Chapter XLVIII: Part 48

kumpad v [A; a1] toy, play around with s.t. with the fingers. Kumpárun sa bátà ang íyang pagkáun ug pasagdan, The child will play with his food if he is left alone.

kumpadri = kumpári.

kumpang n k.o. disease of pigs, manifested by a foul odor emanating from the mouth and giving a yellow color to the fat. v [a4] get kumpang. -un(→) a sick with kumpang.

kumpaníya n {1} business establishment. Sákup siya sa usa ka mauswágung kumpaníya, He is a member of a prosperous company. {2} business partners. Kumpaníya sila niadtu piru nagbúlag ug nigusyu, They used to be business partners but now they have split their business. {2a} habitual associate. Pirmi nákù siyang kumpaníya sa pagpangharána, He is always with me when we go serenading. {3} military company. v [C; ac3] {1} be partners or associates in business. Nagkumpaníya sila niánang ílang tindáhan, They are partners in that store. Gikumpaniyáhan sa mag-ágaw ang pagpalit sa yútà, The cousins bought the land as co-partners. {2} be a constant companion or associate.

kumpanya = kampanya.

kumpanyíra = kumpanyíru (female).

kumpanyíru n term of address to intimates, used esp. among lawyers. Kumpanyíru, nauswag ang átung bista, Our hearing has been postponed, friend.

kumpara, kumparar v [AC2; ac] compare with. Ug kumparahun kamung duha, wà kay dag-anan, If you two are compared, you have no chance of winning. Sayun ni ikumparar niadtu, This is easy compared to that. kumparasiyun n comparison, act of comparison. Way kumparasiyun nang duha, The two have no comparison. Sa ákung kumparasiyun lugum tung usa, As I look at them, one is darker than the other.

kumpári n {1} a male who has one of the following relations to one: he is either the father, godfather, or father-in-law of children to whom one also is a parent (but not one’s husband). {2} term of address to a person with whom one has this relation or general term of address to s.o. of one’s own age with whom one feels intimate. short form: pari. v {1} [C; ac3] be in this relationship. {2} [A1; a] call s.o. kumpári.

kumparsa n {1} ensemble of plucked, stringed instruments. {2} folk dance interlude at a dance. {2a} folk dance pageant, presented as a contest among groups in a school or among different schools. v {1} [A13; b(1)] have music from a string band. {2} [A1; b(1)] present this sort of dance pageant.

kumpas_1 a {1} being in harmony or correct timing with s.t. else. Mikanta siya kumpas sa dúyug, She sang in time to the accompaniment. {2} deliberate, slow, and poised in action. Kaanindut niánang bayhána, kumpas kaáyu manlihuklihuk, That girl is very nice; she moves slowly and gracefully. Kumpas pinadulut ang íyang sinultihan, She is slow and careful in speech. n {1} beat, time. Dílì ku makaagpas sa kumpas niánang sunatáha, I cannot catch onto the tempo of that song. {2} acts, mannerism. Mu ra man nà siyag buang sa íyang mga kumpas, She seems like a mad woman, the way she acts. kuntra — out of rhythm or tempo. Kuntra kumpas ang ímung sinayawan, You are not dancing in time to the music. v {1} [AC; c1] act or do s.t. in harmony or time. Mikumpas siya pagpakpak uban sa sunáta, She clapped in time to the music. Nagkumpas ang duha ka bátà ug singgit, The two children shrieked in unison. {2} [B; a] be, become deliberate and posed in action, cause s.t. to be slow and deliberate. Mikumpas ang íyang tíngug (mikumpas siya sa íyang tíngug) sa nasukù na ku, Her voice became soft and measured as I grew angrier and angrier. Ug dì ka magkumpas, mahúlug ka, If you aren’t slow and deliberate, you’ll fall. {3} [C2; b] keep up with what s.o. else does. Makigkumpas man gud ning ákung anak ug unsay buhátun sa mga anak sa dátù, This child of mine wants to do whatever the rich people’s children do.

kumpas_2 n compass for determining directions or for drawing circles.

kumpay_1 n k.o. grass growing wild or cultivated in wet places for hay: Panicum maximum. Unsáun pa ang kumpay ug patay na ang kabáyù, Locking the barn door after the horse has been stolen. (Lit. What are they going to do with the hay after the horse is dead?) v [AN; a] gather s.t. for animal fodder. Humana silag pananggì, kumpáyun na nátù ang mais nga sinanggian, The harvest is over. Let’s gather the cornstalks to feed the water buffaloes. -an n a field with hay.

kumpayut v [AN; b] cling to s.t. hanging from it with or without support from below. Nagkumpayut ang ubang pasahíru kay kargádu ang trák, Some passengers clung to the sides because the truck was overloaded. Gikumpayútan siya sa íyang asáwa kay dì siya pagikánun, His wife clung to him because she didn’t want him to leave.

kumpì a {1} limping in one’s walk because of an injury or permanent defect in the legs. Lúgus makadágan ang bátà nga kumpì, The lame child can hardly run. {2} = kimpì. v [B6; b6c1] walk with a limp. Mikumpì (nakumpì) ang íyang linaktan tungud sa piang, He walks with a limp because he has a sprained ankle.

kumpidinsiyal n confidential. Kumpidinsiyal ni. Ayawg isábà ug láin, This is in complete confidence. Don’t tell anyone.

kumpirinsiya n {1} conference. {2} organization of local Protestant churches of the same denomination. v [C; b3] hold a conference. Nagkumpirinsiya ang mga myimbru sa búrd, The board members are holding a conference.

kumpirma n confirmation, a religious rite. v [A; b(1)] {1} perform confirmation rites. {2} confirm an appointment or certify a law. Dílì mukumpirma ang prisidinti sa íyang apuwintmint, The president won’t confirm his appointment. Kumpirmahan na gánì sa mayur ang urdinansa anhà pa nà muipiktu, As soon as the mayor certifies his approval, the ordinance will take effect. -du a confirmed, having received the sacrament of Confirmation. -siyun(→) n {1} confirmation in a religion. {2} confirmation of an appointment or ratification of a law.

kumpisal v [A; c] {1} go to confession. Kinahanglang mukumpisal úsà mukaláwat, One should go to confession before taking Holy Communion. {2} confess to a crime. Mikumpisal ra ang mamumúnù, The murderer finally confessed. pa- v [A; a] hear confession. Túa ang párì sa uspital magpakumpisal sa mga masakitun, The priest is in the hospital hearing confession for the patients. -an(←), kumpisinaryu, kumpisinaryuhan n confessional box. paN-, paN-(←) n act of confessing in church.†

kumpisinaryu see kumpisal.

kumpiskǎr v [A; a2] confiscate. Gikumpiskǎr ang tíbi kay wà siya makadata, His TV was confiscated because he didn’t keep up the payments. kumpiskádu n s.t. that has been confiscated. Gibaligyà ang mga sigarilyung kumpiskádu, They sold the confiscated cigarettes. kumpiskadur n one whose job is to confiscate things. v [B156] be, become a confiscator.

kumpisur n priest who hears confession and gives absolution.

