Chapter LXXVIII: Part 78
rigudun n formal ballroom dance done in squares. v [A2C2; c6] dance this dance. — diunur = rigudun.
rigul = rigur.
rigular a {1} average, conforming in form to the normal. Rigular ang íyang gidak-un, He is of average build. Rigular ang íyang rigla, She has a normal menstrual cycle and normal amounts of discharge. Rigular na ang íyang pulsu, His pulse is now regular. Lahì kini sa rigular nga kútiks, This one is different from the ordinary Kotex. {1a} regular, not special student. Rigular purt yir siya run, He is a regular fourth year student this year. {2} consistent or habitual in action. Rigular kining tulumanun sa radiyu, This is a regular program over the radio. v [B1256] become a permanent worker, employee.
rigulasiyun = riglamintu. see rigla.
rigur v [B146] feel uneasy when s.t. pent up can’t be released. Nagrigur nà siya kay wà tugúting muadtu sa bayli, She is ill at ease because she was not given permission to go to the dance. Magrigur giyud kug dì kapanimalus, I won’t rest until I get revenge.
rigyular = rigular.
ríhas n window grills. Migúnit ang prísu sa ríhas sa prisuhan, The prisoner clung to the prison bars. -in-an n having grills put in front of it. v [A1; c1] install grills on windows or doors.
*rihistráda marka — registered trade mark.
rihistrǎr v [A; c] register, officially record. Irihistrǎr ang yútà sa ákung ngálan, Register the land in my name. rihistrádu a registered; officially recorded. Kuríyu rihistrádu, Registered mail.
rihistru = rihistrǎr.
rihiyunal n regional. Banggà rihiyunal sa amatiyur, Regional contest for amateur performers. Kumpirinsiya rihiyunal, Regional conference.
riiliksiyunista n s.o. up for reelection.
rík n rake. v [A; a] rake s.t. Ríka ang mga sagbut, Rake up the trash. Ríki ang sílung, Rake the yard in front of the house.
rikábir v {1} [A2] for a boxer to get back on his feet or regain his composure. Wà gánì siya makarikábir, giusban dáyug sukmag, Hardly had he recovered when he was hit again. {2} [A; a12] recover s.t. lost or stolen. Dì na marikábir nang puhúnan, The capital can no longer be recovered.
rikádu n spices. v [A; c] spice food. Dì ku murikádu ug luy-a sa tinúlang isdà, I don’t put ginger into fish stew.
rikap v [A; ab2] recap tires. n recapped tires.
rikargu n surcharge. v [A; b] cause s.o. to pay a surcharge. Murikargu nímug diyis pursintug mulápas ka sa tagal, You’ll have to pay a ten percent surcharge if you go past the due date.
ríkim n requiem mass.
rikísa v [A; ab2] search for s.t. hidden. Abtik nga mirikísa sa dinakpan ang pulis, The cop quickly frisked the suspect. Girikísa ang ákung malíta sa kustums, My suitcase was thoroughly searched in the Customs.
rikisisiyun n requisition. v [A; c1] requisition s.t. Nakarikisisiyun ka na ba sa mga kinahanglanun sa upisína? Have you requisitioned the things we need for the office? Girikisisiyun sa mga sundáwu ang ámung dyíp, The soldiers requisitioned our jeep.
rikisíta, rikisítas, rikisítus n requisites, requirements. Kwarta ray rikisíta sa kaminyúun, Money is the only prerequisite for marriage. Unsay rikisíta sa pag-istudiyug narsing? What are the prerequisites for studying nursing?
rikiyim = ríkim.
riklamadur a one who complains all the time. Riklamadur kaáyung kasiráha. Dì kaángay sa káun, The boarder complains all the time. She doesn’t like the food. v [B12] be, become a complainer.
riklamasiyun n reclamation area.
riklámu n complaint, utterance of dissatisfaction. Wà pamatía ang riklámu sa mga trabahanti, No one heeded the laborers’ complaints. v {1} [A; b3c5] complain. Unsay giriklamúhan (giriklámu) sa mga istudiyanti? What are the students complaining about? Adtu nà iriklámu sa kapulisan, File your complaint with the police. {2} [A; b(1)] request food or money, usually on a short-term loan. Muriklámu kug bayinti nímu, I would like to ask you for a loan of twenty pesos.
rikrak n {1} ricrac, a k.o. trimming for clothing. {2} k.o. ornamental bush with leaves that look like they have a ricrac, a variety of kalípay, 1 (Polyscias fruticosa). v [A; b] trim, adorn with ricrac.
rikta a using a language that is rudely brief and curt (female). Rikta kaáyung manubagtubag nga bayhána mu rag hawud, She answers in a curt and rude manner as if she were the boss. riktahun a being blunt and curt in one’s replies.
riktanggul, riktanggulu a rectangle. v [B1256] become rectangular.
riktu_1 = rikta (male).
riktu_2 n penis (slang—so called from Claro M. Recto, a statesman whose bald pate reminds one of the glans).
riktur n rector. v [B56; a2] be, become a rector.
rikúbir = rikábir.
rikúdu v [A; c6] for a land vehicle to turn a corner, negotiate a curve. Ayaw ug pakúsug ug magrikúdu ka, Don’t drive fast when you negotiate a turn. rikuduhan n curve in a street.
rikúla v [A; b6] {1} refuse to do s.t., usually for some reason. Dì giyud nà murikúla kun sugúun, He doesn’t refuse if you tell him to do s.t. Ug áway ímung gustu, dì ti ka rikuláhan, If it’s a fight you want, I am not afraid. {2} back out of s.t. Sáad nga dílì marikuláhan, An agreement you cannot back out of. {3} [A2; b3] raise an objection to s.t. Mirikúla siya sa ákung hukum ug páwul, He raised an objection to my calling a foul.†
rikulúta_1 n military recruit. v [A; a12] recruit for military service. a novice, greenhorn. Rikulúta pa siya sa panganak, She is still new to childbirth. Rikulúta pa ku sa kinaíya sa mga Múrus, I am not accustomed to the ways of the Moros.
rikulúta_2 a be distrusting and saying so openly. Rikulúta kaáyu siya sa ímung mga pasálig, He disbelieves your promises and says so. v [B12] be, become distrusting and vocal about it. Makarikulúta (makaparikulúta) nang ímung binahinan, Who wouldn’t say s.t. the way you divide it up?
rikumindǎr v [A; c6] recommend s.o. or s.t. Dì ku murikumindǎr ug tapulan, I don’t recommend lazy people. Kining librúha ang girikumindǎr sa maistru, The teacher recommended this book. rikumindádu n recommendee. Nadáwat siya kay rikumindádu man sa mayur, He was accepted because he is one of the mayor’s recommendees. v [B1256] be one’s recommendee. rikumindasiyun n recommendation for a job.
