simang v {1} [A; b6] change a course, tu_A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan

iskína musimang ka sa tuu, Upon reaching the corner, turn off to the

right. {2} [A23] deviate from a previous course, track of conversation.

Dílì usáhay siya masabtan kay musimang siya sa unsay gipanagsultíhan,

Sometimes you can’t understand him because he deviates from what he was

talking about. -l-an, -an, -anan(←) n fork of a road or path.

simaníya n chimney of a house, smokestack.

simàsimà = simùsimù.

simba v [A; b] {1} go to attend church services. Musimba ku ugmà, I

will attend church services tomorrow. {2} adore, regard with respect

and affection. Ang babáying ákung gisimba, The woman I adore. {3} [A12;

a3] know s.o.’s innermost thoughts. Nasimba ku na unsa ang ímung

pagtan-aw kanákù, I can read your thoughts of what you think of me.

n worship service. Unsang urása ang simba? What time is the service?

simbasimba n praying mantis. simbahan n church, church building.

simbahan ni Pilátu n female genitalia (humorous). -ku exclamation

uttered upon remarking about s.t. bad to keep it from happening to the

speaker. Simbaku ikaw lang untay mabúang, dílì aku, God forbid that I

go crazy, too. -ku lagung humorous exclamation: May it not happen to

me! Simbaku lagung, paúlì sa namúlung, I’m rubber, you’re glue.

Everything you say to me bounces back and sticks to you. (Lit. May it

not happen to me, but go to the one who said it.) panimbaku v [A2] say

simbaku. ig-l- n {1} what one wears to church. {2} special girl friend.

Daghan kug trátu, apan usa ra giyuy igsilimba, I have lots of girl

friends, but I have only one special one. -um-l- n about to go to

church. maN-r- n churchgoers. silimbáhun a worthy of adoration.

simbal_1 v [A; c] add a piece of cloth or paper to another piece to

make it larger. Ákù lang simbálan ang dapit sa íluk kay kúlang ang

panaptun, I’ll add a piece of cloth to the armpits because there isn’t

enough cloth.

simbal_2 n cymbal.

simbu a pubescent youngsters, esp. girls who bloom into adulthood,

developing curves and stoutness. v [B12; b6] be strong and healthy as a

result of pubescence. hiN- v [B46] grow stout and healthy as one enters

adulthood. Maghinimbu na gánì ka dì na madúgay nga madága ka na, If you

grow stout and healthy, it won’t be long before you’re grown up.

simbug = sambug.

simbulu n symbol. v {1} [A13; c6] have or use as a symbol. {2} [B1456]

symbolize. Ang pula nagsimbulu sa pakigbísug, The red symbolizes

struggle.

simburyu n domed roof. v [A13; b6] construct a dome.

simhut v {1} [A; a2] smell, take a whiff. {2} [A12; b2] be aware, get

wind of. Nía tus Baldu ug makasimhut tus átung kumbira, Baldo will be

here if he gets wind of the party. paN- v [A] smell, sniff. Dílì nà

mamáak irúa. Manimhut lang nímu, That dog doesn’t bite. He will just

sniff at you.

simik v [A2] for any of a group to fail (usually negative). Way misimik

sa ákung kandidátu. Lusut tanan, None of my candidates lost. They all

won. Way misimik sa ákung antug. Púlus hárì, None of my tosses of the

coin failed. They all came out heads. pa- v [a12] allow a single

failure or miss. Ádik nà siyag sini. Way pasimikun ánang salída, He is

a movie addict. He won’t let a single picture go by.

similya n {1} seedling, esp. for transplantation. {1a} seeds used for

propagation as opposed to those used for consumption. Ayaw ni ipagaling

kay similya ning lisúha, Don’t have these seeds milled because we’ll

use them for planting. {2} fingerlings. {3} breed of domestic animals

used for food. Maáyu ug similya ning babúya kay dagkuun, This pig is of

good breed because it is the big kind. v {1} [c1] reserve seeds for

planting purposes. {2} [A; b6] plant seeds in a seedbed. similyahan

n seedbed. similyahun ug láwas a for a woman to be healthy (lit. a body

fit to bear children).

siminar n seminar. v [A13; b6] hold a seminar.

siminarista n student in a seminary. v [B156] be, become a seminarian.

siminaryu n seminary.

simintiryu = mintiryu.

simintu n {1} cement, concrete. Balay nga simintu, A concrete house.

{2} the dikes around a rice paddy. v {1} [A; a2] cement s.t. Simintúhun

ang mga karsáda sa prubinsiya, They will cement the highways in the

province. {2} [A; a] put s.t. in plaster cast. Simintúhun ang íyang

buktun arun dílì makalíhuklíhuk, His hand will be put in plaster cast

so he can’t move it around. {3} [A13; b5] construct a dike for a rice

paddy. {4} [A; a] fill the teeth cavities. Gisimintu ang lungag sa

ákung ngípun, I had my cavity filled. simintádu a {1} cemented,

concrete. {2} plaster-casted.

simirísir n {1} medium-sized bicycle tire, larger than a racer but

smaller than the wide-tired bicycle. {2} bicycle with a medium-sized

tire.

simistir, simistri n semester. v [b8] get to be a semester.

simpatika = simpatiku (female).

simpatiku a charming, having an attractive personality. Ang ímung anak

simpatiku (simpatika) kaáyu nga mupahíyum, Your daughter smiles very

charmingly. v [B12; b6] be, become charming.

simpatíya n {1} sympathy, the capacity to feel the problems of others.

Dúna giyud na siyay simpatíya sa mga tinun-an nga nagtrabáhu, He has

sympathy for working students. {2} feeling of loyalty and tendency to

favor s.t. Ang mga hurnǎl usáhay may simpatíya sa mga kumunista, Day

laborers often are sympathetic to communism.

simpì = singpì.

simpig a close to. v [AB6; c] go, put s.t. s.w. near s.t. Musimpig ku

sa bungbung arun musulud ta sa katri, I’ll keep close to the wall so we

can all sleep on the bed. Kinsay nagsimpig áring parul diri sa baril sa

gasulína? Who put the lantern near the barrel of gasoline? Isimpig ang

ímung dunggan sa bungbung, Put your ears next to the wall.

*simpin see sinimpin.

simpís, simpiyis n k.o. ornamental fern: Nephrolepis biserrata var.

furcans.

simplan v [B246] be thrown to a distant place after being hit by a

strong blow. Musimplan ka run ug butangan ta ka áring kúmù ku, You will

find yourself thrown to a distance if I strike you with my fist.

simpli a {1} simple, without ornament, artifice, or ostentation. Ang

ílang kasal simpli kaáyu, They had a simple wedding. {2} easy to do,

solve. Simpli kaáyung buhátun, It is very easy to do. v [B; a] make

s.t. simple, become simple. Magsimpli tag káun arun makadagínut, Let’s

eat simply so we can save.

simpul a {1} simple, without affectation and ostentation. Simpul ang

ílang kasal, They had a simple wedding. {2} easy, uncomplicated to do.

Simpul ra ang suliran sa ámung tíst, We were given simple problems in

the test. v {1} [B2; c1] do s.t. simply, without ostentation. Simpúla

ra nang ákung sinínà, Just make it a simple dress. {2} [A; c1] make

s.t. simple to do. — líbing n a simple way of living. v [A; c1] live

simply. Magsimpul líbing na ta run kay mahal na ang palalítun, We’ll

have to live simply now that everything is so expensive.

simpun = singpun.

simput = singput.

simsim_1 n k.o. low herb similar in appearance to purslane but with

white axillary flowers, soft pilose leaves, and a woody stem.

simsim_2 n a k.o. reed found in marshes, used for decorative purposes.

simsim_3 v [A; b] taste a liquid in small sips. Ang mga buyug nagsimsim

sa dugus, The bees are sipping the nectar. Dì ku makasimsim ug ínit nga

sabaw sa luwag nga aluminum, I can’t sip hot broth from an aluminum

ladle.

simtum, simtúma n symptom.

simúaw v [A; c] sound boisterously. Sayu pa gáning buntag nagsimúaw nas

Maríya, nakamata lang kug ahat, Maria was talking loudly when it was

still early in the morning and I woke up. Unsa man say gisimúaw ni

Pidru? What is Pedro going on about again?

simud n {1} snout of an animal. {2} the analogous structure in a person

(the lips and the area adjacent that can be pushed forward). Ayaw

pabudlut sa ímung simud, Don’t pout (stick out your lips).

sim-ung a dark and dreary. v [B] become dark and dreary. Musim-ung ang

kalibútan basta magdag-um, The world becomes gloomy when there is a

heavy overcast.

simùsimù v [A; a12] eat a little, esp. enough to stave off hunger, but

not be fully satiated. Musimùsimù lang ta ígù nga isustinir hasta

paniudtu, Let’s take a little of s.t. enough to sustain us until

lunchtime. paN- v [A2] nibble at grass leisurely.

simyat = sipyat.

sin = ug, 1, 2a, b, 4a, b (dialectal).

sín n {1} galvanized sheet-iron roofing. {2} house with sheet-iron

roofing. Balay nga sín, A house with sheet-metal roofing. v [A13; a12]

put, construct with galvanized sheet-iron roofing.

sína_1 v [B126; b3(1)] be envious. Nasína si Dúdung sa ákung duláan,

Dodong is envious of my toy. Ang pagkaadunáhan lagmit kasináhan sa

uban, Other people are likely to envy your wealth. sinahan a tending to

be envious. ka- n envy. masináhun, manggisináhun a envious.

sina_2 see miryinda and santa.

sinádu n the senate. -r(→) senator. v [B156; a12] be, become a senator.

-ra n lady senator.

sinagúga n synagogue.

sinaguylas = siriguylas.

sinamay see *samay.

sinampangkung see *sampangkung.

sinamun n cinnamon. v [A2; b6(1)] flavor with cinnamon.

sinaryu n scenery as a background for a stage. v [b6] use scenery.

sinaryuhan n stage.

sinátì a {1} familiar. Daw sinátì nákù kaáyu nang tingúga, It seems

that I am very familiar with that voice. Sinátì ku sa trabáhu dinhi, I

am very familiar with this job. {2} well-known. Ang paghíngus mauy usa

ka sinátì nga tilimad-un sa sip-un, Sniffling is a well-known sign of

colds. v {1} [B1236] be familiar with s.t. {2} [A12] experience.