kumpisyun n {1} confession of guilt. {2} the sacrament of confession in church. v [A2N; b8] go to confession. Kausa ra ku mukumpisyun (mangumpisyun) sa usa ka túig, I go to confession only once a year. pa- v [A3; b] hear confession. -aryu = kumpisinaryu. see kumpisal.

kumpit_1 n k.o. full-bodied boat with a deep draft and without outriggers, wider than other native boats. They are used for long distance travel, esp. by Muslims in carrying on trade. v [A; ac] travel, bring by kumpit.

kumpit_2 v [A; a] squeeze s.t. between two long things to hold it. Nagkumpit siya sa íyang pinangkù, She held her hair bun in place with a hairclip. Kumpíta pagkúhà ang inánag mais, Take the roasted corn with tongs. Ikumpit kining duha ka lipak pagpunit sa ilagà, Pick up the rat with these two sticks. Gikumpítan sa asáwa ang láwas sa bána, The wife held her husband’s body firmly with her legs. n {1} hairclip. {2} tongs. {3} chopsticks.

kumpitinsiya n competition or competitor. Mahal ning tindahána kay way kumpitinsiya, This store is expensive because there are no competitors. v {1} [AC; b] be competing. Mukumpitinsiya man nímu nang bag-ung istudiyanti, The new student is going to give you competition. Sa nigusyu ra sila nagkakumpitinsiya, They are rivals in business only. Gikumpitinsiyáhan ang Amirika sa Rusya sa pag-adtu sa búwan, Russia competed against America to get to the moon. {2} [b] outshine. Nasukù siya kay nakumpitinsiyahan (nakumpitinsiyaan) man ang bag-u níyang sinínà, She got mad because s.o. else outshone her in her new dress.

kumpítis n confetti.

kumpiyansa n confidence in s.o. or oneself. Wà kuy kumpiyansa sa táwu nga bakákun, I have no confidence in a liar. a confident. Napildi siya kay kumpiyansa ra kaáyu, He lost because he was so over-confident. v {1} [A; b] have trust or confidence in oneself or s.o. Nagkumpiyansa siyang makadaug, maung wà na magpraktis, He was sure he could win so he didn’t practice. {2} [A; c] entrust s.t. to s.o. Makumpiyansahan kahà nà siyag sikrítu? Do you think we can trust her with a secret? Ayawg ikumpiyansa nang ímung anak sa míd, Do not entrust your child to your maid. abúsu di- breach of confidence or of trust. Ug isugílun nímu ang sikrítu, kanà abúsu dikumpiyansa, If you tell the secret, that will be a breach of confidence. Ang pagkawkaw mu sa sáping gibílin ku nímu mauy abúsu dikumpiyansa, It was a breach of trust for you to touch the money that had been left with you.

kumpli a {1} finish with one’s service or study. Ang tanan kung mga bátà kumpli na sa ílang pagtuun, All my children have completed their studies now. {2} completely ruined, spoiled beyond use. Mau pay pingag ang pinggan, ímu pung gibuak, kumpli na, The plate may have been chipped, but it was still useful. Now you broke it. So that’s it. {3} all done, finished. Kumpli na ang bayranan sa balay, My payments on the house are complete now. v {1} [A] finish a term, one’s study. Magpaábut lang ku hangtud makakumpli ku sa ákung sirbisyu, I’ll wait until I can complete my service. {1a} [A2; b6] retire from the armed forces. Kapitan ang ranggung íyang gikumplihan, He retired a captain. {2} [a12] be completely ruined beyond use. Kumplíha na lang nà arun kailisdag bag-u, Finish it off, why don’t you, so we have to buy a new one. n = kumplianyu.

kumplianyu n birthday. v [A13; b] hold a birthday party. Káda túig kumplianyúhan giyud siya sa íyang mga ginikánan, Every year her parents give her a birthday party. paN- v [A2] attend a birthday party.

kumplikádu a complicated, difficult to untangle or understand. Mas kumplikádu ang makina sa mutursiklu kay sa muturbáyik, The motorcycle has a more complicated motor than a motorbike. Kumplikádu ning kasúha, This is a complicated court case. v [B1245] be, become complicated.

kumplikar v [B] for a disease to have complications. Mikumplikar (nakumplikar) ang íyang plú ngadtus íyang kasingkásing, His flu developed complications of the heart. kumplikasiyun n complication in a sickness.

kumplimintu n {1} s.t. said or done out of respect or good manners. Kumplimintu lang tung íyang pagdápit nímu kay silíngan man mu, She invited you out of courtesy because you’re her neighbor. Bísan wà nay gustu, gibaslan ku ang suwat ágig kumplimintu, Even though I don’t like her any more, I answered her letter for politeness’ sake. {2} compliment, s.t. said in admiration or praise. v {1} [A; b(1)] say or do s.t. insincere out of politeness. Mukumplimintu lang kug tambung sa íyang parti, I’ll just attend his party out of courtesy. {2} [A2] say s.t. in admiration or praise. Mikumplimintu siya nakù sa bag-u kung hirdu, She complimented me on my new hairdo.

kumplín v [A2; c6] complain about one’s grades in school. Kun wà ka mahimuut sa ímung mga grádu, ngánung dì ka man mukumplin? If you aren’t satisfied with your grades why don’t you complain?

kumplítu a complete, having s.t. complete. Kumplítu ang iskuyláhan sa mga kasangkápan, Our school is completely equipped. Kumplítu ang ákung gamitun sa pamanday, My tools for carpentry are complete. Kumplítu ta sa impliyádu, We have our full contingent of employees. Ang búhat nga kumplítu ihátag sa maistru, All papers that are complete should be turned in to the teacher. v [AB12; a] be, become complete, make s.t. complete. Mukumplítu kug báyad sa matrikula, I’ll pay the tuition fees in full. Kining istáma mauy mukumplítu sa ákung kuliksiyun, This stamp will make my collection complete. Nagkakumplítu na ang ngípun sa bátà, The child’s teeth are almost complete. Mu ray ikakumplítu námù ug ma Pasku, The only time the whole family can get together is on Christmas.

kumplut n {1} conspirator. Ang kahíru usa sa mga kumplut sa pangílad sa sápì, The cashier was one of the people who plotted to swindle the money. {2} person with whom one is intimate such that arrangements can be made on favored terms. Giprumut siya kay kumplut man sa manidyǐr, He was promoted because he had made especial arrangements with the manager. v [C] {1} conspire. Nakigkumplut ang ismaglir sa pulis sa pagpalusut sa mga sigarilyung ismágul, The smuggler connived with the policeman to let in his smuggled cigarettes. {2} become intimate with s.o. to make special illegal arrangements.

kumpra v [AN; a] buy s.t. in quantity, go shopping. Nakapangumpra ka na bag pára sa ímung kumbira? Have you bought the things for your party? Kumpráha ning tanang nía sa lista, Buy all the things on this list. n things bought. Unsa may ímung kumpra? What things did you buy? -dur(→) n buyer, dealer in some commodity. Mga kumpradur sa kupras, Dealers in copra. v [A13] become a dealer. see also malapí.

