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A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan

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tiúruk (from úruk) v 1 [AP; cP] dive, go down headfirst. Mitiúruk (mipatiúruk) ang ayruplánu, The airplane took a nose-dive. Itiúruk (ipatiúruk) ang tabánug unyà ipasáka na sad, Have the kite nose-dive then let it climb up. 2 [B1246] fall headfirst. Nabálì ang íyang líug kay natiúruk pagkahúlug, He broke his neck when he fell headfirst. — sa búhat v [A; b] do s.t. conscientiously, work without lifting the head. Dì nà siya mutiúruk sa búhat, He is not conscientious in his work. hi-/ha- v [B126] be caused to bow one’s head. Nahitiúruk siya sa dihang nauláwan siyag maáyu, He bowed his head in shame.

tiúrus v [B46; a] 1 continue going on, speed away. Mitiúrus siyag lakaw bisan gitawag, He continued walking away even though s.o. was calling him. Gitiúrus níya ang dágan sa trák, He sped away with the truck. 2 slide down, swoop down. Mitiúrus ang ayruplánu ngadtu sa kaáway, The plane swooped down on the enemy. Labihan níyang nakatiúrus sa káhuy sa pagkakità níya sa bitin, How quickly he got down from the tree when he saw the snake.

tius-us v 1 = daílus. 2 = us-us, v1.

tiwangwang v [B6; c1] spread or open apart from a vertex or hinge-like joint. Nagtiwangwang ang mga basahun sa lamísa, The books are laid open on the table. Gitiwangwang níya ang íyang páa, She spread her thighs apart.

tiwas v 1 [A; a12] finish, complete. Wà ku makatiwas ug káun kay nabukug ku, I didn’t finish eating because a bone got stuck in my throat. Tiwasa úsà ang iskuyla únà ka magminyù, Finish your studies first before you get married. 2 [A3P; b] give a finishing blow, kill in the end. Ang kaguul mauy nakatiwas (nakapatiwas) sa masakitun, Grief finished off the sick man. Ug mulíhuk pa gánì tiwasi (tiwsi), If he still moves, deliver him the coup-de-grace. 3 [C2] conclude a conflict by fighting it out to the death. Huy animal! Kanáug diri arun magtíwas ta, Hey you! Come on down here so we can fight it out to the death. n finished. Tiwas na ang ákung pípar, My paper is all done. pa- v 1 [A; ac] have s.o. bring s.t. to an end. 2 [c] have s.o. get married. Ipatiwas na sila si Tabúra ug si Tunyu, Have Tonio and Tabora get married.

tiwsan see tiwas.

tiwtiw1 v [A; b6] wave a finger at s.o. to scold, accuse. Sa íyang pagbuybuy nákù, gitiwtíwan ku, He waved his fingers at me as he listed all the good things he had done for me. -an(→) a 1 nagging, scolding by shaking a finger at. 2 gossiping. v [B126; b6] 1 be a nag. 2 be gossiping.

tiwtiw2 = batiwtiw.

tiyà, tíyà n term of address for one’s aunt or the female cousins of one’s parents, or by extension any woman older than the speaker. v [A; a1] call s.o. aunt. Tiyaa nang tindíra ágig táhud, Call the woman in the store auntie as a sign of respect.

tiyan, tíyan n 1 stomach. 2 pregnancy. Pila na ka búlan ang ímung tiyan? How many months along are you (lit. is your stomach)? (→) v [a12] hit in the stomach. Gitiyan nákù siyag sumbag, I hit him in the stomach. -un(←) a having prominent stomach.

tiyù, tíyù n term of address for one’s parents’ brother or male cousins, or by extension, any man older than the speaker. v [A; c12] call s.o. uncle.

tl written representation of a dorso-palatal imploded click used in urging a horse to move.

tling written representation of the sound made by strumming a guitar.

trabáhu v 1 [A; b6(1)] work, go to work. Nagtrabáhu siya sa kapitul, He is working at the Capitol. Ámung tindáhan ang íyang gitrabahúan, She is working in our store. 1a [A123S] obtain employment. Lisud makatrabahu ang ikskanbik, An ex-convict has a hard time finding employment. 2 [A; a] work on s.t. Trabahúa ang íyang sinínà, Work on her dress. 3 [A; a2] have sexual intercourse (euphemism). Ayawg trabahúa ímung asáwa ug nagrigla, Don’t have intercourse with your wife when she menstruates. n 1 piece of work. 2 job. trabahadur n manual laborer. a one who works hard on manual labor. v 1 [B156] be a laborer. Natrabahadur siya sa gihímung karsáda, He was a laborer on a road-building project. 2 [B126; b6] be a hard worker (usually said of manual work). Ang tingúhang muuswag mauy nakapatrabahadur (nakatrabahadur) níya, He was a hard worker because of his desire to prosper. -a(←) n = trabahadur (female). trabahanti n laborer, employee. a hard worker. Ang táwung trabahanti dì gustung mupahúway, A hard worker does not want to rest. v [B156] be a laborer, employee. Natrabahanti siya sa ákung upisína, He was an employee at my office.

*trabiling — bag n traveling bag. — nga sinihan n commercial movie that moves from place to place.

trabilirs tri n traveller palm, an ornamental palm with leaves like a banana spread in a fan-like arrangement: Ravenala madagascariensis.

trabisíya v 1 [A; c] go around s.t., go the long way around instead of directly to one’s destination. Nakatrabisíya na ang gwardiya sa prisuhan, The guard has made the rounds of the prison. Itrabisíya ang sakayan kun sungsungun ang hángin, Let the boat go round about if you have to go against the wind. 2 [AN; c] place a private bet against a member of the crowd in the cockpit. Itrabisíya únà ang kwarta arun mutúbù, First bet the money around among the onlookers so it will grow. 3 [A13; c1] lie diagonally across s.t. Kun magtrabisíya kita paghigdà masulud kitang tanan niíning katri, If we lie diagonally across the bed, we can all get in it. n 1 place for onlookers, crowd, etc. around a cockpit. Anhà siya sa trabisíya, He stays in the place for the onlookers. 2 cockpit audience or crowd. Ang trabisíya nanghugyaw, The crowd in the cockpit yelled.

trabungku n in folk belief, a glowing, round stone which confers magical powers on whoever gets hold of it. It is said to be found in the possession of certain snakes.

tradisiyun n traditional customs. v [B1256] become traditional. Natradisiyun na dinhi ang pagpanaygun mapasku, It has become a tradition here to go caroling at Christmas.

tráha n 1 threads of a screw, pipe, and the like. 2 mechanical device for forming threads. v [A; b6(1)] make threads.

tráhi n 1 a complete men’s suit. 2 an article of clothing that is part of a suit. Kining karsunísa tráhi sa amirkána, This is the pair of pants that goes with the suit. v [A13; b6(1)] wear a suit. — dibayli n ball gown. — dibúda, sa kasal n wedding dress.

trahidiya n tragedy.

trák n 1 motor vehicle. 2 bus. v [A13] go by bus or truck. Mas dalì ang magtrák kay sa magbarku, Going by bus is faster than by boat. — dikarga cargo truck. — dipasahíru passenger bus. -ing n trucking, the business of trucking. Dúna siyay tráking ug láging nga kumpaníya, He has a trucking and logging company. v [A13] go into the trucking business.

traktur, traktúra n farm tractor. v [A13; a12] use a tractor.

trakúma n trachoma, an infection of the eyes. v 1 [B126] become trachoma. 2 [a4] have trachoma.

trambíya n tramway.

trambutsu = tambutsu.

trampas n trick set to deceive, fix s.t. Way trampas tung madyíka. Tinúud giyung madyik, There was no trick in the act. It was a real magic.

trampit n trumpet with pistons. v [A; b6] play a trumpet. Kinsay nagtrampit adtung sunatáha? Who played the trumpet in that piece? -ir(→) n trumpeter.

trangka v 1 [A; b] bolt a doorway, shutter, close with a crossbar. Trangkahi (trangkáhi) ang bintánà kay dúna unyay kawatan, Bolt the window, because a robber might come. 2 [AN2] bolt oneself in a room, house, etc. Nasukù siya maung nanrangka (nanarangka, nagtrangka) sa kwartu, She was angry and bolted herself in the room. n bolt or crossbar. trangkahan n gate or door fastened with a bolt. Giúyug sa prísu ang trangkahan, The prisoner shook the gate. -du a locked.†

trangkásu n influenza. v [A123P; a4] cause, have influenza.

transaksiyun n transaction. v [C2; c3] have a transaction with s.o. Dì ku makigtransaksiyun ug tikasan, I won’t do business with a cheat.

transistur n 1 transistor. 2 transistorized radio.

transkrip n a transcript of academic records.

transmisyun n 1 automotive transmission. 1a transmission of power. 2 radio, TV transmission.

transmit v [A; c] transmit a message by radio, telegraph, etc. Itransmit dáyun nang tiligráma kay dinalian, Transmit that cable right away because it’s urgent.

transmítir n 1 radio, TV transmitter. 2 transmitter site.

transpigurasiyun n transformation of the bread and wine in the mass into the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

transpir v [A; c] transfer from one school to another, from one job to another. Mutranspir ku sa Yúbi sunud túig, I’ll transfer to u.v. next year. Itranspir dáyun sa publasiyun kadtung duul sa luwag, Workers close to the officials (lit. ladle) don’t take long to get their transfer to town. n order or authorization of transfer.

transpurmir n electrical transformer. v [b6] use a transformer on. Transpurmíri ang tíbi arun magáwì sa dusbayinting bultáhi, Use a transformer with the television so we can plug it into 220 volts.

transpurtasiyun n transportation, mode of travel. Wà nay transpurtasiyun ngadtu human sa bagyu, There was no way to get there after the storm.

transpurti n transport, troop ship. Galamitun sa gíra nga gikargas dagkung transpurti, War equipment that was loaded on big transports. v [A13; c1] travel, convey in a troop ship.

trantádu = tarantádu. see taranta.

trapal n tarpaulin. Trapal ang gawíun sa paggamag tihíras, They use canvas to make cots. v [A13; b6(1)] cover s.t. with tarpaulin. Gitrapalan ang mga sinakung simintu pag-ulan, They covered the bags of cement with tarpaulin when it rained.

trápik n 1 traffic. 2 street intersection with a traffic light in it. 3 policeman directing traffic. 4 way — lacking manners. Wà kay trápik. Mulatas ka man sa taliwálà sa mga táwung nagsultihánay, You have no manners. You pass between people talking. a heavy traffic. Trápik kaáyu ug alas dúsi, The traffic is heavy at twelve o’clock. v 1 [A; b(1)] direct traffic. 2 [B156] be a traffic policeman. 3 [B6] for traffic to be heavy, congested. Magtrápik ang karsáda ug dúnay parid, Traffic is congested if there’s a parade. 4 [a12] be caught in a traffic jam. Natrápik ku sa Kulun, I was caught in a traffic jam on Colon Street.

trapiku = trápik, n, v2.

trápu v 1 [A; b1] wipe a large area. Nagtrápu siya sa singut sa bátà, She’s wiping off the child’s sweat. Trapúhi ang lamísa únà basyúhi, Wipe the table before setting it. Trapúhi ring lipstik sa ákung ngábil, Wipe the lipstick off my lips. 2 [A; b] clean s.o. by rubbing with a wet cloth. Trapúhi lang ang bátà kay kahilanatun, Just wash the child off with a wet cloth because he’s feverish. 3 [c6] in games: be badly beaten. Sa baskit gitrápu mi sa San Karlus, We were badly beaten by San Carlos in basketball. 4 [B1256; c1] make old garments into rags for wiping. Trapuha (itrapu) na lang ning gisiun nga bláwus, Make this old, worn-out blouse into rags. 5 [A1; c16] finish a big quantity of food. Duha ra ka táwu ang nagtrápu sa usa ka kū́ng linúgaw, Two people finished off the whole potful of porridge. (→) n rag or anything for wiping. paN- v [A2; c6] 1 wipe oneself dry. Nanarápu (nanrápu) siya human kalígù, He dried himself after he took a bath. 2 clean oneself with a washcloth. Dì ku malígù. Manarápu lang ku, I won’t take a bath, I’ll just wash myself with a washcloth.