Nakasinátì kug kagútum sa gíra, I experienced hunger during the war.

{3} [C13] be acquainted with each other. Wà pa kami magkasinátì kaáyu

mau nga dapítun ku siya karun, We are not acquainted with each other so

I am going to invite her now. ka-an n {1} knowledge. Wà kuy kasinatían

báhin sa panglútù, I have no knowledge of cooking. {2} experience.

Halandúmung kasinatían, Memorable experience.

sínaw a shiny, glossy. — ug úlu bald-headed or head with the hair

shaved off. v {1} [B26; aP] be, become shiny. Musínaw (masínaw) ang

salug ug bagnúsan ug waks, The floor will become shiny if you wax it.

{2} [A; b(1)] give an opponent zero. Ang ámung tím nagsínaw sa iláha,

Our team gave theirs a zero. n {1} zero score. {2} = ispíhu, 3. pa- sa

lingkuránan v [A] keep sitting, not doing any work. Ang tapulang asáwa

pirmi lang magpasínaw sa lingkuránan, A lazy wife does nothing but sit

idly.

sindà n {1} k.o. illness which involves pain in a local area, esp. a

spot on the back which may move to another area; or a migraine, a k.o.

recurrent headache that affects the side of the head. {2} k.o. eye

ailment in which the eyes become red and sometimes swollen from too

much work. v [A123P; a4b4] have sindà. Pagpalit ug aspirína kay gisindà

(gisindáan) ku, Buy some aspirin because I have an attack of sindà

(headache or eye fatigue).

sindalan see dálan.

sindi v [A; b] light a pressure lantern. Nagsindi si Tátay sa hásag kay

ngitngit na, Father is lighting the pressure lantern because it’s

getting dark. -dur(→) n container from which alcohol is poured to fire

up the pressure lantern.

sindikátu n syndicate, a group of people banded together for business

or criminal purposes. v [B1256] become a crime syndicate.

sindul v {1} [A; a2b2] kick away, nudge s.t. with the toe of one’s

foot. Akuy musindul sa láta, unyà manágù mu, I will kick the can, and

you all go hide. {2} [A12; b8] find, come across s.t. Unsáun nákù

pagbáyad ug dì ku makasindul ug kwarta, How can I pay if I do not

happen to find some money. Tabì nga ákung nasindulan sa tyanggihan,

Gossip I ran across in the market.

sindúrut = sandúrut.

sing-al v [A; b6] {1} talk harshly. Ayaw kug sing-áli, Don’t shout at

me. {2} sing loudly. Mananaygun nga nagsing-al sa gawas, The carolers

singing loudly outside. {3} [A; b3] cry loudly, bawl. Himì ka kay

musing-al dáyun ug gutmun, You’re a cry-baby because you bawl as soon

as you’re hungry. n harsh talk, loud singing.

sing-aling n shing-a-ling, a k.o. dance. v [A] do the shing-a-ling.

singán = unsingálan.

singáni = unsa (dialectal).

singári v [A; abc] keep on [do]ing, always do. Ug singaríhun nímu nà ug

dukduk mabuak nyà nà, If you keep pounding that, it will break. Ayawg

isingárig usar ang bag-u, Don’t always wear your new clothes.

sing-aw = sing-al.

singba = simba.

singdalan = sindalan. see dálan.

singgáak v {1} [A2S; b6] shout, cry. Pára gamay rang samad musinggáak

ka dáyun! For such a small wound you scream bloody murder. {2} [A; bc1]

shout, snarl loudly at s.o. in anger. Singgaákan níya ang bátà kun

kasab-an, He shouts at the child when he scolds him.

singgalung n k.o. brownish civet.

singgapur = kamúting káhuy. see kamúti.

singgaráyung = singguráyung.

singgil n strong wire made of an alloy of copper, tin, and some other

metals.

singgit v [A; b6] shout, yell at s.o. Gisinggitan siya sa pulis nga

pasurindírun, The police shouted at him to surrender. n shout. Ang — sa

Balintawak n the Cry of Balintawak, the signal for the Philippine

Revolution of 1896. — awhag goading and urging done by shouting. —

pakitábang cry for help. tubag — answer given by shouting. ka-un(→)

a feel like shouting. Kasinggitun ku sa kalágut, I felt like shouting

in anger.

singgul a single-sized, good for one occupant as opposed to a double

one. Singgul nga katri, Single bed. v {1} [a12] make s.t. a single

rather than double size. {2} [C2; ac3] play singles, make it singles

instead of doubles. {3} [A; c1] goose. Ilang singgúlun ang mutuwad,

They will goose you if you bend over.

singgurayung, singguráyung n k.o. large Cerith shell, 4–5″ long.

singhag v [AN; c] snarl, talk harshly to. Ngánung singhágan man ku nímu

nga dílì man ku bátà? Why do you snarl at me? I’m no longer a child.

Ayawg isinghag ang ímung gustu, Don’t say what you want with a snarl.

n harsh talk, s.t. said snarlingly. -in-an n goods or articles acquired

from inferiors by virtue of one’s influential position. Kanang íyang

mga ilimnun pulus sininghágan sa mga Insik, All those drinks were

donated free by Chinese businessmen.

singhir n {1} Singer brand sewing machines and other appliances.

{2} sewing machine. báyad nga -in- n installment payments.

singì v [A; a2] separate or take one piece off from a bunch of fruit.

Kinsay nagsingì ug pipila ka dawin sa búlig nga ságing? Who took

several pieces from the banana bunch? n space between the fingers and

toes.

singil v {1} [AN2; a2N] ask for payment. Singlun (paninglun) na ba nímu

ag ákung útang? Are you going to make me pay my debt? {2} [A13N; a2N]

exact payment for what one has done, collect on a promise. Magsingil na

ku sa íyang gibúhat nákù, I will now collect for what he has done to

me. Maningil na ku nímu sa ímung gisáad nákù nga pinaskúhan, Now I will

ask for the Christmas gift you promised me. maN-r- n bill collector.

singlunun, paninglunun n amount collectible.

singilugun = ilugun. see ílug.

síngin n {1} fruits, ordinarily separate, joined together in growth

with a common continuous skin. {2} Siamese twins. v [C3] for fruits to

be joined as one.

síngir n singer, crooner. v [B156] be a singer.

síngit_1 n {1} hand in mahjong and the analogous situation in rummy

where a single number is missing to obtain a siyà. {2} the missing

number. paN- = síngit, 2. búnut paN- n drawing of the paníngit.

síngit_2 v {1} [A2; c] include one’s small amount together with a

larger amount belonging to s.o. else. Misíngit kug písus sa íyang

pusta, I put in one peso together with his bet. Nakasíngit kug lung-ag

níla, I put my small amount of rice together with the rice they were

cooking. {2} [A2; b] go in with a group or with s.o. important to share

with their food, fun, etc. without sharing in the expenses. Misíngit ku

níla sa sini, I tagged along to the movies with them.

sing-it = saling-it.

*singit pa-, pa-(←) v [A3; a12] give s.o. cause to goad him into a

course of action. Pasingitun ka lang níya arun magkaáway mu, He will

simply do s.t. to give you cause to quarrel with him. n goading.

singka v [A; c] speak harshly to s.o. Ayawg isingka ang ímung tubag kay

nangutána lang ku, Don’t shout your answer at me because I was just

asking. n s.t. said in a curt and harsh way. siningkáhan n things s.o.

obtains from people under him by virtue of his position.

singkamas n k.o. vine cultivated for its fleshy and juicy turnip-shaped

root, widely eaten raw and cooked: Pachyrrhizus erosus.

singkámut (from kamut) v [AN; b5] do one’s best, strive. Musingkámut

(maningkámut) ku paglingkawas, I will strive to escape. Singkamútan

(singkamútun) kung mabalhin ka, I’ll do my best to have you

transferred. paN- n striving, earnest, hard work. Milampus siya pinaági

sa íyang kaugalíngung paningkámut, He succeeded through his own

efforts. mapaN-un a diligent, industrious.

singkaw n {1} scythe. {2} have the arms bent bow-shaped at the elbow

like a scythe. v [B126] for the elbow to get to be this way. (→)

v [a12] hit with a scythe.

singkiríbut n sexual intercourse (coarse slang). v [AC; c1] have sexual

intercourse.

singkit v {1} [A; a12] tie two coconuts together by their husks partly

stripped off. Singkítun ta ning duha ka lubi arun dílì magbúlag, We

will tie these two coconuts together with their husks so they won’t be

separated. {2} [C3] for two separate things to be physically joined.

Gitawag ug sayamis twins kanang kalúha nga magsingkit, Twins that are

joined in flesh are called Siamese twins. n two separate things joined

in flesh. Usa ray ihap sa ságing nga singkit, Joined bananas are

counted as one.

singku number five. n a nickle. Tagái kug singku, Let me have a nickle.

v see trís.

singkul n hard growth on the skin covering bony parts, esp. on the

ankles and elbows. v [b4] develop a singkul. Sigun sa karáan, singkúlan

ka ug musúkul kag ginikánan, In folk belief, one gets singkul if one

talks back to his parents.

singkulyágas n k.o. sweet table banana much stouter than the tundan,

with dark red peelings and yellow-orange meat when ripe.

singkuríbut = singkiríbut.

singkurung v [A; a12b2] strike, knock the head hard in a sweeping

motion. Tungud sa kalágut íyang gisingkurung ang bátà, He smacked the

child on the head in anger.

singkurúyung = singguráyung.

singkuung a {1} well-curved on the sides. Singkuung nga sanggut, A

sickle with a well-curved edge. {2} for the roof or the bottom of a

boat to be curved so that it affords little room. v [B; c1] for the

sides, roof, or bottom to become well-curved.

singkuwinta number fifty. v see disiutsu.

singkuy a having the defect of horses where the hocks knock against

each other as they move. Dílì maáyu nga mudágan ang ímung kabáyù kay

singkuy kaáyu, Your horse doesn’t run well because its hocks knock

against each other. v [B156] get this defect.

singpì n clay cover for clay pots, roughly conical in shape with a knob

for a handle. v [a12] make into a cover of this sort.

singpun a tightly woven, with the threads close together. Nipis ang

panaptun kay dílì singpun ang mga hílu, The cloth is thin because the

threads are not tightly woven. v [B156; a12] get to be tightly woven.

singput a closely woven or fastened together, not sparsely. Simput nga

pagkatágik ang ámung salug nga kawáyan, The bamboo slats in our floor

were put down very close to each other. v [AB; a12] be closely woven,

put down; cause it to be so.

singsing n {1} ring. Singsing nga ingkantádu, kahibulúngan, An

enchanted, magic ring. {2} any metal band resembling a ring or small

hoop. {3} short rope connecting the whippletree and the plow.

v {1} [AN2; a] wear, put a ring on s.o. {2} [A; a] make into a ring.

