sugákud v {1} [A2] be up to doing s.t., keeping up with s.t. Dílì ku musugákud ánang trabahúa, I am not up to that job. Dì ku makasugákud sa instulmin, I cannot keep up with the installments. {2} [A12] bear, endure. Dílì siya makasugákud sa katugnaw, He cannot bear the cold.

súgal n gambling. Ang súgal mauy nakapútu níya, Gambling made him bankrupt. v {1} [AC; c] gamble. Ug isúgal nímu ang ímung kwarta, náa ra nà nímu, If you want to gamble your money away, it’s up to you. {2} [C3] click, be in position to come to an understanding with one another (humorous). Ulitáwu ku ug dalága ka, magsúgal giyud run ta niíni, I’m single and you are unmarried. We would make an ideal pair. Dì ta niíni magkasúgal kay nagkalainláin ang átung mga iduluhíya, We can’t have a meeting of minds because we hold to different ideologies. (→) v {1} [A23; b6] go ahead with s.t. come what may. Musugal kag larga bísag bagyu? Are you going to take the risk and sail even though there’s a typhoon? {2} [A13; c6] risk, expose s.t. of value to loss. Nagsugal ka sa ímung kinabúhì ánang trabahúa, You are risking your life in that work. {3} [b6] pretend s.t. to serve as an excuse or to mollify s.o. Gisugalan níya si Pápa ug hilakhílak arun dì siya hilatiguhan, She treated Daddy to her crocodile tears to escape a spanking. Ayaw kug sugali ánang baráhang dunut, Don’t give me those phoney excuses. -an n gambling den. sugarul n gambler. v [B123] be, become a gambler.

sugála v [AN; b] bother or annoy by doing s.t. at a most inopportune time. Musugā́ (manugā́) ug sakit ang ákung riyúma ug tingtugnaw, My rheumatism bothers me terribly when the weather is cold. Ngánung magsugā́ ka bag pangáyug kwarta ug wà tay kulirù? Why do you have to annoy me by asking me for money at a time when I’m broke?

*sugamak hi-/ha- v [B1256; b8] {1} run into, collide. Ug didtu mahisugamak ang awtu sa paril, And the car ran smack into the stone wall. {2} run into s.t. to experience, meet. Ug dílì ka mag-amping mahisugamak ka sa kasámuk, If you are not careful, you will run into trouble. Patrulyang íyang hisugamakan, The patrol he ran into.

sug-ang n wood burner composed of three stones triangularly arranged or a heavy metal ring or a clay burner onto which pots are set. v {1} [A13; a12] put, make, make into such a burner. {2} [A1; c6] set the dinner on the burner. Nagsug-ang ku ug paniudtu kay alas unsi na, I am putting the dinner on the stove because it is eleven o’clock. -in- v [C; a12] be placed in a triangular arrangement like the sug-ang. Nag-atúbang silang tulu ug lingkud, nagsinug-ang, The three sat in a circle facing each other. -an(→) = sug-ang, n.

sugapà v [A12; a3b4(1)] encounter s.t. by accident. Nakasugapà mig bangkíti paglabay námù sa íla, When we went by their house we came upon them having a banquet. Dílì ka untà masugapà sa kadaútan, I hope you don’t meet danger.

sugarul see súgal.

súgat v {1} [AC; ac3] meet, approach from opposite directions. Dílì ka musúgat samtang maglatay na ku sa tabla, Don’t come across in the opposite direction while I am still walking along the plank. Nagkasúgat kami sa Magalyánis, We happened to meet downtown. Sugáta siya sa istasyunan, Meet him at the bus terminal. {2} [a1] welcome, greet heartily. Sugátun nátù siya sa usa ka masipáung pakpak, Let’s welcome him with a resounding applause. {3} [A23] meet the senses. Usa ka hínay nga hagíyus misúgat sa íyang dalunggan, A low hissing sound met his ears. n the Roman Catholic ritual on Easter dawn which represents the meeting of Christ and the Blessed Virgin. Two groups start out from different houses, one group of women, carrying the image of the Holy Mother veiled on a cart, and the other, a group of men carrying an image of Christ on a cart. The two groups meet where an arch has been erected in which a child or several children dressed as angels (alilúya) are suspended. Upon the meeting of the two groups the angels are lowered and white pigeons are released, and one of the angels lifts the veil of the Holy Mother. The decorations used in this ceremony are gathered by the spectators for their magical properties. -in-an n presents brought by a visitor.†