kumprumísu n {1} committal to s.t. onerous or objectionable from which there is no turning back. {2} spouse or family as one’s responsibility. Karun nga may kumprumísu ka na sa ímung kinabúhì, pagbinuutan na, Now that you’re married, you must resolve to be good. v [A; a] be committed to such objectionable situations. Nagkumprumísu nákù ning pagkapalíta sa awtu kay dì kung kaabut sa dáta, It put me in a tight fix to buy this car because I can’t meet the installments. Ayawg paságad ug pirma kay tingálig makumprumísu ka, Don’t sign anything recklessly. It might get you into hot water. Nakumprumísu ku pagbúrd sa ákung bátà, I got myself into debt when my son took the bar exams.

kumprumitíbu = kumprumitídu. see kumprumitir.

kumprumitir v [A2; c] promise, pledge. Mikumprumitir ku nga mubáyad sa tápus búlan, I pledged to pay at the end of the month. Gikumprumitir na níya ang íyang kasingkásing sa láing táwu, She has already pledged her heart to another man. kumprumitídu a bound, committed to do s.t.

kumprunta v {1} [A2N; c] ask or seek one’s opinion or advice on s.t. Mikumprunta (nangumprunta) na mig abugádu íning ámung kásu, We consulted a lawyer about our case. Ngánung dì man nímu ikumprunta nang prublimáha sa ímung kumpisur? Why don’t you seek the advice of your father confessor regarding that problem? {2} [A; a] sound s.o. out to see how he feels about s.t. Kumpruntaha si Tátay ug úyun ba siyang iprinda ang yútà, Ask father’s opinion if he will go along with mortgaging the land.

kumpruntǎr v [A12; c] set a timepiece. Ikumpruntǎr ang rilu sa radiyu, Set your watch by the radio.

kumpuni, kumpunir v [A; abc] do make-shift repairs. Átù lang ning kumpunihun kay way bag-ung pyísa, We’ll just do make-shift repairs because we don’t have new spare parts. Kumpunihan lang ug pasta ang bangag sa tangu, Just put a temporary filling in this tooth. Ikumpunir lang ug tápak ning playwud sa bungbung, Just fix this wall with a piece of plywood.

kumpurmi {1} depending on, in accordance with. Ang gidak-ung palitun kumpurmi lang sa sukud, The size to buy depends on her measurements. ‘Unsay ákung ihátag nímu?’—‘Aw, kumpurmi lang,’ ‘What shall I give you?’—‘Oh, it depends on you (whatever you have).’ {1a} according to what is necessary. Nanghípus na sila sa ílang mga kumpurmi lang nga dad-unun, They were packing whatever it was that they used to take. Isigbáyad sila kumpurmi sa ílang nakúhà, Each one paid according to the amount he had borrowed. {1b} whatever happens to be at hand, whatever comes into the head. Kumpurmi lay pangayúun ning batáa, This child asks for whatever enters his head. Kumpurmi sa íyang makítà íyang palitun, He buys whatever he sees. {1b1} different kinds or sorts. Kumpurmi lang ang ílang gipamalit sa Karbun, They bought all different things in the market. {1b2} nanimáhung — an odor to be so foul that words cannot describe it (lit. smells like anything and everything bad). {2} be in agreement. Bisag kaáway ta apan kumpurmi ku sa ímung idíya, We may be enemies, but I agree with your ideas. Kumpurmi ka ba nga sa Sabadu na lang ta mangadtu? Is it all right with you if we go on Saturday instead? {3} same as. Unsa ka dakù ang lungag nga tamnan ug ságing? Kumpurmi sa tamnan ug lubi, How large a hole do we make for planting bananas? The same size as the hole for planting coconut trees. ‘Pila ka mitrus nga panaptun ang ímung palitun?’—‘Kumpurmi sa imúha,’ ‘How many meters of cloth will you buy?’—‘The same as what you buy.’ {4} now look who’s talking. ‘Túa ag kawatan!’—‘Kumpurmi lag kinsay nadakpan,’ ‘There you are, you thief!’—‘Look who’s talking? Who was arrested, anyway, me or you?’ Unsay dakug káun? Kumpurmig kinsay nakahurut ug usa ka bandihádu nátù! What do you mean eating too much! Look which one of us finished a whole platter off? v [A12] be agreeable. Ang mga táwu nga dílì mukumpurmi sa súgù silútan, Whoever doesn’t agree to follow the orders will be punished. Wà siya mukumpurmi sa plánu, He was not agreeable to the plan.

kumpurtabli a comfortable. Kumpurtabli ning síya, This chair is comfortable. Kumpurtabli ílang kahimtang, They are in comfortable circumstances. Kumpurtabli ning sinináa. Dílì hugut, dílì galhà, This is a comfortable dress. It’s not tight, and it’s not hot. v [B2] be comfortable.

kumpúsir n composer. v [B156] become a composer.

kumpusisyun n {1} a musical composition. Ang átung nasudnung áwit kumpusisyun ni Hulyan Pilípi, Our national song was composed by Julian Felipe. {2} composition book. {3} written theme. v [A1] write a composition.

kumpusitur disapátus n shoemaker.

kumpúsu n ballad in a minor key treating of love or heroism. It is composed of stanzas of four lines of no set number of syllables and which may have one or two syllables more than the song allows, but at least two of which must be rhymed. The melody may be the same throughout the kumpúsu or two melodies may be alternate, the second modulated four notes higher than the initial. v [A; b6] compose this sort of ballad.

kúmu {1} — [noun, adjective] as one in [such-and-such] a capacity. Kúmu magulang siya nímu, mutáhud giyud ka níya, As your older brother, you must obey him. Kúmu gwápa, daghang mulíngì iniglabay níya, Being beautiful, many people turn to look at her as she passes by. {2} — kay since, seeing that. Kúmu kay girikumindar kag pulitiku, nakulukar ka na, Because a politician recommended you, you got placed in a job. Kúmu ba kay prisidinti siya sa kapunúngan, dílì siya muámut? Just because he is the president of the organization, he doesn’t contribute? {3} may, way — there is s.t. (nothing) as good as ... May kúmu pa bang basahun ingun sa Bisayà? Is there any magazine as good to read as the Bisaya? Way kúmu ning dúna tay amígu sa Kustum, There’s nothing as good as having a friend in the Customs Bureau.

kúmù n {1} clenched fist. {2} interjection indicating a brusque rejection of one’s suggestion: go to hell! ‘Ikay manghúgas run, ha?’—‘Kúmù!’ ‘You wash the dishes today, OK?’—‘Drop dead, will you?’ v [A1N; ac1] clench one’s fist, keep s.t. tightly in one’s palm. Nangúmù siya sa hilabihang kalágut, He clenched his fists in anger. Kumúa nang kindi arun dì makítà, Keep the candy in your fist so that no one can see it. Kumúa (ikúmù) ang ímung kamut, Clench your fists. -in- = kúmù, n. -in-ay v [C23] clench fists at each other.

kumuda, kumúda n drawer. Túa sa kumúda sa ákung lamísa, It’s in the drawer in my table.