rikunsidirasiyun n reconsideration.
rikunusir v [A; a12] examine s.o. physically. Rikunusihun ka ug wà ka bay tíbi, You will be examined for T.B. pa- v [A; ac] have oneself medically examined. Iparikunusir ang ímung asáwa ug mabdus ba, Have your wife examined to see if she is pregnant.
ríkurd n {1} record, official account of s.t. Tan-áwa sa ríkurd pilay íyang grádu, Look into the records to see what his grades were. {2} the known or recorded facts about anything: one’s conduct, performance, one’s career. Si Dígu may ríkurd sa íyang pagkakriminal, Diego has a criminal record. {3} phonograph record. {4} record, the best performance. Ang íyang ríkurd wà pa hilupigi, No one has surpassed his record. v [A; c6] put in the record. Iríkurd ang mga gastus, Record the expenses. klas — n class record in school. -ing n recording. v [A1] have a recording session. Paghílum mu kay nagrikurding na mi, Keep quiet. We are recording.
rikurída, rikurídas v [b5c] {1} advertise a movie or some public event with a roving truck. {2} make the rounds to check, inspect. Murikurída ang pulis patrul sa tanang dapit káda gabíi, The police make their rounds in our neighborhood every evening. {3} make the rounds of s.t. for pleasure. Girikurídas námù ang tanang nayit klab dinhi, We made the rounds of all the night clubs here. n action of making the rounds to advertise s.t. or check up.
*rikursus naturális Dipartamintu sa Agrikultúra ug Rikursus Naturális n Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
rikwirdu n souvenir, keepsake. Rikwirdu sa ílang kasal, Souvenirs of their wedding.
rikwisasiyun n = rikisisiyun.
rikwisisiyun, rikwisisyun = rikisisiyun.
rikwisítus = rikisítus. see rikisíta.
rilak, rilaks v [A; c6] relax, take it easy. Rilaks lang. Ayg kabaláka, Just take it easy. Don’t worry. Murilaks ku human sa iksámin, I’ll take a vacation after the exams.
rilansi a shoddy, poor in workmanship. v [AB12; b6c1] do work poorly or shoddily. Maáyu nang mananahía kay dì giyud murilansi sa íyang trabáhu, That seamstress is good because she never relaxes on the quality of her work.
rilasiyun n {1} kinship by blood or marriage. Wà silay rilasiyun bísag paríhug apilyídu, They are not related even though they have the same surname. {2} love affair. Dúna tingáli rilasiyun ang manidyir ug ang sikritarya, The manager seems to be having an affair with the secretary. {3} relations among nations. Ang rilasiyun sa Pilipínas ug Malisya tandugun kaáyu, The Philippines’ relations with Malaysia are very shaky.
rilíbu n s.o. who relieves s.o. else on duty. v [AC; c] relieve s.o. on the job, work on a rotation basis. Nagrilíbu mig bantay sa masakitun, We took turns watching the sick man. Girilibúhan na ba ang gwardiya? Has the guard been relieved?
rilidyun n religion, a subject in school consisting mainly of catechism. v [A1] hold a religion class.
rilihiyun n religion.
rilihiyúsa = rilihiyúsu (female).
rilihiyúsu a religious, devout. v [B12; b6] be, become religious.
rilikaryu n place where religious relics are kept.
rilikyas n religious relic.
rilip n second-hand clothing gathered by charitable organizations and sold cheap. v [A1] have, wear relief clothing. -an n place where second-hand clothes are sold.
rilis_1 v {1} [c6] set free. Narilis ang binilanggù, The prisoner was released. {2} [A; c6] issue a permit, publish test results. Narilis na ang ímung lún, Your loan has been released. Hápit nang irilis ang risulta sa bar, The results of the bar exam are about to be released. pris — n press release. v [A; c] issue a press release.
rilis_2, rílis n {1} railway tracks. {2} district in Cebu where the railroad station used to be, and where there is a red light district. babáyi sa — n prostitute. paN- v [A2] {1} patronize a prostitute. Nangrilis siya kay gibigáan, He went to the red light district because he got the urge to have sex. {2} go through the area where the railway used to be. Mangrilis tag ági igpaúlì, Let’s go by the railway tracks when we go home.
rilisiyun = rilasiyun.
rilu n watch or clock. — dibulsa pocket watch. — dipasmu a watch that is always late. — dipulsu wrist watch. v {1} [A; c] wear a watch. {2} [A12] get a watch. riluhíru n watch repairman; watchmaker. v [B156] be, become a watch repairman or maker.†
rilus n watch pocket.
rilyíbu = rilíbu.
rilyínu n dish of fowl or shellfish, prepared by removing the inner bones or shells and the meat, replacing them with meat mixed with other ingredients. v [A; a] have, make this dish.
rím n {1} ream of paper with 500 sheets. {2} a carton of cigarettes.
ríma n rhyme. v {1} [A2; c1] make rhymed verse. {2} [A; c1] make words rhyme. {3} [A2C3; b(1)] rhyme with. Wà muríma ang púlung kahil sa púlung kahun, The word ‘orange’ does not rhyme with the word ‘box’.
rímas = kulu_2.
rimatádu n for s.t. pawned to be foreclosed so that it is no longer the possession of the owner. v [B1256] get foreclosed. Ug marimatádu na nà, únu lus dus ug mabalik pa nímu, If you don’t redeem it before the due date, it’s all a matter of luck whether you can ever get it back.
rimáti_1 v [A] for many bells to peal in a jumble. Tána kay nagrimáti na ang kampána, Come on! The bells are ringing for the mass.
rimáti_2 v {1} [A; c1] for a pawnshop to take over possession of articles that weren’t redeemed. {2} [B126] for a matter to become worse. Ang ulan mauy nakarimáti (nakaparimáti) sa ákung ubu, The rain made my cough worse.
rimatsi n rivet. v {1} [A; ac] attach with, make into, put a rivet. Rimatsihun nátù ni arun lig-un, Let’s attach this with a rivet so it will be strong. Irimatsi ni sa babag, Rivet this to the crossbar. {2} [A; a12] beat, like riveting. Rimatsíhun ka sa mga buguy ug dì ka manghátag ug sigarilyu, The toughs will beat you up if you don’t give them cigarettes. {3} [A; a12] finish up, get done with. Awáya siya kay akuy murimatsi ug kasábà, Quarrel with her, and I will finish her up with a tongue-lashing. {3a} finish a girl by having intercourse with her. Rimatsíha (rimatsía) ang imung uyab, Do s.t. to your sweetheart that will complete your relationship. {4} [A; a2] steal surreptitiously (slang). Nagrimatsi siyag manuk sa ílang silíngan kagabíi, He stole his neighbor’s chicken last night.
