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síkan n 1 second in rank, prize, sequence. Akuy síkan, bayinti ang ákung prayis, I was the second. I got twenty pesos as a prize. — bis second base of baseball. — grid second grade. — han second hand. — hap second half of a game. — plís second place. — plísir one who placed second. — rawun second round in boxing. — yir second year of high school or college. v [A2] obtain, get to be the second place. — dimusyun v [A; b(1)] second the motion.†

sikandir n a boxer’s second.

sikápat (from upat) n a coin of Spanish times originally worth a quarter of a peso, but ten centavos in the 1900’s.

sikat₁ = siklat.

síkat a cocky, showing off one’s good looks or posture. Síkat kaáyu siya nga mulakaw, He walks in a very flippant and cocky manner. (→)₂ a worthy of praise or envy. Sikat kaáyu siyag kutsi, He has a flashy car. pa- v [A; c] show off. Mupasíkat dáyun siya ug náay mga dalágang nagtan-aw, He shows off if there are girls around.

síkaw a being in large numbers and moving about noisily. Síkaw kaáyu ang mga táwu didtu sa tabuan, There is a noisy, bustling crowd in the market. v [B6] be noisy and moving about in different directions.

sikawalu n coin worth half a sikápat.

sikaysíkay v 1 [A2; c1] strive to make a move. Misikaysíkay (nanikaysíkay) pagbángun ang hubug, The drunk strove to get up. 2 [A2N] strive, struggle for existence. Basta musikaysíkay (manikaysíkay) ang táwu, mabúhì giyud, If a man struggles, he will survive. 3 [AN] buzz about in some activity. Sayu sa buntag nagsikaysíkay (nagpanikaysíkay) nag mga kumpradur, Early in the morning the dealers in produce were already buzzing about.

sikbat v [AN; a12b2] for a fierce animal or an angry person to snarl at s.o. suddenly. Gisikbat ang iring nga midúul sa irù nga nagkaun, The dog snarled at the cat that came near him while he was eating. Hingsikbatan ku siya kay midúul man nákù ug nangáyù ug itan-aw sa sini, I snapped at him when he came to me asking for money to go to the movies.

sikbit n contiguous, located next to. Sikbit siya nákug lingkud, He sat next to me. Nagsikbit ang ámung lúti, Our lots are adjacent. ka- s.o. who is located next to s.t.

sikbut v 1 [A; a12] cut s.t. with a single stroke toward the agent, esp. with a sickle. Sikbuta lang ang písì arun maputul dáyun, Just cut the rope to get it loose quickly. 2 [AN; a12] swipe. Nanikbut ang bátag lumbuy sa tindíra, The little boy swiped a lumbuy from the fruit seller. 3 pick out with a small dip net. n 1 sickle. 2 small dip net. paN- v [A2; b1] finagle s.t. out of s.o. without much fuss and bother. Manikbut siya ug plíti sa mga amígu, He gets his friends to pay his fare for him.

sikdu₁, sikdù₁ v [A; a12] scoop s.t. up quickly by tossing, flipping up a container. Sikdúha ang binlud. Ayawg iípun sa bugas, Remove the fine meal by scooping it off as you flip it. Don’t put it together with the grain. n scoop. (→), ig-l- = sikdu, n.

sikdu₂, sikdù₂ v [A; a1b2] jab, nudge. Sikdúun ta lang kag makigpamaúlì na ku, I’ll just nudge you when I want to get home.

sikdù₃ = sid-uk.

sikdul = sikdu₂.

sikging v [A; a12] snatch at s.t. live suddenly to catch it. Biktun pa, pára ituy! Sikgínga lang, You don’t have to trap a puppy! Just grab it!

siki n fetlock, a thumb-like projection above the foot in the legs of animals.

sikil v 1 [B3(1)46; bP] for s.t. long to jut out. Misikil ang bukug sa íyang síku sa íyang pagkahū́g, The bone in his elbow stuck out when he fell down. 2 [A; a2b2] nudge s.o., esp. with the elbow. Musikil giyud siya nákù inig-ági níya nákù, He nudges me every time he passes by me. 2a pierce with a horn or tusk. Ang túru nga misikil sa mag-uúma, The bull that gored the farmer. n protuberance, s.t. that juts out.

