Chapter LXXXIII: Part 83

sapyaw v [A; a] cup, scoop s.t. using both hands. Musapyaw kug bugas sa sáku, I will scoop up rice from the sack with my hands. n = salapyaw.

sapyur n driver of an automobile vehicle. v [A13; b(1)] drive a vehicle, be a driver.

sapyut a {1} ungainly posture characterized with hips too far forward. {2} for the buttocks to be flat, not full. v [B; a12P] having the hips too far forward or flat buttocks.

sarà = karun (dialectal).

sarabya {1} = gwayabanu. {2} = kardába.

saragáti a having a bad character, heartless, cruel, arousing resentment (euphemism for salbáhis). Saragáti kaáyu nang maistráha, dì malúuy muhagbung, That teacher is a real s.o.b. She has no qualms about failing people. Saragáti ning batáa, kahúgaw, What a nasty child you are. You’re so dirty.

sarahintu = sarhintu.

sarang {1} adequate. Mangítà kag trabáhu nga sarang nímu nga pangabuhían, Look for a job that will give you an income adequate for you to live on. Kaanyag nga sarang ikapanghambug, Beauty that is worth bragging about. {1a} be up to doing. Nalunúpan ang átung báy. Unsa may sarang nátung mabúhat niíni? Our house is all flooded. What can we do about it? {2} properly and justly. Mau nay sarang kung ikasulti áning kahimtánga, That is what I can properly and with justice say about this situation. v [A12; c5] be up to doing s.t. properly or adequately. Makasarang kag báyad sa binulang balayranan? Are you able to keep up with the monthly payments? (←) n k.o. bamboo tray made of loosely woven bamboo strips, usually hung above the kitchen stove. -in-(←) n a simple weave of wide bamboo strips or palm leaflets. ka-an(←) n average, moderate. Mau niy kasarángang gidak-un sa púsù, This is the usual size of the corn ear.

saranggat (from sanggat) n {1} a sharp barb which is pointed in the opposite direction from a point at the tip of a dart, hook, or the like to prevent easy extraction. {2} group of four or more fishhooks tied together so that the hooks are facing in different directions, used for catching squid or any fish that come in masses. v {1} [A; b(1)] attach a barb. {1a} [AN; a] fish, catch with a saranggat. {2} [B6; b5c] lodge, take hold like s.t. with a barb. Misaranggat sa íyang tutunlan ang bukug sa isdà, The fish bone stuck in his throat. {3} [A; a] scratch with a sharp, pointed instrument. Lansang nga tayaun ang nakasaranggat sa íyang lapalapa, It was a rusty nail that scratched the sole of his foot.

sarap_1 a delicious, said only of food. Kasarap sa sud-an, What delicious food. v [B2; a] for food to be or become delicious.

sárap v {1} [A; a12] go over a place in fine detail so as not to miss anything. Sarápun ta ang kakahuyan arun kit-an ang bátà, Let’s search the woods thoroughly to find the child. {2} [c6] move one’s line of sight in a different direction. Isárap ang ímung mata sa wala arun mu makítà ang sakayan, Point your eyes to the left so you can see the boat. {3} [A; cP] dive and make a pass at s.t. Misárap ang ayruplánu sa bapur sa kaáway, The airplane buzzed the enemy ship. Gisarápan sa lángaw ang sabaw, The fly made a pass over the soup. paN- v [A13; b6] go fishing with the sarap. (→)_2 n finely woven fish net dragged by two or more people walking in shallow water.

sarásay v [B26; a3] move in a waving, zigzag manner. Misarásay ang hubug, The drunk zigzagged as he walked. Usa ka kusug nga suntuk nakasarásay (nakapasarásay) nákù, A strong blow made me stagger. wátir — n coconut palm toddy, or, by extension, any alcoholic drink.

sardínas n {1} fish in oval cans. {2} any fish canned whole. v [A2S; b6] have canned fish. -in-(→) a closely packed, like sardines. v [A13; a12] be packed tight in a place for few people. Nagsinardinas ang mga táwu ug sakay sa trák, The people were packed in the bus like sardines.

sargáti = saragáti.

sarguylas = siriguylas.

sarhintu n sergeant. v [B36; a12] be, become, make one a sergeant. — dimísa n desk sergeant. v [B36; a12] become a desk sergeant.

saril = salir_1, 2.

saring n class in school. -an n place where classes are held. ka-(←) n classmate.

sarìsárì n {1} all different types of things sold in one place. {1a} category of store which sells miscellaneous items in small quantities. Dì ka na mulukat ug lisinsiya kay sarìsárì ra man nang tindáhan mu, You don’t have to get a license for your dime store. {1b} be of all different types. Sarìsárì ílang písang gibaligyà, They sell spare parts of various brands. {2} dish made of pork with various vegetables and liver and sautéed. {2a} dish made of various greens mixed with diced squash and eggplants and stewed. v [A13; a12] be varied or of different kinds. Sarìsaríun nátù ang klási sa prútas arun náay átung kailin-ilínan, Let’s serve fruits of different kinds so we can have a choice.

sarlistun n Charleston dance. v [A12; a12] dance the Charleston.

sarsa_1 = salsa.

sarsa_2 n bottle cap.

sarsaparilya n k.o. sweetened carbonated beverage similar to root beer.

sarsuyla n {1} zarzuela, a form of musical comedy. {2} the second part of the pastúra (shepherd’s play) wherein each lady participant renders a song and dance number. v [A; b6c1] present, stage a zarzuela.

sartin n an enamel-plated metal plate or drinking cup. v [A; a2] provide, use such a utensil.

sáru n {1} goblet. {2} the heady wine of love in sexual pleasure (literary). Malipáyun kaáyu ang nanaghigugmaay nga nagdimdim sa sáru sa gugma, The two lovebirds are happy drinking the wine of love.

saruk n {1} a wide-brimmed hat with a sharp metal point at the center, tapering to the brim, usually made of buri palm leaves and black climbing fern (nítù), used as a protection against the sun. {2} hat in general (usage in areas which call the sun hat salukut). v [A; a] wear, make into a hat of this sort. saruksaruk n k.o. edible limpet, from 1″–3″, so called because of its resemblance to the saruk.

sarul_1 n hoe with a short handle used for breaking up soil. v [A13; a12] loosen the soil with a hoe.

sarul_2 = tsarul.

sarung, sárung n sarong, worn by Muslim men and women. v [A; c1] wear, make into a sarong.

sarunsuy n sweet made of white rice cake wrapped in banana leaves, steamed and shaped like a canoe. v [A; a] make into sarunsuy.

sása = salasa_2.

sàsà v [A; a12] crack and flatten bamboo stems so as to make them resemble and serve as boards for walling. n sheet of cracked and flattened bamboo for walling, or the walling of this sort of material.