traski [so-and-so] is bad enough, but in addition [such-and-such] must happen. Traski lisud ang kwartang pangitáun, náa sab kamu nga kusug mag-usik-usik, Money is hard enough to come by without your all having to go and waste it.

traspiri, traspirir v [A; c] 1 move, change residence. Mutraspirir mi sa bag-ung balay ugmà, We’ll move to the new house tomorrow. 2 transfer from one document to another. Itraspirir sa ímung ngálan ang kabtángan sa namatay, The deceased’s property will be transferred to your name.

traspurti n vessel used in transport. Miabut na ang traspurting hinábang álang sa Byapra, The transports with aid for Biafra have arrived.

tratádu n treaty between states.

tratar v [A; a12] 1 treat, bear oneself toward. Maáyung mutratar kaníla ang ílang inaína, Their stepmother treats them well. 2 attend to s.t. Mitratar dáyun ang mayur sa prublíma sa mga iskwátir, The mayor immediately attended to the problem of the squatters. 3 treat, deal with a question. Unsay gitratar sa párì sa íyang sirmun? What did the priest talk about in his sermon? tratamyintu n 1 treatment accorded to one. Maáyu ang íyang tratamyintu sa mga míd, He treats the maids well. 2 treatment, dealing with s.t. that needs attention. 3 treatment, discussion of a question.

tratsi n fret of a stringed instrument. v [A; c] put, use as a fret.

trátu n sweetheart. v [a1c3] be sweethearts. Musintinyal nákung panguyab níya únà mi magkatrátu, I courted her for nearly a century before we became sweethearts. (→) v [A12] get for a sweetheart. Nakatratu siyag bungì, He had a harelip for a sweetheart. paN- v [A2; c] go get a sweetheart. Unyà ka ra manarátug ugpas ka na? Do you intend to have a sweetheart only after you’ve become all used up? manag- n sweethearts. Managtrátu sila, They are sweethearts. panag- n relationship of being sweethearts.

tráyal v [A; b] try s.t. or s.o. out. Nagtráyal kug duha ka klási nga ripridyirítur, I have tried out two different brands of refrigerator. Pila na ka buuk ang gitrayálan álang niíning trabahúa, They have tried out several applicants for the job. n trial.

trayanggul n 1 triangle. 2 triangle, k.o. percussion instrument. v [A; c1] make, form a triangle. Trayanggula (itrayanggul) ang purmisyun sa banda, Form the marching band into a triangle.

trayanggulu = trayanggul.

trayinta number thirty. v see disiutsu.

trayintaydus n thirty-two caliber gun or cartridge.

trayintay-utsu n thirty-eight caliber gun or cartridge.

trayir v [A] betray. Nasáyud si Hisus nga si Húdas mutrayir kaníya, Jesus knew that Judas would betray Him. Kinsay nagdamgu nga mutrayir siya kanímu? Who ever dreamed that she could deceive you?

traydǔr a 1 traitor. 2 sickness that attacks without warning. Traydǔr kaáyung sakíta nang hayblad, High blood pressure is a treacherous disease. v [B156; b6] become a traitor. Natraydǔr siya tungud sa pasálig sa kaáway, He became a traitor because of the enemy’s promises.

traysikul n tricycle, pedicab. v 1 [A1; a1c] ride, bring on a pedicab. 2 [A; a] make into a pedicab.

tráyu = tríyu1.

tríbu n tribe.

tribukar v [A; c] divulge. Ang míd mauy nagtribukar sa paglúib sa asáwa, The maid divulged the wife’s infidelity. Ayaw itribukar nga partíhan nátù siya, Don’t say a word that we are giving him a party. 2 [B1256] be found out, brought out into the open.

tribunal n tribunal court of justice.

tribusun v [AB156; a1] have, set the hair in ringlets. Ang byutisyan mauy nagtribusun sa íyang buhuk, The beautician set her hair in ringlets. Nagtribusun ang taas nga buhuk sa bátà, The child’s hair hangs down in ringlets. n ringlet, long hanging curl.

tridayminsiyun n three-dimensional movie. v [c16] make a movie in three dimensions.

trid-in v [A; c] trade in for s.t. better. Itrid-in nang ímung uyab nga bughuan, Trade your jealous girl friend in for a new one.

trígu n wheat.

trím v [A; b] trim, cut to even lengths. Akuy mutrím sa antuwánga, I’ll trim the hibiscus plants. Trími lag ákung buhuk. Ayawg mubui, Just trim my hair. Don’t cut it short.

trimistral n done every three months. Trimistral ang báyad sa lisinsiya, You pay for your license once every three months. v [A; c1] do s.t. on a once-in-three months basis.

trimistri n period of three months.

trín1 n railway train. Byáan ka sa trín, You won’t get married (lit. miss the train). v [A13; a12] ride on the train.

trín2 v [A; a2] 1 train, teach to make proficient. Trína siyag maáyu, Train him well. 2 train, discipline. Gitrín sila sa ílang inahan ug trabáhu, They were trained by their mother to work. -i n trainee in military training. v [B1256] be a trainee. -ir n trainer. Akuy gitrínir sa bag-ung tím, I was made the trainer of the new team.

tringka v [A; a] fasten s.t. securely by binding it fast. Tringkáhan nátù ang átung dala arun dì kawátan, We’ll tie up our baggage securely so nothing can be stolen from it.

trinsas n U-shaped black hairpin for a top-knot or the like. v [AN; b6(1)] use this sort of hairpin. Manrinsas pa ku sa ákung pinangkù, I’m still putting hairpins in my chignon.

trinsíras n military trench. v [A; b6(1)] make trenches.

*trip pirst, last — n first or last trip of the day made by scheduled transportation. las — n funeral cortege to the cemetery (humorous).

tripilya, tripilyas n the small intestines of a pig.

triplikádu n triplicate. v [B126] be made in triplicate.

triplit n triplets. v [B1256] turn out to be triplets.

tripulanti n crew on a ship, member of a ship’s crew. v 1 [B156; b6] be a member of the crew. Barkung istranghíru ang ákung gitripulantíhan, I was a crew member on a foreign ship. 2 [A12] have as a member of the crew.

trís number three. v 1 [B256; c1] get to be three, make s.t. three. Mutrís na siya karung Marsu, He’ll be three this March. Hápit na siya matrís, di pa gihápun kalakaw, He’s almost three and he still can’t walk. Trísa (itrís) lang ning isdà, Let me have this fish for three pesos (lit. make it three pesos). 2 [A1] give or get three (pesos, centavos, etc.). Kinsang maistráha nagtrís nímu? Which teacher gave you a grade of three? Nakatrís ku sa paglinimpiya, I earned three pesos polishing shoes. 3 [b] incur expenses amounting to three. Hitrísan ku sa búlang, I lost three pesos in the cockpit. alas — three o’clock. — andánas n three-storey building. — anyus three years. tris-adus a 1 vision that is cross-eyed. 2 three-to-two odds in betting. v [A1] be cross-eyed. Nagtris-adus ang ímung panan-aw, You are cross-eyed. — bandas n three-sided billiards, where the ball is made to bounce off three edges. tris-idus = tris-adus. — kantus n three-edged blade, file, or anything that can have three edges. — kwartas three-fourths. — nuybis n in mahjong, a combination of three nines of different designs, one of the iksibisiyun combinations. — únus an iksibisiyun combination in mahjong of three one’s. -ay n betting for three (centavos, pesos) each time. v [C] bet three each play. Magtrisay tag baráha, Let’s play cards with three-peso bets. -un a of the three (peso, centavo) kind. Trisun man nang gidak-úna, That size costs three pesos each. tag- a three centavos (pesos) each. tag-un a of the type that costs three centavos (pesos).

trisahiyu n 1 a devotion offered to the Blessed Trinity for thanksgiving. 2 a k.o. rosary usually said or sung in Spanish for the souls of children under three years of age: prayed for seven nights in the case of children one or two years old, and three nights for infants.

trísi number thirteen. v see disiutsu. — kartas = *tirtin kards. — klásis n k.o. Chinese medicine, a drink made of thirteen kinds of herbs or barks, commonly taken during pregnancy for ease in delivery.

tri síkans n in basketball, the violation of having the ball inside the foul line next to one’s goal for more than three seconds. v [B1256] commit a three-second violation in basketball.

trisiklu, trisikulu = traysikul.

trisipílu = tirsiyupílu.

trísir n tracer used in dressmaking. v [A; b] trace with a tracer. Trisíran úsà nà unyà subáyug gunting, Trace it, then cut it out with scissors. — búlit n tracer bullet.

tris maríyas = alundris2.

tristi a sad. (literary). Pagkatristi ning ákung dughan, How sad this heart of mine is.

trisuríra = tisuríru (female).

triyanggulu = trayanggul.

tríyu1 n vocal trio. v [C; ac3] sing a vocal trio. Nagtríyu ang Litirmin, The Lettermen sang a trio. Triyúha lang kun way báhu, Make it a trio if there is no bass part.

tríyu2 n in mahjong, a set of three cards of the same design and number.

trubinayis, trubináyus n stiff-collared shirt. v [A1; a2] wear, make into a stiff-collared shirt.

trúbul v [A; a] stir up trouble so as to disrupt a proceeding. Trubúlun nátù ang míting, Let us disrupt the meeting by creating trouble. n fight, brawl (slang). — syúting n troubleshooting, looking for defects in a machine. — syútir n troubleshooter.

trúkis v 1 [AC] for two things to cross each other’s path but not meet; be facing each other but not squarely. Magtrúkis sila sa ílang ispáda, They will cross swords. Magtrúkis ang duha ka trín, The two trains will pass each other. Upat ka lamísa nga gatrúkis pagkabutang, Four tables placed facing each other in a disorderly way. 2 [AC; a2c3] trade two things for each other that are exactly in opposing functions or positions. Makigtrúkis aku nímu. Pusta ka sa ákung manuk, aku sa ímu, OK, I’ll trade with you. I bet on your cock and you bet on mine. Trukísun ang ílang gúl sa haptayim, They traded goals at half-time. Itrúkis ímung rákit sa iyáha, Trade your racket for his. 3 [C; c3] have a clash of ideas or exchange of words. Nagtrúkis mi si Sír báhin sa ákung swildu, I had a quarrel with the boss regarding my salary. Amígu gihápun ta bísag nagkatrúkis átung idíya, We will remain friends even if our ideas clash. 4 [C3] for ideas to contradict each other. Namakak ka kay nagkatrúkis ang ímung katarúngan, You are lying because your reasoning is self-contradictory. n 1 being in a crossed position. Trúkis kanang duha ka lubi, Those two coconut trees are growing so that they form an x relative to each other. 2 argument. Walay kahusayun ang inyung trúkis, There’s no solving of your argument.

trúling n trawling. Way trúling nga gitúgut sa dapit nga mabaw sa átung kadagátan, Trawling is not permitted in shallow waters. v [A; a2] do trawl fishing.

trumbun n trombone. v [A; b6] play the trombone.

trumpa n trumpet, funnel-shaped device used for amplifying or directing sound.

trumpit = trampit.

trumpíta n 1 trumpet with or without pistons. 2 triton trumpets, k.o. large univalve. v [A; b6] play a trumpet.

trumpíti = trumpíta.

trunsal n tuck or fold stitched into a garment for a better fit or for decoration. v [A; c] make a fold or dart in a garment. Ákung gitrunsalan ang háwak arun mahustu, I made a dart in the waistline in order to make the dress fit your body.

trúnu n 1 throne. 2 high position, top post (humorous). Maáyu ka na man giyung pagkamuntǎr dihà sa ímung trúnu, ayaw táwun mig kalimti ang día sa ubus, Now that you are nicely established on your throne, don’t forget those of us left down here below. v [B1456] be seated at a higher level than the others in watching an event (humorous).

trúpa n 1 troop of soldiers. 2 troupe of entertainers, actors.

trúpi n trophy. v [A12] win a trophy. (→) = trúpi, v.

trupiku n tropics.

trupíya, trupiyu = trúpi.

trúsu n log. mag-r- n logger. panurúsu n logging business. Panurúsu ang ákung pangítà, I’m engaged in logging.