sugatà v {1} [A12; b4(1)] meet accidentally, run into. Ayaw ug súruy magabíi kay makasugatà ka ug áway, Don’t go around at night because you may just run into a fight. Nasugat-an nákù sila sa may taytáyan, I happened to meet them near the bridge. {2} [a12] experience, be met with difficulties or misfortune. Nasugatà siya sa usa ka pait nga katalagman, He was met with bitter calamity.

sugba v [A; c] {1} broil over hot coals. Isugba na ba ring karni? Shall I broil this meat now? {2} put or throw into the fire to burn. Akuy musugba sa ímung duláan ug dì ka maghílum, I will throw your toys into the fire if you aren’t quiet. aN-r- n moth. sugbaánan n {1} an open fire where meat is broiled. {2} forge. -in- n broiled meat or fish.

Sugbu_1 n name of the island of Cebu. syudad sa — Cebu City. Sugbuánun n Cebuano, from the island of Cebu. sinugbuanun n Cebuano. v [A] speak Cebuano.

sugbu_2 v [A2; a3] dive or jump into water. Dì ku musugbu dihà sa mabaw, I won’t dive where it’s too shallow. Nasugbu siya sa lunangan sa kábaw, He fell into the puddle where the water buffalo wallowed. pa- n k.o. fishing with a hand line for fishes that feed on the bottom, composed of a line, sinker, and a hook with a long leader. The equipment is lowered, and when the sinker touches the bottom, it is raised so that the hook is a couple of inches off the bottom, and the line is held until s.t. bites.

sugi n k.o. halfbeak with very fine scales.

súgid v {1} [AN2; c6] tell, relate. Kinahanglan nga musúgid ka sa tinúud nga nahitabù, You must relate what really happened. {2} [AN; c] confess one’s sin to a priest to obtain absolution. Human siya makasúgid (makapanúgid) gimaymáyan siya sa párì, After he confessed his sins, the priest gave him words of advice. {3} [c3] be heard of. Wà na igsúgid ang nangalúnud sa barku, The passengers of the ship that sank were never heard of again. Ikasúgid ka pa kahag nakauban ka pa sa Byitnam? Do you think you would still be alive if you had been sent to Vietnam? paN- [A2] = súgid, v1. walay paN- wiped out, annihilated (lit. nobody was left to tell the story). Way nanúgid sa inasal nga gidá sa piknik, The roast pig that was brought to the picnic was wiped out. hiN- v [A12S; b(1)] tell stories at length. Naghinugid siya sa mga primyu nga íyang nadaug, He related in great length the prizes he won. sugilánun n short story. magsusugilanun short story writer. ig-r- n confession. kasugíran n {1} history, a related series of past events. {2} legend, s.t. handed down by tradition. see also sugílun.†

sugígi n large basket woven out of thin bamboo slatting, used for storing large amounts of grain. v [A12; a12] make, make into a storage basket.

sugilagming n very short story (coined from sugilánun and gagming).

sugilakbit n story in a summarized version of a longer story (from súgid and lakbit).

sugilambung n novel.

sugilánun see súgid.

sugílun (from súgid) v [AN2; c] {1} tell, report. Hilatiguhan ta ug musugílun (manugílun) kang Pápa nga nangáun ta ug mangga, We’ll both get whipped if you tell Daddy that we ate mangoes. Gisuginlan ka na ba sa balità? Have you been told the news? {2} enumeration of pertinent facts. May mga sugílun nga midagsang diri nga minyù ka, The story is going around that you are married. píla may — to make a long story short. Píla may sugílun gipangasáwa níya ang babáyi, To make a long story short, he married the woman. paN-(→) v [A2; c6] tell s.t. around. Nanugilun si Tasyu nga uyab na kunu mu, Tasio is telling people that you’re his girl now. hiN- = hinúgid. see súgid.

