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A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan

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

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

sálan = unsingálan.

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

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

salánga = pantíhan.

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

salangásang = salangásag.

salangkap = langkap.

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

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

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

salapáti = salampáti.

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

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

salápid = sulápid.

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

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

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

sálas = sála1.

salasa1 v [A; a] cut the leaflets from the fronds of the nipa palms for shingles. -in- n nipa palm frond leaflets cut and prepared for making into shingles.

salasa2 n k.o. garfish: Ablennes hians.

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

salátan n strong wind coming from the south during storms.

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

salawákì = saluwákì.

salawásid = saluwásid.

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

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

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

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

salbadur see salbǎr.

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

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

salbáru1 n k.o. round thin, baked wafer, big as a dinner plate (or nowadays also in other shapes), made from a mixture of flour, sugar, and shredded coconut. v [A; a] make salbáru.

salbáru2 n euphemism for salbáhis.

salbasiyun n salvation of the soul from sin and hell.

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

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

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

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

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

saliabgaw = adgaw.

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

saliay = sag-ilay.

salibadyaw = salibagyaw.

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

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

salibagyu = sulaybagyu.

salibay = salibag.

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

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

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

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

salída1 n 1 appearance on stage. Ikapila na ni níyang salída sa dráma? How many times has she appeared in the play? 2 showing of a movie. 2a movie shown. 3 exit sign in a public place. v 1 [A; b] appear on stage. 2 [A23; c] show, expose s.t. conspicuously before. Mangaláwat musalída giyud sa atubángan, Making herself prominent when she goes to take communion. Ayaw isalída kanang gisiun nímung sinínà, Don’t display your torn shirt.

salída2 a for sales to be brisk. Way salída ang nigusyu, Business is no good. v [B1] for sales to be brisk. Masalída ang tinda basta Pasku, Sales are good during Christmas.

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

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

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

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

salig-ay = sag-ilay.

saligbay = salib-ay.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

salikyat = dalikyat.

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

salíli = alíli.

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

salimbágat n k.o. vine.

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

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

salimpúkut see púkut.

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

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

salindánaw = alindánaw.

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

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

salindyǐr n challenger to a sports title or record holder.

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

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

salingay1 v [A; c6] put s.t. to one side or at some distance to get it out of the way. Ang tinúla isalingay lang arun ka makalung-ag, Put the stew off to the side so you can cook the rice.

salingay2 v [A; ac] carry s.t. on the shoulders. Salingaya (isalingay) ang kahun, Carry the box on one shoulder.

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

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

salinggáway = gawaygáway.

salinggúkud n k.o. lined snapper.

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

salingkápaw1 a superficial, not heartfelt. Pagdáyig nga salingkápaw, Insincere praise. Salingkápaw nga imbitasiyun, An insincere invitation.

salingkápaw2 = mangágaw.

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

salingtuud (from túud2) v [A1P; b6P] show s.t. around which one can see readily enough to draw people’s attention to it. Nagsalingtuud (nagpasalingtuud) siya sa íyang bag-ung rilu, He was showing his new watch around.

saling-uwang (from ulang) n scorpion.

salinrun = salindrun.

salintuud = salingtuud.

salinyási n k.o. sardine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

salir1 v [A23] do, be useful, come out successful. Dílì musalir nang ímung paági, Your procedure will not do. Misalir ang ákung buláda. Misugut siya, My flattery worked. She accepted me.

salir2 v [A2] engage in naughty behavior when there is some encouragement. Musalir ra ba dáyun ning batáag pangáyug kwarta ug náay átung táwu, The child comes out to ask for money when there are visitors around. Misalir ang hubug nga giabibáhan, The drunk started acting wild when the others egged him on.

salírap = sulírap2.

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

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

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

salit = tsalit.

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

salíut = sulíut.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

salsitsas = surísu.

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

saltu1 n style of fighting of a cock in which it leaps, at the same time lashing out with the feet and moving backward to evade the thrust of its opponent.

saltu2 v 1 [A2; b] skip, miss doing s.t. Dì siya musaltu ug simba maduminggu, She attends mass every Sunday and never misses. 2 [A; c1] stop doing s.t. Misaltu nang tawhána sa ínum sa dihang giulsir na, That man stopped drinking when he developed ulcers. Nagsaltu ang trabáhu sa mína nga ákung gitrabahúan, The mine where I was working has stopped operations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

salukgu = salugsug.

saluksuk1 v [A; c] give s.t. small, e.g. small farm animals, in exchange for a part of a bigger animal. Nisawuksuk kug baktin niánang inasála, I gave a piglet in exchange for a part of the roast pig.

saluksuk2 n k.o. cricket living in fields.

salukut (not without l) = saruk, 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

salúpan see salup.

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

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

sálut1 v 1 [A2P; a12] cause stunted growth. Ang taas nga húlaw musálut (mupasálut) sa tinubuan sa tanum, The long drought will stunt the growth of the plants. Masálut ang bátà ug kúlang ug tulug, The child will be stunted if it lacks sleep. 2 [B126] get sick, esp. for s.t. that brings general body weakening and loss of weight. Nasáwut ka ba nga miníwang ka man kaáyu? Were you sick? You lost so much weight. (→) a stunted or checked growth. Salut kaáyug tinubuan ang lubi, The coconut tree is stunted in growth.

sálut2 n the south of Cebu (humorous—from sáwut, so called from the fact that the dialects in the south of Cebu retain l where the city dialect has w. Cf. Section 5.211 of the Introduction). taga- one from the south of Cebu. v [B1256] become like the Southerners.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

salwákì = saluwákì.

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

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

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

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

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

samágaw = salimágaw. see salimagaw.

samalabit, samalabits = salumabits.

samalúna = simalúna.