{3} [A; b] firmly hook an orifice with a finger. Misúkul siya piru

dihang gisingsíngan nag iyáha, nagpuyù lagi, She fought back, but when

I got my finger hooked into her vagina, she stopped moving. paN-an

n ring finger.

síngu v [A12; a2b2] inhale a smell or aroma. Singúha ning kan-un ug

maáyu pa ba, Smell this food whether it is still good. Mu rag gás tung

nasinguhan nákù dinhà sa butilya, I smelled s.t. like gas in the

bottle.†

síngud v [A; a12] observe intently. Nagsíngud siya kun nagtrabáhu ba

mi, He was watching us to see if we were working. Wà ku makasíngud sa

uma sa búkid, I did not visit my field in the mountain to see how they

were doing. paN- v [A; a2] listen intently. Mupaníngud (maníngud) siyag

sultíhan apan dì lagi mutúman, He listens intently to what you say, but

he won’t do it. paningudsíngud v [A2; a2] go get some news.

Paningudsíngud ug unsay nahitabù sa nakrás, Go get some news about what

happened to the plane that crashed.

singulu (from úlu) v [A] for the child’s head to crown in childbirth.

Sakit sa ngatanan kun musingulu na ang bátà, The pain is most intense

when the child’s head crowns.

singut n {1} perspiration, sweat. {2} condensation on an object cooler

than the atmosphere. búngag — prickly heat. a annoying, irritating to

one’s nerves. Gipul-an ku sa íyang mga isturya, singut kaáyung

pamináwun, I’m bored with her stories. They’re so annoying to hear.

Singut kaáyu nà siyang manúgù nátù mu rag hárì, It really irritates me

the way she gives orders like a queen. v {1} [B26; a4N] perspire,

sweat. Ug musingut ang kabáyù papahuwáya, If the horse sweats, let it

rest. Mupahúway ku ug singtun (singutun) ku, I will stop working if I

perspire. {2} [A; a4] gather condensation. {3} [C123P] have a hard

fight. Ug gustu kang makigsíngut (makigpasíngut), hala andǎr, If you

want to have a fight, o.k. let’s get to it. paN- v [a4] {1} sweat

profusely. {2} for a sick person to break out in cold sweat. Mukunhud

ang hilánat ug paningtun ka, The fever lowers if you break out in cold

sweat. ka-(←) v [A13] be all covered with sweat. pa-(←) v [A13] do s.t.

to make oneself sweat. Wà mi magdúlà, nagpasíngut lang mi, We didn’t

play, we just had a little workout. kadu-, du-(←) v [A13] sweat

profusely. Undang na ug dúlà kay nagkadusíngut ka lang ug dágan, Stop

playing now because you are sweating profusely from running around.

singtánun a given to sweating easily with the slightest exertion.

sini n {1} movie house. {2} motion picture. {3} showing of motion

pictures. Way sini run kay Birnis Santu, There are no movies today

because it’s Good Friday. {4} love-making sight, as seen by peeping

(humorous metaphor). Pirmi ming kakità ug sini inigpamisíta sa íyang

uyab, We always see a ‘movie’ every time her boy friend comes.

v {1} [A13] show a movie. Ang Yuis-ay-is magsíni (magsini) sa

iskuylahan karung gabíi, The USIS will show a film in the schoolhouse

tonight. {2} [a12] convert into a movie house. (←) v [A13] {1} show a

movie. {2} display lovemaking. Nakakità ang mga bátà nga nagsíni sila

gabíi, The children peeped at them necking last night. paN- v [A2] go

to the movies. Manini ta, Let’s go to the movies. sinihan n movie

house. kasinihan n {1} movie houses collectively. {2} movies, as a

source of entertainment and as an art form. maki-, maki-(←) a fond of

movies. sinisíni n {1} slide-show. {2} free outdoor movie offered by

advertisement panels or mobile units.

siniguylas = siriguylas.

sinílas n slippers. v [A; a] wear, make into slippers. (→) v [a12] hit

with slippers.

sinimaskup n cinemascope or wide-screened movie. v [B156] be in

cinemascope.

sinimpin n k.o. plain finger ring with no gems.

sinínà n {1} dress. {2} shirt. {3} = gínit. v {1} [A; a] wear a shirt

or dress. Nagsinínag pula, Wearing a red shirt, dress. Sininái ang

bátà, Put a shirt on the child. {2} [A12] get a shirt. -un(→) n cloth

to be made into a shirt or dress.

sinípit see sípit.

sinisíru n ash tray. Sa sinisíru ninyu ibutang ang inyung upus, Put

your cigarette butts in the ash tray.

siniyal = sinyal.

siniyur n title of address for men of high station. short form: nyur

{1} Mr., sir. Si Nyur Pidru muabut rung hápun, Mr. Peter will arrive

this afternoon. Andam na ang ímung awtu, nyur, Your car is ready, sir.

{1a} form of direct address between intimate male friends. Kumusta,

nyur! How are you, man! {2} in set usage for names of saints (not

shortened). — San Pidru St. Peter. — San Bisinti St. Vincent. — Santu

Ninyu the Holy Child. pista sa — Feast of the Holy Child. -un

a detesting manual work. Ságad sa mga dátù mga sinyurun ug kusug

musúgù, Most rich people are too good to do manual work and tell people

to do things for them.

sinkuwínta = singkuwinta.

sinsilyu n {1} small change. Wà kuy sinsilyu diri, I don’t have any

change on me. wà kuy — humorous way of answering a compliment (implying

one has no money to pay the person for his flattery). {2} change given

back for a bill. Dúna kay sinsilyu áring písus? Do you have change for

this peso? {3} washer. {3a} metal rings found inside the hub of wheels.

v {1} [A; b(1)] give change or break s.t. into change. Makasinsilyu ka

áring singkuhun? Can you change this five peso bill? Wà ku nímu

sinsilyúhi (sinsilyúi), You haven’t given me my change! {2} [B1256] be

broken into fragments. Nasinsilyu ang básu nga natambug sa simintu, The

glass was broken to pieces when it fell onto the concrete. pa- v [A]

have children (humorous). Agad pay tibuuk, nagpasinsíyu giyud, You were

doing o.k. single (lit. a whole bill). What did you have to go and have

children for (lit. make yourself into small change)?†

sinsíru a sincere.

sinsitib, sinsitíbu a {1} sensitive, easily offended. {2} for electric

equipment to be sensitive. v [B12] be sensitive or easily offended and

irritated.

sinsiya n science.

sinsíyu = sinsilyu.

sinsu n census, an official enumeration of population or some other

statistics of an area. v [A1; a12] have or hold a census.

sinsur n censor. v [A; a12] censor s.t. presented to the public.

Gisinsur ang báhin sa salída nga dúnay naghúbù, The part where there

was a nude scene was censored out. -s censors (plural).

sinsúru n large, deep-sea fishing net which encircles the fish. v [A;

a] fish with this sort of net, esp. in harvesting fish from under the

páyaw. sinsuradur n one who operates this sort of equipment.

sinsus = sinsu.

sinta v [A; b6] {1} for horses to rear up. Pagbantay kay musinta ang

kabáyù! Watch out! The horse will rear. {2} flare up in anger, raising

the head. Ngánung musinta ka man pára sa usa ka gamayng hangyù? Why do

you flare up for such a tiny request? — libanta n a dog’s trick where

the dog can sit or stand on its hind legs on command. v [A] perform

this trick. hi-/ha- v [B1256] be taken aback so as to jerk one’s head

back. Nahasinta ku sa íyang tinubagan, I was taken aback by the way he

talked back.

sintà n pieces of wood or bamboo slats nailed horizontally across posts

as fence railings, to which small vertical slats are attached. v [A; a]

put up, make into this sort of fence railing.

sintábu = sintabus (singular). Usa ka sintábu, One cent.

sintábus n centavo. Singku sintábus, Five centavos. maN-(→) n {1} one

centavo coin. {2} s.t. costing one centavo apiece. Kining gidak-úna sa

agridulsi manintabus, This size of calamondin is one centavo apiece.

v [A13; a12] be one centavo apiece.

sintak v [A; a12] pull a fishline or a line attached to a trap with a

jerk. Sintákun nímu ang pasul inigkubit sa isdà, The moment the fish

bites, pull the line with a jerk.

sintas n {1} strip of silken ribbon or cord with a religious medal worn

around the neck as an indication of one’s devotion to a particular

saint. {2} film-strip. {3} story. Nagsulat siyag sintas nga kawbuy, He

wrote a cowboy story. {4} shoe laces. {5} — nga balátung n variety of

very long balátung. v {1} [A13; b6(1)] wear a ribbon with a saint’s

picture. {2} [A; c] lace shoes.

sintídu n {1} meaning, implication of. Laksut ug sangputánan ang

sintídu sa íyang púlung, His words carried the implication of unhappy

things to come. {2} final decision. v {1} [A13] have a meaning. Tambag

nga nagsintídug kasábà, Advice that was meant as a scolding. {2} [A;

c1] hit squarely or fatally. Nakasintidu siya sa katapúsan níyang tíra,

He made a hit on his last shot. {3} [A; c] give one’s final, fixed

decision or answer. Gisintidúhan na ang ginikánan báhin sa kasal, The

parents have given their decision regarding the wedding. {3a} [A; a12]

ask, find out one’s answer or word. Nagsintídu ku kun mahinayun ba ta,

I want to get the final word from you as to whether we are going as

planned. {3b} [C13] come to an agreement. Nagkasintídu na ang isig ka

ginikánan báhin sa kasal, Both parents have come to an agreement about

the wedding. — kumun n common sense.

sintimintal, sintimintǎl a {1} sentimental, arousing tender

sensibilities. Pilikulang sintimintal nga nakapahílak, A sentimental

picture that made me cry. {2} having a sad expression on the face.

v {1} [B1256; b6] be, become sentimental. {2} [B456] put on a sad face.