rimidiyu v [A; a2] {1} acquire s.t. for one’s needs. Magrimidiyu kug kwartang ibáyad sa iskuylahan, I must secure money to pay for the school. {2} tinker around with s.t. to improve it. Rimidiyúha nu nà ug muandar pa ba, Tinker around with it. Maybe it will still run. {3} [AC2; a2b2] have sexual intercourse (humorous). Dì ku makarimidiyu sa ákung asáwa kay gidugù, I can’t do anything with my wife because she is menstruating. pa- v [a12] lend. Parimidiyúha ku dihag písus kay ákung ipamúlang, Lend me one peso to use for the cockfights. n remedy, s.t. that can repair or restore s.t. to good state. Wà na kay rimidiyu kay kansir man, You have no hope because it’s cancer. Wà nay rimidiyu nang makinilyáha, That typewriter is broken beyond repair. rimidiyuhay v [C] have sexual intercourse. n action of having intercourse.
rimin v [A; a12] stay after school.
rímu v [A; b6(1)] scull, move a boat forward by twisting an oar from side to side over the stern of a boat. Rimúhi ring búti kay punù nag kupras, Scull this small boat because it’s already full of copra. n scull.
rimulatsa n light brown sugar, closest in class to the refined white sugar.
rimurki_1 v [A; a] tow or drag s.t. in the water. Dakung trúsu ákung girimurki, I’m towing a big log in the water.
rimurki_2 v {1} [A; a12] make use of, eat s.t. with or without proper permission (colloquial). Nagrimurki ang mga irù sa basúra, The dogs are busy with the garbage. Nakarimurki na nà sa kusína kay nanghingìkì na, He has eaten in the kitchen because he is picking his teeth. {2} [A3; a12] open up s.t. to get at the contents illegally. Taga kustum mauy mirimurki sa pákids, A Custom official helped himself to the contents of the package.
rimut kuntrul v [A; c6] broadcast away from the radio station. Magrimut kuntrul mi sa mísa sa Santu Rusaryu, We will broadcast the mass from Santo Rosario church by remote control.
rína = rayna.
rinda n reins. sigunda — checkrein. Pahugti ang sigunda rinda arun dílì madugmù ang kabáyù, Tighten the checkrein so the horse won’t stumble. paghátag ug — let s.t. go free, release the restraints. Wà siya magduhadúha sa paghátag ug rinda sa íyang mga kapritsu, She did not hesitate to give full course to her caprices. v {1} [A13; a12] attach, make into a rein. {2} [b6] pull on the reins. Rindáhi arun muhínay ang kabáyù, Pull on the reins to slow the horse down.
rindǐr v [A23] {1} give way, collapse. Hápit na ku murindǐr sa kalisud sa trabáhu, I’m practically ready to collapse because the work is so hard. Kining bangkúa dì murindǐr bisag daghang maglingkud, This bench won’t give way no matter how many people sit on it. {2} for s.t. to expire. Murindǐr na ang sidula sunud búwan, The residence certificate expires next month. rindídu a {1} having given way. {2} come to an end, expired. Búlan sa Disyimbri aku natáwu, rindídu na ang túig, I was born in December when the year was ending.
rindyir n ranger, unit in the Philippine Constabulary or member thereof, highly trained in hand-to-hand combat. see also púris.
ring n {1} boxing or wrestling ring. {2} ring in logs. {3} basketball ring.
ríng v [A; c1] for the telephone or doorbell to ring. Muríng gánì ang tilipunu tubaga dáyun, When the telephone rings, answer it immediately.
ringgíru n k.o. fish.
ringlis a shot in basketball which does not touch the ring in going into it. Basta maáyung musyát, ringlis pirmi, A player who is a good shot always makes clean shots.
rinigar v [B16] be, become desperate enough to do s.t. at the peril of one’s own life. Kinsay dílì murinigar (marinigádu) nga hápit na malumus ang bátà, Who would not be out of his mind with desperation if his child was at the point of drowning. rinigáda = rinigádu (female). rinigádu a desperate to the point of not caring whether one lives or dies. v [B16] be, become desperate.
rintas n internal revenue. Bayranan sa rintas, Payments to be made to the Bureau of Internal Revenue. — intirnas = rintas.
rinyun n {1} kidney. {2} kidney ailment. Dì makakaun ug parat ang dúnay rinyun, A person with a kidney ailment can’t eat salty foods. v [A123P; a4] get a kidney ailment.
RIP abbreviation on graves for Requiescat in Pace.
rip. n abbreviation for riprisintanti representative.
ríp v [A; a2] rape. Mga batan-un ang miríp sa usa ka tigúlang, It was a bunch of young men that raped the old woman.
rípa n drawing of lots or game of chance, usually with lots. v [A; a2] draw lots; conduct a raffle. Átung ripáhun kun kinsay makabangka, Let’s draw lots to see who treats. pa- v [A; b(1)] raffle off. Unsay giparipáhan? What are they raffling off?
ripan v [A; c] make a refund. Katungà na lang sa kantidad ang iripan, Only half of the amount will be refunded. n refund.
riparasiyun n reparations.
ripásu n rehearsal. v [A; a2] rehearse s.t. or s.o. Kinsa may muripásu ninyu sa dráma? Who will rehearse you for the drama? Nakaripásu ka na ba sa ímung diklimisyun? Have you rehearsed your declamation piece?
ripíki n pealing of a large number of bells. v [A; c1] for bells to peal.
ripílint n {1} water repellent cloth. {2} mosquito repellent rubbed on the skin.
ripinádu n refined sugar. v {1} [A13; a2] make refined sugar. Maripinádu ang sintripugal kun usbun kini paglútù, The semi-refined sugar will become refined after it is processed again. {2} [A; c] put refined sugar in s.t.
ripir v {1} [A; a12] repair s.t. mechanical. {2} [A; c1] stitch up the genitalia after childbirth (humorous). pa- v [A; ac] {1} have s.t. repaired. Iparipir nátù ang tíbi, Let’s have the TV fixed. {2} have the genitalia stitched after childbirth.
ripiri n referee. v {1} [A; a2] referee s.t. {2} [A; c1] make s.o. the referee.
ripitir v {1} [A; c1] say or do s.t. again. Ayaw ug ripitiha (iripitir) ang ímung sayup, Don’t repeat your mistake. Gihangyù si Múna nga iripitir ang íyang kanta, Mona was asked to sing her song again. {2} [A; a1] do s.t. to s.o. in rapid succession. Giripitir ku níyag sumbag, He struck me again and again. {2a} [A2; a12] in a certain k.o. billiard game, make successive caroms, usually ten times or more. Maáyu gánì ang mísa muripitir man kug sín, If it is a good billiard table, I can make a hundred successive caroms. {3} [A; c] ask for an encore by throwing money. Giripitir níya ang singku písus sa mananayaw, He threw in five pesos so the dancer would give an encore. (←) n a student who has to repeat a course.
