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Chapter XC: Part 90

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tabuylug_1 v [AB; b2c1] swing, spin around; cause s.t. to do so. Mitabuylug ang bátà sa písì, The child hung to a rope and swung around. Nagtabuylug ang tyubíbu, The merry-go-round is spinning around.

tabuylug_2 v [AC; c1] go together. Magtabuylug ta ngadtu sa sini, Let us go to the show together. Gitabuylug níya paghigut ang mga bábuy, He tied the pigs together on one peg. n constant companion. Íyang anak ang ákung tabuylug, His son is my constant companion. -in- v [A1] walk together in groups; walk side by side together. Dílì kita makatinabuylug sa pagpanglákaw niíning pit-us nga dálan, We can not walk abreast on this narrow path.

tabyáyung = balantíyung.

tabyug v [AB456; a1] swing s.t. suspended. Mitabyug ang písing ákung gikumbibátan, The rope I was clinging to swung. Kinsay nagtabyug sa dúyan? Who swung the hammock? Tabyúga ang butùbútù sa kampána, Swing the clapper of the big bell. n s.t. used to swing a hammock, such as a string.

tabyun = kulabyun.

tabyus = kadyus.

tád n k.o. small, slippery fishes of various colors, with large scales, found in seaweeds.

tadhan see tahud.

tadiyà v [A; a12] throw a knife such that the point sticks in at impact. Hingígù ka giyud ug makatadiyà ka ánang irung nagdagan, You’re really a marksman if you can sink a knife into that running dog. n knife throwing.

tadiyaw n large earthen jar to hold liquids. -in- a shaped like a tadiyaw. Ang íyang kasing tinadiyaw, His top is egg-shaped.

tadlas across an area. Midágan siya tadlas sa uma, He ran across the farm. v [A; a] go across a broad area. Tadlásun ku ang kadagátan pagpangítà nímu, I’ll cross the oceans searching for you. -an(→) n center player of the defensive team in tubigtúbig.

tadlip = adlip.

tadluk n coconut seedling. Pilía ang tambuk nga tadluk, Choose a healthy seedling. v [A; a12] let coconuts sprout for seedlings. Mutadluk (magtadluk) tag pila ka buuk, We will let a few coconuts sprout into seedlings.

tadlung v [A23; a12] go or walk straight to a place. Tadlúnga lang tung kahúya kay hilabyan mu ang tábay, Just walk straight to that tree and you will pass the well.

tadlungan n black-finned shark: Carcharias melanopterus.

tadluy n {1} small funnel for solids, used to get rice out of sacks to see what the contents are. {2} a k.o. fish with a round, tapered body growing about 5″ or 6″ in length, about an inch in diameter, white belly and darker back, with fine scales. a straight, in line with. Syárug dílì ka kapasulud sa numiru dyís nga tadluy man ni kaáyu ngadtus bangag, Surely you can get the number ten ball in because it is directly in line with the hole.

tadtad v [A; a] chop into bits. Nagtadtad siyag tinái arun himúung dugùdugù, He is chopping entrails into bits for the blood stew. {2} [A; a2b2] have sexual intercourse (slang). n {1} action of cutting. {2} sexual intercourse. maáyu lang tayáda way — all talk and no action. tadtaran n chopping board. -in- n dish consisting primarily of chopped entrails and blood.

tadyak v [A; b] kick hard with the foot. Tadyáki ang irung náa sa iláwum sa lamísa, Kick that dog under the table.

tadyaw = tadiyaw.

tadyus = kadyus.

tadyùtù = tayùtù.

tág n tag, a piece of paper identifying s.t. v [b6(1)] put a tag on s.t.

tag-_1 affix forming nouns which refer to the agent of a particular action or to the particular person concerned. Si Risal ang tagsúlat (tagsulat) sa Núli Mi Tanghiri, Rizal was the author of Noli Me Tangere. Ang tagsalà, The one who committed the sin. Tagbalay (tagbálay), Owner of the house.

tag-_2 {1} prefix added to numbers and numerals to form numerals which mean [so-and-so] many apiece. Tag singku ang pan disal, Rolls cost five cents each. Tagsa ka sáku, tagurha ka sáku ang palitun káda palit níya, He buys a sack, two sacks at a time. {2} added to other parts of speech: [such-and-such] each time. Tagdugay siyang mupaúlì, He comes home late each time. Taglagyù siyag byáhi, He travels long distances each time.

tagà_1 n fishhook. v [a3b2] caught, snagged on a fishhook. Hitag-an na bayà apan nakabuhì, It was already caught on the hook, but it broke free. paN- v [a12] catch with a hook and line.

tagà_2 v [A; a12] cut down trees. Siyay nagtaga sa ímung tanum, He cut your plant down. Tagaa ang punúan sa ságing, Cut the trunk of the banana tree down. n action of felling trees. maN-r-(←) n woodcutter.

*tágà suppletive form for hátag used optionally for suffixed forms. Tagáan (hatágan) ta ka ug dulsi, I will give you candy. Pagbinuutan kay básig hitagaan kag gása, Be good because you might get a present. -l-an(→), -anan n {1} s.t. one is obliged to give. {2} person to whom given. -in-an n one to whom s.t. is given. -in-an(→) n manner of giving. ka-un a on the verge of giving. ma-in-un a generous, liking to give. -l-un, -unun(→) = tagaanan, 1.

taga- prefix added to words that refer to a place to form nouns which mean: {1} one who is from [such-and-such] a place. Tagamanílà diay ka, So, you are from Manila. Tagaámù, One who is from my hometown. {2} one who is associated with a certain group. Tagakustum, People in the Customs. Tagakíim, One of the members of the K.M.’s (Kabatáang Makabáyan, Patriotic Youth).

taga-(→) prefix added to words referring to parts of the body to form words meaning ‘up to [so-and-so]’. Tagaliug ku sa útang, I’m up to my neck in debts.

tagábung_1 n strands of hair formed into a wig to reinforce a chignon. v [A1; a] make into a hairpiece of this sort.

tagábung_2 = tugábung.

tagad v {1} [A; a1] give attention to, mind. Wà na siya magtagad sa íyang pangláwas, She stopped paying attention to her health. Wà ku makatagad nímu dáyun, I wasn’t able to attend to you at once. Walà ni Li tagda ang ákung pakilúuy, Lee did not heed my pleading. {1a} [A; c] pay attention to s.o. showing warmth, concern. Mutagad lang siya kun unáhan, He is friendly to others only when they speak to him first. Nagtagad pa giyud kag andam dà, You shouldn’t have bothered fixing anything to eat. {2} [A; a2] wait for. Ása ta magtagad ug sakyanan? Where shall we wait for the bus? n action of caring. Wà siyay tagad sa íyang pagkáun, He is not particular about his food. (←) = tagad, v2. tagdanay, tinagdanay v [C2] be on friendly terms with each other. -in- a looked up to, respected, considered important. Usa siya sa mga tinagad nga táwu sa lungsud, He is one of the respected people in the town. v [A13N] treat s.o. as worthy of attention. Magtinagad (maninagad) ka man niánang bastus, Why do you mind those rowdy fellows? -anan, tagaranan n waiting place. tinagdan n manner of attending to s.t. Lahì ang íyang tinagdan (pagtagad) kanákù karun sa kaniadtu, She treats me differently from the way she used to. matinagdánun a attentive. pag- n {1} attention. Ang íyang líhuk nakadani sa ákung pagtagad, The way she acted caught my attention. {2} = tinagdan.

