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Chapter XXV: Part 25

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galing v {1} [A; a2] mill s.t. or grind in a mill. Mugaling sila sa tubu run, They’ll mill the sugarcane now. Galinga ang kapi, Grind the coffee. {2} turn a wheel or crank to run some sort of machine. {2a} spin cotton into thread. {2b} turn the crank of a cable. {3} [A; a12] make a motion picture. Ang ‘Safari’ didtu níla galinga sa Aprika, ‘Safari’ was filmed in Africa. (←) v [A13] do intense milling. Naggáling run sa tubu kay madáut ug taudtauran, They are rushing to mill the sugarcane now because it will spoil if the milling is delayed. -an n {1} mill for grinding s.t. {2} spinning wheel. galinggaling n another name for the bug called daging, so called because children play with it, tying a string to its waist and letting it fly around in circles. †

gáling_1 v [A; a1] make a post, tree, or anything rooted to the ground face a different direction or straighten up without removing it from its foundations or roots by means of ropes. Galíngun nátù ang dakung mangga, Let’s straighten up the mango tree. — nang — words uttered while letting a baby stand on one’s lap and allowing it to sway back and forth. galinggáling v [A; c1] move or rock sidewise s.t. rooted or stuck, usually to loosen it. Gigalinggáling níya ang pusti nga íyang hulbútun, He moved the post that he is going to uproot back and forth.

gáling_2 = ugáling.

galiríya n gallery, place for the general public.

galmù a for food to be spoiled or damaged from too much touching. Galmù na ang sud-an nga gipunáyag híkap, The dish has become spoiled because they kept touching it. v [B12; a2] become spoiled or damaged by too much touching.

galù_1 a fool, simpleton. Galù ka giyud kun mutúman ka sa íyang dautang tambag, You are a fool if you follow his bad advice. v [A; b5] fool, bluff s.o. galùgálù v [A; a2] tease, make fun of. Ayaw galùgalúa ang bungì, Do not make fun of the harelip.

galù_2 v [A; a1] shake, rock back and forth. Kinsay mugalù sa láta sa dáyis? Who will shake the can with the dice in it? galùgálù v [A; a] work s.t. back and forth, shake back and forth. Galùgalúa nang bugsuk arun masayung ibtun, Work the stake back and forth so it will be easy to pull it out.

galun_1 (not without l) n {1} gallon capacity. {2} gallon container. v {1} [B26] be one gallon. Hápit mugalun ang tubà, There is almost a gallon of toddy. {2} [c1] measure out by the gallon. -an(←) n gallon container.

galun_2 n epaulet. v [A; c] wear epaulets.

gálung v [A; b6(1)] {1} attach a rope through the ears or nose of an animal for control. {1a} attach a controlling string to the kite. {2} put a string over the mouth of a vessel as a handle. Gawngig písì ang balding nawad-an sa kuptanan, Put a rope over the mouth of the pail that lost its handle. {3} [A; b6] keep s.o. in restriction or control. Gigalúngan ang mga Katuliku sa paggáwì sa pils, The Catholics are restrained from using the pill. n s.t. that controls or restrains s.t., e.g. rope in the ears or noses of animals, string tied to the main spar of a kite.

galusgálus v [A; a12] hug s.o. playfully. Galusgalúsa lang ímung asáwag masukù, Just hug your wife playfully if she gets angry.

galut_1 a haughty and giving oneself airs. v [B12; ab6] haughty. Gigalutan kaáyu aku níya kay dílì na siya muípun nátù, I think she’s haughty because she avoids our company.

galut_2 n k.o. grouper (pugápu): name given to species that are small.

galyíra, galyirahan n cockpit, enclosed space for cockfighting.

galyíta, galyítas n k.o. dry and crisp cracker.

galyu see mísa_1.

*gam babul — see bábul gam. tsúwing — = súwing gam.

gám = galam.

gamà v {1} [A; a] manufacture, make into. Gam-un ku ning kawáyan ug (nga) mga lingkuránan, I will make this bamboo into seats. {2} make into s.t. Gigamà ku níyang (ug) suluguun, She turned me into her servant. n {1} thing produced. Gamà ni sa Inglatíra, This was made in England. {1a} thing made or created. Kining mga urug lumalábay kay kini gamà lang sa táwu, These fads are just transitory because they are purely s.o.’s creation. {2} result of. Gamà ni sa ímung pagsuruysúruy, This is the result of your roaming about. galam-un, gam-unun n {1} materials. {2} things to make. galam-an, gam-anan n factory. tag-, tig- n manufacturer.

gámà v [A; b(1)] go s.w. secretly, without being detected. Akuy mugámà sa kampu kung wà bay gwardiya, I’ll try to sneak into the camp to see whether there is a guard.

gámat v [A; b5] tie s.t. which contains s.t. in such a way as to keep the contents from coming out. Ang naggámat niíning kartúna nanigúru giyud nga way mawálà, Whoever tied this box up made sure that nothing would be lost. n knot made to prevent s.t. from coming out of a container.

gamáting a very teensy, weensy in size or amount (smaller than gamátuy). -g- teeny (plural).

gamátuy a tiny in size or amount (smaller than gamay). -g- tiny (plural).

gámaw v [A2; b6] {1} come to the surface. Ug mugámaw ang isdà, If the fish comes to the surface. {2} come out partly from behind. Migámaw ang íyang nawung sa pulta, His face showed from behind the door. n part of s.t. exposed on the surface or from behind s.t. Nagkadakù ang gámaw sa submarínu, More and more of the submarine appeared on the surface.

gamay a {1} small in size, amount, number. Ngánung gamay ka mang pagkatáwu? Why are you a small person? {2} young person. Gamay ka pang mag-apil-apil sa isturyang law-ay, You’re too young to listen to lewd stories. {3} one’s small child. Wà pa manghúri ang ámung gamay, Our little son hasn’t gotten any younger brothers and sisters yet. v {1} [B2S] be, become small, few. Migamay (nagamay) siya human masakit, He became thin after his illness. Nagkagamay ang klinti sa tikasan nga abugádu, The clients of the crooked lawyer are dwindling. {2} [A; b(1)] make s.t. small. Ang sastri mauy migamay sa ákung sinínà, The dressmaker reduced the size of my dress. Gamyi ang síga sa sugà, Turn the lamp down. {3} [a12] do s.t. in a small way. Gamaya rag pangáyù, Ask for only a small amount. (←) v {1} [B23] be in the process of becoming small. Migámay (nagámay) ang balun nga gihibúsan, The balloon got small when air was let out of it. {2} [B26; b6] feel comparatively unworthy or small, consider s.o. as such. Migámay (nagámay) aku atubángan sa rayna, I felt very small before the queen. Gigamyan siya nímu, He considers you small fry. -in- n k.o. dish containing chopped meat with various vegetables. gamaygamay v [A; a2] reduce s.t. into small pieces. -g- small (plural). -in-g- a little by little. Iginagmay (ginagmaya) ug hátag, Give it out, a little at a time. tag-, -in-g- a little each time. -un a of a small type. -ut, -ut(←) small and thin. Dáan nà siyang gamayut, He is born very small. v [B2; b6] become small, thin. Migamayut (nagamayut) ang íyang nawung sa pagkasakit níya, Her face became small and thin after her sickness. -utun a of a small type.