ripitisiyun encore, an exclamation asking for repetition of a performance. n encore given by a performer. Walà muhátag ug ripitisiyun, He wouldn’t give an encore.
riplǎn n {1} folk belief about s.t. that will happen. Mauy riplǎn sa karáan nga kun magdamgu ug tái makadaug sa súgal, It’s a folk belief that when one dreams of feces he will win in gambling. Mauy riplǎn sa mga karáang táwu nga muabut ang panahun nga ang puthaw manglúpad, Old folks believe that time will come when iron flies. {2} proverb, saying. Adúnay riplǎn nga nag-ingun nga ang tábì dílì maputus, There’s a proverb which says ‘You can’t wrap gossip up (i.e. keep it secret).’
ripli n rifle. v {1} [A12; a12] shoot s.t. with a rifle. Riplihun ku nang irúa kay mamáak, I’ll shoot that dog with a rifle because it bites. {2} [A12] obtain a rifle. — nga dibumba n air-rifle.
riplí v [A; c1] replay recorded music.
ripliksiyun n reflection in a mirror or the like.
ripliktur n reflectors for motor vehicles.
riprǎn = riplǎn.
ripridyirítur n refrigerator. v [A1; c6] use, obtain a refrigerator.
riprisintǎr v [A; b(1)] represent. Si Glurya Díyas mauy miriprisintǎr sa Yúbi sa banggà, Gloria Diaz represented U.V. in the contest. Siya mauy nagriprisintar sa ikaduhang distrítu, He is the representative of the second district. Unsang kapunungána ímung giriprisintahan? What organization do you represent? riprisintanti n {1} congressman. {2} s.o. who represents. Dúnay riprisintanti ang átung punduk sa maung kumbinsiyun, Our organization sent a representative to the convention. v [B156; c1] be, become a congressman or representative. riprisintasiyun_1 n representatives collectively sent s.w. Ang riprisintasiyun sa kabisay-an mauy nanaug sa Prisáa, The representatives of the Visayas won the PRISAA athletic meet.
riprisintasiyun_2 {1} standard to maintain, a front to keep up. Gamay ra ug swildu ang magtutudlù apan kinahanglan may riprisintasiyun ang íyang pamuyù, A teacher has a meager salary, but he still has to keep up a front. {2} bearing, personality that impresses. Ang íyang kunsurti way riprisintasiyun kay mabag tambuk, Her consort is unimpressive in his bearing because he is short and fat.
riprisku n refreshments. v [A; c] take refreshments.
riprismin, riprismint n {1} refreshments esp. cold drinks. {2} — parlur refreshment parlor. v [A12N; c] take refreshments.
ripublika n republic. v [B1256; c1] be, become a republic.
ripulyu n cabbage.
ripurt n {1} report, piece of news. Mátud sa mga ripurt, tulu ang patay, According to the reports, three were killed. {1a} piece of malicious information. Ayaw panumbalinga kanang mga ripurt, Don’t pay any heed to that gossip. {2} official report or presentation of facts. Way kamatuúran ang ripurt sa prisidinti, The presidential report lacks credibility. v {1} [A2] report to a place of work. Dílì ku muripurt sa upisína ugmà, I will not report to the office tomorrow. {2} [A; c] report s.t. wrong. Iripurt ta ka sa manidyǐr, I shall report you to the manager. Ímung giripurt ang tilipunung nadáut? Did you report the telephone out of order? {2a} give a report, piece of news. Giripurt siyang patay, He was reported dead. -ir n {1} news reporter, one who reports bad things to the authorities. Dúna giyuy ripurtir ning átung upisína, There’s a spy in the office. {2} gossip. Paglikay ánang bayhána kay ripurtir nà, Keep away from that woman because she is a gossip. v [B156] be, become a news reporter.
rirayit v [A; c1] rewrite. Irirayit nà kay di mabása, Rewrite that because it’s illegible.
*risáda mísa — n low mass.
Risal name Jose Rizal, a national hero of the Philippines. v [B1456] be earnest, diligent like Rizal. Mutrabáhu giyud nà siya bísag Duminggu. Magrisal tingáli, He goes to work, even on Sundays. He must want to be a hero. -in- a hair style like Rizal’s.
risáyin v [A2; b3] quit one’s job. Mirisáyin ang sikritarya, The secretary resigned.
risáyit v [A; c1] recite a poem in class.
risaytal n musical recital. v [A1; c6] hold a recital.
risgu n risk, the chance or danger of injury, loss. Risgu ang pagpanguntrabandu, Smuggling is a risky business. Ang paglabang ánang subáa dakung risgu sa kinabúhì, You cross that river at the risk of your life. v [A3P; c1] take a risk. Dautan ang panahun apan murisgu lang ku pagbiyáhi, The weather is bad, but I’ll take a risk and travel.
risibi v [A; a12] {1} look after, take care of. Ug dì ka kamau murisibi sa mga urkids, mangamátay lang nà, If you don’t know how to take care of the orchids, they’ll die. {1a} entertain, receive a guest or visitor. Maáyug mga bigsyat ta kay risibihun dáyun, They would have tried to outdo each other in entertaining us had we been big shots. {2} pay attention to what one is about. Risibiha ang ímung gibúhat arun dílì magkasayupsayup, Pay attention to what you are about so it won’t be full of mistakes. -dur(→) n living room. -in- n s.t. given full care and attention.
risíbu n receipt. v [A2; b] make or issue a receipt.
risidídu = disidídu.
risidins n {1} = risidinsiya. {2} residence in school to graduate or get honors.
risidin sirtipikit n residence certificate.
risidinsiya n {1} residence, dwelling place of a nice sort. {2} residence to fulfill voting requirements. v [A] have a long enough residence.
risikáda n copra that has dried beyond the usual standard moisture content. Ang kupras risikáda mas mahal ug prisyu, Very dry copra fetches a higher price. v [A2; a1] be, become quite dry.
risíku n decrease in weight from evaporation. v {1} [A2] for copra to lose its moisture content. Mugaan ang kupras ug murisíku, Copra becomes lighter if it loses moisture. {2} [A; b6(1)] deduct possible loss in weight due to evaporation from the material weighed. Risikúhi ang timbang ug báli singku kílus, Deduct five kilos from the original weight for evaporation.
risintǎr v [A; c] resent. Dílì ta murisintǎr ug tagáan ug mga maáyung tambag, We should not resent it when we are given good advice.
risipi n {1} recipe. {2} recipe book. v [A1; b] use a recipe book.
rísir n racing bicycle.