tagadtad a for the meat of fleshy fruits and tubers to have hardened parts. Tagadtad kaáyu ang kamúti nga guwang, Matured sweet potatoes have hardened portions. v [B2] get to have hardened portions. Sakit ang nakatagadtad (nakapatagadtad) sa ságing, A blight caused the bananas to develop hardened lumps.

tagak_1 v [A; a2] join strands of abaca at the ends to make a long thread. -an, -an(←) n k.o. basket, cylindrical in shape and with a large mouth, used to hold joined strands of abaca. -in- n joined abaca fibers.

tágak v {1} [A1; ac] cause s.t. to fall straight down. Matágak ang mga dáhun, The leaves will fall. Tagákun ku nang langgam sa usa ka tíru, I’ll knock that bird down in one shot. Namatay siya kay hitagakan sa lubi, He died because a coconut fell on his head. Itágak nang sapátus kay naglisud ka pagsaka, Kick off your shoes because you’re having trouble climbing. {2} [A; a12] fail in school. Tagáka siya kay absiníru, Fail him because he’s always absent. {3} [A2; c1] for coconuts to yield. Kanang kalubihána mutágak ug usa ka líbu, That coconut plantation yields one thousand nuts. {4} [B1267; b8] suffer a miscarriage. Natagákag makaduha, She has had two miscarriages. {5} [a3] for the curtain to fall signifying the end of a presentation (metaphorical). Ug dinhi natágak ang tabil sa átung sugilánun, And so, here our story ends. {6} — ang kwarta [a3] spend money. Natágak ang kwarta sa way hinungdan, The money was just wasted. n yield of coconuts. (→)_2 n {1} fallen leaves of fruits. {2} fallen pieces, pieces which fell or spilled out of a container. Tagak sa kupras, mais, Extra pieces of copra, corn grain. tagaktagak v {1} [B6; c16] drop down in spurts or drips. Nagtagaktagak ang tái sa bátang nagkalíbang, The child with the diarrhea kept having his BM’s in spurts. {2} [A13; b6] drop things around, mess. Mauy musilhig sa sawug ang nagtagaktagak ug kan-un, Whoever throws rice all over the floor is going to have to pick it up. {3} [B145; c1] fail to do s.t. in unison. Dungána pagrisayit. Ayaw tagaktagaka (itagaktagak), Recite it together in unison, not raggedly. a not in unison. -in-(→) = tagaktagak, 3.

tagaktak_1 n clacking or banging sound, but not resounding, e.g. that of slapping s.t. with wood. v [A2; c6] make such a sound. Mitagaktak ang sín pagbundak sa ulan, The metal roof made a banging noise when the rain came down hard. Ayawg itagaktak ang bakyà sa simintu, Don’t bang your wooden slippers on the concrete.

tagaktak_2 n k.o. crunchy sweet made of a thick dough of ground rice or sweet potatoes and sugar passed through a sieve to form fine threads, fashioned into triangles or other shapes, and fried brown. v [A; b6] make tagaktak.

tagal n stipulated length or period of time to do s.t. Ang tagal sa pagbáyad sa útang tulu ka búlan, The stipulated period for paying the debt is three months. Ugmà ang íyang tagal nga mubálik, He set tomorrow as the day he’ll be back. v [A; c] stipulate a period of time within which or at which s.t. is to be done. Gitagalan ang masakitun ug lima ka adlaw, The patient was given five days to live. Daghang burúka ang gikatagal niánang adláwa, Many cases had been set for that day.

tagála n a woman from the Tagalog region.

tagalubi see lubi.

Tagálug n Tagalog language, people. -in-(→) n Tagalog language, way. v [A; a] speak Tagalog.

tagalúla n k.o. rattan used in tying bamboo floor slats.

tagam v [B25; b2] refrain from repeating an act as a result of an unpleasant experience previously undergone. Mitagam (natagam) siyag pangáwat human maprísu, He didn’t steal again after he was put in prison once. Balikbálik, ayaw pagtagam, Come see us again (lit. don’t learn a lesson). Hitagman kag bisíta kun dì ka mutagad, People will not come to visit you again if you don’t entertain them. káun ug — v [A12] experience s.t. bad so as to feel that one doesn’t ever want to repeat it. Nakakaun ka bag tagam nga dì na ka muadtu sa ámù? Did s.t. bad happen to you that you don’t want to come back to our place? katalagman n calamity. Nahiágum sa katalagman ang Pilipínas paggúbat, The Philippines experienced great calamities during the war.

tagamtam v [A12; a12b2] have a taste, experience, feel of s.t., usually s.t. abstract. Nakatagamtam kug lángit uban nímu, I have tasted heaven with you. Tagamtáma ang ákung panimalus, Get a taste of my revenge.

tag-an v [A; a2b2] {1} guess. Akuy tag-an sa sulud sa bangà, I’ll guess what’s inside the jar. Hitag-anan nákung ikaw tung nagmaskara, I guessed right that you were the one wearing a mask. {2} foretell. Tag-ánun níya ang ímung kapaláran, He will tell your fortune. n {1} guess. {2} fortune told. tag-antag-an n {1} any k.o. guessing game. {2} guesswork. v {1} [C] play a guessing game. {2} [A; a12] conjecture, guess. Wà ku makasigúru sa íyang panuígun. Átù lang tag-antag-ánun, I can’t be sure of her age. Let’s just guess it. hiN- a good guesser. maN-r- n fortune-teller.

tagána v [A1; c] set s.t. aside for future use, prepare s.t. beforehand for s.t. Nagtagána kug aslúnun pára sa pista, I reserved a pig to be roasted for the fiesta. Itagána ku ang kwarta sa inyung pagtuun, I am setting this money aside for your studies. Ulì na kay gitagan-an kag latus ni Tátay, Come home because Father is preparing a whipping for you. a prepared. Andam ug tagána na síya sa iksámin, He is ready and prepared for the examination. (→) n s.t. prepared for s.o. esp. for a special occasion. Dakung bábuy ang ákung tagana sa pista, I prepared a huge pig for the fiesta. paN- v {1} [A2; b3c] do s.t. as a precaution just in case. Pagdág pistúla. Maáyu nang managána, Bring a gun. It’s a good precaution. {2} [A2S3; b3] hesitate to do s.t., have reservations about doing s.t. Nagpanagana kung mamisíta níya kay istrikta, I hesitate to visit her because she’s a difficult person. mapanagan-un a characterized with cautious hesitation.