kumudkumud v [A; b3c5] mumble under one’s breath in complaint. Mukumudkumud nà siyag sugúun, She mumbles under her breath when she is told to do s.t. Gamay ra nang trabahúang ikakumudkumud, That work is too light to grumble about. kumudkumuran a tending to mumble under one’s breath.

kumúhuy = kalamúhuy.

kumulga, kumulgǎr v [AN; b6] take Holy Communion. Adlaw-adlaw siya mukumulga, She takes Communion daily. -nti n one who takes Holy Communion. -siyun n Holy Communion.

kumun a {1} common, ordinary. Kumun kaáyu nà dinhi. Daghan man gud, That’s awfully common here. There is so many of them. {2} ordinary, not special. Kumun kaáyung pagkáun, Very ordinary food. {3} shared equally among all the members of a group. Kining yutáa wà pa mabáhin. Kumun kini, This land hasn’t been divided yet. It belongs to everyone in the family. Mísa karun nga kumun álang sa tanang kalag sa purgaturyu, This is a common mass for all souls in purgatory. v {1} [B126; a2] become common. Dílì madúgay makumun na sab ang tag-as nga sanínà, It won’t be long before long dresses get to be a common sight. {2} [c1] make s.t. common property, shared by many in a group. Ug way tistamintu, makumun ang kabílin, If there is no will, the inheritance becomes common property. sintídu — n common sense.

kúmun v {1} [A; a12] crumple s.t. up into a ball, put s.t. that can be crumpled s.w. carelessly without folding it or smoothing it out. Kumúna na lang nang mga sinínà sa malíta, Just throw those dresses into the suitcase any old way. Ayaw kumúna nang papil kay magámit pa ang luyu, Don’t crumple up those papers because we can still use the back. {2} [A; a2] wrap s.t. up by just crumpling the wrapper. Kumúna lang ang mga hirpin sa panyù, Just wrap up the hairpins in the handkerchief. {3} [A; a] hold s.t. in the fist. Kumúna pag-áyu ang kwarta arun dì mahúlug, Hold the money tightly in your fist so it won’t fall.

kumunal n for public use. Ang kasilyas sa mirkádu kumunal, The comfort stations in the market are for public use.

kumungkumung = alikúmù.

kumunikasiyun n communication.

kumunismu n communism.

kumunista n communist. a ill-mannered, grasping. Kumunista ka giyud. Bísag gibahínan, nangílug pa giyud, What a grasping sort you are. You have been given your share, but you still want s.o. else’s share! v [B1; a12] be, become a communist. Ug makumunista ning nasúra, magkumunista sab ku, If this country goes communist, I’ll become a communist, too.

kumunwilt n commonwealth. v [B126] become a commonwealth.

kumunyun n the sacrament of Holy Communion. v {1} [AN; c] receive Holy Communion. {2} [A1] give communion. primir, primíra — n {1} first communion. {2} first communicants. -an(→) n communion rail.

kumurga = kumulga. -nti = kumulganti.

kúmus_1 = kulámus.

kúmus_2, kum-us = gum-us.

kumusta how is (was, are, etc.). Kumusta ka? How are you? Kumusta ang ímung pagbisíta? How was your visit? Kumusta ang ímung anak? Nakatápus na ba sa íyang pagtuun? How is your child? Has he finished his studies now? v [AC; a1] greet s.o. upon his arrival. Mukumusta ku sa bag-ung abut, I’ll greet the new arrivals. paN- v [A2; a1] {1} ask how s.o. is, send regards. Aníay íyang sulat nangumusta kanátung tanan, Here’s a letter from him asking how we all are. Ipangumusta lang kung Pápa mu, Give your father my regards. {2} = kumusta. pangumustahay n exchange of greetings upon arrival. -mus friendly greeting to s.o. familiar, after not meeting for some time.

kúmut v [AN; ab2] {1} lay hands on any part of the body including the hair and squeezing or clawing at it. Kumútun ku nang nawung mu, I’ll claw your face. {2} crumple in the hands. Kumúta ang papil úsà ilábay, Crumple the paper before throwing it away. Kalamì rang kumútun sa bátà, How I would love to squeeze that chubby baby. {3} extract the juice of s.t. by squeezing. Akuy mukúmut sa amirul nga bugas, I’ll get starch for the laundry by squeezing the cooked rice. {3a} [A; b] put salt on s.t. and squeeze it to remove undesirable properties in the juice. Kumúti ug asin ang paliya arun makúhà ang pait, Squeeze the bitter vegetable together with salt to remove its bitter taste. {4} wash small pieces of clothing in a basin. Kumúti ang mga kamisin sa kabatáan, Wash out the children’s undershirts. {5} [A2; a12] afflict with anguish, grief, etc. Ang mapait níyang mga púlung mikúmut sa íyang kasingkásing, His bitter words clawed at her heart.

kum-ut = gum-ut.

kun {1} if. Kun mau kanà, iitsa ta ikaw sa kaláyu, If that is the case, I will toss you into the fire. Kun maarang, adtu na lang sa prusintu pangatarúngan, Please (lit. if it is all right), explain at the precinct. Ang ákung ngálan si Husi Krus kun adúnay isúgù, My name is Joe Cruz. At your service (lit. if you have anything to command). Kun wà pa nímu iúlì ang awtu, ikíha ta ka, If you hadn’t returned the car, I would have filed a case against you. {1a} when [so-and-so] happens. Kun mulakaw na siya pahibalua ku, When he goes, tell me. Kun ting-init dinhi, ínit giyud, During the hot season it is really hot. {1b} if, whether. Pangutan-a si Máma mu kun haúnun na ba ring kík, Ask your Mother if I should take the cake out of the oven. {2} — dílì {2a} if not. {2b} except. Way láin makasulbad sa ákung suliran kun dílì ikaw, No one can solve my problem except you. {2c} dílì (walà) lang ... kun dì {2c1} not only ... but also. Wà lang gánì siya magmuru nákù, kun dì milingiw pa giyud, He not only frowned at me but even turned his back to me. {2c2} not ... but rather. Sa ílang dríl dílì lámang káhuy ang gigámit kun dílì ripli giyud, In their drill they did not use wooden guns but rather real rifles. {3} expression to introduce an explanatory phrase: that is to say. Ang mga gradwádu karun walay kadásig sa pagtuun kun sa pagtukì sa kinaadman, The recent graduates have no enthusiasm for study that is to say, to delve into knowledge.

kún = kúlun_1.

kúna n crib.

kúnan n conant coins, coins issued by the American occupation authorities for circulation in the Philippines during the period before the Commonwealth.

kúnat a being tough and slightly elastic, difficult to chew. Kúnat ang intiriyur sa bisiklíta, A bicycle tube is tough and slightly elastic. Kúnat ang tiratíra, Taffy is very tough and hard to chew. v {1} [B; b6] turn out to be tough and difficult to chew. Way kaláki ang inasal nga magkúnat ang pánit, Roast pig is no good if the skin is tough. {2} [A; a] tweak and pull. Kunáta ang dunggan sa inasal, Twist off the roast pig’s ear.