Nagsintimintal siya kay napildi sa madyung, He is wearing a long face

because he lost in mahjong. -ista a characterized by being sentimental.

sintimintu, sintimyintu see sintǐr.

sintimitru n centimeter.

sintimus n one centavo. Bísan sintimus dì ka makaabut? You can’t even

afford a penny? maN- costing one centavo. see also sikma.

sintinaryu n centenary. v [A1; b6] have or celebrate a centenary.

sintinil = sintiníla.

sintiníla n sentinel. v [A; a2] act as sentinel.

sintinsiya n {1} sentence in court. Ang sintinsiya sa kurti

nagpahamtang ug sílut nga lima ka túig sa prisuhan, The judgment of the

court imposes a penalty of five years in prison. {2} obvious thing to

do under the circumstances. Usa ray sintinsiya ánang bátang maldítu.

Latiguha, There is just one thing to do to a mischievous child. Whip

him. v {1} [A; b6] impose a sentence. Gisintinsiyáhan siya ug

kamatáyun, He was sentenced to death. {2} [A23] have one’s way as to

how s.t. is to be done. Pritúhun lang nà ug akuy musintinsiya ánà, If I

am to have the say, we’ll just fry it. -du n one who has been

sentenced.

sintinyal n centennial. v [B2456] be a century. Musintinyal nákung

panguyab níya únà mi magkatrátu, I courted her for nearly a century

before we became engaged.

sintir n center player in games like baseball, soccer, basketball,

tubigtúbig. v [A; a1] play center.

sintǐr v {1} [B2; b3] feel offended and hurt, take offense. Unsa may

íyang gisintiran, ang ákung gisulti u ag ákung gibúhat? What did he

feel offended at? Was it what I said, or what I did? {2} [A23] rise to

the bait. Gidakup ang asáwa ug anak básun musintǐr ang púga, The wife

and the child were arrested in the hope that the fugitive would come

out of hiding. sintimintu, sintimyintu n feeling of hurt, offense.

Naghambin siya ug sintimintu mahitungud sa pagtratar níya, She is

nursing a hurt because of the way she was treated. v [A13; b6] harbor a

hurt feeling, without rancor. Subù siya kay nagsintimintu sa ímung

pagkasábà níya, He is sad because he was hurt by your scolding.

sintral n {1} central school of a town. {2} mill for sugar cane.

{3} [noun] sintral the dominant, central [noun]. Bangku sintral,

Central Bank.

sintripugal, sintripyugal n light brown sugar obtained from sugar cane,

lower in quality than the white refined sugar, but more refined than

the muskubádu.

sintru n {1} center, point in the very middle. {1a} central portion of

an area. {2} place where certain activities are concentrated. Sintru

purikultúra, Puericulture center. Ang Sibu sintru sa kumirsiyu sa

Bisáyas, Cebu is the center of commerce in the Visayas. {3} = sintir.

v [A1PB2; a1] be, put at the center.

sintu- (combining form) one hundred. Sintudyǐs, One hundred ten.

sintún v [A; b6] push work off on one another. Dì sila makasintún sa

pagtrabáhu ug tagáag asaynmint káda usa, They can’t push the work off

on each other if each of them has his own assignment.

sintunádu, sintunáwu a for a voice to be flat, lacking in tonality and

pitch. v [B; a2] be, become, make flat. Musintunáwu ákung tíngug ug

musáka ang túnu, My voice goes flat when the song rises.

sinturiyun n centurion.

sinturun n belt to hold trousers up. v {1} [A; a12b2] whip s.o. with a

belt. {2} [A; c] wear a belt.

sin-u = kinsa (dialectal).

sinulug n ritual dance performed at the altar in fulfillment of a vow

made to a saint or the Holy Child. v [A; c5] do or dance the ritual

sinulug. Maáyu nang sakíta ug isinulug, That disease will be cured if

you vow to dance the sinulug for it.

sinuylas = sinílas.

sinya, sinyas = plurdilis.

sinyadur (from sinyal) n in logging, the person who signals the

directives of the foreman to the hauling machine operator.

sinyal n {1} sign or mark thought to have significance. Ang alum sa

ngábil sinyal sa pagkatabian, A mole on the lip is a sign of being a

gossip. {1a} storm signal. {2} a scheme of scale arrangement on the

legs of gamecocks which is thought to indicate the fighting ability.

{3} birthmark. -an a {1} having a freakish or odd physical

characteristic. Sinyálan nang batáa kay unsiy tudlù, That child is a

freak because he has eleven fingers. {2} having an odd or unusual

characteristic (slang). Sinyálan tawhána kay mau ray ituun ug way

iksámin, That man is really odd because he studies only when there are

no exams.

sinyas n the movement of a part of the body as a sign to indicate s.t.

v [A; b6(1)] signal with the body. Sinyásan ta lang ka. Paábut lang, I

will give you a signal. Just wait.

sinyúra n {1} short form: nyúra. term of address for a married woman of

high position: Mrs., madam. Si Nyúra Pilang, Mrs. Pilang. {2} in set

usage before names of saints (not shortened). Nwistra — sa Patima Our

Lady of Fatima. Nwistra — sa Lurdis Our Lady of Lourdes. a for a woman

to demand solicitous service. Sinyúra kaáyung bayhána kay patágay pag

túbig, She thinks herself a grand dame. She even has to have s.o. come

to pour her water. v [A13; a12] call s.o. sinyúra. v {1} [A1] move with

measured and unhurried steps. Makasinyúra nà siyag lakaw kay daghan mag

masúgù, She can afford to move leisurely because she has lots of

servants. {2} [A] not do any work. Ayawg pakan-a ug magsinyúra sila,

Don’t feed them if they don’t do any work. sinyurahun, sinyuranhun a of

the sinyúra type.†

sinyúris n term used in direct address: ladies and gentlemen or

gentlemen. Atinsiyun, mga sinyúris, Attention, ladies and gentlemen.

sinyuríta n {1} short form: nyuríta. term of address to an unmarried

lady of high station. Si Nyuríta Maríya, Miss Mary. {2} lady’s pistol,

small pistol made esp. for ladies to use, usually of .22 caliber.

pistula, ribulbir nga — = sinyuríta, n2. a wanting solicitous

attention, considering oneself too classy to do any sort of work.

Sinyuríta kaáyu siya. Paípis pa giyug kapi, She is very high class. She

even has to have s.o. pour coffee for her. v [A13; a12] call s.o.

sinyuríta. sinyuritahun a of the sinyuríta sort.

sinyurítu n short form: nyurítu. term of address for young boys of high

standing. Nía tu run si Nyurítu Haymi, Master James will be here

presently. a considering oneself too good for any sort of physical

work. v [A13; a12] call s.o. sinyurítu. sinyurituhun a of the sinyurítu

type.

síp a safe in games. v [B1256] be safe. Nasíp ku kay nabuhian ag búla,

I was safe because he dropped the ball. sipsíp n hide-and-seek. v [A]

play hide-and-seek. -anan(→) n home base in hide-and-seek.

sípà_1 a {1} for a voice to be loud and resonant. Ang magsisibya

kinahanglan sípà ug tíngug, An announcer must have a resonant voice.

{1a} loud and piercing. Mu rag mukulíkut sa dunggan nang tíngug nga

sípà, The loud and sharp voice seems to pierce the ears.

{2} ear-*splitting, resounding and sharp. Ang sípang butu, The

earsplitting explosion. Sípang sagpà, Resounding slap. v {1} [B26S;

a12P] be, become loud, resonant. {2} [A2; a12] give a loud, sharp

sound. Musípà ka run ug sagpáun ta ka, You will resound with a crack if

I hit you. ka- n loudness, resonance. Ang kasípà sa sista, The

resonance of the guitar. ma-un a characterized with loudness,

resounding. Masipáung haluk, A resounding kiss.

sípà_2 n a game played usually with a woven rattan ball by participants

standing in a circle. The ball is kicked with the instep and directed

to another player, who in turn passes it on, and so forth. The player

who misses the ball incurs a penalty. v [A; a12] kick s.o. with one’s

instep as one would do in a game of sípà.

sipak v {1} [A2N] for plants to multiply by developing bulbs, shoots,

spreading tubers, and the like. Ayaw kuhái ang sibúyas nga wà pa

musipak (manipak), Don’t harvest the leeks that haven’t developed new

bulbs. {2} [A; a] remove new growths, or pieces of tubers. Sipakun mu

ang mga sáhà sa ságing, Split off the banana shoots. n shoots, bulbs,

pieces of tubers. -in- n shoots, bulbs that have been gathered.

sip-ak v {1} [A; a12] split s.t. lengthwise along the grain. Sip-ákun

nákù ning uwáya ug tulu, I will split this piece of rattan into three.

{2} [A2; a12] disturb or destroy s.t. as if rending it. Kadtung mga

pulúnga makasip-ak (makapasip-ak) sa ákung pagtagad níya, Those words

can destroy my regard for him. n s.t. that has been split lengthwise

from a bigger piece.

sípan n betel nut husk used as a toothbrush. v [A; b6(1)] brush the

teeth with this material.

sipat a naughty, mischievous, making a nuisance. Sipat kaáyu ning batáa

kay maghingári ug pabuyag, This child is very naughty because he always

makes a nuisance of himself. Sipat ang mga lamuk dinhi kay mamáak bísan

ug adlaw pa, The mosquitoes are a real nuisance here because they bite

even at daytime. v [B12] be, become naughty or a nuisance. (←) v [B6]

become rampant. Misípat ang panúlis kay krísis sa kwarta, Thievery is

becoming rampant because of the scarcity of money.

sípat v [A; a2b] look with a sharp, piercing look. Grábi siyang

makasípat mu rag mudulut ang mata, My, how fiercely he looked at me, as

if his eyes were piercing through me.

siphag v [B5; a12] for a group to disperse by running in different

directions or for s.t. in a piece to break into smithereens and be

thrown in all directions. Sa dihang mibutubutu misiphag ang mga

dimunstríturs, When the shots rang out the demonstrators dispersed.

Nasiphag ang mga parti sa awtu pagbutu niíni, The car parts flew in all

directions when it exploded. Siphágun nákù nang ílang punduk, I am

going to break their group up. -ay v [c] = siphag.

sipi interjection used to drive away cats. Sipi! Sámuk ning irínga,

Scat! What a bothersome cat.

sipì n hand of bananas, a group of bananas growing in one line in the

bunch. v [A; a12] separate into hands. Sip-a ang búligs ságing,

Separate the banana bunch into hands.

sipii n acronym for CPA, Certified Public Accountant. v [A13] be a CPA.