taganas n k.o. small waterfall where the water glides along a sloping stone cliff, or the smooth, stone slope the water glides over.

tágas v = tágak. n {1} = tágak, n. {2} egg accidentally laid by a hen while walking.

tagasak, tagásak v [A; b6] make the sound of cascading water hitting s.t. Nagtagasak ang ulan gíkan sa sandayung, The rain made a splashing sound as it poured from the gutter. -in- n splashing sound.

tagasanta, tagasantu see *istígi.

tagáuk = tuktugáuk.

tagaw v {1} [A; ac] wander, roam. Nakatagaw na siya sa íyang mga saup, He has already made the rounds of his tenants. {2} [B; c6] deviate from, go separately. Sa pag-ikskursiyun námù mitagaw silang duha, During our excursion the two of them got separated from us. Mangulitáwu gánì nà siya, itagaw ang sulti, If he begins talking about love, change the subject. {3} [B] be boorish, ignorant in one’s ways. Makatagaw man diay ning subra ra sa paghigpit, I found out that being too strict with a child makes him develop into a shy, socially poor sort. {4} [A; b3c] talk, speak out loudly. Mitagaw siya sa mikrupunu, He spoke loud over the microphone. a ignorant and boorish. Giinum sa tagaw nga dakù ang patis, ábi níyag kukakúla, The oaf drank the soy sauce thinking it was coca-cola. n vagabond, wanderer. Dì ku mamánag tagaw, I won’t marry a vagabond. (←) v [B; a] be in confusion. Mutágaw (matágaw) ang panagsulti ug muintra na siya, If he takes part, the conversation will get utterly confused. Tagáwun ku ang ílang panimuyù, I’ll cause confusion in their home. la- see latagaw.

tagawtaw v {1} [A1; c6] talk nonsense to oneself. Kabuangun nà siya kay síging magtagawtaw, He is going crazy because he keeps talking nonsense to himself. {2} [A] nag and scold in a long rambling way. Nagtagawtaw ang asáwa kay nahubug siya, His wife kept nagging him because he was drunk. n {1} nonsense one speaks. {2} uninterrupted nagging talk. -an(→) a nagger.

tágay v {1} [A; c] pour alcoholic drinks into a drinking vessel. Ikay tágay kay ímu ning silibrasiyun, You pour the drinks because it’s your celebration. {2} [C2; c3] drink together. Makigtágay aku níya, I will drink together with him. {2a} indulge in sensual pleasure together. Nagtágay sila sa kinawatkawat nga kalípay, They shared stolen moments of joy. {3} [b6] be proffered s.t. Gitagáyan siyag madaníhun nga pahíyum, He was proffered a winsome smile. n {1} drink poured. {2} drinking party. -an(→) n vessel one drinks liquor from.

tagaylu v [AC] barter, exchange one commodity for another. Nakatagaylu kug humay ug rilip, I bartered some relief clothes for rice. n act of bartering.

tagaytay (from taytay) n mountain ridge. paN- v [A2] go along the mountain ridges. Managaytay lang ta kay gibahaan ang ubus, Let’s travel along the ridge because the valleys are flooded.

tagbagu = talagbagu.

tagbak_1 n k.o. herring: Ilisha hoevenii.

tagbak_2 n k.o. herbaceous plant of cool, damp places, with lanceolate leaves, similar to banana, growing to 1½–2 meters: Kolowratia elegans.

tagbaw v [AP1B16; a12] {1} satisfy to the point of satiety. Didtu siya sa Rílis, nagtagbaw (nagpatagbaw) sa kaugalíngun, He was in the red light district, satisfying his sexual needs. Manggáwas ta kay natagbaw na kug tíbi, Let’s go out. I’ve had enough TV. {2} get enough of s.t. to make one tired of it. Ang nawung ni Imilda dílì makatagbaw, One can’t get tired of looking at Imelda’s face. ka- n state of being satisfied, having had enough. ka-an n {1} satisfaction at s.t. done. Pagsirbisyu nga makahátag dakung katagbáwan, Service that can give great satisfaction. {2} = ka-un(→). ka-un(→) n satisfaction reached. Way katagbawung bayhána, An insatiable woman.

tagbaya_1 n ulcer in the corners of the mouth. v [A123P; a4] have a mouth ulcer. Gitagbaya siya kay way kalígù, He has sores in the corner of his mouth because he hasn’t bathed. tagbayahun a having ulcers in the corners of the mouth. v [B1256] develop this condition.

tagbaya_2 n k.o. bird, the Philippine bulbul: Hypsipetes philippinus.

tagbù n {1} work bee on a community project. Tagbù sa pagpúu sa ilagà, A work bee to exterminate mice. {2} = súgat, n. v {1} [A; b6] hold a work bee. {2} = tábù, v1, 2. hiN- = hinabù. see tábù. tagbùtagbù v {1} [A12C2; c1] meet in a clandestine manner. Dì na sila makatagbùtagbù kay nasakpan na ang ílang rilasiyun sa bána, They can no longer continue with their trysting because the woman’s husband found out about it. {2} [C3] keep passing by one another. Magtagbùtagbù lang ang nagkalainláing mga sakyanan sa kadalánan, All different vehicles keep passing each other on the streets. -anan n trysting place. -in-an s.t. s.o. brings when arriving from a trip.

tagduk v [A46; c] {1} for s.t. pointed to pierce and stick into s.t. Gitagduk níya sa punúan sa káhuy ang bára, He stuck the iron bar into the trunk of the tree. Tagdúki ang yútà ug kahiktan sa báka, Plant a stake into the ground to tie the cow to. {2} prick, make a small hole like a dot. Siyay mitagduk sa pabúrut, He punctured the balloon. n puncture, prick. Pilía ang síng walay mga tagduk, Choose iron sheets that have no punctures.

tagduy v [A; c] for s.t. pointed to pierce and stick into s.t. Mitagduy ang panà sa íyang dughan, The arrow pierced and stuck in his breast. Gitagdúyan sa tunuk ang íyang lapalapa, He got a thorn stuck in his sole.

tagdyaw = tadiyaw.

taghap v {1} [A2; a] guess. Taghápa ang ákung ngálan, Guess my name. {2} [A12; b8] hit on the right thing accidentally. Unsay kahibáwu! Hitaghapan ku lang, I didn’t know! I just guessed it. n guess. paN- v [A2; b6] do s.t. in a guessing way. Gipanaghapan níyag áyu ang radiyu, He took a stab at fixing the radio. n guess, wild try. taghaptaghap n hit and miss procedure. v [A1; b8] do s.t. by a hit and miss procedure.

taghud v [A; c] throw s.t. bulky s.w. with the intent of keeping others from finding out about it. Diin nímu itaghud ang nangkà nga ímung gikáwat? Where did you dump the jackfruit that you stole?

taghuy v [AN; ac] whistle, whistle at s.o. Taghúya ang túnu ánang kantáha, Whistle the tune of that song. Nasukù siya kay gitaghúyan, She got angry because s.o. whistled at her. n whistling.