kúnay v = kunaykúnay. kunaykúnay v [A; a] {1} play around with a mass of s.t. with the hands. Ang bátà nagkalingawg kunaykúnay sa lápuk, The child is having fun with the mud. {2} fondle, stroke. Ganáhan mukunaykúnay si Tátay sa íyang hiniktan, Father likes to fondle his fighting cock. Gikunaykúnay sa irù ang íyang mga ituy, The dog is fondling its puppies. {3} take good care of s.t. Ug dúna kay kwarta, kunaykunáyun ka sa mga narsis, If you have money, the nurses will give you first class service.

kundádu see kundi.

kundas v [A2N; b] snarl at s.o. as if about to charge at him. Mikundas (nangundas) ang irù sa dihang natumban ang íyang íkug, The dog snarled when I stepped on its tail.

kundat v {1} [AC12; b] play together vigorously, usually involving physical contact. Ganáhan siyang mukundat sa mga bátà, He likes to engage in horseplay with the children. Gustung makigkundat ang irù sa bátà, The dog wants to play with the boy. {2} [A; b6] move about noisily, in a fluttering or loud way, unbecoming to a woman. Mikundat dáyun ang mga silbidúra pag-abut sa ílang mga súkì, The bar waitresses immediately flirted and acted noisily when their customers arrived. Gikundátan kaáyu ku sa íyang sinayawan, I consider her way of dancing boisterous and unbecoming. n horseplay, boisterous actions. -an(→) a moving about in an exuberant, boisterous way, unbecoming to a woman. v [B12] get to have these characteristics of behavior. Nakundatan na kaáyu ang ámung míd, Our maid has become flirtatious now.

kundi n count. v [B156; a12] be, become a count. Gustu ka bang magkundi sa átung dráma? Would you like to play the count in our drama? kundádu n area ruled over by a count. -sa n countess. v [B156; a12] be, become a countess.

kundim v [AN; c1] condemn s.t. as unfit for use. Ang layinman mauy nagkundim íning kuniksiyúna kay dilikádu, The lineman declared this connection unfit for use because it’s dangerous. Ang mga libru lang nga dunut mauy kundima (ikundim), Declare the worn-out books unfit for use. a declared unfit.

kundíman_1 n k.o. red cotton cloth of a cheap variety, commonly used for pillows. v [A13] wear clothes made of kundíman cloth.

kundíman_2 n k.o. love song of a traditional genre.

kundina v [A; a12] treat s.o. with condescension and contempt. Ayaw siya kundinaha nga usa ka patay gútum, Don’t look down on him for being extremely poor.

kundína n punishment, imprisonment for heavy offenses. Napúlù ka túig ang kundína sa binilanggù, The prisoner was sentenced to ten years. v [A; c] pass a sentence for a heavy crime. Nakakundína na siyag daghan, He has already sentenced many people to heavy punishment.

kundinǎr v {1} [a3] be condemned by God to eternal wandering. Magbalikbálik ang kalag nga nakundinar, A restless soul returns and haunts his place. {2} [A3; a12] be carried by bad influence. Kun dílì pa ikaw mauy nagkundinar nákù dì untà ku maingun niíni karun, If it had not been for your bad influence, I wouldn’t be what I am now. Kundinahun ka na sab ánang tawhána sa súgal ug ínum, That good-for-nothing fellow will again drag you to gambling and drinking. {3} [A; b] condemn or convict a prisoner to severe punishment. Tulu ka binilanggù gikundinahan sa kamatáyun, Three prisoners were condemned to die. kundinádu n soul condemned by God to eternal punishment, said to go back to earth to roam and wander restlessly. a reference to a person one is angry at, implying that he deserves to be damned. Ang kundinádu mung anak mauy nakadaldal sa ákung anak sa kadaútan, Your damned son led my son into evil. v [B156] be, become a doomed soul.

kundinsáda a condensed milk. litsi — n condensed milk.

kundísa see kundi.

kundisiyun n {1} manner or state of being. Kumusta ang kundisiyun sa masakitun? How is the patient’s condition? Lisud ámung kundisiyun human ku papháa, Our situation has been difficult since I was fired. {2} requirement, stipulations. Mga kundisiyun sa kuntrátu, The conditions in the contract. {3} grade given on condition that the student make up specified deficiencies. May kundisiyun ku sa Mát, I have a conditional pass in Math. v {1} [A; c] set conditions to s.t. Nagkundisiyun ku nga makalakaw ka basta mupaúlì ug sayu, I make the condition that you can go out if you come home early. Unsa may ímung ikundisiyun kun magpahulam kag kwarta? What conditions do you impose when you loan money? {2} [A12; a12] be given a conditional grade. Nakundisiyun (nakakundisiyun) ku sa Histuri, I got a conditional pass in History. -al conditional, dependent upon certain stipulations. v [B1256] be conditional. Ug makundisiyunal ang pagsurindir, dílì dawátun, They will not accept any surrender hedged with conditions.

kundukta_1 n behavior, deportment.

kundukta_2 v [A; b] guide, escort s.o. to a place. Akuy mukundukta sa mga turista, I will guide the tourists. Gikunduktuhan ku siya kútub sa istasyunan, I conducted her up to the bus station.

kunduktur n conductor in public transportation. v [AB156; a2] be, become a conductor in public transportation.

kundul n spreading annual vine producing long, green melons of oblong or bottle-like shape, eaten cooked when unripe, and when ripe made into candy: Benincasa hispida.

kundun n condom, a contraceptive device put on the penis. v [A; b] wear, use a condom.

kung = kun.

kúng = kulung_1.

kungas = kingas. see kíngas.

kunggrísu = kungrísu.

kunggu = kalunggu.

kungking n vagina (euphemism used to children).

kungkista v [A; a12] subject a foreign land and make it a colony. Gikungkista ang Pilipínas sa mga Katsílà, The Philippines were conquered by the Spaniards. -du a conquered people or land that is subjugated and made a colony. -dur(→) n one who conquers a land or people. v [B1256] become a conqueror.

kungkiyang, kungkíyang n conquian, a k.o. rummy played by two players. v {1} [A; c1] play conquian. {2} [B6; a2] win in conquian.

kungkrítu = kunkrítu.

kungkung = kalungkung.

kungrigasiyun n church congregation.

kungrísu n congress, the national legislature. kungrisista n congressman. v [B156; a2] be, become a congressman.

kunhud v [APB; c2] reduce, diminish. Mukunhud ang prisyu sa bugas kun ting-ani, The price of rice goes down during the harvest season. Adúnay baláud nga nagkunhud sa gidaghanun sa mga mulangyaw gawas sa násud, There’s a law lowering the number of those who may go abroad. Kining tambála makakunhud (makapakunhud) sa prisiyun, This medicine can lower blood pressure. Ikunhud (kunhúran) ang swildu kun hínay ang trabáhu, The wages are reduced if business is slow. see also túbù.