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

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

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

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

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

samba1 v [A12; b8] 1 do s.t. or hit the correct answer by luck. Hingsambahan nákù ang tubag, I hit on the right answer by luck. 2 get a chance to do s.t. that one isn’t likely to get. Maáyu gánì kay nakasamba kug sakay sa ímung dyíp. Maglakaw lang untà ku, Luckily I had the chance to get a ride on your jeep, because otherwise I would have had to walk. n s.t. done correctly by pure luck. Samba lang tung pagkaigúa, It was pure luck that you hit it.

samba2 n samba music or dance. v [AC; c1] dance the samba.

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

sambag1 = tambag.

*sambag2 -un(→) n k.o. mackerel (tulíngan).

sambag3 n tamarind: Tamarindus indica. sambagsambag n k.o. bush with leaves similar to tamarind leaves and which are used to bring a fever to a head.

sambara = pík.

sambat = sakbat.

sambil = sumbil, v1.

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

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

sambíngay = sumbíngay.

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

sambud = sangbud.

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

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

sambúlak = sabúlak.

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

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

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

samilya = similya.

sámin1 = salamin.

sámin2 = ispíhu, n3.

saminsámin1 (from salamin) n eardrum.

saminsámin2 = salaminsalamin. see salamin.

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

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

sampablu = kardába.

sampaday = sampiray.

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

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

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

sampáka = tsampáka.

sampal1 v [A; a1b2] slap s.o. with the hand on any part of the body, but esp. the face. Akuy nagsampal sa ímung abága, I slapped your shoulder hard.

sampal2 n k.o. magic charm tied to the branches of fruit trees to prevent the fruit from being stolen. Stealing the fruits causes the victim to suffer swelling of the stomach and sometimes death. v [A13; b6] attach this charm to a tree.

sampaling = sagpà.

sampalita = sagpà.

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

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

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

samparay = sampiray.

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

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

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

sampid = sampig.

sampidru = san pidru.

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

sampil1 a moving with a limp. Sampil kaáyung mulakaw si Badung kay balì siyag tiil, Badong walks with a limp because he has a broken leg. v [B126] get a limp.

sampil2 v [A; a1b2] touch or brush against s.t. lightly. Wà may nagsampil sa pluríra. Nahúlug lang nag íya ra, Nobody touched that flower vase. It just fell by itself. Sampíla ra nang táwu sa ímung duul arun mulíngì, Please touch the man next to you so he turns around.

sampilà v 1 [A; c16] carry s.t. astride the hips. Ayaw sampilaa (isampilà) nang bátà kay tingálig mabakang nà, Don’t carry the child on your hip because she might become bowlegged. 2 [A; c1] sit on one’s buttocks with the legs crossed. Binhúrun ka ug ímung sampilaun (isampilà) ang ímung paglingkud, You will get cramps if you sit on your buttocks with the legs crossed.

sampilay v [B; a12] be drooping over the shoulders. Misampilay ang úlu sa bátà, The child’s head was drooping on its shoulders. Gisampilay níya ang tualya, She drooped the towel over her shoulders.

sampiling v [A; a2b2] swat on the cheeks.

sampíling n 1 sideburns, the hair growing on the face under the ears. 2 the back part of the jawbone under the ears or the analogous structure in animals. paN-(→) v [A2; b6] rest one’s head by propping his cheeks in his hands. Naglangkaw ka lang sa trabáhu kay síging nanampiling, You’re just sloughing off on the job because all you’re doing is resting with your cheeks in your hands. -un a having thick sideburns.

sampínit n a thorny vine with compoundedly pinnate leaves of a yellowish, green color profusely armed. Several leaves, tied to the end of a stick, are used as a swatter to catch fruit bats in flight: Caesalpinia nuga. paN- v [A2; b6] catch fruit bats with sampínit leaves.

sampiray v [A3] stagger or wobble in motion. Magsampiray ang tinday nga bag-ung nahimugsù, A newborn colt is wobbly. Nagsampiray siya sa kahubug, He was tottering because he was drunk.

sampit = sangpit.

sampiyad v [A3] walk with the abdomen well forward. Ang mabdus musampiyad ug lakaw, A pregnant woman walks with her abdomen well forward.

sampiyun n champion, the most superior of all competitors. v [B1; a2] be, become a champion.

sampul n sample given away to prospective users as a trial. v [c] give samples. — bálut n sample ballot.†

sampung v 1 [A; b(1)] cover or obstruct an opening or passage. Akuy musampung ug tabla ánang bangag arun walay ilagà nga makaági, I will cover the hole with a board so no rats can come in. Sampúngi ug nuug arun dílì mutúlù, Plug it with a rag so it won’t drip. 2 [A12; a12] reach the highest part of s.t. Ígù ming nakasampung sa bungtud mau say pagdulhug níla, They were descending just as we had reached the summit. n = -an(→). paN- v [A] cover an opening in one’s body. Panampung ug muatsi ka, Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze. -an(→), paN-an(→) n the triangular portion in the upper part of the wall at the end of a ridged roof, from the level of eaves upwards. kina-an(→) n the highest part of s.t., apex. -un(→) n small part of the rice in the field left to be harvested. Aku na lay tiwas ug áni sa sampungun, I’ll just finish up harvesting this remaining portion of the rice field.

sampúngut (from púngut) n thicket of intertwining bushes, vines, and branches of trees. Didtu ang langgam magbatug sa sampúngut, The bird was perched in the thick growth of branches. v [A1] form a thick tangle of branches and growth.

sampura = sampurádu2.

sampurádu1 n a mixture of salt and fresh water or tasting thereof. Ang túbig sa bukána sa subà sampurádu, The mouth of a river is a mixture of salt and fresh water.

sampurádu2 n rice porridge with chocolate and sugar. v [A13; a12] make sampurádu.

sampuráwu = sampurádu1.

samput = sangput.

samsam v 1 [A; c1] move the lips in speaking without making a sound. Musamsam siya sa íyang urasiyun ug ang irù dílì makapaak níya, He mumbles his magic formula and the dog can’t bite him. 2 [A13; c1] eat light food to keep the mouth occupied while doing s.t. else. Magsamsam giyud nà siya kanúnay ug biskwit sa íyang trabáhu, He keeps eating crackers idly while he is at work. -un(→) n 1 in folk belief, a magic charm chewed so that one does not get hit in battle. 2 k.o. wild vine which tastes like betel leaves and chewed to treat toothache.