tagibanwa see banwa.

tagidiyut see diyut.

tágik v {1} [A; ac1] tie things together carefully in construction. Nagtágik siya sa mga nípà didtu sa katsaw, He was tying the nipa strips to the rafters. Gitágik níya ang duha ka bulus kawáyan, He tied two bamboo poles together. {2} [A; a] create s.t. literary or musical. Maáyu siyang mutágik ug sugilánun nga kulbà hínam, He is good in composing suspenseful stories. {2a} [a12] organize or arrange words or ideas. Tagíka (itágik) únà pag-áyu ang ímung mga púlung nga igsusulti, Compose what you are going to say carefully. (→) n s.t. used to tie things together. -in- n s.t. constructed by tying. mag-r-(→) n composer of poems or songs.

tagiktik n ticking, clicking. Tinagiktik sa rilu, Ticking of the clock. v [A; c1] make the sound of tick-tick, pink-pink, or click-click. Mitagiktik ang bildu nga nahúgan sa lansang, The glass went pink-pink when the nails fell on it. Hastang nakatagiktik sa íyang makinilya, My! Her typewriter went clickety-clack.

tagilhus = tagulhus.

tagilhaw see hilaw.

tagilma see lima.

tagilpù = takilpù.

tagiltil n short, high-pitched somewhat resonant sounds: clink-clink. Tinagiltil sa kutsára, Clinking of spoons. v [A; c1] make a clinking sound. Mitagiltil ang tigib nga gimartilyu, The chisel went clink-clink when he hit it with a hammer.

tagilumbuy n k.o. tree of the second growth forest: Eugenia sp.

tagiluyluy = byatilis.

tagíma = tagilma.

tagimata see mata.

tagimtim_1 n {1} discoloration of teeth or surface roughness on metals, concrete, stone, due to exposure to the elements. {2} very tiny seashells found attached to stones or the bottoms of logs that have lain in the sand for a long time. v {1} [b4] be discolored and dirtied by the elements. Munyumintu nga gitagimtiman na, A monument that has been discolored by the elements. {2} [a4b4] stay long s.w. (as if long enough to develop tagimtim). Gitagimtim (gitagimtiman) na lang ang lubut ug paninda, apan wà giyud muirug, He has been in business for a long time, but he has never prospered.

tagimtim_2 n k.o. tiny oyster found adhering in clumps on rocks along the shore, similar in flavor to sisi.

tagingting n {1} jingling or clanging sound. {2} resounding, ringing of voice. Tagingting ang mandù sa sultan, The sultan’s command resounded. v [A; c1] go ting-ting or clang-clang. Nabátì níya ang tinagingting sa panagsingkì sa duha ka kris, She heard the cling-clang of the two swords. Tagingtínga (itagingting) ang kwarta kun minì ba, Make the coin jingle to see if it’s fake. paN- v [A23] for harsh words to ring in one’s ears. Nanagingting sa íyang dalunggan ang kasábà sa amahan, Her father’s scolding rang in her ears.

taginhus v [A13] go away from or arrive at a place, one by one or in small numbers. Nagtaginhus pag-abut ang mga mananagat sa baybáyun, The fishermen arrived at the shore one by one. Culu- = taginhus.

tagiptip n dirt, grime that is stuck hard on s.t. v [b4] have dirt sticking hard on s.t. Gitagiptipan ang labábu, The sink was covered with grime. -un(→) a dirty, grimy with dirt stuck to it.

tagitági v [A; a] do s.t. little by little. Madúgayng tagitági ug búhat ánà, mahuman ra man nà, That work will get done if you do it little at a time. Tagitagíhun nákù pagbáyad ang útang, I’ll pay the debt off a little at a time.

tagìtì n tartar that sticks on the teeth or tobacco tars formed from smoking. v [B6N; a4b4] be incrusted with tartar or tobacco tars. Nanagìtì ang hunsuy sa hinabákù, He smokes constantly so his pipe is incrusted with tars.

tagiwálu see walu.

tag-íya see íya.

tagkus = takgus.

tagmaya = tagbaya_1.

tagming = tagning.

tagmuk = tagnuk.

tagnà v [A; a12b2] {1} predict, prophesy. Si Amus nagtagnà nga mahúlug ang Samarya, Amos prophesied that Samaria would fall. Hitagnaan níya nga patyun si Kinidi, She predicted that Kennedy would be killed. {2} guess. Tagnáag unsay ákung surprísa, Guess what my surprise is. n guess, prediction, prophecy. maN-r-/l- n one who has power to predict, prophet. paN- n guesswork. Púlus lang panagnà ang íyang panambal, His treatment was pure guesswork. paN-l- n prophecy.

tagning a resonant and high-pitched quality of voice. v [B] become resonant and high-pitched. Nagkatagning ang íyang tíngug kay síging praktis, Her voice is getting resonant and high-pitched because she constantly practices.

tagnipà = sirbilyíta_2.

tagnípis see nipis.

tagnuk n k.o. gnat, tiny swarming insects of rice fields that bite. v [a4] be infested with this k.o. gnat.

tagpas v {1} [A2; a2] permeate, penetrate through material. Mitagpas ang ulan sa tulda, The rain permeated through the tent. {2} [b1] be splotched with menstrual blood from menstruation. Wà mutindug ang babáyi kay gitagpasan diay, The woman didn’t want to get up because her menstrual blood had seeped through her skirt.

tagpilaw see pilaw.

tagpis v {1} [A1; c1P] slice s.t. thinly. Tagpísun (itagpis) nákug hiwà ang kasahusun nga karni, I’ll slice the meat thin to make it into jerked meat. {2} [B12; b6] be skinny and slim. Natagpis nà siya kay masakitun, He is skinny because he is sickly.

tagpud a crisp, brittle and easily breaking into small pieces like glass or like dry and mealy sweet potatoes. Ang tagpud nga kamúti kun lútù, uga ug unud nga húmuk mapulpug, A powdery sweet potato is dry when it is cooked and has meat that crumbles readily. Ang biskwit nga bag-ung lútù tagpud, Newly baked biscuits are crisp. v [B; a] become crisp or brittle. Nagtagpud ang íyang ngípun, His teeth are crumbling.

tagsa see usa.

tagsaun n k.o. thick rattan used as a rope.

tagsikan n coconuts that are beginning to turn brown, but not completely matured.

tagsip v [A; ab7] cut s.t. off of s.t., cut in thin, long pieces (narrow or broad). Halus makatagsip sa pánit sa káhuy ning sundánga, This machete can hardly cut the bark off a tree. Tagsípa ang kamúti, Slice the yams into thin pieces. -in- n {1} only a few of a large number. Tinagsip lang ang makapasar sa bár, Only a small percentage passes the bar. {2} thin chippings or slices.