risirba n {1} s.t. spare for later use. Kining kwartáha risirba pára sa timpu sa kalisud, This money is a reserve for difficult times. Wà nay hángin ang risirba, The spare tire has no air. {2} s.t. set aside for a special person. Adúna ka nay risirba nga lamísa sa nayitklab, You already have a table reserved in the night club. {3} reservist in the armed forces. v {1} [A; c] reserve, set s.t. aside for later use. Átung irisirba ang ítik pára sa pista, I’m reserving the ducks for the fiesta. {2} [B1256] be a reservist. -du a s.t. set aside for a special purpose. Gidilì ang pagtagà sa mga risirbádung kalasangan, Felling trees in a forest reservation is prohibited. n forest reservation. -siyun n forest reservation.
risis n recess. v [B56; b(1)] be recess time, begin recess. Mupaulì siyag marisis, He goes home at recess time.
risistinsiya n {1} resistance. Risistinsiya sa inpiksiyun, Resistance to infection. {2} endurance. Way risistinsiya sa bug-at nga trabáhu, He cannot endure hard work. Dúgay siyang kapuyun ug magbaskit bul kay maáyug risistinsiya, He doesn’t easily run out of breath in basketball because he has lots of steam. -du(←) a having lots of endurance. v [B12] get to have good endurance.
risíta n doctor’s prescription. v [A; c] issue a prescription.
risma n ream of paper of 500 sheets.
rispitar n {1} respect, showing s.o. the deference and courtesy due him in his station. Wà kay rispitar sa ímung ginikánan, You don’t show your parents the respect that is due them. {2} sign of courtesy. Rispitar lang tung ákung pagtambung sa íyang kasal, I went to his wedding out of respect for him. v {1} [A; b(1)] respect, recognize a person’s station and rights. Nagrispitar ku sa ímung katungud, I respect your rights. Rispitai ang butang sa uban, Respect other peoples’ properties. {2} [A; b6] do s.t. out of respect for s.o. Rispitahan lang nátù ning básung gitágay, We’ll just accept this glass as recognition of the person who offered it. rispitádu a {1} respected. Mutúu giyud ang mga táwu níya kay rispitádu kaáyu siya, People believe him because he is very much respected. {2} respectful. Rispitádu kaáyu nang tawhána sa mga babáyi, That man is very respectful to women.
rispítu = rispitar, n.
rispundi v {1} [A] take the responsibility for s.t. Ikay murispundi ug madáut nà, You’re responsible if that breaks. Kinsay nagrispundi pagpakatúlug sa mga bátà? Who’s responsible for putting the children to sleep? {2} [A] shoulder expenses, provide. Akuy murispundi sa ímung pagtuun, I’ll take care of your studies. {2a} [A; b6] take care of s.o.’s expenses for the moment. May talagaan kung dus sa taksi. Rispundihi sà ku, I owe the taxi driver two pesos. Take care of it for me, will you?
rispunsabli a {1} reliable, having a sense of responsibility. Makasálig ka ánang tawhána kay rispunsabli nà, You can rely on that person because he is trustworthy. {2} responsible for s.t. Dì ku rispunsabli sa ímung mga útang, I’m not responsible for your debts. v [B12] develop a sense of responsibility.
rispunsabilidad, rispunsibilidad n responsibility.
rispunsu n ceremony of blessing a tomb, usually at the funeral, on death anniversaries, or on All Souls’ Day. v [A; b(1)] bless the tomb.
rista v [A; a12] check up on how s.t. is. Akuy muristar kun natrangkahan bag pultahan, I’ll check the door to see if it is bolted. Pagaristahan ang kík ug mitúbù ba, Keep checking the cake to see if it rose.
ristanti n balance, the amount still owed after a partial settlement. Ilátay ang ákung bag-ung útang sa ristanti, Just add my new debts to the balance I owe. v [A; c] leave a balance after partial payment.
ristǎr = rista.
ristawran n restaurant. v [A1; c1] engage in a restaurant business; make into a restaurant. paN- v [A2; c] go to a restaurant.
risulta as a result. Sígi lang siyag ínum. Risulta, giulsir, He keeps drinking. As a result, he developed an ulcer. n result. Makaguul ang risulta sa iksámin, The results of the exam are depressing. Mau kanay risulta sa gahiag úlu, That’s what happens to s.o. who is stubborn. v [A23] result in s.t. -du n result of a bad practice or behavior. Ang ímung ulsir risultádu na nà sa sígi nímung pagpagutum, The ulcer you’ve got comes from letting yourself go hungry all the time.
risulusiyun n formal resolution to do s.t. v [A13; c] pass a resolution.
risuriksiyun n the Resurrection of Christ.
ritásu n {1} remnants of cloth. {2} remnants of wood, metal. {3} children (humorous). Kadaghan sa ímung mga ritásu! What a lot of kids you have! {3a} small ones. Inigsúgud sa bayli padaplin mung mga ritásu ha? When the dance starts the small fry step to the sides, will you? v [B1256] be, become a remnant.
ritatsir n one who retouches pictures.
ritáyir v [A2] retire from one’s job or position. -d retired. -min n {1} retirement. {2} retirement pay. Inigkadawat ni Tátay sa íyang ritayirmin, makapadáyun ku sa ákung pag-iskuyla, When Dad receives his retirement pay, I can continue my studies.
rítim n {1} an instrument for giving the rhythm. {2} music played by the instrument which gives the rhythm. {3} rhythm method of birth control. v {1} [A; b6(1)] play the rhythm in a combo performance. {2} [A; a12] use the rhythm method for birth control.
ríting n rating in a board examination. v [A] get, obtain a rating of.
ritíra v [A2; b36] {1} retreat, withdraw. Miritíra sila pag-abanti sa kaáway, They retreated as the enemy advanced. {2} leave a place. Ngánung miritíra ka man sa Sugbu? Why did you leave Cebu? {3} [A2; b36] back out of an agreement. Dílì ku muritíra sa átung sábut, I will not back out of our agreement. pa- v [A2; a12] kick s.o. out of a home or job. Paritiráhun ka nákù sa ákung pudir, I’ll kick you out of my home.
ritmu n rhythm. Adúnay ritmu ang pitik sa átung pulsu, Our pulse beats rhythmically.
ritratar v [A; c] take pictures. Akuy muritratar nímu, I’ll take your picture. Dílì makaritratar sa sulud sa simbahan ang ritratista, Photographers can’t take pictures inside the church. pa- v [A; b(l)] have one’s picture taken. Nagparitratar mi sa dágat, We had our picture taken by the sea. ritratista n photographer. v [B156; c1] be a photographer.
ritrátu n photograph. v [A; b(1)] take a picture. pa- v [A1; ab] have one’s picture taken.
ritrít n religious retreat. v [A; b] hold a retreat. Magritrít mi antis sa Simána Santa, We will hold a retreat before Holy Week.
