List of Hiligaynon words starting with the letter H - Page 11

(H) Worthy to be looked up to, high, exalted, great, praiseworthy, respectable; honourable, excellent. Ang halángdon nga pangúlo-puód. His Honour, the Provincial Governor. Ang halángdon nga pangúlo-púngsud. His Excellence, the Governor General. (see hangád, halangarón).

That is to be-guessed,-understood,-inferred,-implied, difficult to understand. (see hangúp).

Near, nigh, close, at hand. (see lapít, malapít).

(H) A covering or inside lining in the bottom of a kettle or pot to prevent food from burning or sticking. (see haníg, haránig).

Cover, film. (see kúlap).

(H) Wide, broad, spacious; to be wide, etc. See lápad, malápad.

(H) Salve, ointment, unguent, liniment. (see halámpul, talámbal, ungwénto).

Covered with a film; dim, not clear. Halapón ang matá (panúluk) níya. His sight (eyes) is (are) dim. (see kulápon, harápon).

(H) Roost, perch, chicken-house, pole or rod to perch upon (for chickens, etc.). (see hapón).

(H) Altar. (see halalarán).

A kind of sharp-edged grass. (see háras).

(H) A pair of bellows. (see asohasán).

(H) Smithy, stithy, anvil. (see asohasánan).

(H) Soft, pliant, one amenable to flattery, easily-cheated,-tricked,-cajoled,-wheedled,-imposed upon. (see hásò).

One to whom something is to be given; beneficiary, recipient. (see hátag).

Telegraph office, place where telegrams are received or despatched. (see hatúd, dulús, hatuddulús).

To be anticipative of something unfavourable, fearful of what may be coming, in dread, apprehensive, fearful, faint-hearted, timid, timorous, shy, easily taking fright. Napatáy galî sí Fuláno?-Hóo, naghaláw akó nga daán sádtong íya balatían waláy sapayán sang pagsilíng sang madámù nga sa madalî magaáyo siá. So, N.N. is dead?-Yes, I had a presentiment (was in dread, saw it coming) at the time he contracted that disease, though many were of the opinion that he would recover soon. Ginhalawán níla ang amó nga mga páhò, kay, konó, maáslum, ápang amó tapát ang naúrut sang bakál sa tiénda. They thought those mangoes would not sell, because they were suspected of being sour, yet they were bought up to the last on the market. Nagahaláw siá sa pagtabók sa subâ, kay may bahâ. He is afraid to cross the river, for it is in flood. Indì ka maghaláw sa pagpanáysay sa íya sang ímo kinahánglan. Don't be shy to explain to him your need. Naghaláw (hinaláw) siá sang pagkakítà níya sang kabáskug sang láwas ni Fuláno nga índì na siá buót magdúmug sa íya. When he saw the strong build of N.N. he was so intimidated that he would not wrestle with him. (see hádluk).

To marvel, wonder, be amazed, astonished, spell-bound, stunned dumb-founded, staggered, surprised. Nagahaláwhaw akó sang kadámù sang íya nga kináon. I was amazed at the large amount of food he took. Ginahalawhawán níya ang kadakû kag katahúm sang baláy. He is astonished at the size and beauty of the house. Kon makítà mo ang simbáhan ni San Pédro sa Róma pagahalawhawán mo gid ang dìmaísip nga mga kamahálan sa sulúd sinâ. If you see Saint Peter's Church at Rome you will marvel at the innumerable precious things there. (see búlung, tingála).

Long, lasting, extended, protracted, prolonged, lingering, dragging on, spun out, drawn out (of time). (see láwig, maláwig).

To put on a string or line, hang out to dry (clothes, etc.). Ihaláy (halayá) ang mga linábhan. Hang the washed linen on the line. Halayí iníng písì sang ímo mga panápton túbtub nga magmalá. Hang your clothes on this line till they are dry. Kuháa sa madalî ang mga hinaláy nga ulús, kay malapít na lang ang ulán. Take the clothes off the line at once, for it is coming on to rain. (see sáblay, haláyhay).