tagsuk v {1} [AB16; ac] pack elongated things tightly in an upright position using every bit of space. Nagtagsuk ang mga táwu sa trak dikarga, People were jampacked into the truck. Tagsukun níya ang butilya sa sáku, He will pack the bottles tightly into the sack. Itagsuk ang putput sa alat, Pack the sticks tightly in an upright position into the basket. {2} [A; c] pierce, plant into but not through. Kinsay nagtagsuk ning sundang sa báni? Who stuck the bolo into the banana trunk?

tagù a for fibrous materials to be weak, not strong and durable. — ug kasingkásing, balatían a easily moved emotionally. Tagù ug kasingkásing (balatían) ang mga babáyi. Dalì da kaáyung madala sa pakilúuy, Women are soft-hearted. They easily get carried away with pity. — ug mata a shedding tears easily. Tagù siyag mata. Bísan diyútay lang kaguul, muhílak dáyun, She cries at the slightest provocation. Let anything go wrong and she bursts into tears. v [B2] for fibrous materials to become weak. Mutagù (matagù) ang sinínà kun sigíhag klúruks, Clothes become weak if you keep washing them with chlorox. -un(→) a of a weak sort.

tágù a hidden from view. Tágù kaáyu ílang balay gíkan sa karsáda, Their house is well hidden from view from the road. sa — in secret. Nahigugma siya nímu sa tágù, She loves you in secret. v {1} [B1256] be hidden from view. {2} [AB3; b5c2] hide, keep away from view or knowledge. Didtu siya mutágù luyu sa kamálig, He hid behind the barn. Makatágù ka bag sikrítu? Can you keep a secret? Walà ku tagúa (tagúi, itágù) ang sulat, I did not hide the letter. {3} [A; b5c2] put away in a safe place for future use. Nagtágù ka ug sud-an pára ugmà? Did you put away some food for tomorrow? tagùtagù v [A] hide away in fear, do in secret. Nagtagùtagù silag panagtagbù kay minyù man ang babáyi, They have their meetings secretly because the woman is married. tagùtágù, tagùtaguay n game of hide-and-seek. v [A; b6] play hide-and-seek. -anan n hiding place; hideout. -in- n s.t. hidden. Kristung -in- a religious sect, the ceremonies of which are strictly private. -in-an n {1} secret. Nasáyud na ku sa ímung tinagúan, I know your secret. {2} s.t. kept from being lost or used up. Gastúha na lang ang ímung tinagúan, Just spend your savings. ma-in-un a secretive. ka-un(→) a feel very much like hiding oneself. -um-r-, -um-l- n be about to hide.

taguangkan (from tágù and anak) n womb, esp. of animals.

tagubtub n deep, resonant, thumping sound produced by pounding. v [A] emit a boomp boomp sound. Mitagubtub ang íyang likud nga gisumbag, His back went thump when it was struck. Bul-ánung — n pure Boholano (humorous). Bul-ánung tagubtub, pakisabaw, pakibahug, usa ka buuk itlug, sabwag pitu ka sag-ub, A pure Boholano is so fond of soup and food mixed with soup that he uses seven bamboo containers full of water to boil one egg.

tágud_1 v {1} [A; c] plant in a seedbed, esp. rice, but also other plants. Magtágud na ta pára pangulílang, Let’s plant the seedbed now for the second crop. Itágud sa kahun ang kamátis, Plant the tomatoes in the box. {1a} [B2456] for a rice field to have a certain capacity. Mutágud ning basáka ug usa ka bákid, This rice field is big enough to have one cavan planted on it. {2} [A; c] drop in several numbers. Nagtágud siyag lima ka pasul, He dropped four hooks and lines. Gitágud ang mga bumba sa syudad, The bombs were dropped on the city. {3} [B125] be covered with wounds, sores. Natágud sa núka ang makililímus, The beggar is covered with sores. n rice seedlings. taguran n seedbed.†

tágud_2 v {1} [A; a] cut or slice into small, but not fine, pieces. Gitágud ang kamúti nga giságul sa kan-un, The potatoes that were boiled with the rice were sliced into small pieces. {2} [AB125; a] tear into pieces. Bátà ang mitágud sa piryudiku, It was the child who tore the newspaper into pieces. Nagkatagud ang tualya, The towel is being reduced to tatters. tagudtagud v [A; a] {1} cut s.t. small into many pieces. {2} cut s.t. with short, fast chopping strokes. Tagudtagurun ta ka rung tikasána ka! I will chop you to bits, you cheat, you!

tagudtud a having the quality of being rubbery when bitten by the teeth but yielding when subjected to increased pressure. Ang unud sa budyung tagudtud apan lamì, The meat of the conch shell is rubbery but delicious. Tagudtud kan-un ang hilawhílaw nga linung-ag, Inadequately cooked rice is not soft enough. v [B; b6] be rubbery in consistency.

taguk n {1} sticky sap of plants and fruits. {2} sticky, thin, membranous substance that sticks on the body of a newly-delivered child. v {1} [A; b8] give off sap. Mutaguk ang kapáyas ug tigbásun, The papaya will give off sap if it is cut. Hingtagukan ang ákung sinínà, My shirt got smeared with sap. {1a} [A2; b6(1)] for s.t. to be sticky with sap. Dì na nà makataguk kay uga na, That sap won’t stick because it is dry. {1b} [B] for sap to get sticky. {2} [A; ab2] catch s.t. with a sticky substance, esp. the sap of a plant. Tagukun ku nang langgáma, I’ll catch that bird with sticky sap. {3} [b(1)] remove, gather the sticky sap. Ákung tagukan ning púsù úsà utánun, I’ll remove the sap from this banana blossom before I cook it. ka-(←) v [A13] have sticky substance all over it. Nagkatáguk ang bátà nga bag-ung natáwu, The newborn baby had sticky substance all over it. -un a {1} a child having thin sticky substance on him at birth. {2} producing plenty of sticky sap. Tagukun kaáyung gumáha, Rubber tree producing lots of latex. {3} having lots of sticky sap on it.

taguktuk (from tuktuk) n knocking, thumping sound. v [A; c] make a knocking sound. Mitaguktuk ku sa pultahan apan way miabli, I knocked at the door, but nobody opened. Ayawg itaguktuk ang sapátus, Don’t let your shoes thump.

taguláki = taguraláki.

tagulhus (from ulhus) v [A1; c1] do s.t., come out in turns or alternately. Nagtagulhus ang háguk sa duha ka táwu, The two men were snoring alternately with each other. Itagulhus (tagulhusun) sila pagpabantay sa masakitun, They will be assigned to watch the sick man in turns.

tagulílung (from tágù and lílung) n {1} k.o. charm which enables a person to appear and disappear at will, said to be the egg of a k.o. bird (the tuktur) which flies only after dusk when he can be heard but not seen. The egg is also invisible but obtainable through magical procedures. {2} person who possesses this charm. {2a} one who disappears as suddenly as he appeared. Mabáwu man tag pangítà nímu. Mu ra man kag tagulílung, I’ve been going crazy looking for you. You are harder to find than a tagulílung. {3} name also given to the tuktur bird.