samsuy n k.o. hood made of woven palm leaflets covering the entire head and back, worn as a protection against rain. v [A; a] wear, make this sort of hood.

samtang while, at the same time as. Pagbása samtang nagpaábut ka, Read while you are waiting. ka-an n 1 time in the meanwhile. Sa kasamtángan, siya ang intsards, For the meantime, he is in charge. 2 person acting in temporary or substitute capacity. Kasamtángan nga mamahandì sa kapunúngan, The acting treasurer of the organization. ka-an(→) n temporary. Hatágan kag kasamtangan nga kagawásan kun magbinuutan, You will be given temporal liberty if you behave well.

samu short for sa ímu it doesn’t matter to me. Samu ug madáut, maáyu man ug ákù nang mutur, I don’t care if the motorcycle gets broken; it is not mine anyway. — lang 1 never mind, don’t take it to heart. Samu lang ug wà iúlì ang libru, ákù man tà tung ihátag níya, Never mind if she didn’t return the book. I was going to give it to her anyway. 2 it doesn’t matter. I accept the situation with good grace. Samu lag pagawpaw ang yútà. Dì ku man nà tamnan, It doesn’t matter if the land is barren. I wasn’t going to plant anything on it anyway.

sámù n k.o. brown seaweed that grows rooted, with small nodules scattered over its branches. It is hung on plants to rid them of worms.

samúal v [A3P] talk unintelligibly due to a cold or when the mouth is filled with food. Nagsamúal ka dihà. Búsà tunla ang kan-un nga ímung giúsap, I can’t understand a word you’re saying, so swallow the food you are chewing.

samúhan n farm tenant. v [B56; a2] be a tenant. Samuhánun námù ang ímung igágaw, We will employ your cousin as a tenant. pa- v [A; b(1)] have one’s land be taken care of by tenants.

sámuk a 1 bothersome. Sámuk kaáyu ning batáa nga galmun kay kanúnayng mangáyù ug túbig, This child is a nuisance to take care of because he’s constantly asking for water. 2 crowded and chaotic with activity. Sámuk kaáyu ang Tabuan ug malúnis, Taboan market is very busy on Mondays. Sámuk kaáyu ang upisína kay namalhin mi, The office is in an uproar now because we just moved. v [A; a] disturb, bother. Latiguhan ang bisag kinsay musámuk dinhi, I’ll whip anybody that makes noise here. Dúna kuy isámuk nímu kadiyut, I have a favor to ask of you (lit. s.t. to disturb you with). n 1 fight, disturbance. Dinhay sámuk sa ámung klási; nagsumbagay, There was trouble in the class. S.o. was fighting. 2 that which bothers, annoys. Maáyu puy-an sa búkid kay way sámuk, The country is a nice place to live because there are no annoyances. ka- n 1 trouble, bother. Ang ímung pagkapalahúbug makahatag ug dílì gamayng kasámuk, Your drinking causes us no end of trouble. 2 war, esp. the Second World War. Natáwu siya sa miáging kasámuk, He was born during the recent war. -an(→) a given to causing trouble or giving inconvenience. -in(→) a endearing way of referring to s.o. that is troublesome. Samukin giyung bat-ána, This kid is a cute little troublemaker. †

samúk n k.o. fish: Gerres spp.

samung n top shells. samungsamung n small top shells.

samut v [A23P] become more so, do all the more. Pagkabatì níya sa balità, misamut siya ug hílak, After hearing the news, she cried all the more. Misamut kaguul, She got all the more worried. Ug dílì ka mupahúway musamut ang ímung húbak, If you do not rest your asthma will get worse.

samuyaw, samúyaw n k.o. citrus tree 6–10′ tall, with marble-sized fruit, very juicy and sour, tasting like limes: Citrus hystrix var. microcarpa.

san1 n title of address of most male saints.

san2 = sa1 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (dialectal).

sán = sálan.

sana1 short for unsa na.

sana2 = sanasána.

sanad (from anad) usually [do]. Sanad siyang muanhi sa may mga alas trís, He usually comes at about three o’clock. a 1 doing s.t. skillfully. Sanad na kaáyu kung mumaníhug awtu, I now drive the car very well. 2 being very familiar with s.t. Magpahagíyus lang kus dálan sa Tulídu kay sanad na kaáyu ku ánà, I just whizz over the road to Toledo because I am very familiar with it. v [B12] be, become expert in doing s.t. or familiar with s.t.

sanag a cheerful of countenance. v [B; a12P] be, become, make cheerful. Karung balitáa makasanag (makapasanag) sa átung buut, This piece of news can get us in a cheerful mood. ma-un(←) a 1 characterized with cheer. 2 giving intimation of a bright outcome. Masanágun siyag kaugmáun, He has a bright future.

sanan, sánan and (dialectal).

sánap = salánap.

sanasána v 1 [A; a12] practice, rehearse a particular skill or act. Nagsanasána ku sa ákung pakigpúlung, I am practicing my speech. 2 [A; c6] try s.t. on before actually wearing it. Isanasána ang sinínà ug angayan ka ba, Try that dress on and see if it becomes you.

sanaturyum n sanatorium.

sánaw1 v 1 [A; a] make a very watery porridge. Magsánaw ta pára pamáhaw, Let’s make watery porridge for our breakfast. 2 [A; b6(1)] stew food in coconut juice. Gisanáwan níya ang kinhasun, He stewed the seashells in coconut juice. -in- n very watery porridge. -in-an n food stewed in coconut juice.

sánaw2 a for heights to give a dizzy feeling. Pagkasánaw tan-áwun sa ubus, How dizzying it is to look below. v [B2; b6] give a dizzy feeling. Gisanáwan ku sa ubus gíkan sa kampanaryu, I felt dizzy looking down from the bell tower.

