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.