sasag n k.o. exterior walling made of bamboo slats and palm thatch, nailed to wooden studs.

sásing n k.o. edible, white worm of the mud near the seashore.

sasirdúti n priests of other religions than the Roman Catholic. labaw nga — High Priest. v [A13; a12P] be a priest.

sastri n {1} seamstress, dressmaker. {2} tailor. v [B156] be, become a tailor or seamstress. paN- v [A2; b6] go into the tailoring or dressmaking business. -ríya n dress or tailor shop.

sátan = salátan.

satanas n {1} Satan. {2} devil.

satgan n shotgun. v [a12] fire at with a shotgun.

satin n satin.

satispitsu a {1} satisfied with the way s.o. does s.t. Satispitsu ku sa íyang ági, I’m satisfied with his work. {2} satisfied, convinced by an argument or explanation. v [B12] be satisfied with work or an explanation. Kadtung íyang iksplikasiyun walà makasatispitsu (makapasatispitsu) ug diyútay kanákù, His explanation did not convince me a bit.

satsat v {1} [A12; c1] slurp, eat or drink in a noisy sucking way. {2} [A; c3] gossip, engage in idle talk. Ayawg isatsat ang átung gisultíhan, Don’t go blabbing around what we have been talking about. n idle talk, esp. gossip. -ay v [c] engage in idle gossip. -íra n gossip.

sátu, sátum n children’s game played with two sticks, in which one is flipped in the air and struck a distance. The one who hits his stick the shortest way is punished by being made to run a certain distance shouting sátu (sátum). v [A1; b6] play this game.

satung v [A2; c1] {1} rush off and do s.t. Napáwul ang ránir nga misatung ug dágan sa wà pay butu, The runner who started before the go-signal was declared foul. {2} do s.t. straight without pausing for breath. Dì ku makasatung ug inum ug usa ka búl tubà, I cannot drink a whole jarful of palm toddy straight.

sátung (from satung) = sátu.

saud v {1} [B256C3; c] press s.t. hard against s.t. Walà nay kasibúgan ang lamísa kay misaud (nasaud) nas bungbung, You can’t move the table any further because it is already pressed against the wall. Nagsáud ang katri ug ang síya, The bed and the chair are pressed against each other. {2} [A; c] knock s.t. hard against s.t. Ákung gisaud ang lubi sa batu, I knocked the coconut against the stone.

saudsaud v [A; c1] do, occur one after another in rapid succession. Misaudsaud ang dimálas níya, He was hit by bad luck without letup. Labihang nakasaudsaud sa mga pumapálit niánang buntag, The buyers came steadily all morning long.

saudsáud v [A23C] be on friendly, cooperative terms, help each other when help is needed. Nagsaudsáud ang mga managsúun sa buluhatun sa balay, The brothers and sisters cooperated with one another in doing the household chores.

sáug v {1} [A; c1] drag a boat ashore or back to the sea. Tabangan tag sáug ang barútu, Let’s all help drag the boat ashore. {2} [A3; a12] move, carry away by an emotion (literary). Gisáug siya sa usa ka tawhánung pagbátì, She was carried away by an ecstatic feeling. -l-an(→), -l-anan n place where one usually drags a boat in going ashore or back to the sea.

sául n highest point of pain in labor when the baby is expelled. v [b4] reach this point in labor. Gisaúlan na ang babáying nagbatì, The woman in labor is in acute pain now.

saulì see ulì.

saulu = sag-ulu. see úlu.

saúlug v [A; b5] celebrate the memory of some event. Dílì ku musaúlug sa ákung adlaw, I will not celebrate my birthday. Magsaúlug mi sa ámung pyista rung dúsi ning bulána, We will celebrate our fiesta on the twelfth of this month. n celebration.

sáun short for unsáun. see unsa.

saup_1 n sharecropper. Dílì ni ákung yútà, saup lang ku dinhi, This is not my land. I’m just a sharecropper here. v [A; b6] work a piece of land by sharecropping. paN- v [A2; b6] earn one’s living as a sharecropper. n sharecropping.

saup_2 v [b4] be in an angry mood. Gisaupan ku kay gilabtan ag ákung butang, I was in a bad mood because s.o. touched my things.

sáup v {1} [A; ac] for a liquid or water level to be above the surface of s.t. Kinahanglang musáup ang túbig sa karning lat-an, If you boil meat, the water level should be above it. Gisaúpan (gisáup) sa túbig ang dakung pátag, The vast plain was flooded with water. {2} [A; b(1)] flood with feelings. Misáup sa íyang dughan ang hilabihang kamíngaw, She was overwhelmed with feelings of loneliness. Gútum nga misáup sa balángay, A famine which overwhelmed the village.

sáuy v [A13] for all sorts of people to move around in all directions in a certain place. sauysáuy v [A; b(1)] go back and forth over a place. May táwu nga misauysáuy tungud sa átù, There was a man who was going to and fro in front of our house. Mga mamistáhay nga nagsauysáuy sa kadalánan angat sa pyista, People passing back and forth in front of our house during the fiesta.

sawa n {1} large snake. {2} python. — nga baksan banded python.

saw-a a feeling uneasy when one stops doing things he usually does. Saw-a kaáyu ug dì ku maggirdul, I feel uneasy if I don’t wear a girdle. v [b4] get this feeling of uneasiness.

sawad n the measure of corn (usually basketful) left over after the crop has been divided. Sawad nga tungà sa bukag, A remainder of half a basketful after the crop had been divided.

sawáli = amákan.

sáwan a giving a dizzying feeling from looking down from heights. Sáwan ang walug gíkan sa tumuy sa búkid, It is dizzying to look down into the valley from the top of the mountain. n intense fear or shock. v {1} [b4] get a dizzy feeling. {2} [A123P; a4] be intensely frightened. Gisáwan ku sa butu sa bumba, I was terribly frightened by the explosion of the bomb. -anan(→) a prone to intense fright.

sáwang n town proper, the part of the town where the people are concentrated.

sawásid = saluwásid.

saway v {1} [AN; a1c] speak disparagingly about s.t., mention bad qualities of s.t. Kadtung magsaway áning panaptúna dílì swítu sa panaptun, Whoever speaks disparagingly of this cloth doesn’t know anything about cloth. Walà kuy ikasaway (ikapanaway) sa íyang panglíhuk, I have nothing to criticize about his deportment. {2} [A12] disapprove, consider s.t. improper. Nakasaway ku sa íyang gisulti sa íyang diskursu, I think it’s improper what he said in his speech. hiN- v [B1256; b4(1)] disapprove, consider s.t. as improper. Unsa may nahinawayan nímu níya? What do you disapprove of in him? -l-un(←) a worthy of condemnation. Ang paglibak usa ka búhat nga salawáyun, Speaking ill of others is a contemptible act. v [B1256] become contemptible. hiN-un(←) a fond of criticizing or disparaging. v [B1256] be given to criticizing.