sánay v [A2; a12P] multiply, procreate. Ug musánay nang ímung ítik, baligyái kug usa ka pár, If your ducks multiply, sell me a pair. manggi-un, ma-un a prolific in reproducing.

sanaysánay = sanasána.

sanburn n sunburn. v [B12] get sunburned.

sandak v [B; b4] for the stomach to be distended with gas. Gipanúhut siya, maung nagsandak ang tiyan, He has had gas pains, and so his stomach is distended.

sandal = sandalyas.

sandalyas n sandals. v [A; b6(1)] wear or use sandals.

sandanan = sandanun.

sandánaw = alindánaw.

sandanay, sandanun n a name close friends or relatives call each other mutually. v [C; c6] call each other by a special name mutually. Nagsandanay ang mga mag-ágaw ug ‘prímu’, The cousins call each other ‘primo’.

sandaw a for s.t. that normally produces a certain amount, to have a small yield. Sandaw ang lubi kay dúgay ang húlaw, The yield of the coconut trees decreased considerably in the long drought. v [B12; a4] come to give a low yield. Nasandaw (gisandaw) ang kadagátan dinhi sa pagdininamíta, The yield of the seas in this area has become considerably reduced because of all the dynamite fishing.

sanday v [A; c] lay or rest s.t. on and across s.t. else. Kanang trúsu nga nagsanday sa kural mauy makapahugnù niánà, The log that is laid across that fence will make it collapse. Isanday ang sumbuhan arun makatíun kag maáyu, Rest the barrel on s.t. so that you can take good aim.

sandayung n 1 roof gutter. 2 gutter, usually made of a large bamboo tube, used to channel water from an elevated position. Gihimúag sandayung ang tubud, A gutter was made for the spring. v [A; a2] make into, attach a roof gutter.

sandig v 1 [AB6; c] lean against s.t., cause s.t. to do so. Ayawg sandígi ang kural kay matumba, Don’t lean on the fence because it will topple. Isandig ang sag-ub sa káhuy, Let the bamboo water container lean against the tree. 2 [A2; b(1)] rely on, depend on s.t. one can avail himself of. Mudaug ang ímung kandidatúra ug musandig ka sa partídu, You will win if you rely on the party. 3 [c6] pin one’s hopes on s.t. Anhà nákù isandig ang átung kaugmáun sa ímung kalampúsan, I pin our hopes for the future on your success. — sa kalíwat take after a forebear’s characteristic or peculiarity. Palahúbug siya kay sandig man sa kalíwat, He is a drinker, because he takes after his forebears. pa- v [A; c1] 1 cause to lean. 2 base on. Sugilánung gipasandig sa Biblíya, A story based on the Bible. -anan n back rest.

sandi skul n 1 Sunday school. 2 gambling games and cockfights held Sundays (humorous). v [A13] hold a Sunday-school class.

sandíya n 1 watermelon. 2 watermelon seeds, dried and salted.

sandu n 1 sleeveless undershirt worn by women. 2 men’s sleeveless undershirt of similar shape. v [A1; b6(1)] wear this garment. Náa nay brá. Magsandu pa giyud, Are you going to wear chemise over your bra?

sandúgù (from usa and dugù) n blood compact. v [C; b6] make a blood compact. Nagsandúgù sila si Ligaspi ug Sikatúna, Legaspi and Sikatuna made a blood compact.

sanduk v [A; ab2] scoop s.t. out or off of. Sandúkun ta ning lápuk sa kanal arun makaagi ang túbig, We will scoop out the mud from the ditch so the water can pass through. n 1 scoop. 2 utensil used to scoop rice from the pot. 3 a scoopful. Butangi ug tulu ka sanduk balas, Put in three shovelfuls of sand. ig-l- = sanduk, n1, 2.

sandul = sindul.

sanduluy n cooked cereals, usually corn, with sweet potato mixed in. v [A13; b(1)] cook rice or corn with sweet potato. -in- v = sanduluy.

sandúrut a intimate. Sandúrut kaáyu silang amigúha, They are very intimate friends. v [C1] be, become intimate with s.o. Dílì ku makigsandúrut ug tabian, I don’t want to become intimate with gossipmongers. ma-in-un, ma-un a friendly, done as would be done to a friend. Masinandurútun nga pagabiábi, Entertaining in a most friendly manner. maki-un a friendly, tending to treat people amiably. Sayun ra siyang pakigsabútan kay makisandurútun man, It is easy to make an agreement with him because he is amiable. ka- n one with whom one is on intimate terms.

sandùsandù v [B6; b6] scurry about in all directions. Misandùsandù ang mga humígas pagpangítag makáun, The ants scurried about looking for food. Nagsandùsandù mig dágan paglínug, We ran every which way when the earthquake struck.

sang = sa1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (dialectal).

sáng v [B1; c1] be strewn all over, be in disarray. Nagsáng ang mga butang sa íyang lamísa, The things on his table are all in disarray.

sanga n 1 branch, limb of a tree. Ang langgam nagbatug sa sanga, The bird perched on a branch. 2 lateral extension of a road or path. Sa tuung sanga sa dálan, On the right branch of the path. 3 fork of a slingshot. 4 bamboo or wooden hook attached to a rope used to draw up a fish trap from the water. 5 an extra finger or toe in addition to the normal five. — nga buhatan branch office. v [A] 1 have or grow a branch. Ang mais dílì musanga, Corn doesn’t grow branches. 2 for the road to fork. Inig-abut sa nagsangang karsáda, disilya, When you get to the fork in the road, take the left. — ang dílà v [B1456] be fierce and violent (like a snake with a forked tongue). Musúkul giyud ku nímu bísag nagsanga pa nang ímung dílà, I’ll fight back against you even if you are fierce and violent. — ang tinggil a for a woman to have sexual appetite (lit. have a forked clitoris). (←) v [A13] = sanga, v. sangasanga v [A; a12] fell a tree branch by branch. sanghan a having an extra finger or toe branching off. kinasang-an n 1 the place where the road forks off. 2 crotch of a tree branch.