síkit a close, with least distance. Síkit kaáyu siya nga mubayli, He dances very close. Didtu magtágù ang ilagà, síkit sa busaug, The rat hid close to the floor joists. Síkit silang mga higála, They are close friends. v [AC; ac] be or get close to each other. Sikíta ug butang ang mga misitíra, Put the flower pots close to each other.

siklahun a scarce. Lisud makatrabahu ang táwung siklahun ug ininglis, It’s hard for people whose English is limited to find work. v [B] be scarce. Nagkasiklahun na run ang bábuy ihálas, Wild pigs are getting scarce now.

si-klam n C-clamp.

siklap v [b4(1)] take a quick glance at. Nasiklapan ku siya nga nagbaylu sa baráha, I caught him switching the cards around. pa- v [A] take a glance at. Mupasiklap siya nákù matag karun ug unyà, She takes a glance at me now and then.

siklat n 1 fence or wall made of bamboo slats woven through or nailed to two or more horizontal slats. 2 one of the vertical slats of such a fence. v [A1; b5] put siklat fencing. Siklatun (siklatan) ku ang mga manuk, I will enclose the chickens with a fence of bamboo slats.

siklib n sick leave. Way siklib ang ámung gitrabahúan, There’s no sick leave in the company I’m working for. v [A2] take sick leave.

siklista n cyclist, bicycle rider.

siklit v [A12; b4(1)] 1 get a glimpse of. Nakasiklit ku sa íyang gisulat, I got a glimpse of what he wrote. 2 come to notice by chance. Hingsiklitan nákung dihay mihíkap sa ákung bulsa, I was suddenly aware of s.o. touching my pocket.

siklut n = balinsay. v 1 = balinsay, v1. 2 [A; c6] flip s.t. with the fingers by holding the middle finger with the thumb and letting it go with a snap. 3 [A12; b8] obtain s.t. with ease. Usáhay makasiklut siyag mamisus sa pamantayg awtu, Sometimes he gets a peso for watching cars.

sikma v [A2N2; b6] blow one’s nose. — ug dugù [A1] have a nosebleed. Nagsikma intáwun ug dugù ang aláut sa kakusug sa sukmag nga íyang nadáwat, The poor fellow was hit so hard he had a nosebleed. — ug kusáhus [A13] get a good punch in the nose (lit. blow jerked meat out of the nose). — ug manintimus, trín blow a long column from the nose after crying. Tan-áwa lang unyà ninyu dì ba manikmag manintimus kining búang nga asáwa, Just watch if that crazy wife of mine doesn’t blow her nose from crying.

sikmat v [A2N; b6] snarl at suddenly and without warning. Takwáhaw lang kung gisikmátan sa irù, The dog just suddenly snarled at me.

sikmul v [A; ac1] 1 touch s.t. lightly to the mouth or the mouth lightly to it. Igù lang misikmul sa kan-unun ang irù ug milakaw, The dog just sniffed at the food and walked away. Sikmúla (isikmul) ang imáhin sa santus, Touch the image of the saint lightly to your lips. 2 touch s.t. to a child or baby animal’s mouth just before he begins to eat or talk, an action which is thought to influence the child’s or animal’s behavior for life. Sikmúla (isikmul) ug hulmígas ang mga ituy arun maísug, Give ants to the puppies before you wean them to make them become fierce. 3 hone s.t. by rubbing it back and forth lightly over a sharpener. n the thing put to a child’s or young animal’s mouth to influence its future behavior. Ang sikmul nga tamalà makapalistu sa paniil sa bátà, A small octopus is a good inauguratory feed for the child because it will make him quick on his feet.

sikpaw = sigpaw.

sikrit = sikrit kang. see kang₂. — pákit 1 watch pocket. 2 pocket sewn in the side of a dress, esp. uniform at the seam. v [A; c] in blackjack, take an additional card. Musikrit ku kay layù ra sa bayntiúnu ang ákù, Hit me because I’m miles away from twenty one.

sikríta n plainclothesman. v [A13; a12] be, make one a plainclothesman.

sikritári n 1 secretary in an office. 2 an officer of the government who administers a department. v [A13; a12] be, appoint s.o. as secretary.

sikritarya n lady secretary in an office. v [A13; a12] be, make s.o. a secretary. -l n secretarial course.

sikritaryu n = sikritarya (male).

sikrítu n 1 secret. 2 watch pocket. 3 = sikrit kang. see kang₂. v [A; a] do s.t. secretly. Sikritúhan ta kag ingun arun ikaw ray mahibalu, I will tell you secretly so that you will be the only one to know.