kuníhu n {1} rabbit. {2} expression indicating annoyance or pretended annoyance, referring to a person, but not really saying anything about him. Nía na sad ang kuníhu, karun pa magpakítà, Here you are, you s.o.b. Where have you been hiding yourself? Kuníhu! Nasayup na sad ku dà, Darn! I made another mistake.

kunik v [A; c] in rummy, put cards down which are of the same suit or from a series with cards that have been laid on the table.

kuniksyun n {1} pull, connections. May kuniksyun siya sa síti hul, He has connections in City Hall. {2} connection in plumbing, wiring, telephone, and the like. Naputul ang kuniksyun sa túbu, The connection in the pipeline broke. {3} connections in transportation. v {1} [A12] be connected with influential people. Muasinsu dáyun ang makakuniksyun ug pulitiku, A person who has connections with a politician can rise in the world. {2} [A2; b6] have an electrical connection. Mukuniksyun na ku sa minláyin, I will be connected to the main line. {3} = kunik.

kuniktádu see kuniktǎr.

kuniktǎr v [A; ac] {1} connecting, going through two disparate things. Ang sakit sa ngípun mukuniktǎr sab ngadtu sa tampihak, When the tooth aches, the pain also seems to be in the temples. Ang Sibu ikuniktǎr ug taytáyan ngadtu sa Maktan, Cebu will be connected to Mactan by a bridge. {2} connect a telephone, electric line. kuniktádu {1} connected, connected up. Ayaw nag hikápa ang alambri kay kuniktádu na kanà, Don’t touch that wire. It is connected up now. {2} having connections in high places.

kuniktid a {1} be connected with some institution. Kuniktid ku sa Yúbi, I’m connected with U.V. {2} be connected, hooked up electrically, telephonically, and the like. v [B1256] be, become connected with.

kunínit v [A; b] for a large number of agents to do s.t. to one thing. Ang mga táwu mikunínit sa artista, The crowd mobbed the movie star. Nagkunínit ang mga táwu sa mga tinda sa baratilyu, The people crowded in to buy the goods at the bargain sale. Gikuninítan sa mga iring ang isdà, The cats crowded around on the fish to eat it.

kunis v [A; a] tear apart, into shreds. kuniskunis v [A; a] {1} tear into pieces, into small bits. Sa íyang kalágut gikuniskunis níya ang suwat, In her anger she tore the letter to shreds. Nakuniskunis ang íyang sinínà sa irù, Her dress got ripped to shreds by the dog. {2} break the heart. Túmang kaguul nga mikuniskunis sa ákung kasingkásing, The sorrow tore my heart to shreds.

kunklusyun n conclusion drawn, deduction. Usa ray kunklusyun átung mahímù ánà, We can come to only one conclusion about that.

kunkrítu n concrete, cement. Balay nga kunkrítu, A concrete house. v [A; a] make s.t. of concrete.

kunkun_1 v [AN; b] rinse the hair and scalp with s.t. Magkunkun kug suwà human ug kalígù, I’ll rinse my hair with citrus fruit after my bath.

kunkun_2 n name given to the Constitutional Convention, begun in the summer of 1971.

kunpirma = kumpirma.

kunpirmasyun = kumpirmasiyun. see kumpirma.

kunpisinaryu = kumpisinaryu. see kumpisar.

kunpisur = kumpisur.

kunsábu v [C; c3] plot or connive on the sly to do s.t. shady, or detrimental to s.o. Nagkunsábu ang ubang impliyádu nga malagput ku, Some employees are conniving to see if they can get me kicked out. Nakigkunsábu ang tulisan sa gwardiya, The robbers connived with the security guard. n co-partners in a shady act. Kunsábu tu sila maung nakalusut sa kustum, They plotted together; that’s why it got through the Customs. ka- n accomplice in conniving.

kunsad v [A23; b(1)] descend from heaven or into hell. Daw manulundà nga mikunsad gíkan sa lángit, Like an angel descended from heaven.

kunsagrar v [A; b(1)] {1} consecrate, declare sacred. {2} ordain a priest. kunsagrasiyun n {1} consecration of the host in the mass. {2} ordination to a sacred office.

kunsidirar v {1} [A; b(1)] give especial consideration, give allowance for. Mukunsidirar ku karun kay primíru pa nímung sayup, I’ll give you especial consideration this time because it’s your first mistake. Kunsidirahi pud ku, tsip, kay daghan kung anak, Please give me a chance, officer, because I have so many children. {2} [A; a] consider s.t. to be s.t. Dì ka ba mukunsidirar nga maáyu ning panwildúha? Don’t you consider this a good wage? Gikunsidirar ku siyang inahan, I considered her a mother. kunsidirasiyun n {1} consideration, understanding of s.o. else’s problems. Way kunsidirasiyun ang ákung agáwun. Bísan namatyan mi, wà giyud ku tugúti pagpaúlì, My master has no consideration for my problems. We had a death in the family, but I wasn’t allowed to go home. Kining kwartáha ági lag kunsidirasiyun sa dúgay nímung pagsirbisyu nákù, This money is in consideration for your long period of service to me. {1a} special benefits, considerations of employment. Gamay túud ug swildu, apan daghan ug kunsidirasiyun, The salary is small, to be sure, but there is a lot of extras. {2} the way one thinks. Sa ákung kunsidirasiyun dílì ángayng patrabahúun ang minur diidad, The way I look at it, a minor should not be made to work. abáhu — {1} under advisement, with the expectation of giving it further thought. Dawátun ku nang ímung tubag pagkakarun, apan báhu kunsidirasiyun, I’ll accept your answer, under advisement. {2} bound by the way s.o. else thinks. Ang asáwa báhu kunsidirasiyun sa bána, The wife follows what her husband thinks best.

kunsigrar = kunsagrar.

kunsigrasiyun = kunsagrasiyun. see kunsagrar.

kunsihal n member of a city or lower level council. v [B156; a2] be, become a councilor. -in- n waltz. v [A; c1] dance the waltz.

kunsihála = kunsihal (female).

kunsíhu n council. Kunsíhu ihikutíbu, Executive council. Kunsíhu munisipal, Municipal council.

kunsilba n a sweet made of sliced, dried bananas immersed in syrup. v [A; a] make, make into kunsilba; be made into kunsilba.

kunsilyu n council in the church.

kunsimisiyun = kunsumisiyun.

kunsinsiya n conscience. gastu ang, sa — v [A; b] for one to be concerned and disturbed mentally and emotionally. Mugastu giyud ang asáwa sa kunsinsiya ug mamabáyi ang bána, It disturbs a woman emotionally when her husband fools around with other women. Ayaw igastu ang ímung kunsinsiya sa mga pitsipitsing kahásul, Don’t worry so much about trifles.

kunsintadur = kunsintidur. see kunsintǐr.

kunsintǐr v [A2] allow s.o. who is in one’s charge to do s.t. wrong: either by helping him overtly or by closing the eyes to it. Ug makasalà mi, dì giyud mukunsintǐr ákung inahan. Isumbung giyud mi sa ákung amahan, My mother won’t go along with it if we do s.t. wrong. She tells my father right away. kunsintidur a one whose job is to keep an eye on s.o. but lets him get away with s.t. kunsintidúra = kunsintidur (female).