sawi a giving a feeling of uneasiness when s.t. is new. Sawi kaáyu ang antiyúhus basta bag-u pa, One doesn’t feel comfortable wearing glasses for the first time. v [b6] feel uncomfortable with s.t. new. Sawihan kaáyu kus marpil, I don’t feel comfortable with my new false teeth.

saw-id v [A23C3; a2] join two strands by winding them around each other, hook the fingers together. ‘Matay pa, tinúud lagi,’ nanumpà siya nga gisaw-id ang duha ka tudlù, ‘So help me it’s true,’ she insisted, hooking her two fingers together. Nagkasaw-id ang hukut sa duha ka bábuy, The tether ropes of the two pigs got tangled up in each other.

sáwil n children’s game wherein objects are placed in a circle for the players to hit out of the circle using a piece designated to hit other pieces. v [AC; a2] play this game.

sawilik (from wilik) v {1} [A13; c] flick s.t. away with the back of the hand. Ayaw ug isawilik ang úlud diri nákù, Do not flick the worm off on me. {2} [c] push or move aside or away, as if flicking. Isawilik lang unyà ang hábul ug galhaan ka, Just push the blanket aside if you feel warm.

saw-it v [b8] be caught or snagged by s.t. Walà masaw-iti ang kabli sa sáhid, The grapnel did not catch on the cable.

sawpan = salúpan. see salup.

sawsaw v [A13; c6] dunk s.t. into s.t. else and shake it around. Kinsay nagsawsaw áring túbig nga nahúgaw man? Who dunked (his hand) into the water (and swished it around)? It is dirty. Karing sukáa sawsáwi sa sinugbang bábuy, Dunk your roast pork and swish it around in this vinegar. Isawsaw ang nuug sa túbig, Swish the rag around in the water.

sawsyung n {1} a player who inadvertently gets more cards than the required number. {2} a player who announces mahjong on a false alarm, penalized if the other players have displayed their hands.

sawu- for words with sawu- see also salu-.

sáwun n {1} sound system of a movie. Kláru ug sáwun nang sinihána, That movie house has a clear sound system. {2} way — saying nothing in a group conversation (humorous). Tíngug bay, wà ka may sáwun dihà, Say s.t., pal. You haven’t said a word yet. — sirbis, sistim public address system.

sáwut = sur.

sawuy v [A13] feel weak and sickly from bad health. Magsawuy giyud ku ug musakit ang ákung ngípun, I feel ill whenever I have a toothache.

sáya n skirt of the native dress, usually ankle-length and generally having a tail, wound around and tucked in front. di- see abab and andir. v [A; a12] wear, make into a skirt of this sort. Ayaw kadispirádu. Siya ra bay nagsáya? Don’t get desperate. Is she the only fish in the sea (lit. only one wearing a skirt)? — sa búnga v [A13] for trees to bear fruit in abundance. Nagsáya sa búnga ang mangga nga maáyung pagkagalam, A mango tree that is well taken care of bears fruit in abundance.

sayà_1 a {1} being in a merry or joyful mood. Ang dag-an sayag panagway, The winner had a joyful expression on his face. {2} engendering good feeling. Hílum ug sayà nga kabuntágun, Quiet and pleasant morning. v [A13B1] be, make merry. Magsayà ta kay Pasku run, Let’s be merry because it’s Christmas. ka- n mirth, gaiety. ka-an(←), kasayáhan n entertainment. Kasayáhan (kasayáan) sa karnabal, Entertainments at the carnival. ma-un(←) a gay and lighthearted.

*sayà_2 pa- v [A; c6] leave, expose s.t. carelessly for others to be able to see or touch it. Nagpasayà silag háluk sa parki, They kissed openly for all the world to see in the park. Ayaw ipasayà nang sundang sa agiánan, Don’t just leave that bolo carelessly in the passageway. sayàsayà v [c6] expose s.t. carelessly or for public view. Musamut ang ímung ubu kun isayàsayà mu ang ímung láwas sa tun-ug, Your cold will persist if you expose yourself in the draft.

say-a_1 v {1} [B1256; b6] for s.t. that fell to be caught atop s.t. Nasay-a sa sandayung ang búlang gilábay, The ball that was tossed landed in the gutter. {2} [A; b8] wind up s.w. Ang táwung maantígung mutrabáhu makakaun bisag ása musay-a, A man who knows how to work can eat wherever he winds up. {2a} stay in s.o. else’s home temporarily. Makasay-a kahà mi sa inyu ug magabin-an mi? Can we stay at your place if we are overtaken by night? Kamurúsan ang nasay-ahan sa mga bakwit, The evacuees happened to stay among the Muslims. say-asay-a = say-a, 2, 2a.

say-a_2 v [B3(1)6; b6] overflow from a container. Nagsay-a ang isdà sa íyang sakayan, His boat is filled to overflowing with his catch. Napáwung ang káyu sa abúhan nga gisay-ahan sa sabaw, The fire went out when the soup spilled over on it.

sayab n k.o. disease affecting chicks making them droop. v [A13P] get this sickness. Magsayab ang mga pisù basta tinginit, During the hot season the wings of newly-hatched chicks droop.

sayad v [A; c1] for the hem of a dress or robe to touch the ground. Ang sidsid sa sutána mauy únang mabuling kay mau may musayad sa yútà, The hem of a soutane gets dirty first because that is what touches the ground.

sayag a cheerful or bright of countenance: bright and clear. Sayag na ang lángit kay gipálid na man ang dag-um, The heavens are bright again because the clouds have been blown away. v [B; c1] be, become cheerful or bright and clear. Musayag ang dagway sa mga maistra ug muabut ang tsíki, The teachers get a bright look on their faces when their paychecks arrive. -un a having a happy and cheerful countenance or disposition.

sayal n skirt. Sayal ug bláwus ang íyang sinínà, She wore a skirt and blouse. v {1} [A; c] wear a skirt. {2} [a12] make into a skirt.

sáyang expression of regret at s.t. wasted or an opportunity missed. Sáyang lang ang ákung pag-anhi kay wà mi magkítà, I came for nothing because we didn’t meet. Sáyang wà nákù madá ang ákung báting sut. Mangalígù tà ta, Too bad I didn’t bring my bathing suit. We could have gone swimming. v [B1256; b6] for s.t. to be a waste, consider it so.

sáyans n {1} science. Tungud sa sáyans nakaabut ang táwu sa búlan, Science has allowed man to reach the moon. {2} science course.

sayantis, sayantist n scientist. v [B156] be, become a scientist.

sayaw n general name for swifts: Collocalia spp. -in- a having the form of a swift in flight or of its tail.