ritríta n ceremony held in the evening of the first day of a novena which precedes the day of the patron saint of a place, where people shouting ’Bíba’ together with a band parade to herald the coming fiesta. Also, the parade held at the dawn of the feast day, where the image of the Saint is paraded with a band to the church for blessing and back to the chapel.
ritru di- see paktu.
ritrúku n k.o. combination shot in billiards where the player makes a carom when the cue ball is between the two object balls. v [A2; c1] make this sort of shot.
ritubáda = ritubádu (female).
ritubádu a given to talking back. v [B12] get into the habit of talking back.
ritubar v [A; c1] make clothing from an old piece of clothing. Ritubahun ku ning sinínà sa ákung anak kay gamay na man ni nákù, I’ll remake this into a dress for my daughter because it is too small for me.
ritukadur n one who touches up photographs.
ritúki v [A; a12] touch up a photograph. Batan-un siyang tan-áwun sa litrátu kay maáyung pagkaritúki, He looks young in the picture because it was well touched up. dílì ma- for s.t. to be so ugly nothing can be done to make it look nice. Dílì maritúki ang íyang nawung sa kasukù, When he gets angry he looks terrible.
riturn báwut n return bout in boxing. v [A2C] have a return bout.
riurganisar v [A; a12] reorganize. Riurganisahun sa Prisidinti ang íyang gabiníti, The President will reorganize his cabinet. riurganisasiyun n reorganization.
riyal_1 a liberal spender. v [B126; c1] be liberal in spending. Wà kay kaugmáun kun magriyal ka sa ímung kwarta, You have no future if you spend your money liberally.
riyal_2 n silver coin worth one eighth of a peso, circulated in Spanish times. -is(←) = riyal (plural—used only after the numbers of Spanish origin).
riyal_3 in the variation of billiards game called hardin, the downing on the first strike of the four billiard pins placed in the center. v [B1256; a12] become, make a riyal.
riyal istít n real estate. v [A] go into the real estate business.
riyúma = rayúma.
riyumatismu n rheumatism.
riyunyun n reunion of a class or family. v [C] hold a reunion. Magriyunyun ang pamilya káda Pasku, The family holds a reunion every Christmas. paN- v [A2] attend a reunion.
RPS /arpíis/ abbreviation for Republic of the Philippines Ship put on Philippine naval craft. Ang arpíis Lapulápu mauy yáti sa Prisidinti, The RPS Lapulapu is the yacht of the President.
rubar v [A; a1] draw a mahjong piece. n action of drawing. rubáda = rubar.
rubi n ruby, a precious stone.
rublis = gawaygáway.
rúbu v [A2C; ab2] {1} rough s.o. up. Unyà mu na ba buyaga kun magrúbu na nang duha? Will you reprimand them only after they have started roughing each other up? Rubúhun nátù ang dúlà ug lúpig ta, Let’s play the game rough if we get out-classed. {2} engage in heavy petting. Hikit-an si Liyun nga nakigrúbu sa íyang trátu, Leon was seen engaging rough romance with his sweetheart. n fight or rough and tumble romance. Kun gustu kag rúbu, andam ku, If you want to play rough, I’m ready. pára — n rough and tumble. Kanang sinináa pára rúbu, This dress is for rough use. ruburúbu a {1} rough and tumble. {2} informal, rough and easy-going without paying attention to niceties of etiquette. Wà nay platuplátu. Ruburúbu bítaw ni, Let’s not bother with plates. This is a rough and tumble get-together anyway. v [A; a] do s.t. in a rough way.
rúbut n robot.
rud-aylan n Rhode Island chicken.
rúgi a groggy, dizzy. Rúgi siya kay naigù sa usa ka búl, He’s groggy because he got drunk on his jarful of toddy. v [B12; ab3(1)] get groggy from a blow or liquor. Liphuk nga makarúgi (makaparúgi), A left hook that will send you reeling.
rúl_1 n {1} rules of sports. {2} rules of a school, religious order, and the like.
rúl_2 v [A; c1] roll the hair up on curlers.
rúling_1 n {1} the rules or procedures by which s.t. is carried out. Mga rúling sa baksing, Rules of boxing. Unsa may mga rúling sa inyung kapunúngan arun makasúd ta? What are the rules for joining your organization? {2} the decision pronounced by a referee, ruling handed down by a judge. Unsa may rúling sa ampayir? What was the umpire’s decision? May rúling sa kurti nga dílì dawátun kúmu piyansa ang yútang prindádu, The court ruled that you cannot post bail with mortgaged property.
*rúling_2 — báyan n snack made of old bread, sugared, fried, and shaped into an oval. — dú = bùbuay. see bùbù. — istǔr n store or canteen set on wheels.
rúlir n ruler. v [A; ac] make into, use as a ruler. (→) v [ab2] hit with a ruler. Rulirun ta ka run ug dì ka muhílum, I will whack you with a ruler if you don’t keep quiet.
rulíta n roulette wheel, a rotating disc divided into numbered or colored portions for gambling or drawing lots.
rulkul v [A; a12] call the roll. Magrulkul ang maistru inigsúgud sa klási, The teacher calls the roll at the start of the session. Rulkúlun ang mga diputádu kun dúna bay kúrum, The roll is called for the congressmen to see if there is a quorum. n roll call.
rulpad n pad of ruled paper.
rulyu_1 v [A; c1] coil or roll s.t. up. n anything that is stored by rolling it up: roll of film, paper, coil of rope.
rulyu_2 n lecture in the cursillo (a series of religious lectures and prayers for laymen). v [A; b6(1)] give the lecture in a cursillo.
rulyista n lecturer in a cursillo.
rúmi = rami_2.
rúma = arúma.
Rumanista n member of the Roman Catholic church. v [B1256; b6c1] be, become a Roman Catholic.
rúmans a petting or necking. Báhin sa sining may rúmans, The part of the movie that shows scenes of romance. pára — a not to be used for anything but romance, i.e. not for hard work (humorous). Ayaw táwun ku pagunáha kay pára rúmans ra ba ning kamúta, Don’t make me weed. These hands of mine are made only for romance. v [C] engage in petting.
rumansa n {1} romance, love affair. Ang rumansa sa duha ka bitúun, The love affair of the two stars. {2} = rúmans. v = rúmans.
rumantika = rumantiku (female).
rumantiku a {1} romantic, evoking feelings of amorousness or sentimentality. Rumantikung lugar, A romantic place. {2} romantic, amorous. Rumantikung mga mata, Romantic eyes. v [B12] be, become romantic.