gambálay v [A; a12] {1} compose s.t. poetic. Naggambálay siyag matam-is nga mga púlung nga ighuhunghung ngadtu níya, He composed sweet words to whisper to her. {2} = bálay. see balay.

gambat v [A; a] make s.t. into a network. Naggambat si Tátay sa íyang palàpálà, Father is making a frame of latticework to port his climbing plant. Gigambat nákù pagsursi ang midyas, I fixed the socks by darning them.

gaming a very small in size or amount. -g- small (plural). gamíng very small.

gaminggaming n k.o. small, inedible, black fish which exudes poison from its thorns.

gámit v {1} [A; a] use s.t. Migámit siyag pilduras arun dílì manganak, She used pills to prevent pregnancy. Gamítun ku ang kutsi, I will use the car. {2} [A; a12] use a woman for sexual pleasure. Kay nagámit na, dì na dunsilya, Because s.o. has used her, she is no longer a virgin. {3} [A2; a] borrow money. Mugámit ku nímug singku písus, Will you lend me five pesos? (→) n {1} implement, instrument. Gamit sa pangisdà, Fishing equipment. {2} personal effects such as clothes, toilet articles, furniture, and the like. -in- thing used. Ginámit ang tanang kusug, gihampak níya ang kaáway, Using all his strength, he struck the enemy. -anan n red-light district, bawdy house. ka-an n {1} the use to which a thing is put. Unsa may kagamítan sa mata? Of what use are the eyes? {2} personal effects. Klasiklási ang pahumut sa íyang kagamítan, She has many k.o. perfume in her personal effects. {3} — sa balay household furniture. -l-un(→), -in-un(→) utensils, equipment. Galamitun (ginamitun) sa panday, Carpenter’s tools.

gamíting a very, very tiny. Gamíting kaáyu ang bátà nga bag-ung natáwu, The newly-born infant is very, very tiny.

gamítuy = gamátuy.

gamlù = gam-ul.

gamu a {1} fussy, for small children to be annoying because of ill temper. Gamu kaáyung batáa, muhílak ug ibutang, This child is so fussy. It cries when I put it down. {2} tedious, cumbersome. Tib-a na lag lista kay kun tagsatagsaun, gamu na kaáyu, Put it all under one entry because if you list them one by one, it’s tedious work. {3} way — not hard to please, not fussy. Way gamu tawhána kay mukáun bisag unsay idúlut, He isn’t hard to please because he is not choosy in his food. {4} being a hindrance to one’s movements. Gamu kaáyu ning magdá tag bátà sa byáhi, It’s a lot of trouble to take a child along on a trip. v {1} [B146] be fussy. Naggamu ang bátà kay gibutdan sa tiyan, The baby is restless because it has gas pains. {2} be filled with anxiety, worry. Naggamu ang íyang kahiladman tungud sa pagkawálà sa íyang anak, He was very worried about his lost child. {3} [b4] consider s.t. tedious, wearisome. {4} [B46] be a hindrance to one’s movements. ka-(←) v [A13] have difficulty managing to carry things. Nagkagámu siya sa íyang gipamalit, Her hands are full with the things she had bought.

gamù = gam-ul.

gam-ul v [A; a] {1} mix a small amount of salt with fish to preserve it for a short period of time. Naggam-ul ku sa bulinaw arun magámit pa ugmà, I am mixing a little salt with the anchovies so we can still use them tomorrow. {2} touch food and spoil its appearance or make it so it becomes rancid. Kinsay naggam-ul niíning kík, nga nawad-an sa hitsúra, Who touched this cake; its looks are ruined. {3} [B12] become spoiled. a spoiled food.

gamus v [A; a] preserve with salt without drying, most commonly said of small fish or fry. Gamusa ang subrang bulinaw, Preserve the extra anchovies with salt. -in- n {1} s.t. preserved in salt. {2} secret or hidden wrongdoings. Giugkat sa blakmílir ang mga ginamus sa íyang kagahápun, The blackmailer unearthed the putrid secrets of her past. ginamusginámus n k.o. tag played by teams whereby the object is to reach a home base, and the team members try to capture each other in so doing. v [AC; c1] play this game. gamsanan n container for preserving fish in salt.

gamúsa n {1} suede. {2} shoes made of suede. v [A1] wear suede shoes.

gamut n root of plants. — dakù primary root. {2} root cause. Ang pangabubhu mauy gamut sa ílang pagbulagay, Jealousy is at the root of their separation. v [BN23; b6] {1} for plants to take root. Migamut (nanggamut) na ang ákung kamúting káhuy, My cassava plant has taken root. Láwum nag gigamutan ang binhì, The seedlings have taken deep roots. {2} stay long in a place. Way manggamut niíning trabahúa, No one lasts long on the job here. {3} be well-founded, established. Migamut ang ílang nigusyu kay maáyung pagkadala, Their business took root due to good management. paN- v [A2] gather roots. Nakapanggamut na aku pára sa íyang hilánat, I’ve gathered roots for her fever. pa- [A; b(1)] propagate plants by letting cuttings develop roots. Pagamti ang rúsas, Take a cutting from the rose bush. n method of propagation with cuttings.

gána n {1} appetite for eating. Kining midisináha makaáyu sa gána, This medicine helps one’s appetite. {2} desire, feel like doing s.t. Wà kuy gánang malígù, I don’t feel like bathing. abri- appetizer. sira- s.t. taken after the meal. v {1} [B246; b4] have, help give appetite for eating. Mugána ang ákung káun ug dúnay ginamus, My appetite is good when we have salted fish. {2} [b4] have desire, find enjoyment. Giganáhan ku sa salída, I enjoyed the movie. Ganáhan siyag mangga, He likes mangoes. {3} [b(1)] have a crush on one. Ganáhan ku ánang Ríki Bilmunti uy, I have a crush on Ricky Belmonte. pa- n {1} appetizer. {2} aphrodisiac. Gúlang na ang bána, nagkinahanglag pagána, The husband is already old; he needs an aphrodisiac. -du a full of desire or eagerness to do a thing. Ganádu nà síyang magpakasal kaníya, She’s eager to marry him. ka- = gána, n.

ganà = gunà.