tsá n tea. v [A13] have tea. Magtsá ta ug way kapi, We will have tea if there is no coffee. -ríra n teapot.

tsalíku = salíku.

tsalit n small bungalow. v [A; a] make a bungalow.

tsamba = samba1.

tsampáka n k.o. small ornamental tree grown for its fragrant flowers: Michelia alba and champaka. — sa insik k.o. cream-colored magnolia: Magnolia coco.

tsampiyun n champion. v [B126; b6] become the champion. Natsampiyun ang ámung tím, Our team became the champion.

tsampurádu = sampurádu2.

tsampuy n = kyamuy.

tsáns n 1 chance, possibility for s.t. to happen. May tsáns kahang mabúhì siya, Is there a chance that she will live? 2 chance, opportunity. Mangupya ang istudiyanti kun dúnay tsáns, The student cheats if he gets the chance. 3 chances of attaining s.t. Dakug tsáns kang madáwat, You have good chances of getting the job. Wà kay tsáns níya, You don’t have a chance with her. v [A12] get a chance, opportunity. Makatsáns lang mig háluk sa sinihan, We get the chance to kiss only in the movie house. — pasindyir n stand-by passenger without reservations. v [A13; c] go on a stand-by basis. -ing v [A2] touch s.o. with the intention of making sexual advances (humorous). Dílì kaduúlag babáyi nis Abil. Mutsansing giyud siya dáyun, No woman dares get near Abel because he’ll try her out if she does.

tsápa n 1 badge. 2 washer, a ring made of metal or other materials. v [A; c] 1 wear, put a badge. Tsapáhi ímung púlu arun mu ra kag sírip, Put a badge on your shirt so you look like a sheriff. 2 put a washer on s.t. Tsapáhi ang ruska arun dì mulubung, Put a washer around the screw so it will not sink in.

tsapirun n chaperon. v [B3; b(1)] be accompanied by a chaperon.

tsaplin n chaplain. v [B156; a1] work as, become a chaplain.

tsapstik n chopsticks. v [A; a] use chopsticks.

tsapsuy = sapsuy.

tsaptir v [B256] have a wreck. Dalì dang mutsaptir (matsaptir) ang mga sakyanang gaan basta kusgun pagpadágan, Light vehicles will easily meet an accident if you drive them fast. Nabálì ang kamut ni Pidru sa dihang natsaptir siya sa íyang mutur, Pedro broke his hand when he had a wreck with his motorcycle.

tsardying n 1 charging, an offensive foul called on a player who charges into a guard. 2 one who commits this foul. v [B1256] commit this foul.

tsaríra see tsá.

tsarlistun n Charleston dance. v [A] do the Charleston.

*tsarming pa- v [A13; b(1)] do s.t. to look beautiful, make oneself charming. Magpatsarming giyud ta sa ritrátu, We’ve got to make ourselves beautiful for our pictures. -un(→) a charming, beautiful-looking. Nadani siya sa babáying tsarmingun, He was attracted to the charming girl.

tsart n chart.

tsarul n 1 patent leather. 1a patent leather shoes. 2 spit shine. v 1 [A; b6] wear, use patent leather. 2 [A; a1] give a spit shine.

tsatsa n cha-cha-cha. v 1 [A; b6] dance the cha-cha-cha. 2 [A; c1] play, dance in cha-cha-cha rhythm.

tsatsuy = hatsuy.

tsáw, tsáwu = siyà.

tsaynamut n k.o. commercial preparation of the mixture called trísi klásis. see trísi.

*tsaynis — bambu n small ornamental bamboo: Bambusa multiplex. — bras n brush for writing Chinese. — guld n twenty-four-carat gold in jewelry. — gwába n variety of large guava with few seeds. — payil n way of arranging one’s pieces in mahjong. — pitsay n variety of pitsay that is esp. long and whitish: Brassica pekinensis. — tsikir n Chinese checkers.

tsi 1 = tsipi. 2 expression denoting contempt for s.o. Tsi, hitsúra níyang mangulitáwu nákù, Huh, imagine a guy like that courting me. v [b6] snort at s.o. in contempt. Gitsíhan lang ku níya kay wà man kuy barku, She just snorted at me because I’m not rich (lit. have no ship).

tsì = sì.

tsík1 v [A; b] 1 mark with a check. Tsíki ning brákit kun muurdir ka, Put a check in the bracket if you want to order. 2 check, correct s.t. written. Gitsíkan nag átung tirm pípar, Our term papers have been checked. n check mark.

tsík2 v [AC2; bc3] share a cigarette. Magtsík lang ta kay wà nay láin, Let’s just share this cigarette because I haven’t got any more.

tsík3 v [A; a12] say ‘check’, put an opponent’s king in danger of being checked. Mutsík giyud ka basta muatáki ka sa hárì, You have to say ‘check’ when you attack the king.

tsikà, tsikalà n meal, refreshment (slang). Mutambung ta sa kasal kay dúnay tsikà, Let us go to the wedding party because there is going to be a feed. v [A; c] eat a meal or refreshment (slang). Adtu ta mutsikà sa ristawran, Let’s eat in the restaurant.

tsik-ap v 1 [A; a] check up, examine. Ispisyalista ang nagtsik-ap nákù, A specialist examined me. 2 [A; a12] check up on s.o.’s activities. Nagtsik-ap ku ug nagsígi bag tunghà ang ákung bátà, I am checking up to see if my son is attending classes.

tsik-awut v [A; b6] 1 check out from a place of work. 2 check out from a hotel. n check-out time. Alas singku ang átung tsik-áwut, We check out at five o’clock.

tsíki n check. Kás, dílì tsíki ang ámung dawátun, We accept only cash, no checks. v [A1; b(1)] issue a check. Kinsa may nagtsíki nímu nga miuntul? Who issued you a bouncing check?

tsíkin1 a for a male to be chicken. Tsíkin kaáyu ka. Ngánung dì man nímu kumplimintuhan siya? You sure are chicken. Why don’t you compliment her? v [B2; b6] be, become chicken.

tsíkin2 a good looking (slang). Tsíkin pa níya ang íyang manghud, Her younger sister is more beautiful than she.

tsíkin3 n k.o. dance characterized by a scratching-like motion of the feet. v [A] dance the tsíkin.

tsik-in v [A; b6] 1 check in to one’s place of work. Kinahanglan tang mutsik-in únà musúgud ug trabáhu, We have to check in before we start work. 2 check into a hotel. 3 check in for a flight. n check-in time.

tsikiníni n telltale toothmark or scratch on the skin as a result of torrid necking.

tsíkin pid a 1 for a large amount to be negligible in cost to a person with lots of money. 2 for s.t. hard to be easy for a person with great capability. Kanang bár tsikin pid ra nà nímu, The bar exam is too easy for you. v [b6] consider a large amount negligible or consider s.t. difficult quite easy.

tsíkin sálad (not without l) n chicken salad. v [A; a] make, have chicken salad.

tsíkir1 v [AC; b6c3] play checkers. Magtsíkir ta palabay sa panahun, Let’s play checkers to pass the time. n checkerboard.

tsíkir2 n checker, person who checks incoming or outgoing things. v [B156; a2] be a checker.

tsíkird n checkered cloth. v [A1] wear s.t. of checkered cloth.

tsikitilya n vest. v [A; b6(1)] wear a vest.

tsiku n familiar term of address to male, usually to one’s peer or younger. Basta ikaw, tsiku, arigládu, So long as it is you, my friend, it will be done. v [a12] call s.o. chico.

tsíku n sapodilla, a small tree cultivated for its sweet, juicy fruit: Achras zapota. (→) — karabaw = gwayabanu. — kapúti = tsíku. tsíkus = tsíku, n.

tsikut = kutsi (slang).

tsimaníya n chimney or stack, esp. of a ship. v [A; c] make, put a chimney s.w.

Tsína n 1 China. 2 Chinese (female).

*tsindying — gips v [c2] exchange gifts, as at Christmas. n exchanging gifts. — paybut n in basketball, the violation of pivoting and then stepping. v [B1256] commit this violation.

tsinílas = sinílas.

tsíning v [A; b6(1)] chin oneself. Managkù átung buktun ug magtsíning ta, Your arms will grow large if you chin yourself. n chinning exercise. — bar n chinning bar.

tsínu see kamísa.

tsíp n chief, head of an office. v 1 [A; a12] call s.o. chief. Ayaw kug tsípa kay paríhu ra ta, Don’t call me chief because we are the same. 2 [B1256; b6] become, be chief. (→) term of address to s.o. superior in authority, particularly a law officer. Wà táwun ku mangáwat tsip, I didn’t steal anything, officer.

tsipi short form: tsi. expression used to drive away cats. Tsipi! Nagpanan-aw na pud ning irínga sa pinirítung isdà, Scat! That cat is looking at the fried fish.

tsipun n 1 chiffon fabric or cloth material. 2 chiffon cake.

tsíris = siráli.

tsirman n chairman. v [AB56; c1] be chairman.

tsís1 = tsísir. -ir n chaser taken after liquor. v [A13; c] have a chaser. Túbig lay átung itsísir kay way kúk, We will just have water as chaser since we do not have Coke.

tsís2 v [AC; b6c3] play chess. Balà siyang mutsís, He plays chess poorly. Makigtsís ku nímu kun dúnay pusta, I’ll play chess with you if we bet. n chess. — burd n chessboard.

tsís3 n cheese. v [A13] have cheese.

tsismis n idle gossip. Nagpakasal na lang sila paglikay sa tsismis, They got married to stop the gossip. v [A12C; c] engage in idle gossip. Bísag unsa lay itsismis níya nákù báhin sa ílang bag-ung silíngan, She tells me everything about her new neighbors.

tsismúsa a given to gossip. v [B12; b6] be, become a gossipmonger.

tsismúsu = tsismúsa (male).

tsitsà, tsìtsà v [A; c] take light refreshments or snacks (slang). n eating.

tsitsiríka = sitsiríka1, 2.

tsitsiríyas = sitsiríyas.

tsk spelling to represent the sound produced by clicking the tip of the tongue against the alveolar ridge with an implosion. 1 in calling animals. 2 in expressing an adverse reaction to a mistake. Tsk, tsk, dì na ni mahímù, Tsk, now we can’t do anything about it.

*tsu mau diay — (humorous for mau diay tu) So that’s the way it is! Mau diay nasuud sila kay uyab man. Mau diay tsu, Oh, I see. They are close because they are sweethearts.

tsù = tsuy.

tsug word used in writing to represent the sound of an arrow piercing an object.

tsuk word used in writing to represent the sound of s.t. darting and piercing into s.t. like an arrow.

tsúk1 n chalk. ka- v [A13] be covered with chalk marks. Nagkatsúk ang bungbung, The wall is covered with chalk marks.

tsúk2 v [A; b] choke a motor or engine. Ug dílì muandar tsuki, If it doesn’t start, choke it.

tsúkir n choker, a short necklace that fits closely around the neck. v [A; b6(1)] use, wear a choker.

tsuktsuk v [A; a] masturbate (slang). Gitsuktsuk níya ang ákung útin, She banged away at my penis.

tsukuláti (not without l), tsukulit n chocolate drink. v [A; a2] have, make a chocolate drink. ka- v [A13] get chocolate all over it. Nagkatsukuláti ang mantil, The tablecloth has chocolate all over it.

tsulítas n k.o. dish of breaded pork chops, where the meat is pulled to the bottom of the rib bone. v [A; a] make chuletas.

tsunggu n small monkey.

tsup n word used in writing to represent the smacking sound of a kiss.

tsupà v [A; a1] suck off (coarse slang). Dì ku musugut nga tsupaun ang ákù nga way báyad, You’re going to have to pay me if you want to suck me off.

tsupir n driver, chauffeur. v [B156; a2] work as a driver, chauffeur. Natsupir siya sa ámung dyíp, He was the driver of our jeep.

tsupun n rubber nipple of a bottle or pacifier. v [A1; c6] suck on a pacifier.

tsúra see hitsúra.

tsurísu = surísu.

tsuwinggam = swinggam.

tsúwit n child’s word for chocolate candy.