sáyaw v {1} [AC; c] dance. Dì ku makigsáyaw ug hubug, I won’t dance with a drunk. Isáyaw ta kag makaduha ug mamaúlì na ta, I will dance with you twice, and then we’ll go home. {2} [A23] by extension, any movement likened to dancing. Misáyaw ang mga dáhun sa hángin, The leaves danced in the breeze. — ang kasingkásing v [A23] be gladdened (literary). Misáyaw ang íyang kasingkásing dihang gisugut siya, His heart danced when the girl accepted him. n dance. Sáyaw sa mga karáan, The dance of the old-timers. Pistang way sáyaw, A fiesta with no dance. sayawsáyaw n dance presentation, esp. folk dance. -an(→), -anan n dance hall, dance floor. hiN-(→) a fond of dancing. -in-an(→) n way of dancing. maN-r-(→) n dancers.

sayhanan n rack or anything flat on to which or over which s.t. can be laid. Gibutang níya ang awditíbu sa sayhanan, She put the receiver down on the cradle.

sayid-áwut n in volleyball, the situation where the serving team makes an error and loses the serve.

sayid bit n an extra bet with an individual in addition to the main bet of the game. v {1} [AC; c] make a side bet. {2} [A; a1] for a husband to play around with other women. Daug kaáyu siya sa asáwa. Dì giyud makasayidbit, He is such a hen-pecked husband he can never fool around.

sayid layin n {1} sideline, s.t. one does in addition to his usual occupation. {2} a married man’s mistress (humorous). Dílì nà asáwa uy, sayid layin lang nà, That’s not his wife. That’s his mistress. v {1} [A; c] have a sideline. {2} [A13] maintain a mistress.

sayid tru n throw-in in basketball. v [A; c] make a throw-in.

sayidwuk n sidewalk, as the place where things are sold. Didtu nákù palita sa sayidwuk, I bought it from a sidewalk vendor. — bindur n one who sells items displayed on the sidewalk or the stand or stall selling things on the sidewalk.

sayin_1 v [A; b6] shine, polish the shoes. — syús expression uttered by shoeshine boys in asking s.o. if he wants his shoes shined. — syu buy n shoeshine boy.

sayin_2 v [A; b6] sign. Gisaynan na nákù ang tsíki, I have signed the check.

sayinburd n {1} billboard. {2} sign indicating where a vehicle is going.

sayintist = sayantis.

sayin-up v [A; c6] terminate a broadcast, sign off for the day. n action of signing off for the day.

sayis_1 number six. see tris for verb forms.

sayit_1 v [A; a] cite s.t. in reference or evidence. Musayit ka sa urdinansa pabur sa ímung pitisiyun, You quote the ordinance in favor of your petition.

sayit_2 v [A; a2] sight, aim a firearm. n sight of a weapon.

sayit_3 n eyesight (humorous).

saylà = suylà.

saylinsǐr n silencer, muffler of a combustion engine or silencer of a weapon.

saylu v {1} [A2C3; c] pass, bring by beyond s.w., pass s.o. by. Musaylu ka man lang, mu rag dì ta kaíla, You just pass me by as if we didn’t know each other. Musaylu ning karsadáha sa Talísay? Does this road go beyond Talisay? Atras. Nasayluan nátù ang ámù, Back up. We passed by our house. Isaylu lang ku sa unáhan sa taytáyan, Just drop me a little way beyond the bridge. {2} [A2; c6] do s.t. beyond a certain point in space and time. Ug musaylu sa alas utsu ímung pagpaúlì, dílì ka ablíhan sa pultahan, If you come home after eight o’clock, they won’t open the door for you. {3} [A1; b(1)] omit, leave s.t. out. Ayawg saylui ang rúsas ug magtubig ka sa mga tanum, When you water the plants, don’t forget the rosebush. a farther up, beyond, or into. Ang íla saylu pa kaáyu sa ámù, Their place is way beyond my place. saylusaylu v {1} [A3C] pass s.w. or each other repeatedly. Musaylusaylu ka man lag ági sa balay. Dì ka man giyung kahapit, You just keep going by our house, but you never drop in. Nagsaylusaylu ang mga trák, The buses kept passing each other. {2} [c1] overlap each other in alternating motion. Saylusaylúa (isaylusaylu) ang mga tiil igsáyaw nímu, When you dance make your left go over your right and then your right over your left. {3} [b] bypass. Gisaylusaylúan lang ang ákung mga papílis kay wà man ku muhátag ug bigay, My papers were just bypassed, because I didn’t give any grease money. pa- v [A; a12] forgive, pardon. Ang prisidinti nagpasaylu ug dúsi ka binilanggù karung Pasku, The president pardoned twelve prisoners this Christmas. n forgiveness. mapa-un a forgiving.

saylub v [A3C3; aP] {1} overlap. Ang duha ka tumuy nagsaylub ug mga dus purgádas, The two ends overlap by about 2″. {2} = saylu, but not with pa-.

saynus n sinusitis. v [a4] have sinusitis. -un(→) a having sinusitis.

saysay v [A; c] narrate, relate. Saysáyan ta ka unsay tinúud nga nahitabù, Let me tell you what really happened. Isaysay níya nímu ang mga paági sa pag-aplay, He will tell you the procedure for applying. n narration, declaration. Nakumbinsǐr siya sa mga saysay sa mga bakákun, He was convinced by the false declarations. lakbit — n synopsis. sagbat — v [A23] relate s.t. by cutting in on a conversation. ka-an n {1} history, chain of events. Mau tuy talagsaung hitabù sa kasaysáyan sa ikaduhang gúbat, That was an unusual event in the history of the Second World War. {2} legend, story handed down by tradition. Kasaysáyan sa amù ug sa bau, The tale of the monkey and the turtle. -l-un a eventful. Ang ílang kasal usa ka salaysáyung hitabù sa ámung baryu, Their wedding was an event of great moment in our village. maka-anun a historic, full of history. Manúaw sila sa makasaysayánun nga pulù sa Kurihidur, They will visit the historic island of Corregidor.

saysinta numeral sixty. see disiutsu for verb forms.

sayu a early. Sa sayung kabuntágun, In the early part of the morning. Sayu ming míabut. Dúgay pa ang prugrámang magsúgud, We arrived early. The program won’t begin for some time. v [AB5; c1] be or do s.t. early. Sayuhun (isayu) nímu ug híkay ang pamáhaw arun makasayu ka sa iskuylahan, Prepare breakfast early so you can get to school early. sayusayu v [A2; c1] do s.t. a little early, or a little too early.