sikrítu diamur = amur sikrítu.

siksbay siks n k.o. six-wheeled motor transport with six driving wheels, used by the armed forces. v [A13] travel in a six-by-six.

siksi a sexy, stimulating erotic feelings. Si Ikang siksi kaáyu nga mamustúra, Ikang is very sexy when she dresses up. Kanang pilikuláha siksi kunu kaáyu, That is supposed to be an erotically stimulating film. v [B12; a2] be, become sexy.

siksik v [A; a] 1 go over an area in systematic detail to search for s.t., ignoring no inch. Ang kanipáang ílang gisiksíkan sa bátang nawálà, The nipa swamps they combed in search of the lost child. 2 screen applicants for a post. Átung siksíkun sila ug maáyu arun mapílì nátù ang kinamaayúhan, We will screen them carefully to get the very best. 3 = hiN-. paN- v [A] for birds and fowls to preen their feathers. n research, detailed investigation. hiN- v [AN2; b6] search for nits in the head by running the strands of hair between thumb and forefinger. maN-r- n researcher.

siksiríkay = sitsiríka₁.

siksiyun n 1 section of a certain grade in school. Duha ka siksiyun ang tirsíru grádu, There are two sections in the third grade. 2 section in an article, chapter, law, and the like. v [A13; a12] set up sections in school.

siksrawundir n boxer who fights in six-round bouts preliminary to the main event. v [B126] become a six-rounder.

sikstináyin n the sixty-nine position in sexual intercourse. v [A; a12] do the sixty-nine.

sikstin kards n a manner of playing mahjong using sixteen pieces.

sikstring n 1 k.o. guitar with six strings. 2 the particular tuning of such a guitar (D or E, A, D, G, B, E). v [a12] tune a guitar in this way.

sikstu grádu n sixth grade.

siks-uklák n aim at six o’clock—i.e. slightly below the target.

sikswa a sexy, said in humorous reference to effeminate boys.

siktur n sector, area appertaining to a certain armed force.

siku = gwayabanu. — karabaw = siku. — kapúti = tsíku.

síku₁ n 1 elbow. 2 a unit of measurement reckoned from the tip of the middle finger to the elbow, used to measure yarn. (→) v [AN; a2] nudge with the elbow. Ug dì ku nímu paagiun sikhun ta ka, If you do not let me pass, I will hit you with my elbow. sikúhan v [C] nudge each other with the elbows. sikuhan n a needle used for mending nets, made of a flat piece of bamboo about 6–10″ long with a pointed end that has a U-shaped slot and notch at the opposite end. maN-(←) n = síku₁, n2.

síku₂ (from risíku) v 1 [AP; a12P] boil off water from s.t. as in making syrup. Ikay musíku (mupasíku) sa dugà arun maispísu, Boil the water off from the juice so that it will get thick. 2 [B2] for s.t. to be cooked until it is thick and hard. Ilúnud ang pilit kun musíku na ang latik, Put in the rice when the syrup gets sticky. Lamì ang humay nga sikúhun paglung-ag, Rice tastes good when boiled hard. n s.t. cooked hard or thick.

síku₃ a rigidly strict with an air of superiority and unapproachability. v [B] be haughty. Nagkasiku siya sukad makabana ug Katsílà, She has become strict and haughty since she married a Spaniard. sikusíku v [AP; b6] act haughtily strict towards people. Ayaw kug sikusikúhi kay suhítu ku sa ímung kaági, Don’t try to be haughty and stand-offish to me because I know where you came from.

sikuláti = sikwáti, n, v1.

sikuluhíya n 1 psychology. 2 the knack of dealing with people to get them to perform in a desired way, read their feelings. Ug may sikuluhíya ka pa wà lang untà nímu palita arun itanyag ug barátu, If you’d had a better knowledge of human behavior, you wouldn’t have bought it right away so that you could have gotten it cheap.

sikundarya n secondary school (grades seven through ten).

síkund grid = síkan grid. see síkan.

síkup₁ v 1 [AN; a12] catch fish or shellfish by running a net or hands along the bottom of the water. 2 [A1; a12] arrest, usually after a dragnet operation. Ug sikúpun ka sa ipbiay walà kay iskapaturya, If the FBI institutes a dragnet to find you, there is no escape. 2a trap an elusive bachelor into marriage. sinikpan n fish or shellfish caught by hand.