— lúyir one licensed as a CPA and as a lawyer.

sipilin n zeppelin. v [A13] do s.t. using a zeppelin.

sipilis n syphilis. v [A123P; a4] be affected with syphilis.

sipilya n plane for smoothing wood. v [A; ab] smooth wood with, make

into a plane. Sipilyáhan nátù ning tabláha arun mahámis, Let us plane

this board to smoothen it. -in- n shavings.

sipilyu n toothbrush. v [A; b6] brush s.o.’s teeth. paN- v [A2; c]

brush one’s teeth. Manipilyu giyud ta káda human ug káun, We should

brush our teeth after every meal.

siping v {1} [AN; b] gather small bulbs, small shoots for harvest or

replanting. Magsiping ku sa sibúyas, I’ll get some onions. {2} [A2N;

b(1)] reproduce by growing new shoots or bulbs. Misiping (naniping) na

ang mga sibúyas, The onions are multiplying. n new shoots or bulbs

growing from a plant.

síping_1 v [AC; ac] stay, put close by the side. Musíping ku nímug

lingkud inigtís, I will sit close to you during the exam. Isíping ning

takurì sa linung-ag arun maínit ning kapi, Place the kettle next to the

pot of rice to make it warm.

síping_2 n rudimentary genital organ of the opposite sex in addition to

one’s own genital organ. -an n hermaphrodite.

síping_3 n shipping line.

sípir n zipper. v {1} [A13; b6] put or attach a zipper. {2} [A; b6] zip

s.t. up. Sipíri ra ring ákung likud, Please zip my back. paN- v [A2]

zip oneself up.

sipit_1 n {1} earwig, a shiny black bug abounding in coconut trees

about 1 cm. long with large mandibles. It does not bite. {2} k.o.

small, blackish, scorpion-like insect about ½″ long which bites, found

on furniture.

sípit v {1} [A; b6] carry s.t. between the arm and body. {2} [A; b6]

hold firmly between the legs. Gisipítan ku níya sa duha níya ka páa,

She held me firmly between her legs. — ug diplúma v [B1346] be a degree

holder. Nagsípit na ku ug diplúma pagkaminyù nákù, I already had my

degree when I married. (→)_2 n pincer of a crab or lobster. -in- n a

simple anchor made from a forked branch in between which a stone is

tied.

siplà v {1} [A; c1] knock down s.t. s.o. is holding. Kalita pagsiplà

ang gikaptan níyang búla, Knock the ball out of his hand suddenly.

{2} [A; a1] slap with the palm or an open hand. Ákù siyang gisiplà kay

nagsubìsubì, I slapped her when she talked back.

sipláag v [APB6C3] scatter over a wide area, cause to do so. Kinsay

nagsipláag (nagpasipláag) áring mga pasì diri sa kwartu? Who scattered

the corn all over the room? Natigwaláan ku siya dihang nagsipláag ang

mga táwu, I lost sight of him when people ran away in every direction.

Nagkasipláag ang mga magsúun pagkamatay sa inahan, The children were

scattered when the mother died.

siplágay = suplágay.

siplat v [AP2N; b] glance, take a furtive look. Nasiplatan (hisiplatan)

ta ka nga nanglìlì sa lyabihánan, I caught you peeping through the

keyhole. Ákung gipasiplatan siya ug mulíngì ba nákù, I glanced at him

to see if he would look my way.

siplin n seaplane. v [A13; a12] travel by, make into a seaplane.

siplit = siplat.

sipra n {1} monogram, a mark showing ownership. {2} sign, label. Sakay

sa dyip nga dúnay siprang Lahug, Take a jeep which is marked Lahug.

v [A; c] {1} put a monogram on s.t. {2} mark a sign, label.

sipris n cypress tree.

sipsáyid v [A; c] dock on the side of another ship. Musipsáyid na lang

ang barkug wà nay lunang kadunggúan sa pír, A ship docks on the side of

another ship if it can’t find any other berthing place.

sipsip_1 v [AN; a12] cut s.t. with long sweeping strokes with a bladed

implement. Maáyung kasab-an ang nagsipsip sa ákung mga misítas, How I’d

love to scold whoever cut down my ornamental plants.

sipsip_2 v [A2N; b6N] polish the apple (euphemism for supsup). Mupasar

siya kay musipsip (manipsip) man sa íyang maistru, He will pass because

he licks the teacher’s boots. n one who polishes the apple. bútù apple

polisher.

Sipt. n abbreviation for Siptiyimbri, September.

sipti v [c6] put s.t. in a place for safekeeping. Isipti nà sa sulud

kay tingálig sibatun, Put it inside for safekeeping because s.o. might

make off with it.

Siptimbri n September. v see abril.

siptimu grádu n seventh grade. v [B56] be in the seventh grade.

siptinaryu n a seven-day devotion, the Septinary for the Holy Ghost.

sipu v [A; b] clean or clear an area of grasses, bushes, and small

trees, usually at the borders of a cultivated area to prevent the

plants from being in the shade or to afford a good view of the field.

sípuk v {1} [A; b] gather around s.t. Misípuk ang mga táwu sa lamísa

nga gibutangan sa pagkáun, The people gathered around the table where

the food had been set. {2} [B6; a12P] for the head to be awhirl with

too many problems. Sipúkun (pasipúkun) mu ang ákung ū́ ning ímung mga

binúang, You are driving me mad with your foolishness. (→) a having the

head awhirl and being short-tempered on that account. Ang táwung daghag

prublíma sipuk kaáyu ug úlu, A person who has many problems is

short-tempered. -un a of a short-tempered sort.

sipukar v [B16] for work to be fast-paced. Maáyung hinayhináyan ang

trabáhu arun dílì magsipukar kun hápit na kinahanglána, Do the work

little at a time so that you won’t have to do it in a great rush when

the need arises. sipukádu, sipukáwu a {1} short-tempered. Sipukádu ang

táwung daghag prublíma, A person with many problems gets to be

short-tempered. {2} requiring a fast pace of work. Sipukádu na kaáyu

ning ámung trabáhu kay dúna man miy didlayin, We are working as fast as

we can because there is a deadline to meet. v {1} [B1; a12] be, become

short-tempered. {2} [B12; c1] for work or a person to require a fast

pace.

sipul n a knife 3–5″ long with a somewhat humped back used to cut

threads and fibers in weaving. Instead of a handle it has a long tang

curved at the end forming an eye. v [a12] make into, hit s.o. with a

weaving knife.

sipulkru n sepulcher.

sipultíru n caretaker of a cemetery. v [B156; c1] be the caretaker in a

cemetery.

sip-un n {1} head cold. {2} nasal mucous. Pahíri nang sip-un mu, Wipe

your nose. v [A123P; a14] {1} have a cold. Ug sip-unun ka, inum áring

tambal, If you have a cold, take this medicine. {2} have a runny nose.

Gisip-un ku tungud sa abug, I have a runny nose from the dust. sip-unun

a {1} having a runny nose. {1a} tender in age, at the age when one has

a runny nose. {2} awkward and ignorant.

sípung v {1} [A; a12] draw s.t. together, as a net or mouth of a sack.

Dílì ku makasípung sa bàbà sa sáku kay punù kaáyu, I cannot gather the

mouth of the sack because it is very full. Sipúngun níya ang buhuk,

unyà pangkúun, She gathers up her hair and ties it into a knot. {2} [A;

c1] join two ends or sides together. Sulda ray makasípung sa isig ka

tumuy sa alambri, Only solder can join the two pieces of wire. {3} [A;

b] finish a weave, terminating it. Magsípung na ku sa kálù, I’ll finish

weaving the outer edges of the brim of the hat. {3a} [A; c1] finish

harvesting the rice, usually the little remaining part of the last part

near the end of the field. -un(→), -unun n last small remaining part of

the rice in the field to be harvested.†

sípur n C-4 rice, a recently introduced variety of white rice.

sip-ut a narrow and tight, affording little space or freedom of

movement. Sip-ut kaáyu ang agiánan, The passageway is very narrow.

Sip-ut nga sayal, A tight skirt. v [B2] be narrow and tight. ma-

a crowded, thick with vegetation. Masip-ut nga kalibunan, Thick

underbrush.

sipuy = sipul.

sipya n sepia in photography. v [A12] make a print in sepia.

sipyat v {1} [A23] make a mistake. Musipyat ka lang ug kas-a,

papahawáun ta giyud ka, Just commit one mistake, and I’ll fire you.

{2} [B26] miss an aim, fail in a plan. Dílì ku musipyat ug akuy

patirúhun sa langgam, If I shoot the bird, I won’t miss. Plánung dílì

masipyat, A plan that cannot fail. {3} [A23] overlook, fail to do s.t.

Ug akuy pabasáhun walay sayup nga musipyat, I won’t overlook a thing if

I read it. Ayaw sipyáta pagbása ang sunud gulà, Don’t fail to read the

next issue. n {1} error committed. Way sipyat siyang muantug, He never

misses in his shots. {2} failure to do s.t.

sír n term of address for male teachers and other men of high status.

Si Sír Gabútin dílì makaanhi sa iskuylahan run, Mr. Gabutin cannot come

to school today. Náay nagtawag nímu sa tilipunu, sír, S.o. is calling

you on the phone, sir. n [gen.] — my, your, etc. teacher. Giingnan mi

sa ámung sír, Our teacher told us. v [A; a12] address s.o. sir.

sira v {1} [A; b5c1] close a window or door. Sirhun (sirhan, isira,

sirahun, sirahan) ta ning pwirta, ha? Let me close the door. May I?

{2} [ABN2] close, cease to operate, cause s.t. to do so. Anus-a musira

(manira) ang klási? When do classes close? Una lang kay magsira

(manira) pa ku sa tindáhan, Just go ahead, because I will close the

store. {3} [A2; a12] wind up, make complete. Átung sirhun ang nigusyu

kay muadtu mi sa Amirika, We will wind up the business because we are

going to America. {4} [A; b(1)] lock s.o. or oneself in s.t. Ug

magpabuyag ka, akuy musira nímu sa kwartu, If you make a nuisance of

yourself, I will lock you in your room. {5} — ug dugù v [b4(1)] miss

several menstrual periods, usually for a long span of time. Nagmulù

siya kay nasirhan siya ug dugù, She is worried because she has missed

several menstrual periods. {6} [AB12; c1] plant fully with; be fully

planted. Dì makasira (makapasira) ning tagúra sa basakan, These rice

seedlings aren’t enough to fill all the rice paddies. n {1} door.