sugkay v [A; a] {1} stir a mixture that contains some solid. Sugkáya ang linúgaw, Stir the porridge. {2} for the emotions to be stirred up. Galamhan nga gisugkay sa túmang pagbásul, Thoughts that were disturbed by extreme feelings of repentance.

suglib = sugnib.

sugmat v {1} [A2; b4] for a quiescent disease to recur, act up. Misugmat na sab ang ákung riyúma, My rheumatism is acting up again. {2} [A2] for criminality to recur or be on the rise. Misugmat na usab ang kúut karun, Pickpocketing is on the rise again. n recurrence of an ailment.

sugmaw v [A3PB26; c1] {1} for a body to plunge into liquid, as a fly in coconut palm toddy, hot metal in water. Kinsay nagsugmaw sa ákung sapátus sa túbig? Who threw my shoes into the water? Misugmaw ang lángaw sa tubà, The fly plunged into the coconut palm toddy. {2} plunge into s.t. unpleasant. Nasugmaw siya sa mga útang, She plunged herself into debt.

sugmuy a dejected, with a slumping body. Sugmuy kaáyung kandidátung napildi, The candidate who lost was quite dejected. v [B126] {1} become crestfallen. Nasugmuy ang ulitáwu kay gibastid, The young man was dejected because he broke up with his girl. {2} be assuaged. Nasugmuy ang ákung kabaláka dihang nakítà ku siya, My worry was relieved when I saw him.

sugnib v {1} [A; b(1)] set s.t. on fire or touch a flaming brand to it. Ákù na ba ring sugníban ang sagbut? Shall I set fire to the trash? {2} [A3P; b(1)] incite s.o. into action, enthuse s.o. for s.t. Usa ka suliran nakasugnib nákù sa pagsulat kanímu ning pila ka púlung, A great problem goaded me to write you these few lines. Gisugníban níya ang mga istudiyanti pagdimunstrít, He goaded the students into demonstrating.

sugnud n {1} wood for fuel. {2} fuel for propulsion. v {1} [A; b] use s.t. as firewood or fuel. Dílì mi makasugnud ug bunut kay kusug muasu, We cannot use coconut husks as fuel because they give off too much smoke. {1a} use fuel in an engine. {2} [A1; b(1)] add fuel to s.t. to increase the problem. Ang ímung sulti nagsugnud sa ílang áway, Your statement added fuel to their quarrel.

sugpà n vomitting or spitting of blood. Sugpà ang namatyan sa gikuláta, The mauling victim died of internal hemorrhage. v [B1463; b3(1)] vomit or spit blood. Nagsugpà si Tiryu, ang tibíhun, Terio, the TB patient, is spitting blood.

sugpù v [AB12; a1] put an end, cut short s.t. that is flourishing. Akuy musugpù sa íyang dautang batásan, I will put an end to her ugly habits. Masugpù ang túbù sa bátà ug pukáwun ug sayu, A child’s growth gets stunted if he is made to get up early.

sugpung v [A; a] tie two ends together, add a span or length to s.t. Aku ray musugpung sa hayhayan nga nabugtù, I’ll tie the clothesline that snapped back together. Ákung sugpúngan ang sidsid sa ákung sinínà nga mubù, I’ll add a piece of cloth to the bottom of my skirt because it is too short. n knot formed in a joint. ka- ug tinái n one’s sibling. Kining batáa kasugpung ku ug tinái, This child is my brother. ka- ug kasingkásing n one’s lover. -in-an n s.t. made at the end of things to join them to s.t. else.

sugput (from suput) v [B26; b8] squirt or pop out. Misugput ag kitsup dihang gipikpik nákù ang samput sa butilya, The catsup squirted out when I tapped the bottom of the bottle. Nasugput ang sungsung sa syampín, The cork popped out of the champagne.

sugpuy_1 v {1} [A; a1] calm s.t. down. Mga púlung nga makasugpuy sa kaínit sa úlu, Words that can calm one’s anger. Masugpuy ang hilánat ug butangag yílu ang úlu, It will lower his fever if you put ice on his head. {2} [B126] stunt the growth. Kakúlang sa sustansiya ang nakasugpuy (nakapasugpuy) sa tinubuan sa bátà, Undernourishment stunted the child’s growth.