síkup₂ n k.o. bird of prey. mata ug — a hawk-eyed.

sikuy v [A; a] steal s.t. not of great value (slang). Kinsay nagsikuy sa ákung bulpin? Who swiped my pen?

sikwa n k.o. squash: Luffa cylindrica.

sikwalu = sikawalu.

sikwáti n chocolate, a beverage made of sugar and ground roasted cacao beans, served hot and thick. v 1 [A13; a12] make, have chocolate. 2 [A123P; a12] defeat decisively. Sa baskit nasikwáti mi, We were trounced in the basketball game. 2a punish severely. Bantay ka lang ug sakpan kang Pápa kay masikwáti ka giyud, Watch out if Daddy catches you. You will get it. 2b perform badly. Pisti tung prublimáha. Mau tuy nakasikwáti (nakapasikwáti) nákù, That damn problem was my downfall in the exam. 2c be erotically stimulated to a high degree. Ug muuban nang bayhána nákù sa sini, masikwáti giyud, If that woman goes to the show with me, I’ll get her all hopped up.

sikway v [A; ab2] shove to the side with a sweeping motion of the arms. Sígi siyang sikway sa mga bugang pagsúut níya sa kalibunan, He kept shoving away the weeds to the sides as he went through the thicket. Hisikwayan nákù ang básu maung nahúlug, I happened to knock my arm against the glass, and it fell.

sikyuriti n security guard. — gard = sikyuriti.

síl v [A13; c] hold a bargain sale. Nagsíl karun sa Wayitguld, They’re having a sale at the White Gold. Krismas, prumusiyun, payir dámids, watir dámids — Christmas, promotional, fire, water damage sale.

sila they. Muadtu sila sa Mandáwi, They will go to Mandaue. — si, -ng [name] [name] and his friends or family. Túa na sila si (silang) Prid, Fred and his friends have left. silahánun n 1 townmates. Mutábang giyud si Pidru kang Husi kay silahánun ra, Pedro will surely help José because they are townmates. 2 distant relatives. Silahánun si Piduy ug Baldu kay mag-ágaw ílang isig ka apuhan, Pedoy and Baldy are distantly related because their grandfathers are cousins. níla 1 gen.: of them, by them. Ang awtu níla bag-u, Their car is new. Gibaligyà níla, They sold it. 2 short for kaníla. kaníla dat.: them. Wà ku kakità kaníla, I have not seen them. Kanílang duha, kinsay mas taas? Of the two of them, which one is taller? íla, iláha preposed gen.: their, by them. Ang ílang amahan, Their father. Ílang gipalit, They bought it. 2 thing that’s theirs. Ang ákung awtu bag-u, ang íla (iláha) dáan, My car is new. Theirs is old. 3 their home, place. Háin man ang íla? Where is their house? Adtu ku sa ílang (íla ka) Husi, I’m going to José’s house. silasíla n related to each other. Si Anuy ug si Badung? Ah, silasíla ra nà, Anoy and Badong? Oh, they are related to each other. v [A13] do s.t. by themselves. Nagsilasíla ra sila ug pangáun, walà manawag, They just ate by themselves. They did not invite us. ilaíla = silasíla, v. ilahánun = silahánun.

silab₁ v [A; b6] set fire to, put s.t. burning close to s.t. else. Ayawg silabi ang ákung balay, Don’t set my house on fire. Silaban ku áring sulù nang nawung ánang irúa, I will put this burning torch to that dog’s face.

silab₂ n blade, the sharpened edge of a cutting tool. v [A; a] put a blade on, make into a blade. Gisilaban ni Ingku ang kawáyan, Ingko made a cutting edge on the piece of bamboo.

sílab v [B12] for the leaves of plants to become reddish. Ang taas nga húlaw mauy nakasílab (nakapasílab) sa dáhun sa lubi, The coconut leaves became reddish because of the long drought.

silaba n syllable.

silabi = sulábi, 2. see labi.

silabun = labun, 1.

sílag v [B1256; b8] 1 be, become envious. Kasilágan ka sa mga táwu ug ikaw ray mag-awtu, The people will be envious of you if you are the only one who drives a car. 2 have an intense hatred for s.o. Nasílag siya sa nagpildi níya, She came to hate the man who stole her chastity. Gikasilágan ku ang tanang Katsílà, I hate all Spaniards. ka- n enmity, hatred. Kasílag nga lubngánan ray kinutúban, A hatred that will end only in the grave. ma-un a envious.