{1a} gate or anything that closes. {2} window shutter. {3} end of

school. Kanus-a inyung sira sa klási? When do your classes end? — gána

dessert. v [A; c1] have for dessert. paN- v [A2] {1} = sira, v2.

{2} lock oneself in a house or room. Manira ta kay náay púsil sa gawas,

Let’s close up because there is a gunfight outside. Nanira ku kay

naglágut ku, I locked myself in my room because I was angry. {3} zipper

or button up one’s clothes. Walà ku makapanira sa ákung karsúnis, I did

not zipper my trousers. karga siráda see karga. sirádu a {1} tightly

closed. Sirádu kaáyu ang kwartu kay walay hángin makasulud, The room is

closed tight, and no air can get in. {2} full, filled to capacity. Dì

ta makasakay kay sirádu kaáyu ang trák, We can not get on because the

truck is completely full. v [B1256; b6] {1} be tightly closed, close

s.t. tight. {2} filled to the last seating capacity. panirádu = panira,

2. siradúra n {1} device to close a door. {2} a lock for closing

jewelry or anything to close wearing apparel.

sírà n venereal disease infection. v [B126] be infected with a venereal

disease (slang).

siráli n k.o. fruit similar in appearance to cherries, green or dark

red when ripe, with a single pit, growing in bunches on a small wild or

cultivated tree: Flacourtia jangomas.

sirámiks n ceramics.

sirapínis n seraphim.

sirbandu n servant (sarcastic usage). Sirbandu ba ku nímu nga ímu kung

sugúun niánà? Am I your servant to make me do what you command?

sirbátu n {1} whistle producing a high shrill noise. {2} horn on a

vehicle. {3} notification, word of intimation for an important event

(humorous). Nakasal na diay mu? Wà man lang muy sirbátu! Why, you got

married without even giving us the slightest hint! v {1} [A; b6] sound

a whistle or horn. Gisirbatúhan ka. Padaplin, He blew his whistle at

you. Go to the side. {2} [A] give word or notification for an important

event (humorous).

sirbi_1 {1} is considered, reckoned as. Kining kwartáha sirbi swildu

nímu, This money is considered as your salary. {2} by way of. Sirbi ug

pasalámat níay ákung gása álang nímu, By way of thanks I have a present

for you. walay — useless. Way sirbing pagkaanáka! Tapulan, What a

useless son! He’s so lazy. v {1} [A3] make do, serve. Magsirbi kahà ni

pára halígi? Will this do for a post? {1a} [A13] be of use, service.

Ang ákung kahibalu sa ininglis nagsirbi nákù sa ákung trabáhu, My

knowledge of English stood me in good stead in my work. {2} [A; b6]

serve in a household. Adtung nagsirbi pa ku sa íla, At the time when I

was serving in their place. {2a} work off a debt by rendering menial

service or serve time for a penalty. Sa átù pa, musirbi pa ku sa

bayinti písus, In other words, I will work off the twenty pesos by

serving you. {2b} care, attend to. Ikaw ba tu ang nagsirbi nákù sa

huspital? Were you the one who attended to me in the hospital?

{2c} serve in the mass. {3} serve food. Isirbi na ang panihápun, Serve

supper now. -dur(→), -yinti n waiter. v [A13] be, become a waiter.

-dúra, -yinta n waitress. v [A13] be, become a waitress. mag-l-

n {1} waiter or waitress. {2} one who assists in saying the mass. -syu

n {1} service, performance of a job in one’s line of duty. Sa dinhà pa

ku sa sirbisyu sa pulis, When I was working on the police force.

{2} function, purpose which s.t. serves. Unsa may sirbisyu áning

pidála? What is the purpose of this pedal? {3} church service. Sa alas

dyís ang sirbisyu, The service starts at ten o’clock. -syu Sibil Civil

Service. v {1} [A13] serve, perform a job or duty in line of duty.

{2} [b] serve or work to pay one’s debt. Sirbisyúhan ku lang ang ákung

útang, I will just work my debt off. {3} [A; b6] hold a church service.

-syáwu a having rendered a great service, served well. Gisì na ning

payúnga apan sirbisyáwu kaáyu ni kanákù, This umbrella is torn, but it

has served me well.

sirbi_2 v [A; c] serve in tennis and other games played with a net.

n turn to serve, action of serving the ball. Kinsa rung sirbi

(sirbisyu)? Whose serve is it? -syu n = sirbi, n.

sirbilyíta_1 n napkin. v [a] make into, provide with napkins.

sirbilyíta_2 n k.o. compact, seedy cooking banana, yellow-orange when

ripe.

sirbis n {1} s.t. set aside for a certain specific use. Sirbis ning

awtúha pára sa mga bisíta, This car is for the special use of the

visitors. Maáyug sirbis tung ristawrána, That restaurant gives good

service. v {1} [b6(1)] make s.t. available for a specific use. Ayaw ug

kabaláka kay sirbísan ta mu ug dakung amplipáyir, Don’t worry because I

will have a big public system available for you. {2} [A] service,

provide maintenance for. Kinsa may musirbis sa mga awtu? Who will

service the cars? — diluks n service in a de luxe manner. Gihatdan man

giyug pamáhaw. Sirbis diluks man giyud, She was served breakfast on

bed. De luxe service, I should say.

sirbísa n beer. sirbisahay v [A1; a12] play a game with beer as bets.

sirbisyáwu see sirbi_1.

sirbisyu see sirbi_1 and sirbi_2.

sirbyinta = sirbidúra. see sirbi_1.

sirbyinti = sirbidur. see sirbi_1.

sirguylas = siriguylas.

siriguylas n small tree cultivated for its sweet and juicy fruits,

yellow or reddish, similar to plums: Spondias purpurea. paN- v [A2; b6]

gather siriguylas.

sirikinya n k.o. flying fish with a long nose.

síril v [A3; a12] look all around s.w. to find s.t. Nagsíril mi sa mga

kasilingánan pagpangítà sa bátà, We were searching all over the

neighborhood looking for the child. hasirilsíril v [B1256] go

frantically looking for s.t. everywhere.

sirimunyas n {1} ceremony, prescribed procedure. Ang sirimunyas sa

pag-inugurar sa tulay, The ceremony for the inauguration of the bridge.

{2} fuss, ado. Way daghang sirimunyas gipapuyra siya, He was fired

without much ceremony. v [A; b6] hold a ceremony.

sirína_1 n siren. Sirína sa bumbíru, Fire engine siren. v [A; b6] sound

a siren.

sirína_2 n a mythical sea creature said to be a woman of some sort.

sirináta n an open air concert. v [A; b6] have, perform an open air

concert.

síring = syíring.

siringsíring v [A; a] go about in a circular motion seeking or watching

s.t. Misiringsíring ang iruplánu úsà mutugpa, The plane circled before

landing.

sirínu n night watchman. v [A13] be a night watchman.

sirip_1 n sheriff. v [A; a12] {1} attach property for nonpayment of a

debt on it. Ang bangku mauy musirip sa yútà ug dílì kabayran ang lún,

The bank will attach the land if the loan is not paid. {2} confiscate.

Ákung siripun ang baráha kay dì mu magtuun, I will confiscate the

playing cards because you don’t study.

sirip_2 = silip.

siripinti = sirpinti.

síris n {1} Christmas tree lights. {2} series connection of bulbs or

batteries. v [A; a] connect several batteries or electric bulbs in a

series.

sírit v {1} [A2P; a12P] rush swiftly with a whooshing noise. Mipasírit

(misírit) ug padágan sa awtu, Zoomed away in the car. {2} [A2] do s.t.

fast and with ease. Misírit siya sa iksámin kay maáyu mang pagkaribyú,

He answered the examination easily because he had reviewed well.

n hissing noise of s.t. released under pressure. (→) v [A13] make a

hissing noise. Nagsirit nga kaláyu, The hissing flame.

sirku v {1} [A3] fall headlong, tumble down into s.t. Misirku siya sa

kanal pagkabanggà sa mutur, He fell headlong into the ditch when the

motorcycle crashed. {2} [A; b6] flip, do tumbling. Human siya mudágan

misirku siya didtu sa túbig, He ran and then somersaulted into the

water. {3} [A13] for there to be a circus. Magsirku didtu sa ámung

lungsud karung pista, There will be a circus in our town this coming

fiesta. n circus. sirkíru, sirkadur n trapeze artist, acrobat. sirkíra,

sirkadúra n a lady trapeze artist, acrobat. v [A13] be, become an

acrobat.

sirkul n {1} circle. {2} the mahjong piece having the design of a

circle. v {1} [AC23; c1] encircle, form a circle. Magsirkul na ta,

Let’s form a circle. Nagsirkul ang mga girilya sa kampu sa Hapun, The

guerillas encircled the Japanese camp. Gisirkulan ang mga sayup, The

mistakes were encircled. {2a} [A12; b] draw a circle in mahjong.

{2b} [B126] for the piece drawn to turn out a circle.

sirkular n circular, a directive distributed from a head to lower

ranking departments.

sirkulasiyun n periodical circulation.

sirkulu = sirkul.

sirkumpirinsiya n circumference.

sirkumstansiya n specific situation in which s.t. happened. Kining

hitabù usa ka sirkumstansiya sa pangágaw sa katungdánan, The happening

is a specific instance of usurpation of authority.

sirkus n circus. v [A13] hold a circus.

sirmun n {1} sermon delivered by a clergyman. {2} scolding. v [A; c]

{1} deliver a sermon. {2} give a scolding. Gisirmúnan siya ni Máma kay

tagdugay nga mupaúlì, Mom gave him a scolding because he comes home

late.

sirpinti n {1} a mythological dragon or serpent of stories. {2} a

treacherous and malicious person. v [B1256; b6] become, consider one a

serpent.

sirta = sirtu.

sirtipay v [A; b6(1)] certify, make a written declaration concerning

s.t.

sirtipikar v [A; b6] attest to the state or verity of s.t. Musirtipikar

ku sa pagkatinúud sa íyang diklarasiyun, I will attest to the truth of

his declaration. Gisirtipikahan na ba ang ímung tsiki? Has your check

been certified? sirtipikádu n s.t. certified as true, valid. v [B1256]

be, become certified.

sirtipíku n {1} certification of having finished a certain course or

elementary grades. {2} a formalized declaration of thanks. {3} a

document evidencing ownership of stock. — sa kandidatúra certificate of

candidacy.

sirtu v {1} [A1; a12] ascertain. Nakasirtu ka ba unsay íyang súgù nákù?