sánga = pantíhan.

sángab n 1 swath or a long rectangular area designated as an area to be worked. Maggálab ta ug kúgun, kining sangába ákù, ang píkas ímu, We will cut down the cogon. This swath is mine and that one is yours. Sángab nga ági sa ílang panggúna, The swath that was left when they cut grass. 2 k.o. fish trap of shallow waters with a broad mouth tapering towards the bottom, set in the path of the fish. a right in the path. v 1 [A2; b5] 1 do s.t. in swaths. Sangábun (sangában) nátù nag sanggì ug tagurha ka dupa, We will harvest it in swaths two fathoms wide. 2 [A; c] put s.t. right in the path. Nasángab sa íyang mata ang páa sa dalága nga atbang níyag lingkud, He couldn’t help seeing the thighs of the girl sitting directly across from him. Isángab nang sugung sa túbud, Put the mouth of the bamboo tube to the spring. 3 [AN; c] catch fish with a sángab fish trap.

sángad = sanglad.

sángag = sanglag.

sángan = pantíhan.

sángat = sang-at.

sang-at v [A; c] 1 put s.t. up s.w. Isang-at ni dihà sa paril arun dílì maabut sa irù, Put this on top of the fence so the dog cannot get at it. 2 file a suit or complaint in court or petition with the proper authorities. Ang piskal mauy nagsang-at sa kíha imbis ang tagtúngud, The district attorney filed the complaint in place of the aggrieved party. hi-/ha- v [B1256] 1 be put up high. 2 for success or s.t. that one desires to be located s.w. (literary). Anhà sa paningkámut mahisang-at ang ímung kalampúsan, Your success rests on hard work. -anan n shelf, usually higher than shoulder-level.

sangay n people having the same first name. Ang santus kung sangay, The saint I’m named after. (←) v [C3] have the same first name.

sángay = sanglay1.

sang-ay v [A; c1] carry s.t. on or sling over the shoulders. Nagsang-ayg bátà, Carrying a child on one shoulder. Isang-ay (sang-áya) ang malíta, Carry the suitcase on your shoulder.

sangbat = sakbat.

sangbud v [B1; b8] for the tether rope of an animal to get tangled on itself or around s.t. else. Nagsambud ang písì sa kábaw ug diriyut matuuk, The water buffalo’s rope got tangled and the animal nearly choked. sangburan n length of tubing made of a piece of bamboo 7–8″ long, used for storing yarn.

sangga1 v [A2; a12] barge in on a conversation, games. Ngánung musangga man ka nga wà ka man mahibalu sa ámung gisultíhan? Why do you barge in when you don’t know what we are talking about? Ngánung sanggáhun man nímu ang dúlà ug dì ka paapilun? Why do you force your way into the game if you are not supposed to participate?

sangga2 n 1 in children’s games involving bets (of rubber bands and the like), one’s partner with whom one pools his bets. Pangáyù ug sigay sa ímung sangga ug mapildi ka, Ask for some more cowries from your partner if you lose. 2 close friend. Kaila ku kaáyu níya kay sangga ku siya sa ámung pagkabátà, I know him very well because he has been my chum since childhood days. v 1 [A2C; ac3] make s.o. his partner for games. 2 [C1] be friends with s.o. ka- = sangga, n.

sanggà v 1 [A13; a12] be underneath s.t. so that it supports or protects it. Kanang língin nga nagsanggà sa misitíra plastik, That round thing the flower pot is resting on is plastic. 2 [A3; a12] put s.t. under s.t. else. Sanggáa ug batu ang halígi arun dílì suphun sa umug, Place a stone slab under the post so moisture can’t penetrate. 3 [A; a] catch s.t. dripping or falling with a container. Nagsanggà siya sa inágay nga túbig sa íyang kamut, He cupped his hands to catch the dripping water. n saucer.

sanggab1 v 1 [A; a] catch a liquid that is dripping or falling by sticking s.t. under it. Sanggába ang gátas nga nagtulù sa lamísa, Catch the milk that is dripping off the edge of the table. 2 [a12] be caught by the ear. Ang huhungíhung sa pagwilga mauy nasanggab sa íyang dalunggan, The rumors of the strike caught his ears. 3 [A13; a12] make a palm toddy container sanggab. n a bamboo tube container for palm toddy, the length of one node, the bottom of which is the lower node.

sanggab2 n k.o. fishing net used in bays, attached to fish corrals, set such that the current hits them broadside at certain seasons of the year. v 1 [A] set the sanggab. Magsanggab rung bulána, The sanggab will be set this month. 2 [a12] catch fish with a sanggab.

sanggabun a 1 gamecocks of a kind that are killed during the first match. 2 woman that easily gets pregnant out of wedlock.

sanggákà a for plants to spread out in the branches or roots. v [B] be, become outspreading. Ug musanggákà kunu ang sanga, diyútay ang búnga, If the tree has lush and spreading branches, they say it will bear few fruit.

sanggaráyung = singguráyung.

sanggat v [Ab6; b8] catch or snag when being pulled; cause s.t. to do so. Lagmit musanggat ang tagà sa mga batus ilálum, Most likely the hook will snag on the stones on the bottom. Ikay nagsanggat sa tagà; karun ikay tangtang, You let the hook snag so you get it loose.

sanggì v 1 [A; a] rip, break off s.t. stiff at the place of attachment. Nasanggì ang palwa pagtunub níya, The coconut palm frond broke off when he stepped on it. Misalingsing ang gisanggían sa sanga, The place where a branch was broken off grew new shoots. 2 [AN; a12] harvest corn. Mananggì ta rung simanáha. Layà na ang mais, We harvest the corn this week because it is ready now. n 1 action of harvesting. Ang sanggì pagahimúun sunud búlan, The harvest will be held next month. 2 output realized from a specific harvest. Dakù mig sanggì, We had a big harvest. -l-un(←) n mature, ready for harvest. maN-r-/l- n harvester.