sáyud v {1} [B1256; b4(1)] know; have cognizance or awareness of s.t. Nasáyud aku nga usa ninyu namutbut, I know that one of you is telling a lie. Wà ku masáyud kun háin ang ílang balay, I don’t know where their house is. {2} [b(1)] tell s.o. about s.t., give information, news, etc. Sayran ta kang dáan nga si Binduy usa ka minyù, Let me inform you beforehand that Bendoy is a married man. {3} [A; b] hold the sáyud ceremony. Human na mi makasáyud. Kasal na lay kúwang, We have already held the formal betrothal ceremony. Now only the wedding is left. n the ceremony held after the pamaláyi (in which the marriage proposal is made) in which the prospective groom returns to the bride’s family to find out whether or not they accept. In this ceremony all formal agreements and terms are stated, and the couple is engaged. a be thoroughly acquainted with s.t. Sáyud aku sa mga kinaíya sa mga táwu dinhi, I’m thoroughly acquainted with what the people here are like. paki- v [A13; b(1)] ask information about s.t. Magpakisáyud tag unsay nahitabù, Let’s ask what happened. n request for information. sinayúran n a girl who is engaged and has gone through the sáyud ceremony. v [B1256] be formally betrothed. kasayúran n information. masinayúrun a informative.

sayukmù v [B5; c1] for the chin and lower jaw to jut out, esp. when one is pouting or sulking. Musamut kag kangil-ad ug musayukmù ang ímung suwang, You look more ugly if you let your chin protrude. Ug way marpil musayukmù ang suwang, If you do not have false teeth your chin will jut out. a {1} for the chin to be sticking out. {2} for the face to be squat and wide.

sayun a easy. Sayun kaáyu ang iksámin, The test was very easy. Sayun man gung bayhána maung pirming paangkan, That woman is easily had. She has had several children out of wedlock. v {1} [A12B125; a2] be or make s.t. easy. Sayun nà siya patuhúun, It’s easy to make him believe s.t. Ug gisayunan ka sa iksámin, handrid giyud ka, If you consider the test easy, you must have made a hundred. {2} [b(1)] be too familiar with s.o. so as to take him for granted. Ngánung manggáwì ka man sa ákung mga butang? Mu rag gisayunan ka nákù, Why do you use my things? It seems as though you take me for granted. sayunsáyun v [a12] {1} do s.t. with great ease or facility. Gisayunsáyun lang níya ug húbad ang ‘Ultimu Adiyus,’ He just translated the ‘Last Farewell’ with the greatest of ease. {2} take s.o. for granted. Sayunsayúnun (sayunsayunun) lang ku ninyu nu, ábi kay minsahíru ra man ku, You give me orders just like that just because I’m a mere messenger here. paka- v [A13; a12] take s.o. or s.t. for granted. Nagpakasayun ka lag kúhà sa ákung kinawus, You just help yourself to the water I fetched. Gipakasayun lang níla ang kaminyúun, They think marriage is such an easy thing. ka- n ease, facility of doing s.t.

sayup a wrong, erroneous. Sayup kaáyu tung ímung tubag, Your answer was wrong. n error, mistake. Náay sayup sa ímung lista, There is an error in your list. v {1} [B12; a2b2] be wrong, make a mistake. Nasayup ku sa ákung kalkúlu, I am wrong in my calculation. Ug masayup ka bísag kas-a, payir-awtun ta ka, Make just one mistake and you are out. Mau ning prublimáha ákung nasaypan, This is the problem I made the mistake in. {1a} [b8] mistake s.o. for s.o. else. Hisaypan ka unyà sa pagkapampam ug mau nay ímung isul-ub, If that’s what you wear they’ll mistake you for a prostitute. {2} [a12] fail to avail oneself of an opportunity. Ayaw ug saypa ang sunud nga yugtù sa maung isturya, Don’t miss the next installment of the story. {3} [A23] escape, avoid a trap. Kanang lagsáwa dílì na giyud musayup áning balag-únga, That deer will not escape this trap for sure. masalaypun, masaypánun a erring. Ang íyang masalaypun (masaypánun) nga bána nangáyù na pug pasaylu, Her erring husband is now asking for forgiveness. kasaypánan, ka-an(←) n wrong, moral infractions. Ang kasaypánan nga ímung gihímù sa ímung asáwa, The wrongs you have done to your wife. see also istíping.

sayúti, sayútis n k.o. vegetable, similar in appearance to a pear, cooked and eaten like squash, growing on a climbing vine with squash-like leaves: Sechium edule.

si_1 particle before names or titles of persons used in constructions which require the nominative. Si Pidru ákung ig-ágaw, Pedro is my cousin. Si Tátay, Father. — kinsa who does he think he is? Si kinsa ba siya nga musulti sa ingun? Who does he think he is to say that? Nagmandarmandar siya nákù mau ra ug si kinsa, He was ordering me around as though he were s.o. see also ni_1 and kang_1.

si_2 n letter C.

sí yes, used only in response by people who are influenced by Spanish or jokingly by people who know a smattering of Spanish.

sì n sound used to drive away dogs and other small animals, but not fowls and pigs.

síad v {1} [B; b6] become distended or burst, as from internal pressure. Misíad ang ligid human bumbáhi, The tire became inflated after air was pumped into it. Nasíad na ang tiyan sa burus, The pregnant mother’s abdomen has become distended. {2} [B2; b6] be, become luxuriant or lush in growth. Misíad ang túbù sa tanum nga nating-ulan na, The plants have become lush in their growth now that the rainy season has set in.

siak v {1} [A; a12] split s.t. along the grain. Masiak ang tabla ug ibulad sa ínit, The board will crack if you leave it under the sun. {1a} — sa úlu v [A12B1256] be a great mental burden. Suliran nga makasiak sa ákung úlu, A problem that can crack your head. {2} [A3; a12] disturb violently as if to crack. Singgit nga misiak sa kahílum sa kagabhíun, A shout that rent the stillness of the night. {3} [b3(1)] be worried, angry, sad. Masukù lang nà siya bísag way gikasiakan (gikasik-an, gikasilik-an), He gets angry even without cause. kasilik-an n enmity, misunderstanding.

siákù short for unsa bay ákù. see unsa, 1d.

siang v [B34] {1} come out partly. Misiang na ang adlaw, The sun is partly out now. Nagsiang na ang bátà, The child is now coming out. {2} for the vaginal opening to dilate. Sa dì pa makasiang ang pwirtu, tawga na ang midwayip, Call the midwife before the vaginal opening dilates.

siátab see átab.

siaw a {1} mischievous, given to doing irresponsible but harmless fun. Siaw kaáyu ning batáa kay íyang gihuktan ug písì ang íkug sa irù, This child is very mischievous because he tied a rope to the dog’s tail. {2} misbehaving. Siaw batáa, way disiplína, A misbehaving, undisciplined child. — sa babáyi philandering. v [B123; b6] be, become mischievous, misbehaving. (←) v {1} [A23] get worse; grow more [adj.]. Ug pahilúmun siya, musíaw siya hinúun, If he is told to keep quiet, he gets noisier instead. {1a} be, become worse, more intense. Misíaw ang ilagà sa Mindanaw, The rats are getting worse and worse in Mindanao. {2} [A13; b6] joke, play a prank on. Nagsíaw ka tingáli kay láin ang nutisya nga ákung nadunggan, You must be joking because I heard a different story. pa- v [A1] engage in mischief. Ug magpasíaw ka, mabanhà ang klási, If you are mischievous, the class will be noisy. ma-un a characterized with jocularity.