ganansiya n {1} profit from a transaction. {2} one’s offspring (humorous slang). v {1} [A2; a2] make profit. Makaganansiya ka kun patas-an nímu ang prisyu, You can make a profit if you raise the price. Pílay ganansiyahun sa usa ka rím sigarilyu? How much profit do you get from a carton of cigarettes? {2} [A12] have an advantage over s.t. Nakaganansiya siya sa kuntra kay dakùdakù siya, He has an edge over his opponent because he is much bigger. pa- v [A; b6] make a profit on s.o. Dì ku mupaganansiya nímu ug dakù, I will not make a big profit on you.

ganas = gálay.

gánas n the ceremony of taking the bride from her house to the house of the groom after the banquet in the bride’s house. Both families accompany the newly-weds. v [A1; a2] take the bride in the gánas ceremony. Paghuman ug pangáun, gigánas ang babáyi ngadtu sa balay sa laláki, After the wedding reception, the bride was taken to the groom’s house.

gánay_1 n reverberating sound which echoes and persists for a while. Ang gánay sa kampána muabut sa layù, The reverberating sound of the bell reaches far. v [A23] reverberate with a persisting echo.

gánay_2 v [AN; c1] for things to go s.w. in a long line. Migánay (nanggánay) na ang mga kamwà. Maáyu untag dì mabahà arun dílì maánud, The young crabs are going upstream now. I hope it won’t flood so they won’t be carried away. Igánay (ganáya) ang mga bátà sa plúris, Line up the children to present their flowers. ka-, -an v [A13] {1} walk in a long file. Nagganayan (nagkaganay) ang mga Subánun nga nanglákat, The Subanos walk in long lines. {2} for large number to go s.w. Nagganayan (nagkaganay) ang mga táwu pagsúgat sa Santu Pápa, The people flocked to see the Pope. -an n group of people going s.w.

ganda n k.o. leek: Allium odorum. It is used as spice or for rubbing ailing parts of the body. Sometimes called the onions of the Subanos.

gáng n {1} gang, a cohesive group of young people having a common name and purpose. {2} band of criminal elements. v [C12] be a member of a gang. Dì ta makiggáng ug kídyi, We won’t have a KJ (killjoy) in our gang. ganggáng v [C12] go around with one’s gang.

gangad v [B16; b8] bend the end of s.t. up or out with force. Nagangad nang tagáa kay nasángit sa batu, That fish hook is bent because it got snagged in a rock. Nagangad ang íyang náwung nga gilúwir dyú, His head was thrown back after being hit in the lower jaw. a bent up or out.

gángan = galangan.

gangay v {1} [A; a] broil peeled bananas over live coals. Gangayun ku ning sagínga, I’ll broil this banana. {2} [A; c] put s.t. beside a fire to keep it hot. Igangay nang takurì arun ínit kanúnay ang túbig, Put the kettle beside the fireplace so the water will remain hot.

ganggang v [A; c1] {1} put s.t. over the coals to dry it or heat it. Nagganggang ku sa pán nga giumigas, I am heating the bread which the ants swarmed over. Akuy muganggang sa kupras, I’ll dry the copra in the drier. {2} broil bananas. Magganggang kug ságing ipaínit, I’ll broil bananas for a snack. -an(→) n copra drier.

ganggáng n = bunsudbunsud.

ganggrína = kanggrína.

ganghà v [A; b6] emerge, appear at the door or gate. Mau nang pultáha ang gigangháan sa úngù, That’s the door where the witch appeared. -an(→) n door, gate.

gangì v [A; a12] {1} loosen s.t. stuck in the ground by wiggling it back and forth. Way nakagangì sa ugsuk, Not one succeeded in budging the peg loose. {2} break s.t. off by moving it back and forth. Nagangì ang buktun sa munyíka, The arm of the doll worked itself off. {3} work s.t. affixed back and forth. Gigangì níya ang kambiyu sa awtu, He moved the gear shift of the car.

gángì n dance (slang). v {1} [A1; b(1)] hold a dance. Sa ámù na lang ta maggángì kay luag, Let’s hold our dance at my house because there’s lots of room. {2} [AC; a] dance the slow drag.

gangis n k.o. fish.

gángis n k.o. cicada. háring — {1} the toughest of all, the most astute, gutsy one in the group. {2} political boss.

gangkap a complete, whole. Gangkap ang íyang bisti sa kasal, Her wedding ensemble is complete. v {1} [A; b] make s.t. complete. Nagangkap ang usa ka líbu, I have one thousand pesos complete. Gangkapi ang kúlang, Add to it to make up the lack. {2} [A12; a1] be able to do s.t. to all of s.t. Makagangkap kahà ka sa ímung abangan dinhi? Do you think you can meet the entire rental payment? Dílì ku magangkap paggakus ang íyang háwak, I can’t manage to get my arms around her waist.

gangkay a well dried out, cooked dry. Gangkay ang mga langkay sa lubi, The coconut fronds are dry and brittle. v [B2; c1] dried stiff, cooked crisp. Gangkáya (igangkay) pagbulad ang isdà arun dílì udlun, Dry the fish completely so it won’t get wormy.

gangking v [B3(1); a12] for soft and moist things to dry hard and get stiff. Ang bagang amirul makagangking (makapagangking) sa sinínà, Thick starch makes the clothes very hard. a hardened after drying.

gangrína = kanggrína.

gangsà n goose, gander.

gángu_1 n anchored raft to which branches have been tied, to which fish are attracted. v [A; c1] put up, make a fishing raft of this sort.

gángu_2 n {1} k.o. large marine fish. {2} a big shot or top brass. Dakung gángu sa pulitika, A political bigwig.

gangù a {1} loose, not firmly implanted. Gangù na kaáyu ang ákung tangu, My tooth is very loose. {2} having a screw loose, acting strange at times. Dipiktádu tingáli ang útuk kay gangù usáhay, He must have some brain defects because he acts strangely at times. v [A; a12] loosen s.t. by working it back and forth. Gangua úsà nang usuk únà ibta, Work the stake back and forth before you pull it out. gangùgángù a wiggling back and forth. n handle of a water pump operated manually. v [A; a12] = gangù. †

gangut_1 n thick scar tissue left on the neck after a wound. v [B26; b4] form thick scar tissue on the neck. Inigkaáyu sa ímung upirasyun sa líug mugangut (magangut) unyà nà, When the wound from your neck operation has healed, it will form a heavy scar.

gangut_2 v [A; a] pull out by roots, uproot. Limpiyu na ang kamutihan kay gigangutan na níya, The sweet potato patch is cleared now because he has pulled out the vines.