sanggíkit v [AC; c1] for people, vegetation to be close to each other. Nagsanggíkit ang mga káhuy sa anut, The trees in the second-growth forest are growing thick. Dílì ku makatulug ug dílì makasanggíkit sa láwas sa ákung bána, I cannot sleep if I am not close to my husband’s body. Nasanggíkit ang pagbátì sa duha ka bihag, The captives developed a close feeling for one another. Ayaw sanggikíta (isanggíkit) pagbutang ang mga bangkù, Don’t put the benches close to each other.

sanggra n 1 vaccinate by pricking with a needle, not with a shot. 2 the wound caused by vaccination or the scar left. v [A; b(1)] vaccinate. Sanggráhan ka úsà ka makalangyaw, You have to be vaccinated before you can go abroad.

sangguli n drink made of palm toddy, chocolate, and eggs. v [A; c1] make, have a toddy shake.

sangguráyung = singguráyung.

sanggut n sickle. v 1 [AN2; b(1)N] get palm toddy from a coconut tree. 2 [a12] make into a sickle. -an(→) n coconut tree from which one obtains palm toddy. -in-an(→) n pidgin (lit. s.t. just picked up as toddy from a coconut tree). v [A; c] speak pidgin. maN-r- n palm toddy gatherer.

sangguwar n k.o. white, somewhat round-grained rice.

sanghid v [AN; b6N] ask permission. Misanghid (nananghid) siyang Máma níya nga muadtu siya sa sini, He asked his ma to let him go to the show. Ninyung tulu kinsay nananghid? Which one of you three asked permission to go? Ug nakasanghid (nakapananghid) kang Pápa, dad-a nang kabáyù, If you have asked Dad, you may take the horse. Kinsay ímung gisanghíran (gipananghíran) pagkúhà nímu sa mutur? Who did you ask when you took the motorcycle? n permission. Kini si Pidru kanúnayng mulakaw nga walay sanghid (pananghid), Pedro always goes out without asking permission. paN- = sanghid, n.

sangì v [AB6; a] break a piece off s.t. at its attachment or edge. Kinsay nagsangì sa sabungánan sa kálù, Who detached the thing to hang the hats on? Dalì ra ning ákung kuku musangì (masangì), My nails break easily.

sángì n road intersection.

sangig n k.o. erect, hairy, aromatic herb, widely used as a spice. v [A; b(1)] season with sangig.

*sángil pa- v 1 [A; b(1)] blame, impute s.o. with a fault. Siyay nagpasángil nga akuy naglábay sa irù, He is accusing me of stoning the dog. Ang húlaw gipasanginlan sa kangihit sa bugas, Drought was blamed for the scarcity of corn. Ug náay pyansa ang gipasanginlan makaguwà sa prísu, If bail is posted, the accused party can get out of jail. 2 [A; c6] make excuses, pretend to do s.t. for a purpose. Mupasángil ka ug pamisíta, sa tinúud naníid ka níla, You make a pretense of visiting them when in truth you are observing them. Ug mupalta ka, ipasángil lang sa labad sa úlu, If you want to be absent, just say you had a headache. n 1 charge, accusation. 2 excuse for not doing s.t. -um- v [A23] make or offer an excuse. Walà siya katubag ug misumángil nga gidukà siya, He was not able to answer and made the excuse that he was drowsy. pasumángil = pasángil, v2.

sángit v 1 [A2; b8cP] be in the way and hold s.t. in place, snag, catch. Kining tungguytungguy mauy musángit sa pinsúti, This lug is what holds the firing pin back. Kuháa nang mga lipak dihà kay makasángit sa muági. Get those bamboo slats out of there because they might snag people that go by there. Way kasangítan ang antiyúhus kay mubù siyag ilung, The eyeglasses won’t hold because her nose is so short. 2 [B125; b4(1)] be delayed by s.t. which ordinarily should not have caused the delay. Naulahi mi kay nasángit mi didtu sa bilyaran, We are late because we were delayed at the pool hall.

sangkà1 n a contest matching skill, wit, strength or a quarrel. v 1 [C; b8] have a contest of strength, wit, skill. Magsangkà tag makatulu. Píhu giyud ug kinsay pildi, We will play it off three times. Then it should be clear who is the loser. Unsa may inyung gikasangkaan? What did you two quarrel about? 2 [a12] pair off two contenders in a match. Sangkáun nátù ang átung isig ka sunuy, Let’s pair off our gamecocks.

sangkà2 a for the crotch to be too tight. Apíking ilakaw ning karsunísa kay sangkà rag pundíyu, It’s hard to walk in these pants because the crotch is too tight. v [B12] have a crotch that is too tight.

sangkad a broad, having ample width. Sangkad nga panaptun, Cloth that is of ample width. v 1 [B1256] be completely covered with s.t. Ang íyang nawung nasangkad ug bugas, Her face is all covered with pimples. 2 [a12] do s.t. to the entire area of s.t. Sangkára ug páhid ug asíti ang káhuy, Smear oil all over the wood. 3 [A12; c16] be enough for everybody. Ang lima ka buuk tinápay ni Hisus nakasangkad sa gatusan ka mga táwu, Jesus’ five loaves of bread were enough to feed hundreds of people. 4 [b4(1)] have one’s fill of s.t. Nasangkaran sa bunal ang mga bátang nag-áway, The quarreling children got a whipping such that they decided they never wanted to do it again. ka-, gisangkarun, kasangkarun n width, breadth. Ang lamísa may kasangkad (gisangkarun, kasangkarun) nga duha ka mitru, The table is two meters wide.