tagultul_1 n {1} a signalling device made of a nodule of bamboo having the nodes covering both ends and a slit on the side. {2} thonking sound. v [A; a2] beat this bamboo resounder or produce a similar sound. Mutagultul siya arun pagtawag sa mga silíngan, He sounds the bamboo resounder to call the neighbors. Mutagultul ang likiun nga kawáyan kun dukdúkun sa káhuy, A cracked bamboo tube will make the sound of thonk-thonk if you beat it with a stick.

tagultul_2 = tagawtaw.

tagul-ul n k.o. bird.

tágum n indigo: Indigofera suffruticosa. panimáhung — for leafy vegetables to develop a fetid smell when they wither. Ngánung nagpalit ka ánang kamunggay nga nanimáhù nang tágum? Why did you buy kamunggay that isn’t fresh? v {1} [A; a] dye s.t. dark or stain s.t. Ang nayabung tintà mitágum sa mantil, The ink spilled and blackened the tablecloth. Gitágum níya ang pughaw níyang sinínà, She dyed her faded dress black. {2} [B] become dark, black. Mutágum ka kun magpúnay kag kalígù sa dágat, You will become dark if you keep going swimming. Nagtágum ang lángit, muulan tingáli, The sky is getting dark. Maybe it is going to rain. -un a {1} having the smell of indigo leaves (not fresh). {2} dark, gloomy, dirty-looking.

tagumbul v [B3(1)46; a12] produce a deep, thudding sound. Mitagumbul ang bungbung nga naigù sa lamísa nga gitulud, The wall made a thud when the table was pushed against it.

tágun a patient, long-suffering. v [A; a12] endure with patience. Mitágun giyud siyag bantay bísag gikapuy siya, He endured the long hours of the vigil even though he was very tired. Tagúna lang ang kasakit, kadalì ra lagi, Just endure the pain. It won’t last, I assure you. ka- n patience, endurance.

tagungtung n short, vibrant, low-pitched sound, such as that produced by a small closed gong. v [A; c1] make a tung-tung sound. Tagungtúngun (itagungtung) ni pára sa sáyawng Muslim, This gong will be clanged during the Moslem dance.

taguntun_1 n half the value of a domestic animal. Bayinti písus mauy taguntun sa ákung bábuy nga íyang gibatunan, He took care of my pig for which I gave him half the value, twenty pesos. Baktin mauy ákung taguntun sa katungà sa litsun níya, I exchanged a piglet for one-half of his roast pig. v [A; c1] give one-half the value of a domestic animal. Ákù na ning bábuy kay nakataguntun na ku, I’ve given for half the value of this pig for raising it, so it is all mine now.

taguntun_2 n swellings around the legs or swollen glands in the joints, groin, axilla. v [AN; b4N] suffer this sort of swelling.

taguraláki (from laki) n male papaya (that bears no fruit, but bears male flowers).

tagurha see duha.

tag-usà = talagsa. see usa.

tagustus v {1} [AB; c1] for rope to unwind, get undone. Usba pagbúbud ang písì kay nagtagustus na, Wind the rope again because it is unreeling. Itagustus (tagustúsa) ang mga lánut nga gibugkus, Undo the abaca fibers that had been tied in place. {2} [AP; c1P] pay out a line slowly. Ikay tagustus (patagustus) sa láyag inigkusug sa hángin, Lower the sails slowly when the wind begins to blow hard. Tagustúsi ang tabánug. Taas bítaw ang lambu, Give the kite more line. Anyway it has a long line.

tagùtù_1 v [A; a] chop rapidly with short strokes so that the result comes out finely minced. Átung tagùtúun ang dabung nga iságul sa kinílaw, Let’s chop the young bamboo shoots into fine pieces to mix them with the salad. -in- n s.t. minced finely.

tagùtù_2 n {1} clicking of the tongue. {2} = talùtù. v [A] click the tongue. Kahibáwu kang mutagùtù? Do you know how to click your tongue? paN- v [A; b3] click the tongue in exasperation, dejection, anger. Nagpanagùtù siya kay napildi, He kept clicking his tongue in dejection because he lost. n action of clicking the tongue.

tagùtù_3 = talùtù_1.

tagutungan = dutù.

tagyaw = tadiyaw.

tagyum = lalum 1, 3, 4 (dialectal).

tahà v [B1256; b3(1)] feel shyness or inhibition in the presence of s.o. who commands distant respect. Matahà siyang mudúul ug dagkung táwu, He is afraid to approach big shots. Paríhu ra nátù nang ímung gikatahaan, You feel shy in his presence, but he is just like us. panahàtáhà v [A23] hesitate to do s.t. due to reservation, tact, or shyness. Manahàtáhà pa giyud nà siyag sampit sa ákung ngā́n, Why does he hesitate to address me by name? ka- n shyness due to respect. ka-an, ka-an(←) a worthy of distant respect. ma-un(←) a shy due to respect.

tahal v [A; b6(1)] sharpen a pencil. Talhi (tahali) ang lápis, Sharpen the pencil. n pencil sharpener. talhanan n pencil or s.t. which needs sharpening.

tahan v [A; c6] {1} offer part of the body in anticipation. Íyang gitahan ang náwung níya arun hagkan, She put her face forward to be kissed. {2} offer, render up, offer up in trust. Itahan ku kining kinabúhì sa kahitas-an, I’ll entrust my life to the Almighty. {3} offer without reservation. Itahan sa kaáway ang pagpasaylu, Offer forgiveness to the enemy. {4} for bets to be placed or handed over usually before the start of the game. Itahan nang ímung pusta arun sugdan ang dúlà, Place your bets so that the game may start. {5} [A; c] offer a bond, security. Itahan ku ang ákung yútà sa salapì nga hulaman ku nímu, I will put up my land as security for the money that I will borrow from you. n bond, guarantee. Ímu na kining singsing silbing tahan sa ákung pagmahal nímu, Take this ring as a guarantee of my love for you.

táhap v [B1256N; b3(1] be suspicious. Nanagána siya kay natáhap sa ákung túyù, She hesitated because she was suspicious of my motives. Siya ang gikatahápang tulisan, He is the suspected robber. paN- v [A2; b6(1)] assume s.o. to be guilty without good evidence. Kung manáhap ka, tinúa únà, If you presume s.o. guilty, be sure to ascertain the facts first. n suspicion. Ang ákung panáhap nga minyù tung tawhána natinúud giyud, My suspicion that that man was married came out true. ka-an = paN-, n. ma-un, manggi-un a suspicious.

táhas n {1} task or duty one must fulfill prior to acquiring possession of supernatural powers. Dúnay táhas únà makahuput ug urasiyun, You must perform a task before you may acquire a magic formula. {2} mission one is bound by vow or otherwise to accomplish. Matag táwu adúnay táhas sa kalibútan, Each man has a mission on this earth. v {1} [A1; c5] make a vow to accomplish s.t. Tahásun ku ang pagtúman sa íyang túgun, I will make it my mission to fulfill her commands. {2} [c] assign as a mission. Akuy gitahásan pagpatay nímu, I was entrusted with a mission to kill you. {3} [A12] able to be in some place alone without fear. Makatáhas ka bag mintiryu? Do you dare go to the cemetery alone?