tsuy (from atsuy) n term of address to male, suggesting familiarity or informality. Ása ta run mag-ínum tsuy, Where are we going to have a drink, pal? (←) v [A; a12] call s.o. pal.

tu1 (from tuu) command for a carabao to turn right.

tu2 see kadtu.

tú1 (from kadtu) those (pointing to s.t. far from both speaker and hearer).

tú2 = tulu.

túa = atúa.

tuab v [B26] for a group to burst into loud and boisterous laughter. Natuab (mituab) ug pangatáwa ang íyang giisturyáhan ug kataw-anan, The group broke into boisterous laughter when he told them s.t. funny.

túab n neckhole or armholes in a dress. v [A; b6(1)] cut the neckhole or armhole of a garment.

tuagsik = tuásik.

tuak v [A; a12] strangle. Mu rag mutuak nákù ning huut nga kwilyu, This tight collar is about to choke me. Gituak sa manyak ang íyang biktima, The maniac strangled his victim. tuaktúak v [A; c1] eat so greedily one seems to choke. Ayawg tuaktuáka (ituaktúak) nang ímung pagkáun kay mabukug ka, Don’t eat your food greedily because you might choke on a small bone.

tuáli v [AB2S3(1)6; c1] be, turn upside down. Kinsay nagtuáli íring bangà? Who turned this jar upside down? Magtuali ang kabug kun maghúp, Bats hang upside down when they perch.

tualya n towel. itsa sa — see itsa.

tuang v [A23P] for rain, flood, flow of blood to let up or stop. Manlákaw ta ug mutuang ang ulan, We are going out when the rain stops. Tambal nga makapatuang (makatuang) sa pagdugù, Medicine to stop the flow of blood. tuangtúang v [B456] keep raining off and on, stopping and starting.

tuáruk v [B256; b6] fall headfirst. Patay untà kun simintu pay gituarúkan sa bátà, The child would have died if it had been concrete he had landed on with his head.

tuásik v [A2S3; b6] spatter, for little things to fall in all directions. Mituásik ang bawud nga misúgat sa pambut, The waves dashing against the motorboat splashed in all directions. Nagtuasik ang mga bála dihang gimasinggan mi, We were machine-gunned, and bullets fell all over the place. -in- n spattering given off by s.t.

tuaw v 1 [A2] exclaim in surprise or wonderment. Nakatuaw ug nakapanghisus siya sa kahibúlung, She exclaimed and uttered ‘Jesus’ in amazement. 2 [A] cry out. Náa siya nagtuaw sa gawas naghangyù nga mubálik ka, He is outside, crying out, imploring you to come back.

tuay v 1 [B456; c6] for s.t. attached to hang limp from its base. Nabálì sigúrug íyang buktun kay nagtuay man, His arm must be broken because it is hanging limp. Ituay ímung úlu ingun sa patay ka, Let your head hang limp as if you were dead. 2 [B123(1)] become bent over in maturity. Ug matuay na ang mga mais, aníhun na nátù, If the corn is quite bent over, we can harvest it. a for corn to be bent over when it is mature.

túba n k.o. croton plant: Croton tiglium. — nga bákud = tubatuba. tubatuba n k.o. shrub, the leaves of which are used as a poultice and the seeds of which produce oil for soap: Jatropha curcas. tubatubang murádu n k.o. tubatuba with reddish leaves: Jatropha gossypifolia.

tubà1 n fermented and processed toddy from coconut palms. v 1 [A; b] give water for toddy. Ang buluk dílì mutubà pag-áyu sa ting-init, The flower bud doesn’t produce much water during the hot season. 2 [b8] get toddy all over it. Natubaan ang ákung púlu, My shirt got toddy all over it. 3 [b8] be the one who has to treat others to toddy. Hingtubaan ku kay napildi ku sa pustahánay, I had to pay for a round of toddy because I lost the betting. paN- v [A2; b6(1)] go out to get toddy. n s.t. for buying toddy. Gái kug diyis, panubà ba, Let me have ten centavos to buy a glass of toddy. ka-(←) v [A13] get toddy all over it. -an n stand which sells toddy. hiN-, hiN-(←) a fond of toddy. -un a for a cock to be colored like red palm toddy.†

tubà2 v [A; a1] cut down a banana stalk for the fruit. Tub-a na nang saginga kay gúwang na, Cut down that banana because the fruits are mature.

tubag v 1 [A; a1c6] answer. Akuy mutubag sa pangutána, I’ll answer the question. Tubaga ang nangutána, Answer the person who asked a question. Pahiyum lay íyang itubag sa ákung hangyù, The only answer she gives to my plea is a smile. 1a [A; b5] answer correspondence. Wà ku makatubag dáyun sa ímung sulat, I couldn’t answer your letter right away. 1b [A2; a12] talk back, retort. Hisagpaan siya kay mitubag sa inahan, She got a slap in the face because she talked back to her mother. 1c [C3; c36] exchange heated words. Nagkatúbag mi dihang giinsultuhan ku níya, We exchanged heated words when he insulted me. 1d [A23; b5] for an uncommon event to recur or be followed by s.t. similar (in folk belief, a not-so-common event is followed by s.t. similar). Tubagun (tubagan) pa nang ímung swirti sa láing táwu, S.o. else will have good luck in response to your good luck. 2 [A2N; a12] answer for, take responsibility. Ángayng tubagun nimu ang dadangátan sa ímung kirída, You ought to take responsibility to whatever happens to your mistress. 2a [A2; a1] bear s.o.’s expenses. Tubagun sa sigúru ang bayranan nímu sa uspital, The insurance will cover your hospital bills. n 1 answer. 2 s.t. which happens after s.t. in response to it. — pangutána, úyun, etc. question, agreement, etc. given in answer. ‘Náa ka na diay?’ tubag tuksù ni Kulasing, ‘Are you really there now?’ asked Kulasing in answer. paN- v [A2; c6] answer questions. Pasar siya sa intirbiyu kay maáyu siyang manubag, She passed the interview because she answered the questions well. Unsay ákung ipanubag ug imbistigarun ku? What shall I answer if I am investigated? tubagtubag v [A; a12] talk back insolently. Ayawg tubagtubaga ang ímung magulang kay gabáan ka, Don’t talk back insolently to your elder brother or you will get divine retribution visited on you. matubagtubagun a inclined to talk back insolently. tubagtúbag v [A; a1c] sing, read s.t. alternatingly or with a responsive reading. Tubagtubágan ta pagbása ang kasulátan, Let us read the scriptures responsively. -in-ay(←) v 1 = tubag, v1c. 2 = tubagtubag. n 1 heated exchange of words. 2 responsive or alternate making of sound. Ang tinubágay sa mga langgam mabuntag, The alternating sounds of birds in the morning. -in-an n manner of answering. -l-un(←) n 1 responsibility that one has to answer for. Tulubágun sa tsapirun ug unsay mahitabù níla, It is the chaperon who has to answer if s.t. happens to them. 2 material from which a responsive reading or singing is read.

tubas n off-season for fruit-bearing trees. v 1 [B23] for trees to stop bearing fruit. Nagkatubas na ang pamúnga sa kaimítu, The fruit-bearing season for star apples is coming to a close. 2 [B2] stop raining. Ug mutubas na ang ulan, dì na ta magpáyung, If the rains stop, we won’t need an umbrella any more. 3 [b4] get, be rain-soaked (lit. be in the rain till it stops). Gitubasan (hingtubasan) ku sa ulan, I got soaked by the rain.

tub-as v 1 [B23] for the season of a certain fruit or crop to be over. 2 [b4] be drenched with rain. n off-season for crops or fruits.

túbaw v [B12; a] for the husks to come off of pounded grains. Gáhì matúbaw ang humay nga pínug lugas, It is difficult to get the husk off fine-grained rice.

túbay v [A2C; b(1)] keep on doing s.t. Dì siya mutúbay ug trabáhu kay pul-ánun, He does not keep working for long because he gets bored easily. Aku ray nakatúbay ug pamínaw sa taas nga sirmun, I was the only one left that kept on listening to the long sermon. Nagtúbay silag ínum hangtud sa buntag, They kept their drinking spree going until morning. ma-un a s.o. capable of keeping on doing s.t. Matubáyun sa trabáhu, One who sticks to a piece of work.

túbig n 1 water. buyag sa — see buyag, n2. — sa butung water in the young coconut. Túbig sa butung ang ákung gustung imnun, I want to drink water of the young coconut. 2 score in a game of tubigtúbig. v 1 [B2] become water. Natúbig ang ayis drap, The popsicle melted. 2 — sa úlu [a12] master in one’s mind. Tubíga sa ímung úlu kining kúd, Master this code. (→) v 1 [A; b] put, mix with water. Tubigi ang wiski ug ísug ra, Add water into the whiskey if it is too strong. 2 [AP; bP] irrigate. Gipatubigan (gitubigan) ang basak, The rice paddy was irrigated. 3 [B456] water, produce liquid. Mutubig ákung bàbà ug makakità kug sambag, My mouth waters if I see tamarinds. Nagtubig ang íyang núka, His sore is watering. paN-(→) v 1 [A2; b6] fill glasses with water. Panubig diri, Give us some water. 2 [A2; b6(1)] get one’s water s.w. Ang mga taga isla adtu manubig sa unay, People from small islands get their water from the mainland. hiN- v [AN; b] bail water out. Sígi kung hinúbig kay milikì ang luwang, I kept bailing water out because the bilge leaked. n instrument for bailing. hiN-an(→) n place water is bailed out from. pa-(→) n irrigation system. tubignun n water spirit. tubigtubig n k.o. skin disease characterized by itchiness and tiny pustules with watery discharge. v [B146; a4b4] have tubigtubig. tubigtúbig n child’s game played with two teams of an offensive and defensive side. Two rows of adjacent squares are drawn, two squares for each defensive player. The offensive team aims to get in and back through the series of squares without being touched by the defensive team whose movements are restricted. A point, called túbig, is made when a player gets in and back through the squares untouched. v [A1; b6] play tubigtúbig. tubigtubigan a well-to-do; s.o. having much money on hand. v [B126; b8] become well-off.

túbil v [A; c] 1 pour fuel in a tank or container. Íya nang gitubílan ug gás ang sugà, He has already poured kerosene into the lamp. Trayinta litrus ang itúbil sa trák, Fill the truck with thirty liters. 2 pour drinks for s.o. (colloquial). n 1 liquid poured into a container. 2 drink poured.

tubitubi, tubìtubì, tubiltubil v [A; b6] answer back when one is reprimanded. Íya kung gitubiltubilan, maung ákù siyang gilúsì, He talked back, so I pinched him. ma-un, -un a given to answering back when reprimanded.

tublag v 1 [A; b6] dilute s.t. Ákung gitublágag túbig ang súkà, I diluted vinegar with water. 1a [A12] for a food ingredient added as a seasoning or sweetening to be well diffused. Dílì makatublag ang diyútayng asúkar sa usa ka tásang kapi, A little sugar cannot sweeten a cup of coffee. 2 [B126; c5] for everybody to get some of s.t., usually food. Dílì makatublag sa tanan ug maglútù lang kug gamay, If I don’t prepare but a little, not everyone will get s.t. to eat. Natublag ang tanan sa ákung gilútù, I prepared enough to take care of everybody.

tubli n k.o. shrub growing along streams and in secondary forests, the leaves and branches of which are used as fish poison: Derris elliptica. v 1 [A; a2] poison fish with tubli. 2 [A2; a12] give off a terrible odor, enough to make one groggy. Ang báhù sa íyang utut makatublig búnug, When he breaks wind it could kill a goby. 3 [B126] be tired of the same old thing: hearing the same story, music, etc. Natubli na ku ánang ímung isturyang balikbálik, I’m tired hearing the same story over and over again. paN- v [A1; c6] catch fish with tubli. tinublíhan n fish caught with tubli.

tubluk = tulbuk.