siawan = awayan. see áway.

síay v {1} [A3PC3] for different smells, tastes, atmospheres to be mixed together in one place. Ang tánang báhù nagsíay sa simbahan, All different odors are mixed together inside the church. {2} [A23C3] for different smells or atmospheres to mix and contradict each other. Magkasíay ang ginamus ug kámay ug dungánun pagkáun, Fish paste and brown sugar do not go well if you eat them together.

siay-is n acronym for the Criminal Investigation Service.

siba v [A; c] {1} add fuel to a fire to increase it or keep it going. {2} incite, get s.o. to do s.t. bad. Siyay nagsiba sa mga istudiyanti pagdimunstrít, He incited the students to demonstrate. †

síbà v [A2; b6] sip nectar from a flower. Mau niy klási sa búlak nga sibáan sa mga alibangbang, This is the class of flowers the butterflies sip nectar from. -un(→), -l-un(→) n flowers that are attractive to birds and insects.

sibakung v [A; c] cook a mixture of rice and corn grits.

síbang v [A; b6] nick a blade. (→) a nicked. n nick in a blade.

sibásid = saluwásid.

sibat_1 v {1} [A2; b6] get out of s.w., usually without leave. Musibat ta sa prugráma arun dílì ta hingtawgan ug pakanta, Let us get out of this place before we are called upon to sing. Wà ka kinahanglána dinhi. Hala, sibat! You are not wanted here, So, scram! {2} [A1; c1] take s.t. without permission. Sibatun (isibat) ku ning libru ug walay magtan-aw, I will take this book when nobody is looking. †

sibat_2 n small fishing spear, usually made of wire as thick as a man’s finger or bamboo pointed at one tip. v {1} [A; a] spear using the sibat. {2} [a12] make into a sibat.

síbaw v {1} [A2; b2] bounce from s.t. towards s.t. Misíbaw nákù ang búla nga gilábay sa bungbung, The ball was thrown against the wall and bounced toward me. {2} [A3] for a sound to reverberate and be noisy so as to rise above other sounds. Misíbaw ang butubutu sa mga ribintadur, The explosion of firecrackers resounded. {3} [B246] rise to an alarming proportion. Misíbaw karun pag-áyu ang pangáwat, Robberies have increased to alarming proportions. ka- n turmoil, confused noises, tumultuous sounds.

sibay n an extension room added to an already existing dwelling, with the floor raised some distance from the ground. v [A13; b6] add an extension to a house. sibaysíbay n woman maintained by a married man. Ang sibaysíbay sa íyang bána hustis, Her husband’s woman is a night-club hostess. v [A; abc] for a married man to maintain a woman.

sibáya = kisibáya.

*sibika, *sibiku kapunúngang — n civic organization. hinábang nga — civic aid.

sibil n {1} civil, not by the church. Sa sibil lang ta magpakasal, Let’s make it a civil marriage. Sibil nga mintiryu, Public cemetery. {2} = gwardiya sibil. v [c1] have a civil wedding. gíra — civil war. gwardiya — Civil Guard of the Philippines during Spanish times. -in- v [A; c1] punish s.o. heavily or make s.o. do a lot of work rapidly (as the Spanish civil guards do). Maáyung musinibil ug súgù sa mga sinuhúlan apan dílì maáyung mupakáun, Knows how to make farmhands work hard but doesn’t give them enough food to eat. Dì na run magsinibil ug kastígu ang mga maistra sa klási kay manúkul na man run ang mga istudiyanti, Teachers do not inflict heavy punishments in class any more because nowadays the students fight back.

*síbil — sirbis n civil service. — sirbis tist Civil Service test.

sibilisar v [A; a12] civilize. sibilisádu a civilized, well-mannered. v [B12] be, become civilized. sibilisasiyun n civilization.

sibilsíbil n game of hide-and-seek played in pairs. v [A12C; c1] play hide-and-seek in pairs.

sibilyan n {1} civilian. {2} ordinary clothes as opposed to a uniform or frock. v {1} [A1] wear civilian attire or ordinary clothes as opposed to a uniform or frock. Dì giyud mailhan nga párì kay nagsibilyan man, You’d never know he was a priest because he was wearing ordinary clothes. {2} [a3] become a civilian.

síbin_1 v [A; b6] {1} wipe s.o.’s face or any other part of the body with a moist cloth. {2} shave hair on the body. paN- v [A2; b6] {1} wipe one’s face with a wet cloth. {2} shave one’s body hair.

síbin_2 v [b4] be a hermaphrodite. Gisibínan ang anak ni Maríya, Maria’s child had both male and female genital organs. -an a hermaphrodite.

sibin-ilíbin n k.o. dice game. v [A; c1] {1} play this game. {2} for males to masturbate (slang).

síbin pirs = síti páris. see síti.

síbins gríd n seventh grade of elementary schools. Karun wà nay síbins gríd, They have abolished the seventh grade of elementary schools. v [A3] be or get to be in the seventh grade.

sibintiit n 78 rpm record.

sibinti páak n grade of seventy-five, the lowest passing grade (humorous slang). v [A12] get seventy-five.

sibinti siks n k.o. rice introduced by the PACD.

sibit n {1} safety pin. {2} = pálud. v [A; b5] {1} fasten in with a safety pin. Sibta (sibti) ang lampin, Pin the diapers. {2} = pálud. -in- = pálud, n.

sibsib v {1} [A; a2b2] for animals that graze to nibble at plants. Hingsibsiban ang rúsas sa kanding, The goat nibbled at my rosebush. {2} [AN; a] nibble at s.t. boney to get at the meaty parts. Ákung sibsíbun ang mga bukug kay nía man dinhi ang lamì, I’ll nibble at the bones, for that is where the delicious parts are. paN- v [A2] graze. Didtu sa lagúna nanibsib ang kabáyù, The horse was grazing in the meadow. -anan n pasture.

síbu n fat of bovine and other animals with hooves, except pigs. v [B1245; b6] put beef fat. Nagkasíbu ang linat-an, The stew is full of fat. Sibúhi ang ímung hiraminta arun dílì tay-an, Smear beef fat on your tools so they won’t get rusty.