siláhis n low-hanging, light-gray clouds, the movement of which indicate the velocity of the wind. Basta kusug ang siláhis may bagyung muabut, Fast-moving clouds indicate an approaching storm.

silak, sílak₁ n shellac. v [A; b6] shellac s.t.

sílak₂ a for the sun to be shining clear and bright. Sílak na, ay na lang pagpáyung, The sun is out now. You don’t need your umbrella. v [A2] for it to be clear and bright. Masilákun ang kaugmáun sa táwung buútan, One who behaves well has a bright future.

sílang v 1 [A2S; b4(1)] for heavenly bodies to rise. Hingsilangan mi sa adlaw kay dúgay mi nga nangatúlug, We went to bed late and got up after the sun rose. 2 [A23] appear, become known with fame and honor. Usa ka bantúgan nga magbabalak misílang kanátù, A famed poet is born among us. pa- v [A; b6(1)] peep, peer through. Nagpasílang sa largabista ang kapitan, The ship captain is peeping through the binoculars. -an(→) n east, general direction where the sun rises. halayù, layù nga — Far East. kinatung-an nga — Middle East. duul nga — Near East.

silangga n body of water separating neighboring islets.

silanis n celanese.

siláub (from dáub) v [A2S; b6] 1 burst into flame, flare up and burn brightly. Tayhúpa ang mga bága arun musiláub, Blow on the live coals so they will burst into flame. 2 for emotions to flare up. Hináya lang ug sulti. Musiláub ka man lang dáyun, Say it calmly. Don’t just flare up suddenly. 3 [B246] for war to break out. Misiláub ang ikaduhang gúbat sa kalibútan sa 1941, The Second World War broke out in 1941.

sílaw n 1 ray, beam of emitted light. Ang sílaw sa adlaw, The sun’s rays. Ang sílaw sa sugà sa trák, The glare from the headlights of the truck. v [A2S; b6] shine, emit rays of light. Nagsilaw ang ispat sa íyang nawung, The flashlight was shining into his face. ka- n brilliance.

silbátu = sirbátu.

silbi, silbidur, silbidúra = sirbi, sirbidur, sirbidúra. see sirbi₁.

silda n cell of a prison or convent.

silhig v 1 [AN2; a] sweep or rake a surface to remove dirt. Silhígun mu ang ginabas, Sweep away the sawdust. Silhígan nátù ang tugkaran, Let’s rake the grass. 2 [a12] remove from office in numbers. Kadtung walà mubutar nákù silhígun sa katungdánan, Those who did not vote for me will be removed from office. n broom. — sa ngípun toothpick (humorous). maN-r- n sweeper.

síli n pepper: Capsicum spp. — nga amirikánu a large yellow variety. — nga ispáda long variety: Capsicum anuum var. longum. — nga kagùkù the large sweet pepper which turns red when ripe: Capsicum anuum. — kulikut tiny, hot, red peppers: Capsicum frutescens. (→) v [A; b6] use, put hot peppers to, into s.t. Musili ka ba? Do you use pepper in your food? — kay gihángan [A13] for s.o. to get hurt by some indirect hints which refer to what he was actually doing (if the shoe fits, put it on). Nahimangud si Líta sa ákung sulti. Nagsili tingáli kay gihángan man, Lita was hurt by what I said. It probably was true. (Lit. She must be putting pepper in her food if she feels it is too spicy.) sinilian, sinilihan a spiced with hot peppers.

silib n 1 sunray 2 place where rain can come in. Silib dihà sa bintánà kun mag-ulan, The rain comes in the window when it rains. v 1 [A2; b2] for the sun to shine from behind s.t., for rain to come in. Maháyag ang kwartu ug musilib ang adlaw gíkan sa kakahúyan, The room will become bright when the sun appears from behind the trees. 2 [A23] appear as if coming out from hiding. Pahíyum nga misilib sa íyang nawung, A smile that appeared on her face. 3 [a12] go and take a look. Ákung silbun ang kábaw nga ákung gitugway, I will go and see the carabao I put out in the pasture. pa- v 1 [A; b] peep, look at while remaining hidden. Ngánung nagpasilib man ka dihà luyu sa kurtína? Why are you peeping from behind the curtain? 2 [A3; c] look furtively out of the corner of the eyes. Dílì siya mutárung ug tan-aw. Mupasílib lang, He doesn’t look straight at you. He just looks furtively from the corner of his eyes.