tubtub1 v 1 [A; a1b7] cut s.t. at its base, very close to the surface. Tubtúba pagputul ang ságing arun sayun ang pagpanáhà, Cut the banana stalk close to the ground so it will readily grow suckers. 2 [A; b5] cut around s.t. cylindrical, usually bamboo poles, little by little with short hacks, resulting in a clean finish. Tubtúbi (tubtúba) ang tumuy sa kawáyan arun malimpiyu, Cut around the tip of the bamboo pole so it will be clean. 3 [A; a] make a toddy container out of a length of bamboo. a being cut close to the surface. Tubtub rang pagkaputúla ang íyang buhuk, Her hair was cut too close to the roots. n 1 section cut from a long piece. Usa ka tubtub nga láwas sa lubi, A section of a coconut tree trunk. 2 one node length of bamboo, usually used as a container, esp. for palm toddy.

tubtub2 v [A; b] for chickens to charge, flapping the wings and kicking the feet. Mutubtub ug táwu ang íyang hiniktan, His gamecock will charge at people. n action of charging.

tubu n sugar cane. -ng palinà, pula red sugar cane. — lumhan, putì green sugar cane. paN- v [A2] cut sugar cane for milling. Manubu ku sa ílang asyinda, I shall apply as a laborer to cut sugar cane stalks on their hacienda. katubhan n sugar cane plantation.

túbu n 1 tube. 2 water pipe. 3 chimney of a lamp. Gianuúsan ang túbu sa lampara, The lamp chimney is covered with soot. hínis sa — see hínis.

túbù1 v [A2S; b17] 1 grow, become larger. Mutaas pa siya kay nagtubù pa, She will grow taller because she is still growing. Dus pulgádas ang ákung gitubúan, I grew two inches taller. Gitubúan na ang sinínà, She has outgrown her dress. Ang gitubúan sa dákit, Where the banyan tree was growing. 2 earn interest. Mutúbù ang kwartang ibangku, Money put in the bank earns interest. 3 [b(1)] develop feelings. Gitubúan kug kasína sa íyang paglampus, I grew envious over his success. 4 [A2S] for water, dough, land to rise. Hurnúha ang harínang gimása ug mutúbù na, Put the dough in the oven when it rises. Síging magtubù ang dágat ug dì pa makalantung, The sea continues to rise until it reaches its highest point at high tide. n 1 growth. Kusug ang túbù sa tanum, The plant grows fast. 2 interest on loan. bag-ung — see bag-u. pa- v [A; b] lend money with interest. Patubúan diay nímu tung ákung gibaylu? Are you going to charge interest on the money I borrowed? n 1 leavening agent. 2 wall stud of bamboo. pina- n grown, raised. Sankis nga pinatúbù sa Kalipurníya, California-grown sunkist. -in-an, -in-an(→) n outgrown outfit. tubùtúbù n growth on the skin. Mu rag áwum nang íyang tubùtúbù piru nagkadakù, Your growth looks like a mole, but it is getting bigger. halinub-un a having a tendency to grow fast even with no care. Halinub-un ning sagbúta, pirmi lang hagbásan, This k.o. grass grows fast. It has to be trimmed frequently.†

túbù2 n k.o. edible white mushroom that grows on decaying trees. It has a tougher stipe and pileus than the úhung.

tubud v 1 [A; b6] flow in a steady stream. Mitubud ang dugù sa dakung samad, Blood flowed from the big wound. Sandayung ang tuburan sa ulan, The rain flowed out of the gutter. 2 [B46] for liquid to leak out of a container or boat. Nagtubud ang sakayan maung sígi kung gahinúbig, The boat sprung a leak so I kept bailing out water. n 1 water spring. 2 leak. pa-, pa-(←) sa úhung v [A] make people believe s.t. about oneself which is impossible (lit. make a water flow from a mushroom). Nagpatúbud na sad sa úhung ang hambugíru, The boaster is bragging again. Ayaw pagpatúbud dinhi kay suhítu mi sa ímung kaláki, Don’t try to talk big around here because we know what you are. tuburan n 1 spring. 2 source of s.t. that gushes in abundance. Diyus nga tuburan sa kalúuy, All-merciful (lit. giver of all mercy) God. tinubdan n source, origin. Tinubdan sa sapà, The brook’s source. Tinubdan sa balità, Source of news.

tubug n k.o. medium-sized tree having small, round, green, inedible fruits in bunches growing directly from the trunk and branches: Ficus sp.

tubuk v [A; b36] commit suicide. Mau nang pangpánga ang íyang gitubukan, That is the cliff he jumped to his death from.

túbuk = tulbuk.

tubul n hard stools. v 1 [B] for stools to become hard. 2 [a4] have constipation. Gitubul siya maung dúgayng nalibang, It took him long to have his bowel movement because he is constipated.

tubung v [A; a] cut down abaca plants at the base before stripping off the outer stalks.

tubus v 1 [A; a1] redeem, save from. Ang ímung bahandì dì makatubus sa mahúgaw mung ngalan, Your wealth cannot redeem your filthy name. Gitubus sila ni Muysis gíkan sa kaulipnan, They were saved from slavery by Moses. 2 [A; a2b2] in games where several people play in turns, take a player’s turn for him to keep him from losing his turn (e.g. when a player is in a difficult position, for s.o. better to play for him for that one move). 2a take s.o. else’s place in his absence or in the event of his inability. Akuy mutubus ug káun sa ímung báhin kay dì ka man muadtu, I’ll eat your share because you aren’t going. Dì ku makatubus sa ímung trabáhu kay mulakaw man ku, I can’t take your work over for you because I’m going out. katubsánan n redemption. maN-r-(←) n redeemer; Christ the Redeemer.

tub-us v [A; c1] cut down off the main part with a sharp cutting instrument, esp. in one stroke. Ang hábul sundang dì makatub-us ug ságing, A dull machete can’t cut a banana plant down.

túbuy v 1 [A; c16] hold, put upward and above the rest. Makatúbuy ku ánang barbil, I can raise that barbell above my head. Daw tubúyun (itúbuy) siya sa lángit kun pahiyuman siya ni Adilayda, It was as though he was being raised to the heavens when Adelaida smiled at him. 2 [C; c6] put up for election. Itúbuy nátù siya pagkakunsihal, We will put him up as councilor.

túda a 1 fast, rapid. 2 hard, with much force. 3 doing to a high degree or in excess. Túda siyang mukáun, He eats ravenously. Túda siyang matúlug, He sleeps soundly. Túda siyang mangasábà, He scolds very severely. v 1 [A2; b(1)] do s.t. fast, rapidly. Ayaw tudáhig lakaw, Don’t walk too fast. 2 [A; b5] do s.t. with much force. Tudáhag (tudáhig) lísù ang takub, Turn the cap with a good deal of force. pa- v [A; b(1)] drive fast. Gipatudáhan sa kapitan ang dágan sa yáti, The captain made the yacht go fast.

tud-an see tula.

túdas v 1 [AB; a] be totally lost or used up, cause s.t. to be so. Akuy mutúdas ánang ímung baligyà basta barátu, I’ll take all of your wares if you let me have them cheap. Ang ákung mga anak nga kiat mauy nagtúdas sa ákung mga básung tarungtarung, The children played around and broke all my decent glasses. Natúdas ang ákung singsing nga mihiplus sa ákung tudlù, The ring slipped off my finger and is lost. 2 [A2; a2] draw the card that makes the hand complete. Búnut na kay tudásun ku na ni, Draw a card because I am going to go out now. 3 [AB126; a1] murder (slang). Tudásun nátù nang hambugírung dakù, We will kill that bigmouth. a completely used up, lost, killed. Hansákan ku bítaw sa tris kantus, túdas lagi, I stabbed him with a three-bladed knife. That was the end of him. n the card in a game of tudasay that completes the last pair. paN- v [A2; c] for s.o. who is desperate, and sure to die anyway to kill s.o. to die along with him. Manúdas na lang ku kay wà na man kuy mahímù, I’ll just kill s.o. to die along with me because I am at the end of my rope. tudastúdas n k.o. coin-tossing game where three coins are tossed up and the bettors win only if it is three heads or three tails. v [AC2; b6(1)] play tudastúdas. -an(→) n card that allows one to go out in tudasay. walay -an(→) be no match for s.o. Haníti kaáyu nà. Wà kay tudasan ug musúkul ka, He is very skillful. You won’t have a chance if you play against him. -ay(→) n card game with drawing and discarding in which the object is to compete to get three pairs from a hand of five cards. v [A2; c] play tudasay.

tudkan = tugkan. see turuk.

tudling v [A; a] furrow the field for planting. Magtudling ta arun katamnan ang uma, We will furrow the field so we can plant on it. Tudlínga ang daruhan humag sudlay, Furrow the field after harrowing. n 1 a furrow in the field. 2 row of plants. 3 column in a periodical. — púlung n sentence.

tudlis v [A; a1] prick with a needle to get s.t. out. Akuy mutudlis sa ímung tunuk sa tiil, I will prick your foot to get the thorn out. Tudlísa ang hubag arun mugulà ang nánà, Prick the boil so the pus can come out. n needle or the like to get s.t. out. — sa tabákù = paliyu.

tudlù v 1 [A; a1] point at, out. Kun mutudlù si Sír nímu sulayi lag tubag, If the teacher calls on you just try to answer. Tudlúa ang sinumbung, Point out the one who did it. 2 [A; c6] point, give directions. Kinsay gatudlù nímung nía ku magpuyù? Who told you that I live here? 3 teach. Nagtudlù siya sa pablik, She is teaching in the public schools. 4 [A; c16] appoint. Ang prisidinti nagtudlù níya pagkahuwis, The president appointed him judge. n 1 index finger. 2 the fingers in general. hamuy sa — see hamuy. 3 [numeral] ka — [so-and-so] many fingers wide. 4 — sa tiil toes. 5 — dalága, dátù see dalága2, dátù2. tudlùtudlù n eatery where the food for sale is put in a case on display. -in- n appointee. ka-an n appointment. mag-r- n teacher.

tudluk = tusluk.

tudlun dátù = tudlù dátù. see dátù2.

tudlus v 1 [A; c] hand s.t. to s.o. Tudlúsi ku diri ug lansang, Hand me some nails up here. 2 [A3; c6] extend one’s hand to give a handhold. Mitudlus siya sa íyang kamut nákù ug nanggúnit ku, He extended his hand to me and I held on to it. 3 [A2; b6] give aid or small things. Tudlúsan nátù ug diyútayng inasal ang átung mga silíngan, Let us give a little roast pig to our neighbors.

tudtud v [A; ab2] hit on the fingers or toes. Tudtúrun ku nang ímung tudlù ug mangáp ka, I will rap your fingers if you touch anything. Hitudturan ákung kumagkù paglansang nákù, I hit my thumb while I was driving a nail.

tuduk = turuk.

tudulukyíri a woman who is promiscuous. v [B126] be, become promiscuous. Natudulukyíri nang bayhána human byái sa bána, That woman became promiscuous after her husband left her.

tudu pudirúsu a All-Powerful. Ang Diyus tudu pudirúsu, God is All-Powerful.

túdus1 all, everyone, everybody. Bíi, Tay, Nay, Ingku Imuk, túdus, Good evening Father, Mother, Uncle Imuk, and everybody. — lus Santus n All Saints’ Day.

túdus2 n in a game, to double the bet by placing the entire amount or quantity won from the preceding game. v [A; c] bet all the preceding game’s winnings.

tudútut n = turútut. see tarúrut.

tudyuk v [A; b] prick, pierce with s.t. large and pointed. Kinsay nagtudyuk ug dinágum sa ákung pabúrut? Who pricked my balloon with a pin? Lúya na tung ihúa kay natudyukan ku na tu sa sápang, That shark must be weak by now because I have pierced it with my spear. n prick in a piercing action with s.t. pointed.