Rumánu n {1} Roman. {2} Roman Catholic. katuliku — n Roman Catholic. v [B156] become a Roman Catholic.
rumba n rhumba. v [AC; c1] do the rhumba.
rumblun n k.o. pandanus grown widely as an ornamental and for its leaves which are particularly pliant and suitable for weaving. The color is lighter than the other species and the leaves are armed along the edges and the midribs.
rumbu v [A; ac] {1} head towards the direction of; take s.t. s.w. Sakayang nagrumbu dinhi, A boat heading this way. Ang ímung kabúang nagrumbu nímu sa kadáut, Your foolishness is leading you to misery. Rumbuha nang kahúya, Head towards that tree. {2} be the target or object of. Aku tung íyang girumbu sa insultu, I was the target of his insult. {3} [A; a] batter, ram s.t. down. Rumbúhun ta ning pultahan kay nawálà ang yábi, Let’s batter the door down because we lost the key. n {1} direction or heading taken. Tan-áwa ug unsay rumbu sa barku, See what direction the ship took. Ása rumbu ning dalána? Where does this road lead to? Gitumba níya ang káhuy rumbu sa sapà, He felled the tree directly into the river. {2} destination, goal. {3} target, object aimed at.
rumíru n rosemary, sold as a dried herb for spice.
rumlun = rumblun.
rumpi v [A; a] {1} destroy s.t. by breaking it to pieces. Ang mga tulisan mauy mirumpi sa pultahan, The robbers broke the door down. Si Ilurdi mauy nagrumpi sa gúsuk ni Kusáka, Elorde shattered Kosaka’s ribs. {2} destroy a girl’s reputation. Narumpi na ang kadunggánan ánang bayhána, The reputation of that girl is ruined. n = rumpi kandádu. — kandádu n general name for barracudas (the lock breaker): Sphyraena jello, et al.
run short for karun.
runda v [A; a12] {1} police raid. Mga Písi ang mirunda sa sugálan, The P.C. raided the gambling den. {2} go to s.o.’s house unexpectedly to collect a debt, ask for charity. Girunda mi sa mananaygun, The carollers came to see us to solicit money (lit. raided us).
rundalya n orchestra consisting mainly of native stringed instruments. v [A1] form a rundalya.
rúng a wrong answer in an exam. Rúng tanan ang ákung ansir, All my answers were wrong. v {1} [A; b(1)] mark s.t. wrong. {2} [B126; b6] be, become wrong.
rungkilyu n name of a notorious bandit during Spanish times. v [B3(1)] flare up at s.o. unreasonably at the slightest provocation. Murungkilyu (marungkilyu) siya kun mahubug, He gets mad easily when he is drunk.
runíyu n mimeographing machine (so called from the brand name Roneo). v [A; a] mimeograph s.t.
rup gardin n roof garden.
rúral n rural doctor, bank. Dílì maáyung ipanghuwam sa rúral kay dakug pursintu, It’s no good to borrow from rural banks because they charge a high percentage. — duktur rural doctor. (→) bangku — rural bank.
rús n rose. byitnam — {1} ornamental herb bearing rose-like flowers: Portulaca grandiflora. {2} k.o. venereal disease.
rúsa n rose-colored, pink. v [B] be, become rose-colored.
rusal n gardenia, grown as an ornamental.
rusaryu n rosary. v [A; b(1)] pray the rosary. rusaryuan, rusaryuhan, rusaryúhan n rosary beads.†
rúsas n {1} rose. {2} = rúsa. — dihapun, — dipapil kinds of chrysanthemums. — dipúkì = púkì, 2. di- a rose-colored. Dirúsas ang ákung páyung, My umbrella is rose-colored. v [A12] anything that is wrong with (humorous euphemism). Ang nakadirúsas nímu kay dì ka kamau, The thing that’s wrong with you is that you don’t know how.
rusítas n rosette design of jewelry.
ruska n screw or small nut. v [b6(1)] attach with, drive in a screw or bolt.†
ruskilyus n k.o. ring-shaped fancy cookies made of flour and egg yolks. v [A; a2] have, make this k.o. cookie.
Rúsu n Russian.
rúta n route, itinerary. Ang rúta sa ámung paglangyaw muági sa Rúma, Our tour will go through Rome. Dílì ku muhatud sa Pwinti. Dílì nà ákung rúta, I don’t take passengers to the Fuente because that is not my route.
rutisiyun n working in shifts or on a two-week rotational basis. v [A13; c1] work in shifts or on a rotation basis. Hínay ang trabáhu maung nagrutisiyun ang mga trabahanti, Business is slow so the laborers are working on a rotation basis.
rutunda n small round park or grass island at an intersection.
rúyal a winning mahjong hand consisting of only one design. — buki n a buki consisting of all black or all red numbers. — iskalíra see iskalíra. — midul kard a rúyal hand composed of midul kards. — pyanghaw a rúyal hand consisting of a pyanghaw.†
ruyda n {1} wheel with wooden spokes. {2} wheel or flywheel with spokes in a printing press. {3} arena or ring in a cockpit, boxing stadium, circus. v [B46; c1] turn around. Nagruyda ang ákung úlu sa pagkainum, My head is awhirl after I drank s.t. Nagruyda ang palábad sa ayruplánu, The airplane propeller is whirling. Ruydáhun (iruyda) sa kábaw ang galingan sa intusan, The carabao will pull the sugar cane grinder around.
=== S ===
sa_1 particle indicating grammatical relations. short form: s. {1} preceding a phrase referring to a place. Niadtu sa Manílà, Went to Manila. Sa ibabaw, Up on top. Lakaw ngadtu sa unáhan, Walk up ahead. Ihátag sa bátà, Give it to the child. Nahúlug sa pangpang, Fell off the cliff. Amíhan sa kanáway, Northwind from a westerly direction. {1a} following a word meaning ‘be in a place’. Nia dinhi sa Sibu, It is here in Cebu. Didtu siya sa Manílà iskuyla, He went to school in Manila. Walà sa lugar, Not at the right time or place. {2} preceding a phrase referring to time. Muanhi sa alas dúsi, Will come at twelve. Malígù ta sa sunud Duminggu, Let’s go swimming next Sunday. Sa káda ámut mutugbang pud siyag hátag, Each time they contribute, he gives an equal amount. {2a} preceding a sentence referring to past time. Sa pag-abut na níya didtu, When he arrived there. Sa nagalakat ang panahun, As time went by. {3} indicating gen. relations. {3a} possession or analogous concepts. Ang balay sa ákung amígu, My friend’s house. Ang mga pagtulun-an sa Bibliya, The lessons given in the Bible. Ang sa ákung mga igsúun, The ones belonging to my brothers and sisters. Usa sa ákung mga sákup, One of my people. Ang kamahal sa palalítun, The high cost of things. Búlan sa Máyu, The month of May. {3b} agent of a passive verb. Gihambat sa liyun, Was devoured by the lion. Kaúnun sa mga bátà, The children will eat it. {3b1} preceding the agent of a nominalized verb. Ang pagkamatay sa bátà, When the child died (lit. the dying of the child). Káda kanáug sa pasahíru, Each time a passenger got off. (Lit. Each getting off of the passengers.) {3c} following an exclamation to mark the thing exclaimed over. Kamahal gud sa ímung gibáyad! What a high price you paid! Dakúa sad sa balay! What a huge house it was! {4} indicating dat. relations. {4a} specific goal of an action. Nakabunù sa íyang kaáway, Killed his enemy. Akuy gitagáan sa libru, The book was given to me. {4b} in comparisons: than. Dátù pa sa ákung amahan, Richer than my father. {4c} — ákù, ímu, íya, ámù, átù, inyu, íla = kanámù, kanímu, kaníya, kanámù, kanátù, kaninyu, kaníla. {5} indicating causal, instrumental, or concomitant relations. Mihílak sa kapungut, Cried out of anger. Sa tantung paningkámut, milampus, He succeeded after trying so hard. Íyang gisuntuk sa walang kamut, He hit him with his left hand. Sa minaayug sa dinautan, By hook or by crook. Sapátus nga naghilíra sa kadaghan, Rows and rows of shoes, there were so many of them. Mitandù sa walay lángan, He agreed without delay. {5a} following a word which expresses these relationships. Báhin sa ákung hangyù, As for my request. Tungud sa kalúuy, On account of his mercy. Uban sa íyang amahan, Together with her father. Para ni sa Nága? Is this bound for Naga? Human sa klási, After class. {6} optionally preceding an infinitive with pag-. Arun sa pagpauswag sa lungsud, In order to develop the town. Misúgud na sad siya sa pag-inum, He began to take to the bottle again.