Have you ascertained what it was he wanted me to do? {2} [C; a12] come

to final terms on an agreement. Nagkasirtu na mi sa prisyu, We have

come to an agreement about the price. n {1} having come to an

agreement. {2} expression in an auction sale indicating that the bid is

closed. Dusintus! Ala úna! Alas dus! Alas tris! Sirtu! Two hundred!

Going once! Going twice! Going thrice! Gone!

síru n {1} zero. {2} situation of having gotten nothing. Dimálas ang

ámung pangisdà run kay síru, We had bad luck in our fishing because we

got nothing. {3} exactly in round figures, no more, no less. Síru

giyung kinsi písus ang hálin, The sales was exactly fifteen pesos. Síru

nga siyam ka búlan ang íyang pagmabdus way subrang adlaw, Her pregnancy

was exactly nine months, not a day more or less. v {1} [A; b6] give a

zero, make s.o. come out with zero. Pagtuun kay musíru giyud nang

maistrúha, Study, because that teacher will really give a zero.

Gisirúhan mi sa ámung kuntra, Our opponents made us come out with zero.

{2} [B256; c16] put into round figures. Hustu nang aníhun ug masíru

nang duha ka túig, It’s time to be harvested when it gets to be exactly

two years.

sirù_1 v {1} [A; c] feed s.o. who is weak from childbirth or disease.

Dì ku makalakat kay nagsirù kug masakitun, I can’t leave the house

because I’m feeding s.o. that is sick. Sabaw sa báka ang isirù sa

nagpatútuy, Give the nursing mother beef broth. {2} [A; b] give a dole

or handout (deprecatory). Dì mu mauwaw nga gubyirnu ang magsirù ninyu?

Are you not ashamed to receive handouts from the government?

siruhánu n surgeon. v [A13; a12P] be, become a surgeon.

siruk a {1} greedy, having a strong desire for food. Siruk kaáyu ning

irúa kay walà makakaun ug tulu ka adlaw, This dog is very greedy

because it hasn’t eaten for three days. {2} fond of, having a strong

liking for. Siruk ug bayli ni si Pidru, Peter is crazy about dancing.

{3} one who is present at any event where food is served, invited or

not. v [B12] be, become greedy or fond of s.t. (←) v [A; b6] attend a

party or feast uninvited, just to eat the food prepared. Mga bagà ug

náwung nga misíruk sa híkay, Those nervy people who went to the party

uninvited. paN- v [A2; b6] go s.w. to scrounge for food. Adtu sa mga

basúra magpaniruk ang mga irù ug iring, The dogs and the cats scrounge

for food in garbage cans. — buy a {1} attending banquets uninvited.

{2} one starved for food, entertainment, or sex without scruples.

v [B12] become a person of this sort.

síruks n {1} xerox machine. {2} a xerox copy. Síruks lay ihátag, dílì

ang uridyinal, Just turn in a xerox, not the original. v [A; b6] xerox

s.t.

sirul n stomach cramps. v [A123P; a4] get stomach cramps. Diyútay ray

kan-a sa hilaw nga mangga arun dílì ka sirulun, Don’t eat so many green

mangoes so you don’t get cramps.

sirumsirum n k.o. goby.

sirung v [B26; c1] for the eyebrows to be knitted. Masirung (musirung)

ang ímung kílay ug masukù ka, You knit your eyebrows when you are

angry. a knitted eyebrows.†

sírung = sinulug.

sirutsu n hand saw. — pára láras ripsaw. v [A13; a12] cut with a saw.

siryal n installment in a serialized movie, radio program, published

stories. v [c6] have s.t. appear in installments.

siryal nambir n serial number.

siryus a {1} serious, earnest in one’s attitude to things. Siryus siya

kaáyu sa íyang trabáhu, He is very serious in his work. {2} seriously

ill. Siryus na kaáyu ang masakitun, The patient is very serious.

v {1} [B1; b6] be serious and earnest. {2} [B12; b6] for an illness to

get serious. -in- v [A13] take things seriously.

siryúsa a serious-minded, not easy-going. Dì siya katiáwan kay

siryúsang pagkababáyi, You can’t fool around with her because she is

the serious type. v [B2] become serious-minded.

siryúsu a serious and earnest about what one does, not joking. Siryúsu

kaáyu ning ákung ig-ágaw, panagsa ra mupahiyum, My cousin is serious.

He rarely smiles. Sigúru kang maánur ug siryúsu ka sa ímung pagtuun,

You will get honors if you are serious with your studies. v [B1] be

serious.

sís {1} short for Mísis, term of address for a married woman. {2} term

of address to a sister.

sisariyan n caesarian section. v [A; a12] perform or have a caesarian

section.

sisi n k.o. small oysters.

sìsì v {1} [A; a] make an incision on s.t., rip s.t. open with a long

tear. Sìsíun ta ning ímung dintru arun maabut ku ang samad, We’ll have

to rip your shirt so I can get at your wound. Arun makúhà ang bála

sìsían ang dughan, We’ll have to make an incision in the chest to get

the bullet out. {2} [B126; a] for the edge of s.t. hard to have a tear

in it. Nasìsì ang kílay sa buksidur, The boxer got a cut on his

eyebrow. Sìsíun mu nang kílid sa silya nga ablíhan mu nang kúk? Are you

going to rip the edge of the chair by opening a coke on it?

{2a} [b4(1)] have a vaginal laceration. Ang bátà nga gilúgus nasìsían,

The child that was raped had a vaginal laceration.

sisig = alig-ig, v1.

sisik, sísik n carapace of a sea turtle, or similar material from a

carabao horn, used for making combs. sudlayng — turtle-shell comb.

sisinta = saysinta.

sisip n s.t. tapered and thin, used as a wedge to hold s.t. tightly in

place. Ayaw ug nipsa ang sisip arun dílì mahalù dáyun ang pul-an, Don’t

make the wedge thin so the handle will not come loose easily. v [A; a]

put, make into a small wedge.

sista n guitar. v [A23N; a12] play a guitar. Kaantígu kang musista

(manista)? Do you know how to play the guitar? maN-r- n guitar player.

paN- n art of guitar playing.

sisti what really makes it bad is... Walà lang untà tuy kásung

gigisìgisì. Ang sisti (nakasisti) kay gisúnug man sab, It really

wouldn’t have mattered if it had only been torn to pieces, but the

thing that really is bad is that it was burnt too. Way kásu kanang

samára, ang sisti (nakasisti) lang, ug ímung pasagdan, Don’t worry

about that wound. It’s only s.t. to worry about if you don’t take care

of it. v [A12] = sisti.

sistíma n system, way in which s.t. is done. Bag-ung sistíma sa

pagtudlug ininglis, A new system for teaching English. v [a12] do s.t.

in a sensible or systematic way. Sistimáha nà ug búhat, unáhun ri,

isunud tu, Do it in a systematic way: This first, next that, and so

forth. -tiku(→) a done in a systematic, sensible way.

sistu = sistusumyásis.

sistusumyásis n schistosomiasis. v [A123P; a4] be afflicted with

schistosomiasis.

sísu n see-saw. v [A1; a2] play on, make into a see-saw.

sisyun n session, the meeting of members of a body to transact

business. v [A1; b6] hold a session.

sít_1 v [A; c1] set the hair. Rúla ang ímung buhuk usà isít (síta),

Roll your hair on curlers before you set it.

sít_2 n {1} set of dishes, furniture, mahjong, and the like. {2} in

mahjong a set of three consecutive numbers (siyà) or a set of three

pieces of the same number (tríyu). v [A12] obtain a set of s.t.

sít_3 v [A; c] adjust the time of a timepiece. Isít ang rilu inigpítu,

Set the clock when the siren sounds.

síta n letter z.

sitar v [A; c] express or cite s.t. Nausab ang íyang hunàhúnà human ku

makasitar sa ákung túyù, He changed his mind after I had expressed my

purpose. Bi, sitari ku ug usa ka higayun diin walà ka mapildi, All

right, give me an instance where you did not lose. Hala, isitar ang

prisyu ug pila man gáling nà, All right, tell me the price. How much

could it be.

sitasiyun n summons, an official order to appear in court.

sithaw v [B] be embarrassed to the point of blushing in shame. Musithaw

ta ug hisakpan tang mamakak, It is embarrassing to be caught cheating.

Nasithaw ang duha ka managtrátu nga hinsakpang nagháluk, The couple

blushed with shame because they were caught kissing.

síti number seven. Used only with words of Spanish origin: dates,

prices, time of day. v see tris. n k.o. white rice with long and

slender grains that ripens in seven months. — Birnis n aged palm toddy.

— duktúris n Christmas pageant concerning the life of Christ,

especially focusing on the debate between Christ and the seven learned

rabbis in the temple. — palabras n {1} the seven last words of Christ

before He died on the cross. {2} a Good Friday ritual commemorating the

seven last words. v [A] perform this ritual. — páris n a mahjong hand

containing seven pairs (see karnabal_2). v [B36; c6] make, get seven

pairs.

sitihul n City Hall.

sitinta numeral seventy. v see disiutsu.

sitlayit n man-made satellite. v [b6] have a satellite s.w.

sitru n sceptre. Ang sitru mauy timailhan sa gahum, The sceptre is a

symbol of power.

sí tru n see-through cloth, k.o. lace cloth which one can see through.

v [A; b] wear s.t. of see-through cloth.

sitsaru n commercial name for peas or pea pods. The plant (or the

vegetable) is called gisantis.

sitsarun n a tidbit made of hog skins fried crisp. v [A; a12] prepare,

have sitsarun.

sitsiríka_1 a gay, vivacious, and friendly. Lagmit makatratu ning

bayhána kay sitsiríka kaáyu, This girl will likely get herself a boy

friend because she is very vivacious and friendly. {2} dressing with

verve, somewhat wildly. v [B12; b6] get to be vivacious and friendly.

sitsiríka_2 = kumintang.

sitsiríku a being vivacious and friendly with the opposite sex, but not

necessarily loose.

sitsiríya, sitsiríyas n miscellaneous goods for everyday use. Namaligyà

mi ug sitsiríyas ingun sa asúkar, linata, panaptun, ug uban pa, We sell

various goods for everyday use such as sugar, canned goods, cloth, and

the like.

sitsit v [AN; b(1)] attract s.o.’s attention by hissing in short

bursts: sst, sst. Mupatúu nà siya ug akuy musitsit, He’ll stop if I go

sst, sst to him. Sitsíti si Nítu kay nabyaan ang íyang libru, Call Nito

back because he left his book behind. n a hissing call to attract

attention. paN- v [A13] hissing at s.o., call done in this way.

situn this, that (nom. and dat.—dialectal).

sitwasiyun n {1} state of health or well-being. Sa ímung sitwasiyun

dílì ka pa makalakaw, In your delicate state of health you should not

walk. {2} situation, the circumstances that pertain at a given moment.