*tuga pa- v [A] dare do s.t. in unreasonable disregard of one’s capacity to do it. Magpatuga siyag minyù bísag way pangítà, He dares to get married without a job. magpatugatuga = patuga.

túga1 v [A; c] for God or nature to bestow, endow. Gitugáhan siyag diyútay nga kaísug, He has been endowed with a little courage. Ang kaálam itúga sa Diyus niadtung nagtáhud kaníya, God bestows wisdom on whoever shows Him reverence. n s.t. esp. given, directly from God. Túga sa lángit nang ímung anak, Your child is a gift from heaven. v [b6] be given s.t. exclusively by a supernatural being. Si Hárì Artur gitugáhan ug usa ka ispáda, King Arthur was given a sword by a supernatural being. n s.t. presented exclusively to s.o. by a supernatural being.

túga2 n cap and gown worn for graduation. v 1 [A; b6(1)] wear a cap and gown. 2 [A2; a2] make a cap and gown.

tug-ab = dug-ab.

tugábang = kukug banug. see kuku.

tugábung n artificial chignon. Úsu niadtu ang tugábung, Chignons used to be in vogue. v [A; c] wear, make into an artificial chignon.

tugahálà (from túga ni Bathálà) n 1 s.t. done or sent by divine will. Usa ka dakung tugahálà nga nahibalik na ang kurúna sa úlu sa Birhin, It was a great gift of the Lord that the crown was restored to the Virgin’s head. 2 miracle. Usa na lang ka tugahálà ang makaluwas kaníya gíkan sa silya iliktrika, Only a miracle can save him from the electric chair.

tugáhuk n clitoris.

túgal v [A3N; b5] disturb, bother order or peace. Way mutúgal (manúgal) ug wà kay útang, Nobody disturbs you if you don’t have any debts. Gitúgal (gitugálan) ang baryu sa mga tulisan, Robbers disturbed the peace of the village.

tugalbung = tigalbung.

tugalhab (from galhab) a 1 having a gaping tear or wound. 2 no longer a virgin. Tugalhab na nang babayhána kay kadaghan na paangki, That woman is no longer a virgin for she has had several illegitimate children. v 1 [B1; b] get torn wide open. Nagkatugalhab ang gisì kay wà dáyun sursíhi, The tear became a gaping hole because she didn’t darn it at once. 2 [B126] lose one’s virginity.

túgan see túlug.

tug-an v [A; c] 1 reveal, report s.t. revealing. Mitug-an ang sinumbung sa íyang saláud, The accused confessed his crime. Tug-áni ku sa ímung sikrítu, Tell me your secret. Itug-an tikawng Tátay nga ímu kung gisumbag, I’ll report you to Father that you hit me. 2 confess. Ug dílì ka mutug-an, kastigúhun ka, If you don’t confess, I will beat you.

tugas n molave, k.o. wood producing extremely hard timber: Vitex parviflora. v [a12] make s.t. out of molave. Tugasun nátù ang sáwug arun lig-un, Let us make the flooring out of molave so it will be durable.

tugastugas n k.o. small marine crab, poisonous to eat.

tugasub, tugásub v [A2S; b6] fall into the water with a deep sound. Mitugasub ang batu nga gilábay sa dágat, The stone was thrown into the water and fell with a loud splash. n deep sound, like one produced by a heavy object falling into water.

tugáuk = tuktugáuk.

tugaw a disturbed from a peaceful state. Tugaw na ang mga bábuy sa pangayam maung namalhin, The hunting has disturbed the wild pigs so they have gone elsewhere. walay — there’s nothing to disturb. Maáyu dinhi isturyáhan kay way tugaw, This is a good place to talk because there is nothing to disturb us. v [A; a12] disturb one’s peace. Manira ku arun way makatugaw sa ákung pagtuun, I will lock myself in the room so no one disturbs my study. Ayawg tugawa ang natúlug, Don’t disturb the man sleeping.

tugbábaw = tigbábaw. pa- = patigbábaw. see babaw.

tugbang v 1 [A2; c] give s.t. as counterpart; match. Ug muámut ka ug kanding sa kumbira mutugbang ku ug ámut ug bábuy, If you give a goat for the feast, I will give a pig to match it. 2 [C; b6] sit across or in front of each other. Nagkatugbang mi ug lingkud sa dyip, We happened to sit across from each other in the jeep. 3 in activities where people are paired off: be s.o.’s opposite. Dílì ku makigtugbang nímu sa kuntis kay maáyu ka, I don’t want to be matched against you in the contest because you’re good. n 1 thing given as counterpart. 2 one’s opposite in a contest. 3 s.t. which happens which makes up for s.t. else. Kining átung mga pag-antus run tugbang sa átung kalípay niadtu, Our sufferings now are exact payment of our happiness formerly. 4 s.t. commensurate in degree or weight. Ang tugbang sílut sa pagpatay mau ang pagbítay, Hanging is the punishment appropriate for murder. 5 = ka-. — púlung antonym. Ang tugbang púlung sa ‘layù’, ‘duul’, The antonym of ‘far’ is ‘near’. ka- n analogous, counterpart. Ang inbiay tugbang sa ipbiay sa istíts, The NBI is the counterpart of the FBI in the States.

tugbaw a lofty, high up. Tugbaw kaáyung miuntul ang búla, The ball bounces high. Hilabihang katugbaw sa garbu! What a great pride! v 1 [B246; a3] rise to a considerable height. Mitugbaw ang tíngug ni Níning sa kasukù, Nening’s voice rose in anger. Natugbaw sa íyang hunàhúnà ang mga hudlat ni Maks, Max’s threats came to his thoughts. 2 [c1] put s.t. high up or way up. Itugbaw (tugbáwa) pagdala nang isdà arun dílì maabut sa irù, Lift the fish you are carrying high so the dogs can’t reach it. ma-un a lofty (literary). Matugbáwung damgu, Lofty dreams. 3 [A12C1; a2] match in height, popularity, or ability. Walay makatugbaw sa kataas ni Pidru, No one is as tall as Pedro. Tugbáwun ku ang kaálam níya sa makina, I’ll try to learn as much about machine as he knows.

tugbù (from túbù) n new sprouts of leaves. Utána ang tugbù sa alugbáti, Make a soup of the alugbáti sprouts. v [B46] for leaves to sprout. Mitugbù (nanugbù) nag mga dáhun sa kamunggay nga gipul-úngan, The leaves of the pruned malunggay are now sprouting.

tugbung v [A; a2c] go, bring to the town or coastal area from the mountains or country. Mitugbung siya kay mipalit ug ginamus, He went down to the town to buy fish paste. Kinsay nagtugbung sa utanun? Who brought the vegetables to town?

tugdà n stumps of cornstalks left in the field after cutting off the stalks.

tugdan n 1 a pole or stem-like handle. Ang tugdan sa latigu sa kabáyù, The handle for the horsewhip. Tugdan sa timbà, A bamboo pole to which the bucket for drawing water is attached. 2 cornstalk.

tugdang v 1 [AB23(1); c1] sink to the bottom of water, cause s.t. to do so. Mitugdang na ang lawug, ug tin-aw na ang túbig, The mud in the water has settled, and it is clear now. Natugdang na ang bapur digíra, The battleship has sunk. Nakatugdang na ka sa taliwálà ánang línaw? Have you gone to the bottom in the middle of that lake? 2 [A2; b6] land hard after being projected or dropped. Didtu siya mutugdang sa bunbun pagluksu níya, He landed on the sand when he jumped.

tugduk v [B1256; ab2] for s.t. pointed to pierce or thrust into, not necessarily sticking. Natugduk ang tumuy sa bangkaw sa bukubuku sa túru, The end of the spear pierced the back of the bull. Hingtugdukan ang ákung tiil sa tumuy sa kutsilyu, The knife hit my foot when it fell.

tugdun v [A; c] alight, set down from the air. Mitugdun ang buyug sa búwak, The bee alighted on the flower. Gipálid siya sa alimpús. Diin siya itugdun? The whirlwind carried her away. Where was she set down? -anan n place where s.t. lands. Tugdunánan sa ayruplánu, Airplane landing field.

tughang v [A; a1] break and pulverize hardened soil for planting. Lisud pagtughang sa yútà kay nabantuk na kaáyu, It is difficult to break up the soil because it has gotten very packed down. a no longer a virgin.

tughaw a lukewarm. v [AB2; a] be, become lukewarm, cause liquids to do so. Magtughaw kug túbig para ikalígù, I’ll heat some water for bathing.

tughù = dughù1, n2.

tughuk1 v [A23; b(1)] appear suddenly, unexpectedly. Walà ku damha nga muanhi siya, mitughuk lag abut, I never expected him to come. He just arrived suddenly. Trabáhu kay tughúkan unyà tag dúaw sa átung agálun, Keep working. Our boss might come without notice.

tughuk2 n formal asking of a girl’s hand by the groom’s parents, always accompanied with food brought by the groom’s delegation. v [A2; b5] formally ask for a girl’s hand. Mutughuk gihápun ta bísag burus na ang babáyi? Do we still have to make a formal proposal when the girl is already pregnant?

tughung v [A; a] cook leftover cooked staple which stuck to the pot by adding water and usually boiling it with sugar. Tughúnga nang dukut, Recook the leftover rice stuck to the pot. -in- n food prepared by the process of tughung.

tughuy = tarugsuy.

tugkad v 1 [A; a12] touch the bottom standing in water. Makatugkad ka ba dihà? Can you stand there? 2 [B456] for the feet or s.t. dangling to reach the ground. Dílì makatugkad ang íyang tiil sa salug ug kanang siyáhay lingkúran, His feet don’t touch the ground if he sits in that chair. Nagtikwangtikwang ang lamísa kay wà magtugkad ang usa ka tiil, The table is jiggling because one of the legs isn’t touching the ground. 3 [A; a12] fathom, comprehend s.t. mysterious. Way makatugkad sa ákung hunàhúnà, Nobody can read my mind. Lisud tugkárun ang sumbíngay sa páras, It is hard to understand the meaning of the Parable of the Vine. tugkaran n 1 yard of a house. 2 foot of a hill. tulugkárun n s.t. that takes deep understanding.

tugkalan = tugkaran, 1. see tugkad.

tugkay n stalk of a leaf or flower.

tugmadan = tugkaran, 1. see tugkad.

tugnà v [A; c] dip, dunk into liquid. Dì pa ku malígù, apan mutugnà lang úsà ku sa túbig, I won’t swim yet, I’ll just immerse myself quickly. Ang balanghuy laming itugnà sa mantíkà, Cassava tastes good if you dip it into pork fat.

tugnaw a cold to the touch, feel. Tugnaw kaáyu sa Bagyu, It’s very cold in Baguio. v 1 [B] become cold weather. Mutugnaw (matugnaw) ang panahun inigka Disimbri, The weather gets cold in December. 2 [a4] feel cold. Gamítag hítir kun tugnawun ka, Use the heater if you feel cold. 3 [b8] be exposed to the cold. Gisip-un siya kay hitugnawan, He caught cold because he was exposed to the cold. n cold. Dì kung kaagwanta sa tugnaw, I can’t take the cold. ka- n state of being cold. Nagkuray siya sa katugnaw, She is shivering with cold. paN- n chills. Ang panugnaw mubálus sa hilánat, Chills come right after fever. v [a4] get the chills. ting- n cold season.

tugnub v [A; c] dip s.t. or oneself into a liquid. May disinpiktanti ang gitugnúban sa mga hiraminta sa duktur, The liquid the doctor dipped his instruments into has disinfectant. Itugnub ang plúma sa tintiruhan, Stick the pen into the inkwell.

tugnus n k.o. small anchovy with a silver stripe, which comes seasonally in great abundance, most commonly eaten preserved in salt. ting- n season for tugnus fish.

tugpa v 1 [B346; b6] for s.t. that flies to land. Mitugpa ang salampáti sa atup, The dove alighted on the roof. Nagtugpa na ang ayruplánu, The airplane has landed. 2 [A2; b6] jump from a high place. Ang tulay nga íyang gitugpáhan, The bridge he jumped off from. tugpahánan n 1 place where airplanes land: airport or runway. 2 place where persons jump off, diving board.

tugpù1 v [A; c6] 1 toss s.t. up in the air. Itugpù ang búla kay akuy mubumba, Toss the volleyball and I will spike it. 2 put up s.o. as candidate. Siyay átung itugpù pagkamayur, We will put him up as candidate for mayor. n 1 a coin-tossing game with three coins where one wins when all heads or all tails appear. 2 one’s turn to toss the coin.

tugpù2 v [A; a1] tease unmarried people by pairing them off. Ug akuy mutugpù, magkadáyun giyud pagkaminyù, If I tease people by pairing them off in marriage, they end up getting married.

