List of Hiligaynon words starting with the letter M - Page 76

News, information, notice. (see balítà).

To listen in, hear, get notice of, receive news, eavesdrop. Nakamatík ka nga may mga buyóng nga magaabút? Have you heard that there are brigands (gangsters) approaching? Walâ akó sing namatikán sang íla sugilánon. I could not (did not) understand what they were talking about. (see mutík).

To listen in, eavesdrop, observe slily (slyly), watch, spy, spy upon (out), pry, find out, be on the lookout. Matíkmatíkan mo ang mga gího kag húlag siníng talapuánan. Find out what are the proceedings and movements of this society. (see matík, mutík).

Sneak, thief; pilfering, stealing, thieving, light-fingered, a petty thief. (see tíkas, makáwat, matákaw, makáwtì, maniníkas).

Clear, bright, serene (of the sky, weather); ceasing, stopping (of rain). (see tílhà).

Revengeful, vindictive, vengeful, brooding over, resentful, retaliating, desirous of giving tit for tat, harbouring vengeance. (see timalús, bálus).

(B) Round, spherical, orbicular, globular, circular. (see timbúlog, manipólon, matibúnog, matipúlon).

Fleshy, meaty, plump, full (of fruits, grains, etc.); the most conspicuous, best, prominent. The phrase "Si Fulána matímgas sing panganák" means: "N.N. has never had a miscarriage, has no dead children and has no godchildren".

Prosperous, flourishing, progressive, going on well, solid, sound, solvent, proceeding on a firm basis, economically independent. (see tín-ad).

(H) Clear, transparent, translucent, pellucid, crystal, pure, diaphanous. (see tín-aw, masínaw, malubúg-turbid).

Peaceful, tranquil, calm, quiet, unruffled, smooth, even, serene; retiring, reserved, not very sociable, averse to social gatherings. (see tín-od, magalámhon).

Sighing, murmuring, rustling, rushing, soughing (of wind, water, leaves, etc.). (see tághoy, panághoy).

Grateful, thankful, mindful of benefits received, ready or willing to make a fitting return. (see bálus, kabaláslan, matagubalúson).

Respectful, reverential, deferential, regardful, deferring to, honouring. (see tahâ, matinahúron).

Respectful, deferential, reverential, deferring to, regardful, honouring, showing esteem, paying honour or respect to. (see táhud, matinaháon, katahurán, talaháon).

Showing-aversion,-loathing,-apathy, shirking, avoiding, disregarding, ignoring. (see taká).

Careful, wary, considerate, reflecting, observant, appreciating, thoughtful, prudent. (see tamúd).

Lazy, idle, indolent, slow, sluggish, slothful, slack, otiose, inert, listless, drone. (see támad, matámad, tamarán, ligóy, ligoyán).

Contemptuous, insulting, scornful, expressing contempt or disdain. (see támay, talamáyon).

Affable, kind, amiable, courteous, humane, sociable. (see támyaw, mainabláwon, mabugnóhon).