gángut v {1} [A; b] close s.t. by tying it. Gangúti ang pultahan kay walay trangka, Tie the door to because we have no bolt. {2} [BN; b4c1] for the jaws to stiffen so that the mouth cannot open. Naggángut (nanggángut) ang íyang bàbà kay gititanus siya, His jaws stiffened because he had tetanus. {3} [A] clutch firmly by sinking the claws in. Ang kuku sa banug migángut sa ákung buktun, The hawk dug its claws into my arm. (→) v {1} [A; c1] lock s.t. Igangut (ganguta) ang kandádu, Secure the padlock. {2} [A; c1] fasten s.t. by tying. Gigangtan níyag lupnis ang íyang kalsúnis, He tied a cord around his trousers. {3} [A; c1] tie into a knot. Igangut (ganguta) ang tumuy sa písì arun dì mabakhad, Tie the end of the rope so the fibers won’t get undone. {4} [B] get stuck, be impeded from moving. Kun magangut ang angkla sa dakung batu, lisud na kuháun, If the anchor gets stuck under a big rock, it will be difficult to retrieve it. (→) n anything used to close or tie. Gangut sa sapátus, Shoelaces.

gánì {1} even. Wà gánì kuy písu, I don’t even have a peso. Manlimbung gánì siya sa kaugalíngun níyang amahan, He would even cheat his father. {1a} pa — [so-and-so] cannot, should not happen because it is still ... Sayu pa gánì ipaúlì, It’s still too early to go home. Miminátay nga dihà pa gánì sa hagdanan, She started to wail even while she was on the staircase. {2} particle accompanying a statement offered as proof of an allegation: even. Barátu tu, nakapalit man gánì ku, It was cheap, I even bought one. Walay pulus. Mau man gánì tu nga wà nákù dawáta, It was a useless thing. That’s why I did not accept it. {3} if it is [so-and-so]. Babáyi gánì hisgútan, mukíat dáyun, If the subject moves to women, he perks up immediately. {3a} man — [so-and-so] does, did indeed happen, but ... Mupahulam man gánì, piru lúgus pung musugut, He will lend you money, but only with the greatest reluctance. {3b} [so-and-so] is true except that ... Paríhu tag sinínà, gánì ang ímu putì, We have the same shirt, only yours is white. {3c} maáyu — at least, the one redeeming thing. Nahúlug ku. Maáyu gánì wà ku mapíang, I fell down. At least I didn’t break anything. {3d} unsa, sa — be that as it may, whatever turns out I’ll stick to my decision. Unsa gánì, dì sila mangadtu, kita lang adtu, Be that as it may, even if they don’t, we’ll go anyway. {4} particle with a statement reminding s.o. of s.t.: remember? Kadtu si Manang Díday, kadtu gáning kusiníra? Diday, you know, the cook? {4a} particle with insistence. Didtu gánì ku, I was so there. Si Pidru gánì tu uy. Dílì aku, That was Pedro, not me. {4a1} with commands: particle giving a tone of insistence. Hílum gánì, Damn you. I said shut up. Pagtuun gánì dihà, You get down to your studies, hear? {5} sa — {a} = unsa —. {b} s.t. rather like. Sa gánì báhù sa kandílà ang ákung nasíngu, I smelled s.t. like a burning candle. {c} [so-and-so] is likely to happen. Sa gánì muulan rung adláwa, It is likely to rain today. {d} [so-and-so] should have happened, happen rather than what did. Sa gánì midúaw ka únà sa ímung mga ginikánan inay maghubughúbug, You should have visited your parents first instead of getting drunk.

gánid_1 v {1} [A3] invite s.o. to go s.w. Ímu ra ning gustu nga muanhi ka. Way naggánid nímu, You came of your own free will. Nobody dragged you here. {2} [A; c1] drag, involve s.o. in s.t. unpleasant. Wà ku damha nga magánid ang ákung ngálan niíning dakung iskandalu, I never expected that I would be involved in this big scandal.

gánid_2 = abánid.

ganíha {1} before, at a previous time. Milakaw siya ganíhang buntag, She left this morning. Dinhi siya ganíha. Karun, walà na, He was here a minute ago. Now he isn’t. {2} — ra since a while ago. Ganíha ka ra dinhi? Have you been here for some time? Ganíha ra nákung pinaábut nímu, ganíha ra kung nagpaábut nímu, I have been waiting for you for some time. ka- = ganíha.

ganína = ganíha. ka- = ganíha.

gánir n one in charge of pouring and passing the glass of liquor around in a drinking spree (slang). v [A; c1] be, become the ‘gunner’ in a drinking spree (slang).

gansà = gangsà.

gansal a rough, not smooth-surfaced. v [B1; a12] be, become rough. Gansála pagsimintu ang banyu arun dílì ta madalin-as, Put a rough cement flooring in the bathroom so it won’t be slippery. gansalgansalun a rough, uneven.

*gansang gansanggansang v [B16; c1] be rough and uneven. Naggansanggansang nga ngípun, Uneven teeth. -un a uneven, rough. Gansangun siyag nawung, She has lots of pockmarks on her face.

gansilyu v [A; a] crochet. Kuti gansilyúhun kanang mútip, That motif is an intricate one to crochet. n crochet hook. -in- n crocheted material.

gansíyang = galansíyang.

gansu n {1} hook attached to sacks to help one heave them. {2} crochet hook. {3} large safety pin. {4} hook in wrestling. v {1} [A; b6(1)] put a hook in s.t. to lift it with. Gansúhi kun lisud paggúnit, Use a hook if it’s hard to hold. {2} [b6] fasten s.t. with a safety pin. Gigansúhan ku na lang ang ákung karsúnis, I just fastened my pants with a safety pin. {3} hook in wrestling.

gansung n whippletree of a plow. v {1} [A; b6(1)] put a whippletree. Nabitik ang kábaw sa kasya kay wà gansúngi, The trace was looped around the carabao’s leg because there was no whippletree fastened to the rope. {2} [a12] make into a whippletree.

ganta = gantang.

*gantaaw paN- v [A2; b1] fish with a spear from a boat at night with a torch or lantern. n method of fishing this way.

gantang n {1} a unit of dry measure equivalent to three liters. {2} liquid measure of about the same amount. v [B26; c1] be one gantang. Hápit mugantang ang ílang mahurut káda káun, They use up nearly a gantang every meal. -an(→) n vessel used to measure gantang.

ganti n {1} reward, prize. {2} natural gift given by God. Ang ímung kaanyag ganti sa kahitas-an, Your beauty is a gift of God. v {1} [A3; b6(1)] give a reward, prize. Gigantíhag haluk sa músa ang mananáug, The winner got a kiss from the muse. {2} [A13; b6] endow with natural talents or qualities. Ang kinaiyáhan nagganti níyag malantip nga utukan, Nature has endowed him with a keen mind. {3} [A12] win a prize, reward. Nakagantig bakus ang kampiyun, The champion won a belt.

ganting n k.o. fish.

gantsilyu = gansilyu.

gantun n bollard, a mooring post on the wharf.

gantuung a piled high. Gantuung kaáyu ang tápuk sa bulingun, The laundry is piled high. v [B; b6] loom tall. Migantuung ang búki digíra sa lawud, The warship loomed high on the ocean.

