List of Hiligaynon words starting with the letter B - Page 35

Tusk, eye-tooth. See bángkil id.

(Sp. banquete) Banquet, feast, repast, celebration, festivity. (see tábad, bádù, punsyón, pagkáon).

(Probably from the Sp. banca). To help or join another in any work or undertaking, to contribute part of the expenses or capital involved in any scheme. Bankiyáhi akó sa paggásto siníng baláy nga ákon ginapatíndog. Help me to defray the expenses for the house I am having built. Ibankíya sa ákon ang ímong báka, agúd nga índì matám-an sang trabáho ang ákon karabáw. Assist me with your ox, lest my buffalo should be overworked. Ginbankíya níya sa ákon ang isá ka gatús ka mángmang sa ákon komérsyo. He helped me in my business with a contribution of one hundred pesos. (see búlig, tábang, ámot, búylog).

(Sp. banco) Form, bench; bank. Bánko Postál. Postal Savings Bank. (see bángkò, bángko).

The fine covering of a grain of rice, usually of a dark or reddish colour.

Pertaining to, or affected with, bankolít, said of rice-kernels with the bankolít, or part of it, still adhering to them, as often happens, unless the rice is pounded very thoroughly.

Desert, sand. (see balás).

The fibre of buri-palm leaves. See bánlò id.

To change from side to side, do or carry something alternately in the right and the left hand, behind or in front, on this side or that side, and the like. Ginbangî-bángì níya ang maléta. He carried the handbag now in his right hand and now in his left. Bangî-bangión mo ang paghalúk sa bátà or bangî-bangián mo ang bátà sang halúk. Give the baby a kiss on both cheeks.

(B) A swelling, tumour, ulcer; boil; to swell, etc. Nagbanóg ang íya nga púgsa. The boil on his back has increased in size. Nabánggan (nabanogán) ang kamót ko. My hand is swollen or has become swollen. Binánggan ang batíis ko sing bakokáng. My calf became swollen on account of the carbuncle called "bakokáng". Iníng hubág mo magabanóg pa túbtub nga magbúswang. This boil of yours will swell more before it bursts. (see hubág, bukálong, bálhong).

Hawk. (see salagyáwan).

Like a hawk, pertaining to a hawk; having grey and red spots, spotted grey and red. (see banóg).

(B) To be quiet, silent, not to stir or move. Mostly used with pa-. Nagapabánok gid lang siá bisan ánhon mo sang ákig. He just keeps silent, though you are angry with him, scold him, etc. (see bánol).

(B) To keep quiet, silent, make no stir. Like bánok mostly used with pa-. (see bánok, pabánok, pabánol),

(Sp. avanzada) Exposed to the wind, etc. Índì mo pagabrihán ang bintánà, kay bansáda sa hángin. Don't open the window, for the wind will blow in. (see ábong, abansáda).

Nickname, sobriquet; to nickname, call by a nickname. Ang bánsag níya "bóktot". His nickname is "hunchback". Indì ka magbánsag sa íya or índì mo siá pagbansagán. Don't call him by a nickname. Bansagí siá sing "piáng". Give him as nickname "the lame". Ibánsag mo sa íya "bakéro". Nickname him "cowherd". (see pádià, pádyà).

Praise, exaltation, commendation, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, approbation, a tribute of gratitude or homage; to praise, extol, exalt, commend, laud, belaud, eulogize, panegyrize, magnify, glorify, think highly of. Nagbánsag siá sa kay Fuláno, sang íya baláy, sang íya batásan, etc. He praised N.N., his house, his character, etc. Ginbánsag níya ang íla nga pagpuní sang simbáhan. He praised-, lauded-, highly approved of-, their decoration of the church. Bansagá ang íla nga pagpangabúdlay, kapisanón, kaábtik, etc. Glorify their work, commend their zeal, praise their dexterity, etc. Nabansagán siá bangúd sang íya nga kinaálam (kinaádman). He became famous for his learning. On account of his learning he was-well-known, -highly appreciated. (see dáyaw, saólog, bántug, hangád, kilála).

Highly esteemed or appreciated, thought highly of, commendable, laudable, worthy of praise, famous. (see balanságon).

Rudder. (see timón).

A kind of small fish.