silibrǎr v [A; b5] celebrate, observe the memory of an event. Dílì siya musilibrǎr sa íyang adlaw, He will not celebrate his birthday. silibrasiyun n celebration.

silid n degree, a course of study or career. Silid sa pagkaduktǔr, Medical course.

sílid n bedroom, room.

sílik n 1 dorsal fin of fishes. 2 analogous growth on reptiles. 3 crease along a trouser leg. 4 in a hip roof, the junction of the lateral and end slope which forms linear edges somewhat in appearance like a dorsal fin. v [B2456] for a crease to form along a trouser leg. -an a crested, having a crest.

silik-an see siak, 3.

silin n k.o. one-stringed musical instrument, played with a bow, resting on the ground, high in pitch. The sound is produced by a trumpet at the bottom.

silindru n cylinder of an engine.

silindrun = salindrun.

silindrus = silindru (plural).

siling = ingun₂ (dialectal).

síling v [A; a] fire shells, bombard. n act of shelling out.

sil-ing v 1 [A; a] look at s.t. closely to study it. Gisil-ing níya ang títik nga milakra sa papil, He studied the letters that appeared on the page. 2 peep, look hard through a small opening. Gisil-ing níya sa bungbung kung kinsay nahiabut, He peeped through the slit in the wall to see who was coming. -an(→), -anan n opening one can peep through.

silíngan n neighbor. v [A2C; c3] 1 be, have one for a neighbor. Lisud ikasilíngan ang palaaway, It’s difficult to happen to have a quarrelsome person for a neighbor. 2 [A23] border, verge on. Ang ílang kinataw-an musilíngan sa biaybíay, Their laughter borders on derision. -an(→), ka-an(→) n 1 yard, area surrounding the house. 2 neighboring. Kasilinganan (silinganan) nga lungsud, The neighboring towns. ka-an n neighborhood, group of people composing a neighborhood.

silinsiyu a silent, quiet. Silinsiyu kaáyu ang kurti pagpakanáug sa hukum, The court became very silent when the decision was handed down. -su(←) a for machines to be noiseless. Silinsiyúsu kaáyu ning makináha, This machine is noiseless. v [B; b6] for machines to become noiseless.

sílip, sil-ip v [A; a] peep through a small hole or opening. Misílip si Husi pagsúsi kun kinsay náa sa gawas, Joseph peeped to see who was outside. (→) n k.o. device in box form with one side covered with glass, used to look at s.t. under the water, held with the bottom in the water while the user peers into it. v [A; a1] look at or for s.t. using this device. pa-(→) v 1 [A; b6(1)] peer slyly or secretly; take a hasty furtive look. Nagpasilip siya sa ákung baráha, He snuck a look at my cards. 2 = sílip, v.

siliri n celery.

silísi = salísi.

sílit v 1 [A2S; b26P] flow in a continuous stream from where it is pent up. Misílit ang túbig sa grípu, The water flowed from the faucet. 2 [A23P; a12P] drive, move swiftly forward. Unsa tung awtúha, misílit (mipasílit) man lang? What car was that? It just whizzed on by. 3 [A2S; a12P] for firecrackers to fizzle or sputter. Usáhay ang ribintadur dílì mubutu. Ígù ra nga musílit, Sometimes the firecracker won’t explode. It just simply fizzles. (→) a leaky. Silit kaáyu ning tangkíha, This tank is very leaky.

sil-it v [B3(1)6; c1] come partly into view, be seen or exposed partly. Misil-it na ang adlaw sa ákung pagmata, The sun had already started to rise when I woke up. Wà pa makasil-it ang ngípun sa bátà, The baby hasn’t gotten any teeth yet. Ayaw sil-íta (isil-it) ang ímung kwarta sa bulsa, Don’t let your money stick out of your pocket.

silsil n cold chisel, a chisel for metal, stone. v 1 [A; a] inscribe, work s.t. with a chisel. Kinsay nagsilsil aring mga litra sa simintu? Who carved these letters into the concrete? 1a [A13; c6] fix in one’s mind, inculcate. Mga sulti nga nasilsil sa íyang kaisípan, Words that were chiseled into his mind. 2 [A; a] remove s.t. with a chisel. Átung silsílun ning kabilyáha, We will remove this reenforcement bar with a cold chisel.