tahì v [A; a] sew, stitch. Kinahanglang tahiun ning samad, This wound requires stitches. Gitahian ku níyag birmúda, He sewed a pair of bermuda shorts for me. n stitches. -anan(←) n dress, tailor shop. maN-r-(←) n seamstress, dressmaker. -unun(←) n pieces of cloth to be made into s.t.

tahirig (from hirig) v [B; c1] lean, tilt to one side. Nagtahirig ang lubi padúlung sa karsáda, The coconut tree is leaning towards the road. Tahiriga (itahirig) pagtanum ang páka sa tubu, Plant the cuttings of sugar cane stalks in a leaning position.

tahisyan, tahisyan bird n k.o. dance wherein the buttocks wiggle like the tail of a bird. v [A] perform this dance.

tahu, tahù_1 n ginger tea. v [A1] have ginger tea.

tahù_2 v [A; c] notify, inform. Itahù kini níya arun siya mahibáwu, Inform him of this so that he will know. n reports about an event. tahùtáhù n idle gossip, reports passed around to instigate a quarrel. Nagpalákat silag tahùtáhù arun magkadisgustu ta, They are spreading idle gossip to make us quarrel.

tahud n spur of fowls and birds. v [b4] {1} get one’s spurs. Walà pa tadhi ang sunuy, The rooster hasn’t gotten his spurs yet. {2} become experienced. tadhan a experienced and authoritative in one’s line of work. Tadhan siyang kusiníru, He is an experienced cook. tahudtahud n {1} growths on the body, usually near the joints, which look like the spurs of the rooster. {2} small boils on small children’s heads.

táhud v {1} [A23; a12] obey. Tahúra úsà ang ákung gipabúhat úsà magdúwà, Do what I tell you to before you play. {2} [A; a12] respect. Tahúra ang ímung ginikánan, Respect your parents. {2a} [A3; c6] use an address of respect to an elder. Nagtáhud siya nákug Tiyù, He addresses me as Uncle. n {1} respect. {2} address of respect. Púpuy ang ámung táhud níya, We addressed him as Grandpa. pa-(→) v [A] be arrogant, demanding of more respect than one has the right to. À, mu pay muhangyù mau pay mupatáhud! Hm, here you go acting as if you want me to kiss your feet when you are asking me for a favor! tahuray v [A13] respect each other. Ángay magtahuray ang managsúun, Brothers must respect each other. katahúran, pangatahúran n words of greeting. Nangáyù mig pangatahúran (katahúran) apan way mitubag nga tagbalay, We called out greetings but no one in the house answered. pangatahúran v [A2] say words of respect or greetings. Nangatahúran sila paglabay sa párì, When the priest passed by they greeted him. matinahúrun a {1} respectful. {2} short for kanímu matinahúrun in the complimentary closing of a letter: ‘Respectfully yours’. talahúrun n term of address to a person of distinction. Duha sila ka táwu, talahúrun, There were two of them, sire.

tahum a beautiful. v [B24; a12] be beautiful. Mutahum ka pa kun mangarmin, You’ll be more beautiful if you wear make-up. Nagkatahum ang kalibútan sukad ku ikaw makítà, The world has become a more beautiful place since I met you. pa- v [A; a] make oneself up. pa-, pangpa- n beauty products. ka- n beauty, loveliness. ka-an n great beauty (literary). ma- a beautiful, lovely.

tàhung v [A; c] put s.t. over and around s.t. else or hang it over. Akuy nagtàhung ug kawit dihà sa palwa, I was the one that hung a toddy container over the palm frond. Gitàhúngan níya ang kingki, He put a shade over the kerosene lamp. Láta ang itàhung sa pusti arun dílì dáyun magabuk sa ulan, Slip paint cans over the posts so they will not rot in the rain.

tahup n chaff of cereals. v [A; b6(1)] separate the husk from husked grains. Taphi nang linubuk, Winnow the pounded rice. -un a full of chaff, chaffy. Ayúha paglimpiyu ang bugas kay tahupun, Clean the rice well. It’s still full of chaff. taphanan n {1} ground cereals to be winnowed. {2} place where winnowing is done.

tahur a having the imposing posture of s.o. rich or of high rank. Tahur kaáyu siyang tan-áwun, apan nanghulam ra diayg bisti, He looks very imposing, but in reality he’s wearing borrowed clothes. n big-time, professional gambler. sugarul nga — = tahur, n. pa- v [A1; c] make oneself look imposing so as to appear rich or of high rank.

tahuri, tahúri, tahurì, tahúris n k.o. edible bean slightly bigger than the mung and rusty brown in color, growing wild and cultivated: Phaseolus calcaratus. v [A13; b6] have tahuri.

tahusyu n soy beans preserved in soy sauce. v {1} [A; a2] cook with preserved soy beans. {2} [A1] have tahusyu as the only food to eat with the staple.

tahuy_1 v [A; a12] make a clay pot nonporous by heating it and then putting shredded coconut or vinegar in it. Kinahanglan tahuyun úsà ang kúlun únà gawía, You must treat the pot before you use it.

tahuy_2 n soup made of sweet potatoes cut into small pieces boiled in water with nothing else. v [A; a] fix this soup.

tái n {1} feces of people and animals. {2} in the game of bíku, the act of stepping on the line. {3} dross from molten metal. Tigúma ang tái sa kalbúru kay ipintal ta sa batu, Keep the dross of melted carbide because we can use it to paint the stones. dakung — see dakù. v [b4(1)] get feces on it. Mataíhan (mataihan) nang hapin ug iságul sa taíhun, That diaper will get feces on it if you put it with the dirty ones. taitai v [B145S; c1] {1} do s.t. with difficulty and turn out poor results. Nagtaitai kus iksámin. Hagbung ku adtu, I found the examination hard. I’ll probably fail it. {1a} — ang búhat do one piece of work after another and leave most everything unfinished. Dì ku gustung magtaitai ang ákung búhat, I don’t want to begin another job before I finish the work at hand. {2} for a pen not to function well, resulting in dirty penmanship. {3} [B; b6] for plants to be growing at different heights in one field or bed. Init ang nakataitai (nakapataitai) pagtúbu sa mga mais, The heat of the sun caused the corn plants to grow at different heights. hiN- v [A; b] {1} take out entrails of animals. {2} clean the entrails of feces. Paghinái nákù sa bábuy, napisà ang apdu, When I took the pig’s entrails, I squashed the gall bladder. {3} have a woman for sexual intercourse. ka- v [A13] get feces all over it. taíhun a dirty with feces. -in- see tinái.

taka v {1} [A2; b4] get tired of doing s.t. and thus cease. Mitaka na siya, wà na maghilak, He got sick of crying so he stopped. Gitak-an kug hinuwat nímu, maung mipaúlì lang ku, I got tired waiting for you so I just went home. {2} [c5] not like to do s.t. Kun dì mu ikataka palíhug buháta kini, If you don’t mind, please do this for me. ka- n feeling of boredom or of being fed up. ma- a boring, tiresome, tak-ánun, matak-ánun, matalak-un a easily bored, tending to lose interest.