ganus-a = kanus-a (dialectal).

gánut v [A; a] {1} clear weeds or grass in an area. Naggánut sila sa iskuyláhan, They are clearing the weeds in the school yard. {2} pull a tooth. pa- v [A; ac] have s.o. pull a tooth. Magpagánut kug tangu, I will have a tooth pulled. n weed-pulling session. Walay gánut rung hápun, There is no yard work this afternoon. -l-un(→) n weeds to be cleared off by pulling.

gánuy v {1} [A; a] drag, pull s.t. s.w. Ganúya ang bábuy sa ihawan, Drag the pig to the slaughterhouse. Gigánuy ang ákung pangísip sa láing kalibútan, My thoughts were drawn to another world. {2} [A; c1] for s.t. to draw s.o. tenderly to sleep or bring on a pleasant feeling. Ang LSD nga mugánuy nímu sa pagbáting langitnun, LSD that brings you to a state of heavenly bliss. -an(→) n k.o. hauling sled consisting only of a platform mounted on runners.

gap-ak v [A; a] break up lumps by treading on them. Kábaw ang maggap-ak sa pilápil, The carabao breaks lumps of mud in the rice paddy.

gapang v [B6] for the big toe to be so deformed as to stick outward. Migapang ang kumagkù sa tigúwang nga wà makatilawg sapátus, The big toes of the old man who has never worn shoes are sticking out sidewise. n big toe sticking out sidewise. Nagsiwil ang gapang níyang kumagkù, His deformed big toe is sticking out to the side. n k.o. mullet.

gápas n {1} k.o. medium-sized tree which produces cotton. {2} prepared cotton for treatment of wounds. (→) v {1} [B4] for rice plants to fail to develop grains. Migapas ang ámung humay tungud sa huwaw, Our rice plants didn’t develop grains due to the drought. {2} [A; a4] for cloth to be worn to the point that lint is showing. Ug mugapas (gapasun) ang panaptun, panahun nang ipalit ug bag-u, If the cloth wears, it’s time to buy new clothes. -an(→) n {1} cotton fields. {2} dart of a blow gun (so called from the piece of cotton tied to the end). {2a} arrow. -un(→) a full of lint. gapasgápas n k.o. porgy with insipid cotton-like flesh: Monotaxis grandoculis. gapasgapas = kadlum ihálas. see kadlum.

gápì_1 v [A2C12; b6] take sides with s.o. in an argument.

gápì_2 v [A; c1] overcome completely. Siya ang nangúlu sa naggápì sa mga Huks, He led the men who defeated the Huks.

gápin v [A; b6] side with, favor s.o. in a controversy or quarrel, etc. Ang kuntistant nga íyang gigapínan, The contestant she favored. -ay, -in-ay v [C2] take sides with their respective favorites. Pag-áway sa magtiáyun, nagginapinay (naggapinay) ang ílang isig ka ginikánan, When the couple quarreled, their parents took sides with them.

gapnud n flotsam, s.t. drifting in the sea.

gapù n {1} driftwood, twigs or bamboo pieces found beside the seashore. {2} weak, easily broken. Hápit na mahugnù ang taytáyang gapù, The weak bridge is about to collapse. {3} sickly, weak due to old age, brittle-boned. {4} toothless, hornless in old age. v [B2; b6] {1} be weak. Nagapù (migapù) ang silya kay kanúnay níyang gihiragan, The chair became weak because he kept leaning back on it. {2} for a body to become sickly. Mugapù ang láwas ug dílì ampíngan, The body will be sickly if not taken care of. paN- v [A; b6] lose one’s teeth, horn. Nanggápù na si Lúlu, Grandpa is losing his teeth now. Gipanggapúan na ang kábawng landay, The old carabao has lost its horns.

gapud_1 a weak, easily broken due to age. Gapud na ang ngípun sa tigúwang, The old man’s teeth break off easily. v [B23(1); b6] be brittle or easily broken due to age. Migapud (nagapud) ang tiil sa dáang lamísa, The legs of the old table are weak. Nagkagapud ang dukumintu nga gitipígan, The old document is getting brittle.

gapud_2 v [A; a] cut firewood in a woody area. Mugapud aku sa banwa, I’ll cut firewood in the forest.

gapud_3, gápud v [A2; b] join in, associate with a group. Mugapud ku sa ílang piknik bísag wà ku imbitaha, I’ll go with them on their picnic, even if they don’t invite me. Mga pubri hinúuy ímung gigapúran nga wà kay mapaábut, You prefer to mix with poor people though there’s nothing you can get from them.

gapugapu v [B146; a2] be rough-skinned due to scars, scales, calluses. Nindut siyag bitíis ugáling kay naggapugapu lang tungud sa daghang úwat, She has shapely legs, only they are covered with scars.

gápung = gípung.

gápus v {1} [A; a1] tie up to restrict motion. Siyay naggápus sa bábuy nga ibaligyà, He tied up the pig to be sold. Gapúsag maáyu ang íyang kamut, Bind his hands securely. {2} [A; a3] tie up with preoccupation. Nagápus siya sa trabáhu, He is tied up with his job. {2a} enslave with sufferings, difficulties, and the like. Nagápus sila sa kawad-un, They are enslaved by poverty. {2b} — ang kwarta v [AP; a3] tie up capital. Magápus ang ímung kwarta ug ipalit nímug yútà, Your money will be tied up if you buy land with it. (→) n s.t. used to tie with.

gárà v [A2; b6] do s.t. all the more in response to an admonition or flattery. Ug badlúngun, mugárà hinúun, If you tell him to stop, he does it all the more. Mikaransay pagsamut ang hubug kay migárà nga giabibáhan, The drunk danced all the more because he was egged on by the applause. garàgarà v [A1] make a display of exaggerated behavior. garàgaraun a easily moved to do s.t. inappropriate or beyond one’s capacity. Garagaraun man laging mipalawum nga dì kamaung mulanguy, He was so foolish as to go into deep water when he didn’t know how to swim.

gárab a bragging, boastful. v [A2; c] brag, boast. Migárab si Lítu kay nakahandrid, Lito started to brag because he got one hundred. pa- v [A; c] brag about s.t. Íyang gipagárab ang singsing níyang diyamanti, He brags of his diamond ring. -un n boastful person. v [B2; b6] be, consider boastful.

garába = grába.

garábi = grábi.

garábu n k.o. aromatic herb often used for spicing s.t. roasted.

garáhi n garage, place for storage or shelter of cars. v {1} [AP; c] put s.t. into the garage. Igaráhi ang mutursaykul, Put the motorcycle in the garage. {2} [A2; c6] for public transportation to go in the garage for the night. Mugaráhi na ku kay gabíi na, I’m going to the garage because it’s late. {3} [A2C12] go home, esp. to sleep. Mugaráhi na ku kay katulgun na, I’ll go in now because I’m sleepy. garahian, garahiánan = garáhi, n.