tugsad v [A2; b6] hit, reach the ground from an elevated position. Milayat siya ug didtu mutugsad sa píkas tampi, He jumped and landed on the opposite bank. Gibukhárag panaptun ang gitugsáran sa rayna gíkan sa hagdanan, A cloth was laid over the area the queen stepped on when she came down from the stairs.

tugsaw v [A; a3b] plunge into water, dunk s.t. straight into a liquid. Nagtugsaw ang íyang tiil sa dágat samtang nagdagan ang pambut, His feet were immersed in the water while the boat was moving. Natugsaw siya sa kanal, He fell into a ditch.

tugsuk v 1 [A; ab2] strike s.t. pointed into s.t. Nagtugsuk siyag káhuy silbing timáan, He planted a stake as a marker. Tugsukun níya ang linung-ag ságing sa tinidur, He will stick a fork into the boiled banana. 2 [A; b6(1)] stick one’s finger into liquid and immediately remove it. Ang binditahan nga ákung gitugsúkan sa ákung tudlù, The font of the holy water into which I dipped my finger. n skewer, s.t. to stick into s.t. Ambi ra ang tugsuk kay átung isuway sa amúti, Let me have a stick so I can see if the sweet potatoes are done.

tugsuy v [B46; b6] for s.t. to appear as an elongated shape. Unsa nang mitugsuy sa ímung bursa, ságing? What is that thing protruding in your pocket, a banana? Nagtugsuy lang nang níwang mu rag kawáyan, That skinny person looks tall and thin like a bamboo pole. a thin and elongated. Tugsuy ug simud, Long-snouted.

tugtug v [A; a2] play a piece of music, an instrument. Mitugtug ang urkistra, The orchestra played a piece. Tugtúga ang ‘Lawra’, Play ‘Laura’. n music piece being played. maN-r- n s.o. that provides the music.

tugub a full, having s.t. in abundance. Tugub sa sustansiya ang gátas, Milk is full of nutrients. Tugub na ang barku sa pasahíru, The boat is full of passengers. Tugub nga áni, Abundant harvest. v [B2; a2] become, make full, rich. Natugub siya sa kalípay, She was filled with joy.

tug-ud n stem of large, grassy plants or trunks of palm trees. — sa buli n unopened buri palm frond together with its stem.

túgun v [A; a1c6] leave or send s.o. with instructions to do s.t. Tugna siya pagpalit ug asin inigtugbung níya, Give him the message to buy some salt when he goes to town. Unsay ímung itúgun inig-adtu nákù sa Manílà? What do you want me to do for you when I go to Manila? n 1 word of instruction to do or get s.t. 2 final message of a dying man. Bag-ung — New Testament. Dáang — Old Testament. paN- v 1 [A2S; b6] ask s.o. to get and bring s.t. back. Nagpanugun tus Búbuy sa íyang duláan, Boboy keeps asking you to bring him a toy. 2 [A2; c] give final instructions, will at deathbed. Nanúgun na ang himatyun, The dying man is giving his final instructions.

túgut v 1 [A; b] pay out line. Tugúti ang lambu hangtud malúya ang isdà, Pay out the line until the fish gets weak. 2 [A; c] permit, allow. Mulangyaw untà ku kun mutúgut ka, I would like to go abroad if you permit me. Dílì itúgut ang paghulam íning librúha, No one is permitted to borrow this book. 3 [A; c6] sell s.t. at a price lower than that quoted. Ákù ning palitun ug itúgut nímug písus, I’ll buy it if you give it to me for one peso. (→) n line which one pays out, esp. a kite string.

tug-ut v [A; a12] tie hemp fibers end to end to form a long strand for weaving. Magtug-ut ka ug bayinti ka bituul pára ihulug, Tie up twenty skeins of hemp to use as warp threads.

tugway v 1 [A; b] lengthen a tether. Tas-ig tugway ang kábaw, Give the carabao more rope. Tugwáyi ang kanding arun makapanabsab, Give the goat more rope so it can graze. 2 [AN; c] pasture an animal by lengthening or untying the tether. Manugway kug kábaw mahápun, I pasture the carabao each afternoon. n 1 rope used to tether animals. 2 length of tether allowed. -anan n place where animals are tethered. maN-r- n one who pastures animals with a tether.

tugyan v [A; c] entrust, put into s.o.’s power or disposal. Ang hárì gustu nang mutugyan sa trúnu ngadtu sa íyang anak, The king wants to abdicate the throne in favor of his son. Ayawg itugyan níya ang ímung kaugalíngun antis mu makasal, Don’t surrender yourself to him until you are married. -in-an n one to whom s.t. has been turned over. — sa baláud policeman. — sa lungsud public servant, specifically, congressman.

túhab v 1 [A; a] peck a piece of s.t. Dílì makatúhab ang langgam sa búnga nga giputus, The bird could not peck at the fruit that was wrapped. 2 [A; b6] cut a large opening or swath. Kinsay maistráhang nagtúhab sa úlus ákung anak? Which teacher was it that cut a wide swath into my son’s hair? Bistídu nga mu rag sáku nga gituhában pára agiánas buktun, A dress like a sack with pieces snipped off for armholes. 3 [A23; a12] affect s.t. as though diminishing it. Sígas plaslayit nga mitúhab sa kangitngit, A flashlight beam that pierced the darkness. n 1 large hole left, large portion removed. 2 large opening in a dress. (→) n a woman who is no longer a virgin (humorous). -in-an n place s.t. was pecked off. Makáun pa ning kapayása. Abisa lang nang tinuhában, You can still eat the papaya. Just cut out the holes. -in-an(→) n fruits that have peck marks.

tuhak v [A; ab] 1 peck at. Kwaknit ang nagtuhak sa mga prútas, Bats pecked at the fruits. Gituhak sa manuk ang íyang mata, The chicken pecked at his eyes. 2 strike with a pecking-like motion. Mituhak ang dakung sawa, The big snake struck. n feed of chickens, fowls or birds. kakha — see kakha. -l-an(→) n dish for feeding chickens.

tuhaw v [B23(1)6] 1 spring forth unexpectedly, appear suddenly, pop up. Mituhaw lang pagkalit ang anak hung nawálà, My lost son suddenly appeared in our house. Mituhaw sa íyang hunàhúnà ang usa ka maanindut nga láraw, A beautiful plan popped into his mind. 2 do s.t. suddenly and without cause. Nabúang kang mituhaw ka man lag kasukù, Have you gone crazy, flaring up like that? a done or appearing suddenly and unexpectedly.

tuhay v [B2; c1] 1 for the mind to be at peace. Matuhay (mutuhay) pag ákung hunàhúnà ug manláyas mu, I’ll have peace of mind only if you all get out of here. 2 do or accomplish s.t. to the finish without any hitch or disturbance. Dì matuhay (mutuhay) ang ákung trabáhu ug samúkun ku, My work won’t go smoothly if I am disturbed.

tuhi sound imitating spitting to show contempt. Tuhi! Hitsúra lang, Pff, the nerve of him. v [b6] say tuhi to s.o.

tuhib, túhib v [A; b5] 1 peck at s.t., esp. food. Mga langgam nga nagtuhib sa hinug kapáyas, The birds pecking at the ripe papaya. 2 nibble, bore a hole in s.t. Ang ilagà mauy mitúhib sa kísu, A mouse nibbled at the cheese. (→) n bill, beak. -in-an n place pecked at, hole nibbled into s.t.

tuhik, túhik v [A; ab] peck with a sharp, pointed beak to eat or inflect a wound. Nagtuhik ang manuk sa wati, The chicken is pecking at an earthworm. Ilábay ang gituhikan nga prútas, Throw away the fruits that have holes pecked in them. maN- n k.o. fish that is particularly vicious.

tuhil v [A; a1] poke or tap s.t. small or a tiny portion of s.t. so as to move it. Ayaw punáyig tuhil ang itlug sa irù kay mapaakan ka, Don’t keep poking the dog’s testicles. He might bite you. Mataktak ang búwak bísag ígù lang tuhilun, The flowers will fall off even if you just touch them lightly. n s.t. used to poke.

tuhu, tuhù particle following the first word of the predicate, used in negating s.o.’s statement and stressing the contrary. Namutbut siya. Mutan-aw tuhù nà siyag sini, She is lying. She is so going to the movies. Dílì tuhù nà siya indyinir, No, he’s not. He is not an engineer.

tuhud = tulud, v.

túhud n knee. v 1 [a12] hit in the knee. Gitúhud siyag búnal maung napaluhud, He was whipped on his knees and it made him fall to his knees. 2 [B2456] reach nearly as high as the knees. Mutúhud na ang túbig sa dálan, The water in the street is nearly up to the knees. (→) v 1 = túhud, v1. 2 [A2; a1] ask for a girl’s hand from her parents, not necessarily in a formal way with ceremony and bargaining. Mituhud na siya kay disidídu giyung mangasáwa, He asked the girl’s parents for her hand because he really is determined to marry her. taga-(→) up to the knees.†

túhug v 1 [A; ac] pierce through with a string, stake, or s.t. else, hang s.t. on s.t. long. Magtúhug kug pirlas arun ímung ikwintas, I’ll string some pearls for you to wear as necklace. Natúhug ang isdà sa panà, The fish got impaled on the spear. Tuhúga sa uway ang kubit, String the catch by passing a rattan strip through it. Tuhúgi rag hílu nang dágum, Thread that needle. Siyay nagpas-an sa bugsay diin itúhug ang bukag, He carried the paddle over his shoulder and hung the basket over it. — sa ilung lead around by the nose. Matúhug ka ba lang níya sa ilung? Can she lead you about by the nose? 2 [A123S] follow or put in memory the thread of a story, idea, lecture. Way nakatuhug sa isturya níyang naglikùlíkù, Nobody could follow his incoherent story. 2a understand, comprehend. Bísag bungul siya, makatuhug siya sa ímung isulti nga magtan-aw lang sa ímung ngábil, Even if he is deaf, he can understand what you are saying by just reading your lips. (→) n 1 string or s.t. used to string or pierce through s.t. Nabugtù ang tuhug sa dunggan sa bábuy, The string that was fastened through the pig’s ears broke. 2 hole punched into the nose or ears. 3 quantity contained on a string of s.t. Tagpíla ang tuhug sa isdà? How much is a string of fish? tuhugtúhug n children’s game, taking a coconut midrib and fishing out in turns rubber bands buried in the sand. -an(→) = tuhugtúhug.

tuhuktuhuk v [B456; b6] have tiny marks (like pin marks) all over. Tawumtum nang nagtuhuktuhuk sa panaptun, That is mildew that has made tiny spots on the cloth. Gituhuktuhukan ang íyang náwung sa úwat sa bugas, His face is pockmarked by pimple scars. n tiny marks all over s.t.

tuhup v [A2; b5] 1 permeate. Mituhup ang katugnaw sa sinínà, The cold seeped through the dress. 2 for s.t. wet to seep through, permeate. Gituphan sa kabasà ang yútà, Moisture permeated the earth. 3 be affected with a feeling or emotion. Tuphun kug kahingáwa matag byáhi níya, I get anxious whenever he goes on a trip. ma-un(←) a penetrating.

túhus = túlus.

tuhuy v 1 [A2] get out of s.w. suddenly and with haste. Dì pa gánì mahuman kug súgù, mutuhuy dáyug lakaw, I can’t even finish giving my orders before he rushes up to get going. 2 [B; b3cP] be sticking out straight. Mituhuy ang túbig sa hús, The water from the hose is spurting out far. Nagtuhuy ang tintin sa báta. Básig kaihiun, The child has an erection. He probably has to urinate. Ayawg ituhuy (ipatuhuy) nang ímung buhuk dapit sa agtang. Mu ra kag tin-idyir, Don’t let your hair stick out over your forehead. You look like a teen-ager. a 1 carrying oneself in a straight but artless way. 2 sticking out.