*takà, *tákà pa- v {1} [A1; b6] do s.t. without really knowing how to do it, without regards as to how he is doing it. Maghibús ka kun magpatákà (magpatakà) kag káun, You will have diarrhea if you eat indiscriminately. Patakai lag ansir. Sambahan lagi, Just answer them at random. You’ll guess some right. {2} [A1] tell s.t. untrue, inaccurate. Nagpatákà lang bisag siyay nánguna, He’s lying. He started the fight.

takaba, takabà v [A; c] {1} wrap a piece of cloth or the like around the body, esp. the torso. Human kag kalígù magtakaba kag tualya kay musihag ang sinínà, After you swim, you should put a towel around you because you can see through your dress. {2} use as a shield or cover for any part of the body. Nagtakaba siyag papil tungud sa ínit, She put a piece of paper over her head to protect her from the heat of the sun. {3} [A; c1] carry s.t. on the back or shoulders by tying it. {3a} carry s.o. on the back or shoulders not tied. Gitakaba ni Mulit ang íyang manghud, Mulit carried his little brother pick-a-back. {4} [A; aP] for animals to mate. {4a} have intercourse (derogatory). Mitakaba ka uruy ánang mubug lupad, You went to bed with that pig of a woman. n {1} wrap-around cloth. {2} s.t. to cover one’s head or shoulders.

takad v [A; b(1)] step on a line or specific area. Dì ka mutakad sa bágis kay páwul ka, If you step on the line, you are foul. Kining batúha ímung takaran (takdan) arun makaabut ka sa búnga, Step on this stone so that you can reach the fruit. takdanan n in games, the line on which one steps at the start or any phase of the game.

tákal_1 n volume, contents. Ang garapun dakug tákal kay sa básu, A jar holds more than a glass. v {1} [A; a] measure out in a certain volume. Gitákal níla sa bukag ang kamúti, They measured the sweet potatoes by baskets. {2} [AB; c] for a measure to become full, cause it to do so. Lainláing butang ang nagtákal sa íyang pitáka, Her bag was filled with all different things. Nagkatakal ang baldi sa hinayhínayng túlù sa túbig, The pail is slowly filling up with water dripping into it. -an(→) n a measuring box, basket, or can of any convenient size.

tákal_2 v [AC2; b(1)] for male pigs to mount another animal; by extension, for humans to do so (derogatory). Kaduha takáling anáya únà mumabdus, This sow was mounted twice before it got pregnant. bu-(→) see butakal.

tak-al v [B; c16] for a cover not to be closed tight, door to be ajar. Ang kaban nga labihang kapunù mitak-al, The trunk was part open because it was too full.

takam, tákam a ravenous. Ang táwung takam mukáun bísan unsa, A ravenous person will eat anything. v {1} [B] be hungry, ravenous. Kinsay dílì mutakam (matakam) nga tulu ka adlaw wà miy káun gawas sa prútas, Who wouldn’t become ravenous when for three days we did not have anything to eat except fruits. {2} [A; c1] take a large bite, chew. May nagtakam sa kík kay gamay na lang ang nahibilin, S.o. took a big bite from the cake because only a small portion of it is left. Itakam (takama) ug maáyu ang kan-un únà tunla, Chew the food well before you swallow it. takamtakam v {1} [A13; c16] smack the lips. Nagtakamtakam ang bátà kay miángay sa lamì sa gátas, The child is smacking his lips because he likes the milk. {2} [A13] await eagerly. Nagtakamtakam na ku sa lamì sa mga sud-an, I am eagerly anticipating the delicious food.

takandal v {1} [A3P] for vehicles to run with a jouncing, bouncing motion. Mutakandal na pud ang trák kun mulabang sa kabatuan, The truck will bounce again when it crosses the stony area. {2} [B46; c1] make a clacking, banging sound. Mitakandal ang bakyà sa simintádung dálan, The wooden slippers went clickety clack over the cemented walk. Ang táru nga way sulud mitakandal kay ákung hipatiran, The empty can rattled when I kicked it.

tákang = lákang.

tak-ang v [A; c] put a pot or kettle on the stove. Itak-ang na ang lung-agúnun, Put the rice on the stove. tak-angánan n {1} stove. {2} pot or kettle rest.

tákas v [A2S; ac] {1} go up an incline. Takásun pa nátù ang pitu ka bungtud úsà muabut sa píkas baybay, We still have to ascend seven hills before we get to the other side of the island. Kining bakilíra dílì katakásan ug gamayng awtu, A small car cannot negotiate this slope. {2} go ashore. Ang pawíkan mutákas arun mangitlug, The sea turtles go ashore to lay their eggs. Dì ta makatákas kay balud kaáyu, We can’t go ashore because the sea is very rough. {2a} [A; b6] land from a sea attack. {3} [A2; b(1)] escape from prison. Tulu na ka prisuhan ang ílang gitakásan, They have already escaped from three prisons.

takba v {1} [A; b] lean forward on s.t. or s.o. and cling to it. Mitakba siya sa bukubuku sa íyang bána nga nagkaun, She leaned on her husband’s back while he was eating. Maáyu kay nakatakba siyag bátang pagkalúnud sa barku, Luckily he was able to cling to a log for support when the boat sunk. {2} [A; a12] carry a child closely in one’s arms with the child facing one. Takbáha ang bátà kun butdan sa tiyan, Carry the child with his stomach pressed against you if he has gas in the stomach. {3} [AC; b(1)] mount for copulation, as if for copulation. Mitakba na ang butù apan dì gustu ang bayi, The male mounted, but the female did not like it. {3a} for humans to have intercourse (coarse). {4} [A; b] wrap a part of the body with s.t. Gitakbahan níyag dyákit ang bukubuku sa dalága, He covered the girl’s back with a jacket.

takbas v [A; a] {1} swing a bolo or a similar bladed instrument. Mitakbas siyag bálus apan lúya na siya, He swung a bolo to retaliate but he was already too weak. {2} sever with a swing of the bolo. Si Simyun ang mitakbas sa gamayng punúan sa ságing, Simeon cut down the small banana trunk in one stroke.

takbuy v {1} [A; b] hug, cling closely in order not to fall. Mitakbuy ang tikì sa bukubuku sa manananggut, The gecko clung tightly to the toddy gatherer’s back. Nakatakbuy ang anak sa láwas sa inahan dihang midugdug, The child clung to his mother when it thundered. {2} [A2; b4] infect with a disease. Tíbi ang mitakbuy níya, He contracted T.B. {3} [A23P; b(1)] stay with s.o., usually as a dependent. Siyay ákung gitakbúyan ug dúgay kay kwartáhan man, I stayed long at her house because she was wealthy.

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