garakgarak a rough, uneven surface. v [B; b56] for a surface to become rough and uneven. Mugarakgarak ang nawung basta mabúlit sa bugas, Your face will become rough if it is covered with acne. Gigarakgarak (gigarakgarakan) lang sa gubyirnu ang karsáda kay ígù ra dyung gigrába, The government just made it a rough road; they only put gravel on it. -un a rough, uneven in surface.

garal a unwittingly stupid. Not doing what others would expect. Garála níya uy. Gisúgù ku níya, nalímut paghátag kwarta, He sure is a dope. He asks me to get s.t. but forgets to give me the money. ka- state of being foolish. sa ímung — you idiot! (said in a friendly way). Limpiyu sa ímung kagaral. Kahúgaw íni, What do you mean clean? It’s filthy.

garamal v [A; bc] bind, tie tightly. Ayúhag garamal ang bábuy arun dílì makabuhì, Tie the pig well so that it won’t get loose. Garamali ang kahun arun dílì mangayabu ang sulud, Tie the box securely so the contents won’t spill out.

garan, gáran n garand rifle, .30 caliber M1.

garang, gárang n bloated, tight feeling in the stomach. v [B6; a4b4] have gas pains. Garangun (mugarang) ang ímung tiyan ug magpalabi kag káun, You will get a bloated stomach if you eat too much. Garangan ka sa tiyan, You will get a bloated feeling in your stomach.

garanggarang a rough, uneven in surface. Garanggarang ang ákung nawung sa bugas, My face is all rough with acne. v [B12; c1] for a surface to be, become rough and uneven. Mugaranggarang ang lamísag tadtáran sa karni, The table will get all scratched up if you cut the meat on top of it.

garanil_1 n granary, room or house for storing grain. v [A13; a2] make into, add a granary.

garanil_2 n marking gauge, a carpenter’s tool for drawing a line parallel to the edge of s.t. v {1} [A; b(1)] line s.t. with a marking gauge. {2} [a12] make into a marking gauge.

garantisádu a having the quality that assures satisfaction. Garantisádung rilu, A watch of guaranteed quality. Garantisádung initsahan. Dì musipyat, He is a sure-fire shot. He can’t miss. v [B126] be dependable in quality or quantity.

garantíya n {1} collateral on a loan. {2} guarantee s.t. as asserted. Garantíya sa pridyidir, A guarantee on the refrigerator. v {1} [A; c] guarantee a loan. Igarantíya níya ang íyang yútà sa íyang útang, He will use his lands as collateral on his loan. {2} [A; c] give assurance that s.t. is as asserted. Akuy mugarantíya sa íyang pagkakasalígan, I’ll stand as guarantee to his trustworthiness.

garápa n small bottle or vial.

garapinyíra n rotary type ice cream freezer.

garapun n glass jar. v {1} [B23(1)6] be a jarful. Hápit mugarapun (magarapun) ang nahurut nílang tubà, They consumed almost a jarful of toddy. {2} [A; c1] put in glass jars. Igarapun (garapuna) ang pinyátu, Put the peanut brittle in glass jars. -in- n put in a glass jar. v [c1] do by the jarful.

garas v [A; a] scratch lightly, put a thin wound in the surface. Tunuk ang migaras sa íyang nawung, It was a thorn that scratched his face. Nagaras ang pintal sa taksi, The paint of the taxi got scratched. n light cut. Iúlì nákù nímu ang ímung pawntin pin nga way garas, I will return your fountain pen to you without a scratch.

gáray n verse. v [A; c1] write, read a verse. Gigaráyan sa nangharána ang súlu sa gitára, The serenader recited a verse with a guitar solo as a background. ma-un a fond of making verses.

garbansus, garbantus n = karabansus.

garbu n pride. Misinta siya dihang natandug ang garbu, He flared up when his pride was hurt. Garbu sa mga táwu dinhi ang kalimpiyu sa lungsud, The cleanliness of the town is a source of pride for the people. — sa irù n one’s foolish pride, said derisively. pa-, pasi- v [A; c] display s.t. with pride. Nagpagarbu (nagpasigarbu) siya sa bag-ung kutsi, He is showing off his new car. Wà kuy ngálan nga ikapasigarbu, I don’t have a name to boast of. magarbúhun, mapagarbúhun, mapasigarbúhun a {1} full of pride. Magarbúhun siyang midáwat sa midalya, He received the medal with pride. {2} haughty in ways and appearance. -sa a haughty, stuck up (female). v [B] become haughty. Migarbúsa (nagarbúsa) siyang nakataak sa Amirika, She became haughty after having gone to the States. -in-(→) v [A1; c1] act in a haughty way. Giginarbusahan ku níya; nakaminus tingáli, She spoke haughtily to me; she probably looks down on me. -su a haughty (male).

gardába = kardába.

gardin n flower or vegetable garden. v [A; a] make a garden. -íru n gardener. v [B156; a12] gardener. -ing n {1} gardening. {2} a school subject of gardening in the elementary school.

gardiyan n guardian of a child. v [B1256] become the guardian. Nagardiyan ku níya samtang nilangyaw ang íyang mga ginikánan, I became his guardian while his parents were away on a trip.

gáring n {1} doll. {2} religious statue. v {1} [A] play with a doll. Gustung mugáring ang bátà, The child wants to play with a doll. {2} [a] make a doll. Nindut garíngun ning panaptúna, This cloth would make a pretty doll.

garípu = grípu.

garisun n garrison. v [AC12; b(1)] establish a garrison.

garmint bag n garment bag. v [c6] put s.t. in a garment bag.

garnalda = girnalda.

garnáti_1 = granáti_1.

garnáti_2 n variety of balingbing (Averrhoa carambola), sweet and yellow when ripe.

gartir n elastic band, usually strapped on or sewn to s.t. v [A3; b6(1)] put an elastic band on s.t.

garù v [A; a12] jiggle s.t. back and forth. Ayaw garua ang lamísa kay malúngì nyà ang tiil, Don’t jiggle the table back and forth because the leg might break off.

garud v [B126] for a part of the body to get chafed or badly scratched from sliding over a rough surface. Nagarud ang íyang dughan pagdaúrus níya sa káhuy, His chest got badly scraped from sliding down the trunk of the tree.

garus v [AB2; ab2] scratch lightly. Magarus ang sawug ug ímung guyúrun ang síya, The floor will get scratched if you drag the chair.

garúti n {1} wooden cane used for beating. {2} walking stick. v [A; a1b2] hit with a cane. Garutíha siya kun magtinuntu, Cane him if he does foolishness.