túig n year. v [B56; b4] be almost, last for a year. Mutúig nákung pinaábut nímu, I waited for you for almost a year. Nagtúig ang ámung pagbúngul, It’s been one year now that we haven’t been on speaking terms. Dì na matuígan ang ímung kinabúhì, Your life won’t last for another year. tuigtúig a every year; yearly. v [B; c16] be, become yearly, do s.t. on a yearly basis. -in-(→) annual. Tinuig nga tígum, Annual meeting. ka-an n 1 years. Nanglábay ang daghang katuígan, Many years passed. 2 Easter obligation, the obligation of every Roman Catholic to go to confession and Holy Communion once a year on a definite period specified by the church—that is, in the period between Easter Sunday and November 2, All Souls’ Day. paN-(→) n 1 first planting season in the calendar year (during June and July); crops planted during this season. Aníhun sa Disyimbri ang humay sa panuig, The first crop of rice is harvested in December. 2 extraordinarily big. Panuig man pud nang librúha, dílì man madaug ug bátà, That sure is a big book. A child couldn’t lift it. paN-un n age. may — 1 be old enough to do s.t. May panuígun na si Lítang muiskuyla, Lita is old enough now to go to school. 2 be no longer young. May panuígun na siya pagkaminyù, She was well along in years when she got married. paN-un(→) v [A13] be of [such-and-such] an age. Nagpanuigun siyag diyis, He is ten years old.

tuis v [A; a1] 1 twist. Siyay nagtuis sa ákung buktun, He twisted my arm. 2 distort a fact or truth. Way mutuu nímu kay maáyu kang mutuis sa tinúud, Nobody believes you because of the way you distort the truth. — sa pálad, kapaláran n turn of fate. Usa ka tuis sa kapaláran nga ang kanhi banyágà karun nagpakilúuy na, It is a turn of fate that the ruthless scoundrel now has to beg for mercy.

tuk n 1 word used in writing to indicate a knocking sound. 2 in bowling, a hit scored through the center, opening up a clear path. v [B26] for a hit to turn out to be of this sort.

túk v [A; c] stick a stick into s.t. to serve as a marker. n 1 marker stuck into s.t. Gibutangan nákug túk ang gilubngan sa bahandì, I stuck a stick to mark the spot where I buried the treasure. 2 clitoris (slang).

tukà1 v 1 [A; a1] strangle with the hands. Tuk-un ta kag musinggit ka, I’ll choke you if you scream. 2 [A123P; b4(1)] choke on s.t. ingested. Makatukà nang tag-as nga bíhun, You can choke on long noodles. Hituk-an ku pag-inum nákù sa wiski, I choked when I drank the whiskey. 2a get jammed or stuck into s.t. as if choking on it. Papil ang nakatukà (nakapatukà) sa kasilyas, Paper clogged the toilet up. Ug matuk-an ang makina gáhì na tuyúkun, If a sewing machine gets stuck it is hard to turn.

tukà2 v [A; a12] peck at to eat. Gustung mutukà ug tibuuk mais ang manuk, Chickens like to peck at whole kernels. Dúna pa bay tukaun ang sunuy? Are there any grains left for the rooster to peck at? n 1 beak, bill. 2 feed for fowls or birds. kakha — see kakha. pa- v [A; ac] feed fowls.

túkab v [A; b5] open by pushing s.t. aside, lifting a cover. Kinsay nagtúkab sa kúlun? Who took the cover off the pot? Tukába ug dakù ang bintánà kay galhà, Open the windows wide because it is warm. n distance s.t. opens.

tuk-ab = dug-ab.

tukabtukab v [A3P; c1] gasp for breath, pant. Nagtukabtukab ang íyang gininhawaan sa pagdinágan, He panted for breath after running so much.

tukad v [A; a2c] go, bring up to the mountain, or country from town. Mutukad ku karung tingsanggì, I’ll go to the country this coming harvest. Butung ray ákung tukarun, I’m going to the country just to get young coconuts. Itukad ring abúnu, Bring this fertilizer to the country.

tukadur n 1 dresser, a chest of drawers with a large mirror and a flat space for cosmetics. 2 a plain mirror of considerable size. v [b] look at oneself in a mirror. Tukaduri ra nang nawung mug tan-áwag angayan ka ba, Look at yourself in the mirror and see if you look nice. paN- v [A2] look at oneself in a mirror.

tukag, túkag v 1 [AB2S6; cP] place s.t. long in a position vertical or crosswise relative to s.t. else; cause it to be so. Ayúhag butang ang gabas kay mutúkag sa kahun, Lay the saw down carefully crosswise in the toolbox. Nagtukag ang bukug sa íyang tunlan, A bone is lodged cross-ways in his throat. Itúkag (ipatúkag) ang lipak sa takup arun dílì mutak-up, Prop the shutter open with a stick of bamboo. 2 [B2S6] for s.t. slender to be jutting out. Ang mga tiil sa dakung bátà mutukag kun kugúsun, The legs of a big child dangle if he is carried. (→) n 1 s.t. placed athwart s.o. 2 sticking out. Tukag siyag dawunggan, He has ears that stick out.

tukal n gap formed as a result of shrinkage between two juxtaposed materials, esp. wood. v [B3(1)] form a gap. Mitukal (natukal) ang mga sawug paglúbag, Cracks developed between the floor boards when they shrunk. tukaltukal v [B; b6] hang loosely from a loose attachment. Nagtukaltukal ang bungbung sa báy, One side of the walling of the house is hanging loosely.

tukámud v [B126; b8] fall face first to the ground. Nasapiti siya ug natukámud, He tripped and fell face first to the ground.

tukang = tuklang.

tukar v 1 [A; a2] play a musical instrument, piece. Hanas siyang mutukar sa marimba, He plays the marimba well. Tanggu tukara, Play a tango. 1a [A; b(1)] for a musical group to perform. Dúna silay tukaran nga parti karung gabíi, They will perform at a party tonight. 2 [A2] have an attack of a recurring illness or undesirable behavior. Mutukar ang riyuma kun ting-ulan, Rheumatism flares up on rainy days. n 1 music played. Magsáyaw ta inigsúgud sa tukar, Let’s dance when the music starts. 2 performance by a musical group. pa- v [A; ac] turn on a phonograph, radio for music. Patukara ang púnu, Turn on the phonograph. Bítuls ang ipatukar, Play a Beatles record.

tukarul = tingkarul, 4.

tukas = tuklas.

tukaw1 v [A; b(1)] stay awake at night doing s.t., keep vigil. Magtukaw ku karung gabíi paghuman sa tirm pípar, I’ll be awake all night finishing my paper. n wake. Sa tukaw nagdala silag baráha arun dílì sila tulgun, They brought a deck of cards to the wake so they wouldn’t feel sleepy.

tukaw2 v [A; b(1)] tower over. Mga pipila ka túig mutukaw na siya nákù, In a few years he will be towering over me. Usa ka lubing láyug ang nagtukaw sa ílang payag, A tall coconut tree is towering over their hut.

tukaw3 n a unit of length reckoned from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger extended. v [A; a1] measure s.t. in tukaws.

tukáya = tukáyu (female).

tukáyu n one who has the same name as s.o. else. Tukáyu siya nákù kay Dyun usab íyang ngán, He’s my namesake because his name is John too. v [AC2; ac3] call s.o. or each other tukáyu. (→) n term of address to one’s tukáyu.

tukbil v 1 [A; ab2] touch slightly. Wà siyay gána ug ígù lang mitukbil sa kan-un, She had no appetite and barely touched the food. Mutak-up dáyun ang hibìhibì ug tukbílun, The touch-me-not plant closes as soon as you touch it. 2 [A; a12] touch the emotions or on s.t. that provokes feelings. Ikaw pay nakatukbil sa ákung dughan, You were the first to have touched my heart. 3 [A; a12] mention s.t. in passing. Sa íyang diskursu mitukbil siya sa pulitika, In his speech he mentioned politics in passing. -l-un, -l-un(→) a delicate, engendering arguments or hard feelings. Kanang mga paagíha tulukbilun (tulukbílun) kaáyu, That procedure is very much open to argument. — ug buut short-tempered.

tukbù v [A; a1] 1 grasp by encircling the fingers around. Nagtukbù siyag ságing, He is grasping a banana. Tukbúa ang buktun sa bátà kun matukbù ba, Put your fingers around the child’s arm if they can go all the way around it. 2 bundle long things together to form a bunch big enough to be clasped in one or both hands. n bundle of s.t. that can be clasped in one or both hands.

tukbuy = talukbuy1.

tukdab v [AN; a] cut s.t. down at the base with one stroke. Kining dapíta ang ákung gitukdaban sa mga tuud sa mga gagmayng káhuy, This is the place where I cut the stumps of the small tree down.

tukdug v [BN46] for s.t. to stand out straight and bare. Mitukdug (nanukdug) ang mga mais human hugpái sa dúlun, The corn plants stood straight and bare after a swarm of locusts settled on them. n ribs of umbrella.

tukgaw = lukgaw.

tukhi, tukhì n toothpick. v [a12] make into toothpick. Maáyung tukhíun ang tukug, Coconut midribs make good toothpicks. paN- v [A2; c6] pick one’s teeth.

tukì v [A; a12] 1 investigate, examine. Ang kumiti mauy mutukì sa anumalíya, The committee will investigate the anomaly. Madiskubrihan ang tíkas kun tukiun ang libru, They will discover the embezzlement if the books are examined. 2 ask, interrogate. Gitukì siya apan wà mutug-an, He was questioned but he didn’t tell. 3 discuss with the idea of analyzing, explaining. Unsay tukiun sa míting? What is going to be discussed in the meeting? ma-un(←) a characterized with persistent, methodical, and detailed application of a procedure. Kining instruksiyun sa libru masabtan sa matukíung pagbása, The instructions in the book can be understood only if you read it with care and analysis.

túkib a detailed, complete, and well-described. Túkib kaáyu ang íyang isturya sa aksidinti, His account of the accident is complete to the minutest detail. v [A; a1] delve into s.t. so as to have a thorough knowledge of it. Buut kung tukíbun ang tanghágà sa íyang kinabúhì, I want to delve into the riddle of his life. Dì matúkib ang kaguul sa namatyan, The grief of the bereaved one cannot be described. -l-un a that which hides a mystery, riddle. Tulukíbun ang pahiyum sa katingaláhang istranyu, The mysterious stranger has a sphinx-like smile.

tukig a stiff. v [B; b6] be, become stiff. Mitukig ang kasáhus nga gibulad, The jerked meat is stiff. Ang ispísu nga amirul mauy nakatukig (nakapatukig) sa muskitíru, The thick starch made the mosquito net stiff. Nagkatukig ang ákung líug, My neck is getting stiff.

tukíkà = tikúkà.

tukikì, tukìkì v [A; b3] laugh with a partly suppressed high-pitched laughter. Mitukikì siya sa ákung tistis, He snickered at my joke. Unsay inyung gitukìkían? What are you snickering about?

túkis n talkies, talking movies. Dì pa túkis ang sini sa panahun ni Púpuy, There weren’t any talkies in Grandpa’s day.

tuklang v [A; b5] 1 put a piece of wood s.w. to inhibit motion, either by propping s.t. under it and keeping it from falling or by laying it in the way and stopping it from proceeding. Tuklángun (tuklángan) ang takup sa dúlung arun dílì musira, Prop up the hood so it won’t slam shut. Ituklang nis bintánà arun dílì matúkab, Wedge the window shut with this so it can’t come open. 1a prop s.t. up. Taas nga káhuy ang ituklang sa hayhayan arun dì masagyad ang hinayhay, Use a long bamboo pole to hold the clothesline to keep the wash from touching the ground. 2 [AN3; b6] put up the hands to keep s.o. at arms’ distance, as if bracing oneself. Nanuklang siya kay gipiit siya sa ílang pagbayli, She kept her hand up because her partner danced too close to her. paN- v [A1] brace oneself or keep s.o. away from one’s body. Kun wà pa siya makapanuklang mahaplà untà siya, Had she not braced herself she would have fallen flat. n stick used to prevent motion.

tuklas v [AB; a1] open a shutter, curtain or s.t. that covers, be opened. Natukas ang atup pagbagyu, The roof was blown off in the storm. Natukas ang íyang sayal paghángin, Her skirt was lifted up by the wind. Inánayng nagkatukas ang tilun, The curtain slowly opens. a be open. May nangáwat kay tukas nag paradur, There has been a robbery because the cabinet is open.

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