síbù a {1} fitting precisely, of exact dimension. Kining twirkáha síbù kaáyu sa pirnu, This nut fits precisely into the bolt. {1a} exactly [so-and-so] long, at [such-and-such] a time. Síbung duha ka túig, Exactly two years. Síbung alas dúsi, At exactly twelve o’clock. {2} timepiece synchronized with another, musical instrument tuned to another. Dílì síbù ang ákung rilu sa íyang rilu. Alas dus nas íya apan walà pa diris ákù, My watch isn’t running at the same time as his. He has two o’clock, but I don’t. {3} harmonizing with, fittingly with the personality. Ang íyang papil sa dráma síbù kaáyu sa íyang pagkatáwu, His role in the drama fits his personality perfectly. {4} commensurate, proper in kind. Kadtung ímung tratamyintu níya síbù sa íyang nabúhat, What you did to him is just appropriate for what he did to you. {5} for the moon to be full. v {1} [A2] fit into s.t. {1a} [B56; a12] be exactly [such-and-such] a time. {2} [A1C3; ac] tune a musical instrument to another, synchronize a watch with another. Sibúun ta ning duha ka sista, Let us tune the two guitars to each other. {3} [B2C23; c6] harmonize with, fit a personality or style. Kining kalúa musíbù sa bísan unsang kurti sa nawung, This hat goes nicely with any face. {4} [A; a2] borrow a quantity of s.t. and return the same amount or multiples thereof. Musíbù ku ug walu ka gantang mais. Ulían ta ka ug dubli sa tingsanggì, I will borrow eight gantas of corn, and I will pay you back double during harvest time. {5} [B245] for the moon to become full.

síbug v {1} [AB3(1); c1P] back s.t. up, move back. Ug musíbug ka, matambug ka sa kanal, If you step backward, you will fall into the ditch. Kinsay nagsíbug sa lamísa? Who moved the table back? {1a} [A23; b6] back down from s.t. Dílì ta ka sibúgan ug sumbagay, I will not back down from you in a fight. {2} [A2; b6] back out of an agreement. {2a} [A; c6] withdraw an application, candidacy, case in court. Dílì ku musíbug sa ákung kandidatúra, I will not withdraw my candidacy. Ug musíbug ka sa ímung kíha, ariglúhun ta lang ni, If you withdraw your case, we will settle it amicably. Isíbug ku ang ákung aplikasiyun, I will withdraw my application. {3} [A1; c] move an event to an earlier or to a later date. Átung isíbug ang kasal ug tulu ka adlaw arun tukmà sa pyista, Let’s move the wedding ahead (or postpone it) three days so that it will coincide with the fiesta. {4} [A2] visit (dialectal). Musíbug mis inyu rung pila ka adlaw, We’ll visit your place one of these days. n action of moving back, backing out, retreating. Pagsábut nga way síbug, An agreement you can not back out of.

sibúkaw n small tree with scattered prickles, the wood of which is used for nails in boat building: Caesalpinia sappan.

sibul = subul.

sibut n k.o. very small dip net made of finely meshed cloth. v [A13; a2b2] pick out with a small dip net. Sibuta ang isdà. Ayaw ug kab-a sa panaksan, Catch the fish with a dip net. Don’t scoop it out with a cup.

síbut v [A3P; a1] inspire s.o. with enthusiasm to do s.t. Ang kanindut sa kahigayúnan sa Amirika mauy nakasíbut (nakapasíbut) nákù paglangyaw, I was inspired to go to America by the attractive opportunities that are available there. Gisíbut mi sa ámung ginikánan pag-iskuyla, Our parents inspired us to study. ka- n enthusiasm. ma-un a full of enthusiasm to do s.t.

sibúyas n {1} general name for various kinds of onions and leeks. {2} humorous name given to Union cigarettes (where Union is pronounced homophonous with onion in the Philippines). — amirikánu leeks with a slightly larger bulb than the bisayà. — bisayà leeks with tiny red or white bulbs, the tops of which are used. — bumbay onions with large bulbs. -un ug tíngug a squeaky-voiced.

sibuying n k.o. small onion or leek, smaller than sibúyas bisayà, with a small white bulb and a flavor differing from ordinary leeks.

sibya v {1} [AN; c] peddle fish. Sibyáhan kug lab-as nang mga báy dihà, I peddle fresh fish around to those houses. {2} [A; c6] broadcast. Isibya ang anunsiyu sa tíbi, Broadcast the announcement on T.V. {3} [A13; c6] announce, give notice of. Hinagtub nga nagsibya sa íyang pag-abut, Footfalls that announced his arrival. mag-r- n radio announcer.

sibyà = sibya, v2, 3.

sída n silk cloth. sidasida n name given to several grasses with silky tufts.

sidbaks n box used as a seedbed for germinating seeds. †

sidhawus n shed providing shade for seed beds. v [A; b6] construct such a shed.

sidi v [b(1)] receive favorably, approve. Wà sidihi sa huwis ang diklarasiyun sa sinumbung, The judge didn’t receive the allegations of the accused favorably.

sid-ing v {1} [A; a12] look closely at s.t. by bringing one’s face to it or putting it near the face. Nagsid-ing ku áring pínung litra, I am looking closely at this fine print. {2} [A1; a12] look at s.t. out of the corner of the eyes. Nasakpan ku siya nga nagsid-ing kang Marta, I caught him regarding Martha out of the corner of his eyes.

sidlak a sparkling, glittering. v [A] {1} sparkle. Diyamanting nagsidlak, A sparkling diamond. Hingsidlakan aku sa adlaw, I woke up after the sun had risen. {2} be glittering in prominence. Misidlak ang íyang kabantug, He reached glittering fame. n ray, beam. -an(→) n east. Layung sidlakan, The Far East. Duul nga sidlakan, The Near East.

sidlit v {1} [A; b2] squirt out in a stream. Misidlit ang nánà sa dihang gipislit ang hubag, The pus squirted out in a stream when I pressed the boil. Hingsidlitan ku sa íhì sa bátà, The little boy urinated on me. {2} [A23] for the sun to shine (literary). Sa walà pa musidlit ang primírung bidlísiw sa adlaw, Before the first rays of the sun shone.

sidlut = sidlit, v1.

sidsarun = sitsarun.

sidsid n {1} hem, lower edge of dress, curtain, or the like. {2} edge, border (literary). Ang sidsid sa kapunawpunáwan, To the outer reaches of space. sidsiran = sidsid, 2.

sid-uk n hiccup. v [A2; a4] have the hiccups. Misid-uk si Lúlu, unyà miyupyup sa íyang kwáku, Granddad hiccuped and then puffed on his pipe. Inum ug usa ka básung túbig ug sid-ukun ka, Take a glass of water if you have the hiccups.

sidula n {1} the head tax of the Spanish time and now, the residence tax. {2} the residence certificate, evidencing the payment of this tax.