kunsirba_1 = kunsilba.

kunsirbatib a conservative in morals or religious conviction. Dì siya patambúngun ug parti sa kunsirbatib níyang Pápa, Her conservative father will not allow her to attend parties.

kunsirbaturyu n conservatory, a school for teaching music.

kunsirtu = kunsiyirtu.

kunsisiyun, kunsisyun n concession, right given to exploit natural resources, usually forest or sea resources. May kunsisiyun sila sa kalasangan sa Mulábi, They have a concession in the forest of Molave. v [A1; a2] get a certain concession. Singkuwinta ka iktarya ang íyang gikunsisyun álang sa íyang pastu, He obtained a concession of fifty hectares for his ranch. -aryu n concessionaire.

kunsiyirtu n concert. v [A13; c] hold a concert. Nagkunsirtu na sad dinhi kay kastígu hiniral, We’re having a concert (of crying) again because everybody got punished. Púru mga klasika mauy ílang ikunsiyirtu, They will present a concert of purely classical music.

kunstabularya n Philippine Constabulary.

kunstabularyu n member of the Philippine Constabulary.

kunstitusyun n constitution. -al(→) n {1} pertaining to the constitution. Kwistiyun kunstitusiyunal, A question of Constitutional legality. {2} in accordance with the constitution. Dílì kunstitusyunal kanang balaúra, That law is unconstitutional. -al kumbinsiyun n Constitutional Convention.

kunstituyinti see kumbinsiyun.

kunstruksiyun n {1} construction site. {2} building viewed as the work of a certain person. Kanang mga bildínga kunstruksiyun ni Inhinyíru Lim, Those buildings were constructed by Engineer Lim. {3} way s.t. is constructed. Usa nà ka mátang sa kunstruksiyun nga mulungtad sa katuígan, That k.o. construction will last for years.

kunsul n consul. v [B156; a2] be a consul. kunsuládu n consulate.

Kunsulasiyun n town of Consolacion. — guwà n humorous name given to the town of Consolacion. — súd leprosarium situated at Consolacion.

kunsulisyun prayis n consolation prize. v [A12; c] win, give a consolation prize.

kunsulta v [AP; b5c] consult, see s.o. for consultation. Kunsultáha (kunsultáhi) sila ug muúyun ba, Consult them to see if they are amenable. Ikunsulta ug ispisyalista ang ímung mata, Consult a specialist for your eyes. n consultation. -siyun n consultation.

kunsumisiyun n intense grief that wastes away the body. Ikay ákung kunsumisiyun, bataána ka, You’ll be the death of me. Kunsumisiyun ang gikamatyan sa asáwang gibiyáan, The wife wasted away and died of grief after she was abandoned. v {1} [B16; a4] be afflicted with grief that wastes away the body. Gikunsumisiyun (nagkunsumisiyun) ang inahan sa kamaldítu sa anak, The mother wasted in grief because of her wayward son. {2} [B1456; b3] worry very much over a trifle. Ngánung magkunsumisiyun ka man ánang druwínga ug dì giyud mahímù? Why do you have to worry yourself to death over that drawing if you can’t do it?

kunsumpsiyun = kunsúmu.

kunsúmu n {1} consumption. Dakug kunsúmu ning awtúha, This car uses a lot of gas. Mínus karun kitag kunsúmu sa túbig, We use less water now. {2} provisions, food supplies. Kun muadtu mu sa isla, pagdala ug kunsúmu kay way pagkáun didtu, If you go to the island, bring provisions because there is no food there. v [A] consume. Mukunsúmu mig tagsa ka bákid bugas bulanbúlan, We consume a cavan of rice each month.

kunsurti n consort of a reigning beauty queen or muse. v [AB156; c1] become, be the consort.

kunsuylu n {1} s.t. that makes s.t. unpleasant easier to bear. Bug-at ning trabahúa apan kunsuylu sab ning magswildu tag sayu, The work is hard, but one thing that makes it easier to bear is that we are paid early. {2} improvement, a happy sign in s.t. that had been distressing. Sukad siya madapati sa tambal, may kunsuylu na ang íyang pangláwas, Since she has been taking that medicine, there has been an improvement in her health. {3} situation that provokes enjoyment, fun. Wà tay kunsuylu áning tindahánang magpalit kay púlus magmug-ut ang mga tindíra, We get no pleasure in buying in that store because the salesgirls are all unfriendly. {4} advantageous. Kunsuylu ning may awtu kay dílì lisud sa pagpaúlì, It is an advantage to have a car because it is no problem to get home. v {1} [A123P; a] give consolation, make s.t. easier to bear. Bísag sulat makakunsuylu na kaáyu sa kamíngaw ku kanímu, A letter from you would be enough to console me in my loneliness for you. Pabakasyuna siya pára ikunsuylu sa íyang kapakyásan sa burd, Give him a vacation to give him solace and comfort after his frustration in the board exams. {2} [B; b6] for a situation to provoke excitement, delight. Mukunsuylu ang dúwà ug payitpáyit ang tím, A game gets more fun if the teams are equally good. pa- v [A; b] give consolation. n s.t. which can give consolation.

kuntadur n {1} meter. Ngánu gung dus písus nga písus ra man ang náa sa kuntadur? Why two pesos, when the meter reads only one peso? — sa túbig water meter. {2} scorer, scorekeeper. v [A1; ac1] have a meter.

kuntak n contact, connection in an organization or high places. Basta nigusyanti daghang kuntak, A businessman has to have lots of contacts. v [A; a] contact, get in touch with. Kun makigkuntak ka níya, tawga lang sa tilipunu, If you want to get in contact with her, just call her on the telephone. Inig-abut sa mayur, kuntáka dáyun ku, As soon as the mayor arrives, contact me immediately.

kuntǎr v [A; c1] {1} keep score, count a score. Tulu ka táwu ang mukuntǎr (magkuntǎr) sa buksing: ang ripiri ug ang duha ka huwis, In a boxing three persons keep the score: the referee and the two judges. Dílì tu níya kuntarun (ikuntǎr) kay páwul man, He won’t count that shot because they had called a foul. Ikuntǎr (kuntara) sa papil ang matag puntus níla, Mark a score for each point they make on a piece of paper. {2} shout out the score. Ikuntǎr (kuntara) ang matag puntus, Shout out the score every time s.o. makes a point.

kuntidyus n contagious ward in a hospital.

kuntimpuraryu n contemporary, one living in the same era as another or being in a certain association at the same time. Kuntimpuraryu si Aginaldu ni Risal, Aguinaldo was a contemporary of Rizal. Kuntimpuraryu ku siya sa hayiskul, We were in high school at about the same time. v [C13] be contemporaries.

kuntindir n contender for a title in fight. v [B126] be a contender.

kuntininti n continent.

kuntintu a satisfied, contented. Dì ku kuntintu sa ákung swildu, I’m not satisfied with my salary. v [B12; b6] be, become satisfied. Wà ku makuntintu adtung kaúna, I wasn’t satisfied with that meal. kakuntintuhun n state of reaching contentment. Dúnay mga babáyi nga way kakuntintuhun, There are women that are impossible to satisfy (sexually).