sangkap (from salangkap) a complete, having the necessary equipment. Kusína nga sangkap sa galamitun, A kitchen completely equipped. Sangkap kaáyu siya sa pangáyu sa awtu, He is completely equipped to repair cars. v 1 [B2] for equipment to become complete. Ug musangkap na ang balhíbu, ang kuyabug makalupad na, The nestling can fly once he gets his complete feathers. Nasangkap na ang tangu sa bátà, The child has all of his teeth now. 2 [A; b6] equip with needed things. Akuy sangkap nímug galamitun sa pamanday, I will equip you with carpentry tools. 3 = salangkap. ka-an n equipment, tools. Gihímù ka lang kasangkápan arun mulusut ang kuntrabandu, They are only using you as a tool to smuggle in their goods.

sangkay1 n friend (slang). v [A3PC; a12] make friends, befriend, be close to each other (slang). ka-an n group of friends, gang.

sangkay2 v [A; c] throw s.t. with moderate force in an underhand motion. Kinsay nagsangkay ug sinilhig diris asíras? Who threw the sweepings on the sidewalk?

sangkayud v [B6; a12] walk slowly with halting steps and a slight forward thrust of the hips. Nagsangkayud paglakaw ang babáying nagbatì, The woman who was in labor walked haltingly with a thrust of the abdomen. a walking in this way.

sangki n k.o. aromatic Chinese spice. v [b(1)] spice with sangki.

sangkíguy v [AC; a] have sexual intercourse (humorous). Bisan sa banyu nagsangkíguy sila, They do it anywhere, even in the bathroom.

sangkiig v 1 [A3P; c1] totter as one walks under a burden or because of difficulty in getting one’s footing. Nagsangkiig ang kargadur, The stevedore is tottering under the heavy load. 2 [B146] be heavily burdened financially. Nagsangkiig ku sa pagpaiskuyla sa mga bátà, I am staggering under the burden of sending my children to school.

sangkil v 1 [A; a2b2] touch or brush s.o. or s.t. lightly. Ug musangkil ang alambri sa iliktrisidad sa linya sa tiligrama, náay hikurintihan, If the electric line touches the telegraph wire, s.o. will be electrocuted. Sangkíla sa kuhit arun matambug nang kartun, Touch the box with the stick so that it will fall. 2 [AN; a1b2] gore with the horns. Ayaw pagpaduul niánang kabáwa kay musangkil (manangkil) ra ba giyud nà, Don’t go near that water buffalo because it gores. 3 [A; a12] for an unpleasant feeling to bother one. Ang pangabubhu nga nagsangkil sa íyang dughan, Jealousy which pricks his heart. -aN-r- see ananangkil.

sangkiríbut = singkiríbut.

sangkis = sankis.

sangkiyud = sangkayud.

sangkù v 1 [A2; ac] reach, arrive at a point in time or place. Kining dalána musangkù sa subà, This path reaches the river. Makasangkù sa lángit ang ákung kasukù, My anger knows no limits (reaches the high heavens). Unsay gitas-un ang gisangkúan sa íyang pagluksu? How high did he manage to jump? 2 [A23; b6] end up, result in. Ang ílang dúlà misangkù sa áway, Their game ended up in a quarrel. Ang ílang panaghigála misangkù sa panaghigugmaay, Their friendship eventually led to love.

sangkung = sakung.

sangkuráyung, sangkuriyung = singguráyung.

sangla n leprosy. v [a4] be afflicted with leprosy. sanglahun n leper.

sanglad v [AB2; c] run aground, stranded on the sand; cause s.t. to do so. Mangluksu ang mga sundálu sa dì pa musanglad ang bards, The soldiers jump off before the barge hits the beach. Ang barku nasanglad sa bàbà sa subà, The ship is stranded at the mouth of the river.

sanglag v [A; a2] roast s.t. in a pan with little or no oil. Maáyung pagkasanglag sa kapi, The coffee was well roasted. n action of roasting in a pan. -in- n thing roasted. Sinanglag mani, Roasted peanuts.

san-glas n sunglasses. v [A13; a12] wear, make into sunglasses.

sanglay1 v [A; a2] carry things tied to both ends of a pole over one’s shoulder. Sangláyun (sinangláyun) ku lang ang duha ka táru nga tubà, I will carry two cans of palm toddy on a pole over the shoulder. -in- = sanglay. -in-an n a pole on which things are carried.

sanglay2 n 1 variety of wild tomatoes having red, oval-shaped fruits, less than ½″ in diameter and about 1″ long. 2 [name] nga — Chinaman [so-and-so]. Nagpalit ug bugas sa ílang Singking Sanglay, Buying rice at the Chinaman Sing King’s store. mistísu — person of half Chinese, half Filipino blood.

sanglit since, for the reason that. Sanglit siya may amahan ni Husi, íya nang tulubágun, Since he is José’s father, it is his responsibility. paN- n example, supposition. Íning ímung pangatarúngan, kanang ímung pananglit dílì musalir, In your argument, your example won’t serve. a for example. Pananglit, kining librúha dílì na mapalit ug dúsi, This book, for example, cannot be had for twelve pesos. b if assuming that [such-and-such] a probable thing happens. Pananglit muanhi si Tasyu, siyay mudala sa sulat, Assuming Tasio comes, he will bring the letter. v [A; c6] give an instance as an example. Ipananglit ku nímu ang usa ka langgam nga ímung gipusil: mamumúnù ka ba? Let me give you as an example a bird you shot. Are you a murderer for that? paN-an = pananglit, n. -anan n 1 s.o. made into an example, reference. Si Hub nahímung sanglitánan sa paílub, Job became an example of patience. 2 story or saying made as an example. Ang nahitabù sa Truy usa ka sanglitánan sa nagsubrang kumpiyansa, What happened to Troy is an example of overconfidence.

sangpit v [A; a12] 1 call s.o. to come or attract his attention. Sangpítun ta ka ug manihápun na, I will call you when supper is ready. Gisangpit ku siya, apan wà siya mulíngì, I called to him, but he did not turn his head. 2 ask a favor or help from s.o. Sangpíta ang amígu nímu sa kustum, Call on your friend in the customs for help. paN- v [A2; c] 1 invite s.o. to partake in s.t. lami nga dílì ikapanangpit coitus (the delicious feeling one cannot invite s.o. to share). 2 in the búhat ceremony, to invoke the spirits and invite them to partake of the offering. n the invocation in the búhat ceremony.