gás n {1} kerosene. {2} gas fuel for cooking stoves. — istub, gastub n kind of stove that uses cooking gas or kerosene for fuel. v {1} [A; b6] put in kerosene or gas. Wà magási ang lamparilya maung napálung, They failed to put kerosene in the lamp so it went out. {2} [A13] use kerosene. Maggás na lang mi kay ikunumíya, We’ll just use kerosene because it’s cheaper. paN- n money obtained by prostitutes to pay for the barest necessities. Kanang pagpaábang sa ubang mga pampam pára panggás na lang, Some prostitutes sell their bodies for just enough to get the barest necessities.

gása_1 v [A; c] give a gift. Unsay ákung igása sa ílang kasal? What shall I give them as a wedding present? n gift, present.

gása_2 n {1} gauze. {2} incandescent mantle of pressure lanterns.

gasang v [B6; b6] get whitish salt particles on the body. Mugasang ang ákung pánit ug dì ku manghinawnaw humag kalígù sa dágat, My body becomes whitened with salt if I do not rinse myself off after swimming in the sea. -un a covered with salt particles.

gásang n coral, hard substance made up of the skeleton of polyps. ka-an n place where corals abound.

gásap v [A; a12] lop off the branches from a tree that has fallen or been cut down and cut them into pieces.

gasbut = higasbut.

gasgas v [A; ab2] damage s.t. by scratching it. Nagasgas ang kílid sa pridyidir, The side of the frigidaire got scratched. n scratch.

gaskit n gasket. v [b6] put gasket on.

gaslì_1 n prickly heat. v [A123P; a4] have prickly heat. Ulan ang ikalígù kun gasliun ka, Bathe with rain water if you have prickly heat.

gaslì_2, gasling a stiff and dry through the heat of the sun. v [B2; c1] be stiff dried due to the sun’s heat. Ayaw pamad-i nang linadlad arun dílì magasling (mugasling), Do not let the clothes get completely dry so they won’t get stiff. Gaslínga (igasling) pagbulad ang karni arun dì mabahù, Dry the meat till it is stiff so it won’t spoil.

gas mask n gas mask. v [A1] wear a gas mask.

gaspang a {1} having dry and rough skin. {2} generally unkempt. {3} coarse in manner. Gaspang ang ímung pagkasulti, You’re coarse in your speech. v [BN6; b6] be coarse. Nanggaspang ang íyang pálad sa mga kúbal, The skin on his palms is rough from the calluses.

gaspin n kerosene torch made of a slim piece of bamboo or a bottle. v [A; a1] make into a kerosene torch.

gastádu a {1} for mechanical moving parts to be worn out. Ilísan nátù ang pistun kay gastádu na, Let’s change the pistons because they are all worn out. {2} having one’s body worn out from sexual activities. {3} having one’s body worn out from overwork. v [B126; b6] for mechanical parts of the body to get worn out.

gastadur a extravagant in spending. v [B12; b6] get to be extravagant in spending. -a(←) = gastadur (female).

gasti (from tigas) n toughie (slang).

gastruintiraytis n gastroenteritis. v [A3P; a4] get gastroenteritis.

gastu v {1} [A2; a] spend money. Nakagastu silag dakù sa dispidída, They spent a large amount of money for the farewell party. Makakuput gánì ug kwarta gastúhun dáyun, Whenever she lays her hands on money, she spends it right away. {1a} give a banquet on a lavish scale. Gastúhan ku giyud ang ákung kumplianyu, I’ll hold a big dinner for my birthday. {2} [A; b6(1)] spend for some undertaking. Ang kumpaníya mauy naggastu sa íyang pagtuun, The company is paying for his studies. {3} [A; a] use time, effort for some undertaking. Gastúha ang ímung kusug sa maáyung katuyúan, Use your strength for good purposes. n {1} expenditures. {2} sumptuous feast as entertainment. a requiring great expense. Gastu na kaáyu kun grandi ang kasal, It means a great expense if the wedding is on a grand scale. pára — {1} s.t. put out for public use for free. Pára gastu ning puspuru, These matches are for public use. {1a} player on a team used for minor duties which are not significant enough to warrant the expenditure of a major team member. {2} for one’s personal use. Kining kutsi pára gastu. Dílì paabángan, This car is for personal use, not for rent. galastúhan, galastuhan, kagastúhan n expenses to be incurred. di- see digastu. -s = gastu, n, a. -su a expensive, requiring lots of money. Gastúsu kaáyu ang pagtinir ug kutsi, It’s very expensive to have a car. v [B125; B6] entail lots of expense.

gastub see gás.

gasulína n {1} gasoline. {2} food or drinks to provide a bit of energy (slang). Magkarga tag gasulína, Let’s have s.t. to eat, take a little snort. v {1} [A; b6(1)] put gasoline into. {2} [A13; b6(1)] eat s.t. as a snack, or take some liquor for energy. Gasulináhi siya arun mukanta, Give him a little snort so he will sing. -dur(→) accelerator on a motor vehicle. gasulinahan n gasoline station.

gatà n juice squeezed from coconut meat. v [A; b6(1)] cook s.t. with the juice of coconut meat. Gatai ang mangkù arun lamían ang sabaw, Cook the mackerel with coconut juice so we’ll have a delicious sauce. ginat-an n {1} s.t. cooked with coconut juice. {2} k.o. sweet soup containing sticky rice, corn, taro, and sweet potatoes cooked in coconut juice.

gátal = gátaw, v.

gatang, gátang v [A; a] divide into portions. Naggatang kug nangkà pára ibaligyà, I cut a jackfruit into portions to sell. Gatánga ang sibúyas, Apportion the onions into bunches. -in- n cut into portions. Ginátang ang pagbaligyag bábuy, They sell the pork by portions.

gátas n milk. May gátas ka pa sa bàbà nga manarátu, You’re still too young (lit. you still have milk on your mouth) to have a sweetheart. (→) v {1} [A] milk an animal. Naggatas siya sa báka, He is milking the cow. v [B3(1)6; b] secrete milk. Wà makagatas ang inahan, The mother didn’t lactate. Mamatay ang nati kun dì gatasan ang inahan, The calf dies if the mother doesn’t lactate. {3} [A; b6(1)] mix milk into s.t. {4} [a12] bottle-feed an infant. Gigatas na lang níla ang ílang masúsu, They bottle-fed their baby. -an(→) n animal which furnishes milk. -an a having lots of milk. -an, -an(→), gatasgatasan n descriptive name of fish which exude a highly venomous milky substance from the dorsal spine: Coryzichthys gangenes and other species. -un, gatasgatasun a murky with whitish substance.

gátaw v [AN; b6] appear, stick out on a surface. Migátaw ang íyang gúsuk, His ribs stuck out. n projection, height. Dayag na ang gátaw sa submarínu sa dágat, You can clearly see the projection of the submarine on the surface of the sea. (→) n s.t. which gets exposed on the surface. Ang balanghuy nga gataw pait ug makahílu, The cassava root that grows out of the ground is bitter and poisonous. -un a of the type that sticks out.