kuntis n a contest, competition. Kuntis sa áwit, Singing contest. v [AC; ab] have a contest. Kuntísun nátù kun kinsa giyuy maáyung láki, We must have a contest to determine who is really the best. Ispíling ang ílang gikuntísan, They will have a spelling bee.

kuntra a {1} s.t. contrary to one’s liking. Kuntra ku giyud nang táwung palahúbug, I very much dislike people who drink too much. {1a} — sa dugù s.t. that is regarded with aversion. Kuntra sa ákung dugù ang mga maut, I loathe people who are hypocrites. {1b} — gustu done against one’s will. Kuntra gustu siyang mitúman, She complied against her will. {1c} — hitsu for a body or s.t. manufactured to be unproportional in build or structure. Kuntra hitsu kaáyu siya kay tambuk unyà gagmayg bitíis, She is out of proportion because she is fat but her legs are small. {1d} — kumpas out of time, not in rhythm. {1e1} — partídu political opponent. Magsúun nga kuntra partídu sa pulitika apan dílì sa lamísa, Brothers and sisters may be opponents in politics but not in their relationships with each other. {1e2} people who are always opposed to everything. Mga kuntra partídu kaáyu nang mga tawhána sa tanan tang buhátun, dì maáyung iuban sa punduk, Those people are always opposed to everything we do. Let’s not include them in our group. v [B23(1)6C] be, become political opponents or always oppose s.o. else’s views or stand. {1f} — tyimpu an impediment to a course of action to be done in the future. Ug way kuntra tyimpu, karung Duminggu mag-ayskrim ta, If nothing gets in the way, we can have ice cream on Sunday. {2a} causing unpleasant bodily reaction to s.o. Kuntra sa húbak ang pasáyan, Shrimps are bad for asthma. {2b} remedy for s.t. bad. Kuntra sa húbak kining tablítas, These tablets are good for asthma. {2b1} — sa ampay love s.t. very much (humorous—lit. it’s a remedy for my craving). Mukáun ug inasal? Kuntra nà sa ákung ampay! Do I like roast pig? No, I love it! {3} — sa opposed to, rather than. Maáyu na lang ning makalilímus kuntra nímu nga kawatan, It’s better to be a beggar than to be like you, a thief. Mas maáyu ang bínu kuntra sa túbà, Wine is much better than palm toddy. Maíbug kahà ku níya kuntra nímu? Would I be attracted to him more than to you? {4} — ug [such-and-such] an amount bet against [so-and-so] much. Ímung pusta singku kuntrag kwatru, I bet him five to four. n {1} enemy or opponent. Kuntra sa Inglatíra ang Alimanya, Germany was Britain’s enemy. Kuntra si Ilurdi ni Usáka, Osaka was Elorde’s opponent. {2} in folk belief, s.t. used to drive away evil spirits, usually hidden in one’s clothing. {3} s.t. used to reinforce s.t. which is placed at the other side of it. v {1} [AC; ab2] be, become hostile to each other. Dì ku mukuntra ug parinti, I won’t act hostilely toward my relatives. Nagkakuntra ang managsúun tungud sa kabílin, The brothers became enemies on account of the inheritance. Nakuntrahan (gikuntra) ang íyang trátu sa ginikánan, Her parents took a dislike to her suitor. {2} [A2C; ac3] oppose s.o. in a contest, politics, and the like. Dílì siya mukuntra ug dakù níya, He won’t play against anyone bigger than he is. Kuntráhun nímu sila sa pagkamayur nga paryinti man? Are you going to oppose them in the mayoralty contest when they are your relatives? Ikaw mauy ikuntra námù níya, We will pit you against him. {3} [c6] use as a remedy. Kining tablítas ikakuntra sa tulug, These tablets are good to take to keep you awake. {4} [c] be [so-and-so] much against [such-and-such] an amount. Sigurádu man kahà ka, kuntráhan ta nang diyis mug singku, If you’re so sure, I’ll bet five pesos against your ten. {5} [A12] wear s.t. sewn in the clothing to drive away evil spirits. {6} [c] put a reinforcement behind s.t. Kuntráhi (kuntrahi) nang gitaúras batúnis arun dílì magísì, Put a reinforcement behind where you sew on the button so it won’t rip. {6a} = balinsiyána, v 2. -in- n a seam sewn with the balinsiyána stitch. paN- n s.t. worn as protection against s.t.†

kuntrabandu n contraband. v [B1256] be classified as contraband. Makuntrabandu giyud ang butang nga dílì ipaági sa kustum, Smuggled goods that don’t pass the Customs can be called contraband. kuntrabandista n smuggler, one who deals in contraband goods. v [B156] be a smuggler.

kuntrabída n {1} a villain in a drama or story. {2} one who acts like a villain, spoiling or opposing s.t. good. Kuntrabída kaáyu nà si Máma uy, dì ku patambúngun sa parti, Mother is a killjoy, she won’t let me attend the party. v [B156; c1] be, become the villain in a drama.

kuntra gustu see gustu.

kuntraktur n contractor for the construction of s.t. v [B156; b6] be, become a contractor. Pruyiktu sa gubiyirnu nga ákung gikuntraktúran, Government projects for which I was the contractor.

kuntraryu a being enemies. Kuntraryu mi kaáyu kay wà siyay batásan, We’re enemies because he has no manners. v [C1] be enemies with each other.

kuntrasinyas n password or secret signal. Ug muhíngus ku, kuntrasinyas nà nga wíting ku, If I sniffle, it’s a sign that I’m about to go rummy. Unsay kuntrasinyas sa pagsúd sa kampu? What is the password to enter the camp? Dúnay kuntrasinyas ang balúta arun hibaw-an nga mibutar ka nákù, There’s a secret mark on the ballot so we know you voted for me. v [A3; c6] give a word or secret signal.

kuntráta, kuntrátu n written contract or verbal agreement. Pilay kuntrátu sa matadíru íning ímung bábuy? What price have you agreed upon with the butcher for your pig? v [ANC2; c] make a contract or verbal bargain. Nagkuntrátu kug sakyanan pára sa átung ikskursiyun, I have already made an agreement for our transportation on the excursion. kuntratádu a bound with a contract or oral agreement. Kuntratádu na ning babúya, This pig has already been spoken for. kuntratista n one who buys and sells things or services on a professional basis, contracting for the things bought or services rendered. Kuntratista sa bábuy, One who buys and sells pigs. Kuntratista sa hákut, One who contracts to haul things. v [B156] be, become a contractor of this sort.

kuntribusiyun n {1} financial contribution. {2} tax on real property. v [A1; c] give a contribution or pay a real property tax.

kuntringkanti n opponents in a political election. v [C; ac3] be opponents for electoral office. Dì sila maáyung kuntringkantíhun kay manag-ágaw sila, They should not be made to oppose each other because they are cousins. Bag-ángang pulitiku ang ákung gikakuntringkanti, The man I fought against was a seasoned politician.

*kuntrisiyun aktu sa — n Act of Contrition.