sangput v [A23; b(1)] result in, become. Kanang inyung lantúgì musamput unyà sa áway, Your discussion will end up in a quarrel. n 1 buttocks. 2 = -an(→). -an(→) n seat of a pair of pants. -anan n outcome, result. Laksut ug sangputánan nang ímung hingárig ínum ug álak, You will come to a no good end the way you drink all the time. paN-an(←) n seat of pair of pants as reckoned for measurement.

sangsang1 v [A; a12] blunt s.t., bending the tip backward or spreading out the fibers at the tip. Ang batuun nga yútà makasangsang (makapasangsang) sa tumuy sa bára, Stony ground can blunt the tip of the bar. Sangsángun ta ning tumuy sa lipak arun walay masámad, Let’s blunt the tip of the bamboo slat so nobody will get hurt.

sangsang2 v [A; b6(1)] stuff a hole, cavity, or opening. Siyay nagsangsang ug papil nga kinúmut sa lìliánan, She stuffed a piece of crumpled paper into the peephole.

sangù v 1 [B256; cP] for s.t. pulled, pushed, or thrown to get caught on an unmovable obstacle. Wà masulud ang búla kay misangù (nasangù) sa búrd, The ball didn’t get into the loop because it hit the board. Átung isangù (ipasangù) sa tuud ang kangga abir makabira ba giyug kábaw, We will let the sled hit a stump and see if the carabao can pull it out. 2 [B1256] hit one’s jaw while moving. Nasámad ákung dílà kay nasangù ku sa kurdísu, I hurt my tongue because I hit my jaw on the window sill. 3 [B1256] be stuck with s.t. hard to solve. Nasangù ku sa ákung paghúbad sa isturya, I was stuck in the translation of the story. 3a [B2456] stammer, speak or sing haltingly. Maáyu nga dílì ta musangù ug mudiskursu ta, Better not to speak haltingly in giving a speech. 4 [B126] be frustrated, foiled. Ang íyang pamalíbad nakasangù sa ákung mga plánu, His refusal foiled my plans.

sángud1 n nickname intimate friends call each other. ‘Way uyab’ ílang sángud kay púrus sila way trátu, They call each other ‘no girl’ because neither of them has a girl friend. v [C2] call each other with a common nickname.

sángud2 n an amulet which gives the owner an unusual chance for financial success or unusual power and strength. (→) v [A12] possess such a charm. Nakasangud kunu nà si Sisuy kay síging makadaug sa búlang, They say Sisoy has a charm because he always wins in cockfights. sangúran n s.o. who possesses a sángud.

sanguhal = sangúwal.

sángun v 1 [A; b] hitch up, harness an animal. Kábaw ságad sangúnan ug dáru, They usually hitch a water buffalo to the plow. Isángun na ang yúgu sa kábaw, Put the yoke over the water buffalo now. 1a [A2] go out to earn money with a horse and rig or draft animal hitched to a cart. Musángun ka ba rung buntag? Are you going out to get passengers this morning? 2 [b(1)] be entrusted with a responsibility or onerous burden. Ayaw kug sangúni ánang buháta kay dì ku suluguun nímu, Don’t burden me with that work because I’m not your servant.

sangúwal v [A13; c1] speak or talk indistinctly because the mouth is full or because of difficulty in articulating. Nagsangúwal ka kay punù man nang ímung bàbà, You’re talking indistinctly because your mouth is full. (→) a indistinct of speech. Sanguwal na kaáyu ang sinultihan sa nagpinal, The dying man’s speech is very unclear now.

sangyad = sanglad.

sangyag = sanglag.

sangyaw v 1 [AP; c6P] disseminate news, information. Ang balità nasangyaw na sa tibuuk gingharían, The news has spread throughout the kingdom. 2 [A; c6] proclaim, declare officially. Ang partídu nagsangyaw nga si Rúsis kandidátu upisiyal, The party proclaimed Roces an official candidate. n proclamation. ka-an n group of proclamations. mag-r- n preacher.

San Huwan n 1 St. John. 2 the twenty-fourth of June celebrating St. John’s Day where people go to the sea to bathe. paN- v [A2; b6] celebrate St. John’s day by swimming.

sani1, sáni (from unsa ni) 1 pause word used when one cannot recall what is to be said. Arun dílì mukángù ang makina hináyig búhì ang sani, klats diay, So that the motor won’t stall, slowly release the watchamacallit, um, the clutch. 2 particle expressing discomfiture or dislike at what s.o. is doing or is happening. Sani gud nga bisitáha! Mupaúlì man lang ug way panamílit, What kind of a visitor is he anyway! He just goes home without saying goodbye. 3 = unsa (dialectal).

*sani2 kasaníhan n department of health. sanidad n department of health.

sánib v [AB16; c1] arrange in tiers, neat pile; be so. Nagsánib siya sa mga papil, She is stacking the papers in a neat pile. Nagsánib ang mga tabla, The boards are piled on top of one another. n layer. May tulu ka sánib ang playwud, Plywood is composed of three layers. (→) v [A; b6(1)] 1 insert into or in between. Gisanib níya sa sakuban ang sundang, He inserted the bolo into its scabbard. 2 support, give assistance. Ang mga tinun-an misanib sa punduk sa mga mamumuu, The students gave their support to the labor union. Ang íyang súhul dílì makasanib ug lima ka táwu, His salary cannot support five persons. n layer situated or inserted in between. May sanib nga karni ang pán, There was a layer of meat in between the pieces of bread.

*sanib pa- v [A; b] court s.o.’s favor by showing exaggerated concern, giving lavish gifts, and the like. Dalì ra siyang miusbaw kay maáyung mupasanib, He quickly got promoted because he is great at boot-licking.

sanidad see *sani2.

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).

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