gatilyu n trigger.

gátu_1 n vise, mechanical device for holding firmly s.t. being worked. v [b6(1)] fasten with a vise. Gatúhi arun sayun paggabas, Fasten it with a vise so it will be easy to saw it.

gátu_2 = gatilyu.

gátud v [A; a12] make s.t. rough by covering it with cuts. Nagátud ang tabla nga gihímung taparan, The board got an uneven surface because it was used as a chopping board. gatudgatud a rough in surface. Gatudgatud na ang punúan sa lubi kay gisigíhan man níyag tigbas, The coconut trunk is rough because he always chops at it with his bolo. gatudgaturun = gatudgatud.

gátung n {1} fuel used for cooking. {2} a big piece of wood used to keep fire or embers burning. v {1} [A; c1] supply fuel to cook s.t. {2} [A1; c1] keep a fire burning to supply embers for future fires. {3} [APN; b] add fuel to an emotional situation. Ngánung gatúngan pa nímu ang íyang kasukù? Why do you add fuel to his anger? paN- n {1} s.t. used as fuel. {2} s.t. used as drinks. Náa bay maáyung paggátung kay muadtu mi sa bayli, Do you have anything good to warm up the group because we’re going to a dance.

gatus numeral hundred. v see tulu. -an in groups of a hundred, hundreds. Gatusan ka táwu ang nagláray, People were lined up by the hundreds. Gatusan ka túig, A century. maN-(←) amounting to one hundred. Manggátus ang íyang swildu káda simána, He earns a hundred a week. maN-(←), -in- done by the hundreds. Manggátus (ginatus) ang pagbaligyà sa mangga, They sell mangoes by the hundred. v [c1] do s.t. by the hundred. tag-(←) a hundred each. v [a] give out denominations of one hundred. tagmang-, tag-in- = mang-, -in-.

gaud_1 n k.o. porgy. gaudgaud = gaud_1.

gaud_2, gáud v [A; b5] row, propel a boat with an oar at the stern. Makagáud kahà ta hangtud sa daplin? Can we possibly row as far as the shore? Ang linayágan ug way hángin gawrun (gawran) lang, A sailboat is rowed if there is no wind. (→) n large oar. gauran n oarlock.

gaugáu v [A; a12] tease derisively. Gigaugáu siyang pisut, He was teased derisively because he was uncircumcised. n derisive teasings.

gáung a weary-looking. paN- v [A2; b4] have a weary look on the face. Manggáung ang nawung sa táwung way tulug, A person’s face looks haggard if he has no sleep. Gipanggaúngan sa dagway ang bag-ung minyù, The newly-weds look haggard.

gáuy v [B6N; a2] for the body or part of the body to get completely fatigued. Nanggáuy ang ákung láwas sa paglinanguy tibuuk adlaw, My body became fatigued from swimming the whole day. (→) a fatigued.

gáw n entrance to a fish trap (búbu) made of woven bamboo, tapering toward the inside like a funnel, such that fish cannot turn around once it has proceeded a certain distance, nor can it get back. v {1} [A; b6(1)] attach a gáw. {2} [A; c1] make a gáw.

*gáwad_1 ka- n worker, employee.

gáwad_2 = hi-/ha-, v 2. hi-/ha- v {1} [A2; b5c] deny s.t. to s.o. Muhigáwad ka gánì sa usa, higawári (higawára) na lang ang tanan, If you deny s.t. to one, deny it to all. Walà giyud kuy ihigáwad kanímu, There is nothing I would deny you. {2} [B126; b4c5] feel hurt because of a slight. Mahigáwad siyag dì pasak-un sa átù, She will feel slighted if we don’t let her stay here. Higawran kag paryinti kun hakug ka, Your relatives will feel slighted if you are selfish.

gawal, gáwal v [A; c] stick out from. Naggawal ang dílà sa irù nga naghalhal, The dog is panting, and his tongue is hanging out. pa- show off, boast of. Nagpagáwal siya sa bag-u níyang sapátus, He’s showing off his new shoes. n boasting. mapa-un a of a boasting, showing off sort.

gawang n {1} door. {2} hole in flooring or in a wall. Mabulasut ka sa gawang, You will step into the hole in the floor. v [A; b] make an opening in a wall or floor. Gigawangan níya ang bungbung, He made an opening in the wall.

gawas v {1} [A2] go out of an enclosure or area. Migawas siya sa balay, He went out of the house. {2} [A1P; c] bring s.t. out. Kinsay naggawas sa mga silya? Who brought the chairs out? Wà níla ikagawas ang igbabaligyà, They weren’t able to display (lit. put out) their goods. n {1} immediate vicinity outside. {2} from a foreign country. Karun, mga balità gíkan sa gawas, And now, news from abroad. {3} state of being free, independent. Yútà nga gawas, A free country. {4} aside from. Gawas nga gwápa, sapían pa giyud, Aside from being pretty, she is rich. {5} except. Way láing tugútan gawas nímu, Nobody is allowed to except you. {6} unless. Dì ku muadtu gawas kun suhúlan, I won’t go unless I’m paid for it. anak sa — illegitimate child. pa- v [A; c5] display one’s skills and knowledge for an audience to appreciate. Gialirúngan si Tinù nga nagpagawas sa íyang mga binúang, People gathered around Tino showing off his jokes. Gipagawas na níya ang tanan níyang kaláki apan lúpig gihápun siya, He has emptied his bag of tricks but he still can’t compete. gawsanan, -ánan n exit, place one leaves through. ka-an(←) n freedom, liberty. -nun a free, not under any control. Kinabúhing gawasnun, A free and unfettered life.

gaway n tentacles. Katul ang gaway sa bukya, Jellyfish have itchy tentacles.

gawaygáway n small tree with alternate pinnate leaves. The bark is used for dyeing and strengthening fishlines. It has a white flower similar to a string bean. The flower and the young fruit are cooked and eaten as vegetables: Sesbania grandiflora.

gawgaw n starch made from cassava, corn, buri. v [A; a2] make starch.

gáwì v [A; a12] use s.t. Ambi nang ákung bulpin kay gawíun ku, Give me back my ball-point pen because I am going to use it. n character, ways. Pilía ang babáying maáyug gáwì, Choose a girl with good ways about her. ka-an n manner of doing, using s.t., customs. Ang pagsultig kusug súpak sa maáyung kagawían, Talking loud smacks of bad manners.

gawù = galù_1, 2.

gā́y = gálay.

gayang n a k.o. bolo about 18″ long with a straight blade. The back edge curves slightly upward forming a crest near the tip, with a flat end that slants outward so that the end and the bottom form a point.

gayhab = galhab.

gáyì = gánì (colloquial).

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