sugpuy_2 n feverish feeling in which the temperature of the upper part of the body is warm and the lower part is cold, esp. of children during teething. v [A123P; a4] have such an affliction.

sugpuy_3 = sugmuy.

sugsug = salugsug.

sugsúg = sulugsúlug.

súgù v {1} [A; a1c] tell s.o. to do s.t. Sugúun ta ka ug pagpalit ug gasulína, I will send you to buy gasoline. Unsa may isúgù nímu nákù? What do you want me to do? Aku si Husi dila Krus ug dúnay isúgù, I am José de la Cruz at your service. -a ku ninyu forgive me for leaving the table while you are eating (lit. tell me to go fetch s.t. so I may leave the table). {2} [a12] in pool, hit a target ball in such a manner that it knocks another ball towards the pocket. Sugúa nang nuybi arung masúd ang kinsi, Knock the number nine ball towards the number fifteen ball to knock it into the pocket (lit. order the number nine ball to make the fifteen go in). {3} [A; a12] use a water buffalo for plowing. Dì pa masúgù ang turíti, You can’t use a young water buffalo for plowing. n {1} things one was told to do. Gitúman ba nímu ang ákung mga súgù? Have you done the things I told you to do? — sa Diyus napúlù the Ten Commandments. {2} specific duties in an organization, group activity. Unsa may íyang súgù ánang kapunungána? What are his duties in that organization? {3} in phrases: — sa láwas things one has to do out of biological necessity and cannot avoid: urinate, sleep, and the like. — sa panahun exigency resulting from a state of weather. — sa pálad decree of fate. — sa papil according to the script. — sa pagbátì needs arising from some emotion. pa- v [A13; b6] send s.o. s.w. to convey a message. Pasugúan ta ka ug magsúgud na ang dúlà, I will send s.o. over to notify you when the game starts. balin-an(→) a fond of giving orders, not liking to do things oneself. Balinsuguan bayhána dì mulíhuk sa íyang kaugalíngun, She is fond of giving orders to other people. She does not do things for herself. v [B12] be fond of giving orders. -in- n one sent on an errand. ka-an n orders, set of regulations. -l-un(→), -l-un household help, servant. pa-l-un, pa-l-un(→) v [A13] hire oneself out as a servant.

*sug-u pa- v [A; b6] {1} do s.t. with dark looks in order to hurt or put to shame s.o. who ought to do it or at least help do it. Nagpasug-u ang agálun pagpanglaba, The mistress is doing the laundry to put her servant to shame. {2} do s.t. bad for oneself in order to spite s.o. and make him feel he was the one that led the agent into doing it. Nagpasug-u siyag inum-ínum sukad nímu bulagi, He started drinking for spite since you left him. pahiN- = sug-u, v2.

sugub_1 v [B3(1)6; b6] sprout from the earth or skin. Misugub (nagsugub) na ang ákung pugas mais, The corn I sowed has sprouted. Gisuguban na ang íluk nga íyang giibtan sa balhíbu, Hair has sprouted in her armpit where she had pulled it out. n new growths of hair, feathers, or sprouts from the earth.

sugub_2 = sugud.

sugud n sting of an insect. v [A; b5] for poisonous insects to bite leaving a stinger in the thing bitten. Tánga ang misugud sa ákung bábuy, A scorpion bit my pig.

súgud v [A; b5] start, begin s.t.; begin doing s.t. Nagsúgud ug kapakpak ang pintal, The paint is starting to flake off. Sugdun (sugdan) nátù ug limpiyu dinhi, Let us start cleaning here. n start, beginning. Ang hagwà mauy súgud (sinugdánan) sa áway, Horseplay is the beginning of a quarrel. Súgud ugmà wà nay byáhi sa Buhul, Starting tomorrow there will be no more trips to Bohol. sugudsúgud v {1} [A13; b6] start s.t. with no intention of finishing it. Nagsugudsúgud ka man ug túkud ug balay nga walà ka may kwartang ikagastu, You are starting to construct a house when you don’t have money to finish it. {2} [b6] begin s.t. with a slow start. sinugdan, sinugdánan n {1} start, beginning. {2} beginning from which s.t. results.