silstuk n 1 sales talk. 2 glib talk to win over or convince s.o. v [A13; b6] give s.o. a glib line. Silstúkan na man pud ku sa íyang bakak, mu rag mutúu ku, He is giving me his line again, as if I could be taken in by it.

sílu n cello. v [A] play the cello.

silù v [B126C23; a2] have hurt feelings. Nasilù ku kay aku ray wà imbitaha, I was hurt because I was the only one not invited. Mga biaybíayng makasilù (makapasilù), Words of derision that can hurt the feelings. Nagsílù ang managtrátu, The lovers are on bad terms.

silulúsa n bagasse, sugar cane pulp left after the juice has been extracted.

sílung n 1 downstairs. May duha ka kwartu sa sílung, There are two bedrooms downstairs. 1a space underneath the house and including the surrounding yard. Didtu níya ihukut ang kanding sa sílung, He tethered the goat under the house. taas ug — a standing with the crotch comparatively high above the ground (humorous). Kasagáran sa mga Amirkánu taas ug sílung, Most of the Americans are tall. 2 protection, care. Lisud ikíha ang usa ka táwu nga náa sa sílung sa usa ka pulitiku, It is difficult to press charges against a person under the aegis of a politician. 3 building where domestic animals, esp. cocks are kept. v 1 [AN; b] take shelter under. Anhi ku musílung (manílung) sa iláwum sa káhuy, I’ll take shelter under the tree. 1a [A; c] put into shelter in the shade. Isílung ang kanding ug muulan, Take the goat to shelter if it rains. Isílung pagtanum ang mga kakaw sa lubi, Plant the cocoa under the shade of the palms. 2 [A23] put oneself under s.o.’s influence or protection. Ang ílu misílung sa íyang uyuan, The orphan was put under the care of his uncle. (→) v [A; b6(1)] plant a crop between the rows of another crop that is taller. Musilung kug mais sa kalubihan, I’ll plant corn between the rows of s.t. taller. pa- = sílung, v1. 1a paN- v [A23] 1 for cocks to go to another chicken yard, not the owner’s. Manílung ang sunuy kun way mungà sa íla, A rooster will go to another house if there are no hens in its own place. 2 for an adolescent to begin or start visiting girls. Manílung na ang íyang anak laláki, His son has started visiting girls. -anan n shelter or shade.

silungsilung n minor recurrence of measles or chicken pox eruptions following a period of quiescence. v [A23N; b4] for measles or chicken pox to have a minor recurrence or eruption. Natural giyud nà sa hanggà nga silungsilungan (musilungsilung, manilungsilung), Chicken pox rash normally recurs in a mild way.

silupin n cellophane.

sílus v [A1; b3] feel jealous, esp. of a beloved one. Gisilúsan sa asáwa ang sikritarya sa íyang bána, The wife was jealous of her husband’s secretary. -a a jealous (female). v [B12] become jealous. -u₁ a jealous (male).

silusíya n venetian blinds. v [c] put up venetian blinds.

silúsu₂ a for machine parts to be loose and have too much free play. Piligru ning ímung taksi kay silúsu kaáyu ang manabíla, Your taxi is dangerous because it has a very loose steering wheel. v [B123] get to be too loose.

sílut₁ n 1 penalty for a crime. Ang sílut sa pagpatay kinsi anyus, The penalty for murder is fifteen years. 2 penalty in a game for an infraction of the rule. v [A; b(1)] impose a penalty for a crime or in sports.

sílut₂ n young coconut, the meat of which is harder than the ‘butung’ stage but softer than the ‘ungul’.

silúwid n celluloid.

síluy = asusíluy.

silya n chair. v [a12] make into a chair. — iliktrika electric chair. di- see disilya. silyíta n 1 saddle of a motorcycle or bicycle. 2 small bamboo or rattan stool. v [b6] put, attach a saddle. -dur(→), -dura n leader of a group of ten Roman Catholic lay people organized for a devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. v [B36; a1] be, become the silyadur.

silyu n 1 postage or revenue stamp. 2 seal, put on s.t. to show that it has been inspected. 3 seal to close an envelope. v [A; b6] seal or put a postage or revenue stamp on s.t. Gibálik ang suwat kay wà silyúhi, The letter was returned because there was no stamp on it.

símà n 1 barb. 2 glans penis (euphemism). v [A; b6] make, attach a barb. -an a barbed.