Ang sitwasiyun sa pamulitika sa Ilúkus, The political situation in

Ilocos.

sityu n a territorial subdivision of a barrio, having no political

signification.

síug v [A; b] press the abdomen downward in childbirth. Gisiúgan sa

mananabang ang babáying nanganak, The midwife pressed down on the

abdomen of the woman who was giving childbirth.†

síut a {1} crowded. Síut didtu sa sini kay maáyu ang pilikula, It was

crowded in the movie house because it was a good film. {2} full of

weeds or grasses that obstruct. Bungayi ang gardin kay síut na kaáyu,

Weed the garden because it is full of weeds. {3} littered with trash.

{n} trash, weeds. v {1} [A2; ac] force one’s way with difficulty

through a crowd or thicket. Gisíut níya ang katawhan pagpaduul sa

intabládu, He forced his way through the crowd to get near the stage.

{1a} for a sound to penetrate. Ang kabanhà musíut sa ákung dalunggan,

The noise penetrates into my ears. {2} [B2] become full of weeds.

{3} [B126; a12] become full of litter. Ginunting papil ang nakasíut

(nakapasíut) sa sála, Cut up pieces of paper littered the living room.

siutsiut v [A; b6] scatter litter.

siwag a jutting out inconveniently. Siwag kaáyu nang rúlir ilukluk sa

bulsa, The ruler protrudes inconveniently if you stick it in your back

pocket. v [A2S; c6] be, become protuberant and inconvenient.

siwagkang v [B6; c1] stick out or be crookedly placed. Dakù ang intráda

sa ákung sapátus kay nagsiwagkang ang ákung kumagkù, I take a shoe with

a very wide vamp because my big toe sticks out to the side. Ayaw

siwagkánga (isiwagkang) ang ímung tiil kay malukápa ta, Don’t stick

your legs out because we’ll stumble over them.

siwakug v [B3(1)6] be cumbersome and difficult to carry due to its long

length. Magsiwakug dad-un ang tag-as nga mga lipak, Long bamboo slats

are cumbersome to carry. a cumbersome to carry because of length.

síwang v [A; b6] cut or split the lips. Siwángun tikaw run ug dì ka

magtárung, I’ll split your lips open if you don’t behave. (→)

a harelip. Dáan na nà siyang siwang sukad sa gamay pa, She has been a

harelip since childhood.

siwásid = saluwasid.

siwil v [A] for long slender things to stick out. Misiwil ang lansang

sa píkas bungbung, The nail stuck out through the other side of the

wall. Punyal nga nagsiwil sa bulsa, A dagger sticking out of the

pocket.

siwit n clitoris.

siwitsiwit n gossip. v [AN; c1] gossip; bear tales. Dì ta

makasiwitsiwit ug daghan tag búhat, We can’t gossip if we’re busy.

siwsiw v [A] for blood to flow profusely. Misiwsiw ang dugù sa dakù nga

samad, Blood flowed profusely from the wound.

siya he, she. Akù siyang igsúun, He is my brother. She is my sister.

kanà, kini, kadtu — {1} him, her (used when speaking about s.o.,

usually saying s.t. unpleasant). Tabian nà siya, She is a gossip.

{2} this, that thing. Kari siya indángan. Kanà siya mamsà, This is a

surgeon fish. That is a crevally. {2a} that umm... (used when one can’t

think of the name of s.t.). Kanang instrumintu, kanà siyang ibángag sa

puthaw gánì, That instrument, that thing they make holes in iron with,

you know... siyasíya v [A13] do s.t. all by himself, herself. Way

mitábang níya ug nagsiyasíya lang siya ug tuun, Nobody helped him out

and he studied all by himself. níya {1} gen.: his, her. Ang libru níya,

Her book. {2} dat., short for kaníya. kaníya dat.: him, her. Adtu

kaníya ihátag, Give it to her. see also íya.

síya n chair, seat. v [a12] make into a chair.

siyà n {1} in mahjong, a set of three consecutive pieces of the same

design. {2} act of obtaining siyà. v [A; a12] get siyà. — ditirminális

a siyà which has a terminal (tirminális). — minay a winning hand which

has one of each of the winds (bintus), dragons (drágun) and terminals

(tirminális).

siyam numeral nine. v see tulu. — pa sa kamut not completely certain.

(Lit. There are still nine when you count it on the fingers of the

hand—from the notion that a newly conceived baby is not certain because

much can happen in nine months). Bísag hinug nag humay, siyam pa

gihápun ni sa kamut kay nía pa man sa yútà, Our rice is ripe, but we

can’t be sure of the harvest because the harvest hasn’t been done yet.

ka-an n ninety.

siyap_1 v [A] peep, chirp. Musiyap ang pisù ug walà dihà ang mungáan,

The chick will peep if the hen is not there.

siyap_2 n shop, an establishment devoted to repairing things or making

things. — sa makina machine shop.

siyatsíyat n shooting of the ball in basketball for practice or for

leisure. Sa siyatsíyat hingígù siya, piru sa dúwà, sus lagyúa, In

practice shooting he is a good shot, but when it comes to the actual

game, his shots are way off the mark. v [A; c] do practice shooting,

usually leisurely. Magsiyatsíyat únà ang mga magduduwà sa dì pa sugdan

ang baskit, The players do practice shooting before the game starts.

siyin one hundred, used only before words of Spanish origin referring

to measurements or quantities. Siyin mil, One hundred thousand. Siyin

anyus, One hundred years. v see disiutsu.

síyuk_2 v {1} [A2S] sputter. Ígù rang nakasíyuk ang ribintadur ug walà

makabutu, The firecracker just sputtered and didn’t explode. {2} give a

continuous hissing or screeching sound. Ang hángin misíyuk sa mga

alambri, The wind hissed through the wires. {3} have the sensation of

being filled with a humming sound, ring. Misíyuk ang ákung dalunggan

human sa butu, My ears rang after the explosion. n {1} k.o. stone found

in chunks which crackles and sputters when put into a fire.

{2} hissing, sputtering sound. -in-(→) n = síyuk, n2.

siyun n a way of determining magically who stole s.t. v [A; a12]

practice this sort of magic. maN-r-(←) n shaman who can help find

things that have been stolen.

siyung n a nickname, often used in address to a hypothetical person in

an exclamation to indicate disbelief. Ámut siyung! Ipalit níya ug dulsi

sa iskuylahan unyà, My foot he wants the money for school. He wants to

buy candy, that’s all. Tuntúha siyung. Maáyu mag karun pa ku ánà, Don’t

you fool me, buddy roe. You think I haven’t heard that one before?

siyut_1 a lacking in good judgment or prudence. Siyut kaáyu ning

tawhána kay magswítir bísan ug galhà, That man hasn’t got a brain in

his head because he wears a sweater no matter how hot it is. v [B12]

be, become lacking in good sense.

siyut_2 = syút_2.

siyutsiyut = batiwtiw.

stábus short for sintábus.

sts. abbreviation for sintábus centavos.

sú_1 word used to drive chickens away.

sú_2 n zoo.

sū́ = súlù.

súag v [B46; b4] feel nauseated. Musúag ang ákung ginhawaan ug makabahù

kug kanal, I feel nauseated if I smell a ditch. Makasúag (makapasúag)

sa ákung ginhawaan ang tambuk sa bábuy, Pork fat nauseates me.

súb n substitute teacher.

súba = súbak.

subà n river. (←) n uterine hemorrhage. v {1} [b4] have a uterine

hemorrhage. Ang babáying gisubáan sa dugù namatay, The woman who had a

uterine hemorrhage died. {2} [A2] go upstream or to the hinterland.

Kadaghánan sa mga táwung nagpuyus ubus misúbà sa panahun sa gúbat, Most

of the people living along the coast went to the mountains during the

war. Walà makasúbà ang mga uwang sa pagkagámay sa túbig, As the water

receded the shrimps could no longer proceed upriver. suban-un

n {1} person living near the river. {2} the Subano, a non-Christian

tribe of Western Mindanao. a having dirty habits, like the Subano’s.

subad v [A; a12] {1} devour a prey and swallow it. Subarun ka sa

dagkung isdà ug mahúlug ka sa dágat, The big fish will devour you if

you fall in the sea. {2} eat (said humorously of oneself or

contemptuously of others). Maáyu ka lang musubad ug pagkáun apan

tapulan ka, You’re good at eating, but when it comes to work you’re no

good. Musubad kug bisan unsa, I’ll eat anything. {3} [A23; a12] be

gullible enough to swallow s.t. Musubad dáyun nà siyag hambúgan, She

believes any tall story told to her. — nga way paun = kubit nga way

paun. see kubit. n fish caught by hook and line. (←) n the period when

fish bite. Súbad run sa núkus, This is the time the squids are biting.

subadsúbad v [A3; b6] for fish to start to bite. Misubadsúbad na ang

isdà run, The fish are starting to bite now. paN- v [A2] {1} for fish

to be biting. Dì pa manubad ang isdà kay dì patay ang búlan, The fish

are not biting yet because the moon is still out bright. {2} prey on,

upon. Unsa may manubad sa pisù, sawa u iring? What was preying on the

chicks? A snake or a cat? maN-r- n wild animal that preys for its food.

simang v {1} [A; b6] change a course, turn off. Inig-abut nímu sa