súguk v {1} [A; c1P] for liquid to rush and gather s.w. Ang túbig sa mga sapà musúguk ngadtu sa dágat, The water from the streams rushes into the sea. Gipasúguk (gisúguk) níla sa lungug ang túbig, They let the water rush into the hole and gather there. {2} [A2; b4] for blood to rush to the heart or head. Ang mamatay sa alta prisiyun ingnun nga gisugúkan sa dugù sa ū́, If a man dies of high blood pressure, it is said that he suffered from a rush of blood into the head. {3} [A2; ac] go, bring through a dense growth of vegetation. Dì ta makasúguk niánang kalibunan, We can not pass through that underbrush. n — sa dugù rush of blood.

sugung_1 n a liquid container fashioned out of a section of a bamboo stem, the node of which serves as the bottom. v {1} [A; a12] make, make into this sort of container. {2} [A; b] get a cutting for propagation and put it in a bamboo section with rooting medium. -in- {1} cuttings propagated in this way, ready for planting. {2} style of cutting trousers with narrow legs.

sugung_2 v [B246] become more, grow worse. Misugung siyag kasukù pagsugsúg námù, He got angrier when we teased him. Kakúlang sa káun ang nakasugung (nakapasugung) sa íyang sakit, Lack of food made his illness worse.

sugut v {1} [A2; a12] agree to do s.t., acquiesce. Musugut siya ug akuy mupakúhà níya sa libru, He will agree to do it if I will send him to get the book. Ug sugtun nímu nang matánga sa pagbáhin, maalkansi ka, If you accept that division, you will be at a disadvantage. {1a} [A23] agree to let s.o. do s.t. Musugut ba si Máma mu nga mutan-aw ka ug sini? Will your mother agree to let you go to the show? {2} [A2; a12] accept as one’s fiancee. Dì siya musugut ni Pidru kay sugarul, She will not say yes to Pedro because he is a gambler. a willing to accept or comply. Sugut kag dì ka bahínan? Are you willing not to take a share? masinugtánun a amenable to requests.

súgut n edges all around s.t. Gitamnan ug lubi ang súgut sa uma, The farm had coconut trees planted all around the borders.

sugwak v {1} [A; b6] gush out in large quantities. Misugwak ang asu pag-abli níya sa pultahan, Smoke gushed out when he opened the door. Nagyánang ang dálan human sugwáki sa túbig, The path is flooded after the water gushed out on it. {2} [A] spread beyond bounds, spill over. Sa amatiyur misugwak ang mga táwu didtu sa karsáda, The audience of the singing contest spilled over into the streets. {3} [A13] for emotions to appear with suddenness and intensity. Nagsugwak ang íyang kalípay, He was overflowing with happiness.

sugyut v [A; c] {1} mention s.t. in a casual manner. Musugyut lang kung Pidru báhin sa ímung tanyag, I will just mention your offer to Pedro casually. {2} suggest, put an idea into the mind. Gisugyútan ku siya sa paglún sa bangku, I suggested that he get a loan at the bank. n {1} thing mentioned casually. {2} suggestion.

súhà v {1} [C; c1] for objects having length to be in disarray, with the ends pointing in different directions. Nagsúhà ang mga bátà nga nangatúlug sa katri, The children were asleep on the bed with their heads in all different directions. {2} [A2D; ac] go against, disagree. Makasúhà ka ba sa gustu sa ímung ginikánan? Could you go against your parents’ wishes?

suhì a {1} contrary, opposite. Suhì sa ímung pagtúu siya hinúuy mitábang kanákù, He helped me, contrary to what you think. {2} for babies to be born feet first. Suhì nga pagkatáwu ang bátà, The baby was born feet first. v [A1C; c1] put s.t. the wrong way around. Kinsay nagsuhì áning bangkù? Who put the bench the wrong way around? Nagsúhì ang ímung sapátus, You have your shoes on backwards.

suhid n oil extracted on Good Friday from a coconut growing as the only fruit on a tree. It is said to possess magical powers for curing various kinds of skin diseases. v [c1] treat with suhid. Suhira (isuhid) nang bun-íha, dì ba muhúnung nag lakaw, Try treating that ringworm with suhid. See if it doesn’t stop spreading.

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