sa_2 {1} short for unsa used at end of phrases. see unsa, 5. {2} short for unsa gánì. see gánì, 5a.
sā́ = sála_2.
sà short for ísà, úsà.
sâ = salà.
sáa {1} where (past or present tense)? Sáa man tu paingun ag bátà? Where could the child have gone? Sáa man ang inyung balay? Where is your house? {2} which of the several. Sáa áning duha imung palitun? Which of these two are you going to buy?
sáad v [AC; c] promise. Nagsáad siya nga mubálik, He promised to come back. Dílì ku makasáad nímu ug trabáhu, I cannot promise you a job. n {1} promise. Tumánun ba nímu ang sáad? Will you keep your promise? Yútà sa mga sáad, The Land of Promise (Mindanao). {2} s.t. promised. Diyis pursyintu ang ákung sáad sa Ginúu, I promised to give ten percent to the Lord. Bag-ung, Dáang — New, Old Testament. paN- v [A2; c6] make a promise or vow to oneself. Nanáad si Supru nga dílì na siya mubálik, Sofro vowed that he would never go back. n vow, solemn promise to do s.t. if s.t. is fulfilled. Panáad ku nga dì ku muusab, basta lang maluwas siya, I made a vow never to do it again, if only she would get better. sinaáran n {1} s.t. spoken for. Dì na ni mabaligyà kay sinaáran, I can’t sell it because it has been spoken for. {2} a betrothed girl that has never been married. ka- n one with whom s.o. made a promise of love or marriage. masaárun a promising. Masaárung kaugmáun, A promising future. pakig- n covenant, mutual giving of promises.
saag (from saláag) a stray, not in the usual course or passage. Usa ka saag nga huyúhuy mipakítuy sa mga dáhun, A stray breeze stirred the leaves.
sáag = saláag.
saang n spider conch.
sab = usab.
sáb = sálab.
sábà a noisy. Sábà kaáyu ang tyanggihan, The marketplace is very noisy. n noise. Ang sábà abut diri nákù, The noise reaches me here. — dihà {1} shut up! (said in anger). Sábà (sabà) dihà, nagrawraw ka lang, Shut up! You’re talking nonsense! {2} Oh, come on, you’re kidding. Sábà (sabà) dihà uy, gipaláhan na pud ku nímu, Oh come on. You’re just flattering me. See also bà dihà. v {1} [A; b6] make noise. Ngánung nía man mu magsábà sa huspital? Why are you making noise here in the hospital? Gisabáan ka ba námung nagdúlà? Do you find it too noisy if we play here? {2} [A3; c] tell s.t. to s.o. Ayaw isábà ang átung rilasiyun ha, Don’t breathe a word about our affair, O.K.? -an(→) a {1} given to making noise or talking. {2} given to divulging secrets. v [B12] be, become noisy or tending to divulge secrets. ka- n {1} din, noise. {2} scolding. Ang kasábang ákung nadáwat dílì makáun ug irù, I got a scolding not fit for a dog. v [AN; b(1)] scold. Ayawg ihagpak ang sira kay kasab-an kang Máma, Don’t slam the door because Mom will scold you. hinga-, hinga-(→) a fond of scolding. kalasab-an a {1} always scolded. {2} worthy of a scolding.
sab-a n {1} variety of cooking banana with rectangular fruit similar to but smaller than the kardába, with 7–12 or more hands in the bunch. The fiber can be made into cloth: Musa sapientum var. compressa. {2} cloth made from the sab-a.
sabad a restless, unsteady, always moving. Sabad kaáyu ang tabánug, The kite was very unsteady. n propeller, blade of a fan, windmill. v {1} [B] be, become annoyingly restless, unsteady. Musabad ang mga bábuy ug gutúmun, Pigs get restless when they are hungry. {2} [A13; a12] attach, make into a propeller or fan, windmill blade. {3} [A; c1] whiz closely by, moving fast. Wà gánì makasabad sa íyang gipusil ang bála, The bullet did not even go near the target. {4} [A; c1] go near s.t. for a purpose. Gisabaran níya kanúnay ang asáwa nga nagsugal, He kept hanging around his wife who was gambling. Isabad (sabara) ang bátà kun túa ba sa iskuylahan, Go by the school for a moment and see if the child is there.
sabadista n Seventh-day Adventist. v [B15] be, become a Seventh-day Adventist.
Sabadu n {1} Saturday. — iglurya, Santu the Saturday of the Holy Week. {2} one point short of winning. Sabadu na ang ílang iskúr. Usa na lay kuwang pára mudaug, They are one point short of winning. They only need one more point to sew up the game. see birnis for verb forms. -in- v {1} [A; b5] use s.t. sparingly or in little amounts. Musinabadu lang ku ug pangagwa basta lang mahumut ta, I will use the perfume sparingly just enough to smell sweet. {2} [A13; a12] preserve fish with a small amount of salt. Magsinabadu ta kay daghang bulinaw ug dì nátù mahurut, Let’s make fish preserves because we’ve got lots of anchovies and we can’t consume them all. n fish preserved with a little salt.
sab-ag_1 v [A; c] hang s.t. light over the shoulders or a projection. Isab-ag ang tualya sa abága, Drape the towel over your shoulders. Isab-ag ang bukag sa lansang, Hang the basket on the nail.
sab-ag_2 = sabwag, 1.
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