síga_1 a {1} bright, giving off intense illumination. Síga kaáyu ang sugà, The lamp is very bright. {2} bright-eyed or having big round eyes. Síga ug mata kining batáa paríha sa íyang uyuan, This child has big, round eyes like his uncle’s. n flame, light given off. v {1} [A2S; a2Pb7] burn bright. Nagsiga pa ba ang dáub? Is the fire still burning? Sigái ang linung-ag, Turn up the fire under the rice. {1a} for the lights to be on. Sigáha (pasigáha) ang sugà kay ngitngit na, Put the lights on because it is dark now. {2} [A2S; b6] for the eyes to be big or bright. Misíga ang mga mata sa kahikugang, Her eyes grew wide in astonishment. {2a} for the eyes to be wide, glaring at s.o. Gisigáan ku níya sa kapungut, He glared at me in anger.

síga_2, sígà n notorious tough guy. v [B12; b6] be, become a tough. sigasíga = síga_2.

sigabu n continuous, thudding sound. v [A3] be thudding, give a thudding sound. Musigabu ang balud ug ting-amihan, Strong waves dash against the shore when the northwind blows. Unsa may nagsigabu sa táas? Mga bátang nagdúlà? What is it that is thudding upstairs? Children playing?

sigamnu v [A3; a12] care, give attention or concern to s.o.’s welfare or needs. Wà siya magsigamnu sa idukasiyun sa íyang mga anak, She doesn’t concern herself with her children’s schooling. Sigamnúa ang ímung láwas arun dì ka masakit, Take care of your body so you won’t get sick.

sig-ang_1 v [A; c1] put the pot on the fire. Nagsig-ang na siya sa paniudtu, She is preparing lunch now.

sigarilyu_1 n cigarette. v [a12] make into a cigarette. paN- v [A2; b6(1)] smoke cigarettes, ask s.o. for cigarettes or cigarette money. Kamau na diay ka nga manigarilyu, So, you already know how to smoke. Panigarilyúhan nátù si Iduy kay nakadaug sa súgal, Let us ask Edoy for cigarette money because he won in gambling.†

sigarit kís n cigarette case.

sigaw v [A; c] confess or tell s.t. which s.o. wants to be kept secret (slang). Nadakpan ang tanan kay misigaw ang usang nadakpan, All of them were caught because one of them sang. Íyang gisigaw ang tinagúan sa íyang inahan, She revealed her mother’s secrets.

sígaw a noisy, making a disturbance. n shouts and noise. Ang sígaw sa nagsúgal dungug sa ámù, You could hear the shouts of the gamblers as far as our house. v [B1; b6] be noisy. Nagsígaw ang mga istudiyanti kay way maistru sa klási, The students are all in uproar because the teacher is not in the room. ka- v [A13] be very noisy.

sig-aw v [A; b3] make a loud noise at the top of one’s lungs. Wà siya makasig-aw kay ákung gikasab-an, He did not dare make noise because I scolded him.

sigay n general name for small cowries.

sigbaw formula uttered to prevent one from being struck by lightning when making fun of animals. Ang ungguy mu ra sigbaw ug táwu, The monkey looks like man, may I not be struck by lightning. Sigbaw ug paríha ang táwu sa irù nga magpungutay, May lightning not strike me, how would it feel if people had intercourse like dogs.

sigbin n animal possessed by and at the service of s.o. It has the power of making itself invisible to a person other than the owner. The sigbin can do good to the owner, transport the owner, and will inflict fatal bites on whomever the owner commands it to. It cannot be killed as long as the owner can see it. It is said to have long hind legs and walks with the head looking back in between the legs. Ownership is handed down to relatives when the owner dies. A person who refuses a sigbin is said to go mad. -an n possessing a sigbin. v [B1256] get a sigbin handed down to one.

sígi v {1} [A; b5c1] continue or go on doing s.t.; do s.t. always. Ug magsígi ning ulána háyan mubahà, If this rain keeps on, it’s likely to flood. Sigíhun (sigíhan, isígi) nímu ug túyuk ang twirka hangtud muhugut, Continue turning the screw until it gets tight. Ngánung sigíhan man ku nímu ug tan-aw? Why do you always look at me? {1a} [A23] walk or go on or forward. Inig-abut nímu sa iskína, musígi ka ug mga bayinti mitrus, When you reach the corner, go ahead for about twenty meters. {1b} [A2; a12P] proceed with one’s studies. Dílì ku makasígi karung sunud túig kay wà kuy kwarta, I cannot proceed with my studies next year because I have no money. exclamation: {1} urging s.o. to do s.t. Sígi, káun na, Come on, eat! {2} expressing acquiescence. Ug walay láin sígi na lang ta áning nía, If there is no other, we will just have to make do with this. {2a} O.K. Bye. ‘Adtu na ku.’ ‘Sígi,’ ‘I’m going now.’ ‘O.K., Bye-bye.’ {3} always. Sígi ka lang ug sulti, way búhat, You’re always talking. You never do anything. — lang {1} never mind, it doesn’t matter. Sígi lang ug pubri, basta malipáyun, Never mind if I’m poor as long as I am happy. {2} Oh, please. Sígi lang, tagái lang ku, Oh, please. Let me have some! (→) = sígi, exclamation.

sig-id n k.o. vine used for tying purposes: Malaisia scandens.

sigídas n {1} successive, frequent. Lápuk kaáyu sa ámù kay sigídas ang ulan, My place is very muddy because it keeps raining. {2} automatic, rapid-firing weapons. {3} freewheeling, such that the chain that links the pedal gear to the wheel gear engages only in the forward direction, and not in the backward direction. Sigídas ang bisiklíta nga rísir, A racing bicycle is freewheeling. {3a} racing bicycle. v [A; a12] become frequent or successive; do s.t. successively or frequently. Nagsigídas ang ákung mga sulat rung mga adláwa, I keep getting letters one after another these days. Sigidásun nímu ug tindak ang pidal arun magsígi ug túyuk ang ligid, Keep pumping the pedal so the wheels will keep turning.

sigidilyas = karabansus.

sígin n k.o. net designed for taking out catch from the fish corral. (→) v [A; a] get the fish out of the corral with a net.

sigingsiging an exclamation uttered together with shaking s.o. emotionally upset by the shoulders. v [A; a12] {1} shake s.o. and say sigingsiging. Sa nagsigingsiging ku sa bátà, mihínay ang íyang paghílak, After I had shaken the child and said sigingsiging to him, he began to stop crying. {2} make s.o. hurry in doing s.t. Kinsa mang kustumíra ang nagsigingsiging ug pagpakúha nímu ug túbig? Who was the customer that made you hurry in getting a glass of water?

sigisígi n name of a notorious gang of Tagalog hoodlums as opposed to the uksu (OXO) of the Visayans. — gang = sigisígi.

sigkat = siklat.

sigking = sikging.

sigkit = síkit.

siglu n century. Sa Siglu Katursi, In the Fourteenth Century.