List of Hiligaynon words starting with the letter P - Page 53

Freq. of bákhay-to hoe, dig, etc.

To sigh, grieve, etc. (see bákhò).

Freq. of páklang-to form-, have-, grow-, large leaves (of palms or the like).

Freq. of pakóg-to throw a stick at, etc.

(H) Freq. of bákol-to beat, cane, cudgel.

Freq. of bákris-to scratch, wound superficially, etc.

Freq. of páksì-to break or twist off, etc.

Anything that gives strength or security; a strong wall, fence, etc.; fastening, lock, bolt, or the like. (see pamákud).

Freq. of bákud-to be strong, firm, etc.

(B) See pamakurán.

(H) Fortress, fort, fortification, stronghold; strength, firmness, durability, stability. (see bákud, palamakurán, pamakudán).

Freq. of pákyaw-to contract for the whole, etc.

Freq. of bál-ag-to file.

The imperative passive of the obsolete pamaló (Freq. of baló)-to understand, but now only used in the meaning: How can I (you, he, etc.) know? I (you, he, they, etc.) know nothing about it, or the like. Pamál-i ko sináng mga butáng. I know nothing about such matters. How can I know such things? Pamál-i níya sinâ. He knows nothing about it. Pamál-i níla sang pangomérsyo, nga walâ níla pagtón-i. What do they know about commerce (business)? They have never studied it. (see panghimál-i, kalibutáni, man-ihí).

(H) Caus. and Freq. of malá-to be dry, etc.

Freq. of pálà-to erase, wipe out, etc.

Freq. of balábad-to brandish, etc.

Freq. of balábag. Opposition, obstruction, hindrance; to oppose, obstruct, hinder, impede, raise obstacles, thwart.

Freq. of paládpad. Also: To wave, swing to and fro, shake, flourish, brandish.

(H) Freq. of baláklon, bakál. To visit shops with the intention of making purchases, to buy goods, to go out shopping. Nagapamaláklon pa silá. They are still buying goods. Kon tápus na kamó makapamaláklon bumálik kamó dirí sa ámon sa madalî. When you have done (finished) your shopping, come back to us here at once. (see pamakál).