símag v [A; b6] glow, brighten up. Musímag ang mga aniníput inigkagabíi, Fireflies glow in the evening. Nagsímag siya sa kaputì, She is very fair. Gisimágan ang bátà sa maistra, The teacher glared at the child.

simalúna a happening in an alternate fashion. Simalúna ang hárì sa hantak gabíi, In the coin tossing last night it was alternately heads and tails all night long. Simalúna ang úlan sa miáging simána, Last week the rains came on alternate days. v [A3; c16] do s.t. alternately.

simána n week. v 1 [B2] get to be a week. Musimána na lang wà mahiulì ang amahan, A week passed, and the father had not returned. 2 [a12] do s.t. by the week. Simanahun ta ikaw ug suwildu, I will pay you by the week. 3 [A; b] earn [so-and-so much] every week. Gisimanáhan (nagsimána) akug singkuwinta, I earned fifty a week. — Santa n Holy Week. v [A13N] spend one’s days during the Holy Week. Ása ka man magsimána Santa (manimána Santa)? Where are you going to spend Holy Week? -in-(—), -l-(—), tag-(—) a weekly, by the week. Ang ámung swildu sinimana (simanal), Our salary is on a weekly basis. v [A; a12] do s.t. on a weekly basis. Culu- every week. Duáwun tika sulusimána, I will visit you every week. v [A13; b5] do every week.

simang v 1 [A; b6] change a course, turn off. Inig-abut nímu sa iskína musimang ka sa tuu, Upon reaching the corner, turn off to the right. 2 [A23] deviate from a previous course, track of conversation. Dílì usáhay siya masabtan kay musimang siya sa unsay gipanagsultíhan, Sometimes you can’t understand him because he deviates from what he was talking about. -l-an, -an, -anan(←) n fork of a road or path.

simaníya n chimney of a house, smokestack.

simàsimà = simùsimù.

simba v [A; b] 1 go to attend church services. Musimba ku ugmà, I will attend church services tomorrow. 2 adore, regard with respect and affection. Ang babáying ákung gisimba, The woman I adore. 3 [A12; a3] know s.o.’s innermost thoughts. Nasimba ku na unsa ang ímung pagtan-aw kanákù, I can read your thoughts of what you think of me. n worship service. Unsang urása ang simba? What time is the service? simbasimba n praying mantis. simbahan n church, church building. simbahan ni Pilátu n female genitalia (humorous). -ku exclamation uttered upon remarking about s.t. bad to keep it from happening to the speaker. Simbaku ikaw lang untay mabúang, dílì aku, God forbid that I go crazy, too. -ku lagung humorous exclamation: May it not happen to me! Simbaku lagung, paúlì sa namúlung, I’m rubber, you’re glue. Everything you say to me bounces back and sticks to you. (Lit. May it not happen to me, but go to the one who said it.) panimbaku v [A2] say simbaku. ig-l- n 1 what one wears to church. 2 special girl friend. Daghan kug trátu, apan usa ra giyuy igsilimba, I have lots of girl friends, but I have only one special one. -um-l- n about to go to church. maN-r- n churchgoers. silimbáhun a worthy of adoration.

simbal₁ 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.

simbal₂ 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.

simsim₁ n k.o. low herb similar in appearance to purslane but with white axillary flowers, soft pilose leaves, and a woody stem.

simsim₂ n a k.o. reed found in marshes, used for decorative purposes.

simsim₃ 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.

sína₁ 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.

sina₂ 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.

síngit₁ 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.

síngit₂ 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.

sípà₁ 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.

sípà₂ 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.

síping₁ 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.

síping₂ n rudimentary genital organ of the opposite sex in addition to one’s own genital organ. -an n hermaphrodite.

síping₃ 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.

sipit₁ 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.

sipsip₁ 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.

sipsip₂ 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).

sirbi₁ 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.

sirbi₂ 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.

sirbilyíta₁ n napkin. v [a] make into, provide with napkins.

sirbilyíta₂ 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 sirbi₁.

sirbisyu see sirbi₁ and sirbi₂.

sirbyinta = sirbidúra. see sirbi₁.

sirbyinti = sirbidur. see sirbi₁.

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.

sirína₁ n siren. Sirína sa bumbíru, Fire engine siren. v [A; b6] sound a siren.

sirína₂ 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.

sirip₁ 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.

sirip₂ = 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.

sirù₁ 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.†