List of Hiligaynon words starting with the letter P - Page 59

To investigate, inquire into, collect information, gather news, try to elucidate the facts or truth (from rumours or hearsay). (see batíkbatík, matíkmatík).

Counterpoise, counterweight attached to one end of a pole for raising water and the like; metal blocks, balls or rings attached to a fishing net, sinker. (bató).

To throw stones. Freq. of bató.

Freq. of bátok. To resist, oppose, protest, offer opposition; a protest, objection. Madámù ang nagapamátok siníng pagbulút-an. Many are opposing this law. Nagpasákà silá sing památok sa matáas nga punoán. They sent a protest to the highest official.

Freq. of pátok. To found, establish, etc. Igò lang siá sang památok sing kabutigán. He is only fit for the spreading of lies, for setting lies on foot.

Freq. of patók. To strike, hammer or pommel, especially the head. Ginpamatók sang magtotóon ang mga úlo sang sutíl nga mga bátà. The teacher pommelled the heads of the naughty boys.

Freq. of báton-to receive.

To put on a plaster, a leaf, etc. Nagapamátse siá. He is putting on a plaster. (Freq. of pátse).

Testimony, verification, corroboration, proof, assertion; to testify to the truth of, verify, corroborate, assert, maintain. (see túod, matúod, himatúod, etc.).

See památiag.

Freq. of pául. To weaken, lose strength, get tired or worn out; to grow stiff and painful (of muscles, etc.).

Freq. of báw-as-to be sterile, etc. Also: to ingratiate oneself with-, ask alms, gifts, etc.-, from a childless couple; to empty, take all, exhaust, seize-, lay (get) hold of-, everything so that nothing is left for others. (see pakibáw-as).

Freq. of báwì-to redeem, reclaim, etc. (see himawî).

Freq. of pawód. To sew nípà on rods for roofing. Nagapamawód siá. He is a maker of nípà-shingles (for roofing purposes).

Freq. of báyà-to leave, abandon, let alone, etc.

Freq. of báyad-to pay, etc.

Freq. of bayáw-to raise, lift up (an arm, etc.).

Freq. of báyhon-form, shape, outward appearance, etc.

Freq. of báylo-to change, exchange, etc.

Freq. of bayó-to pound rice. Nagapamayó siá. He pounds rice (professionally). He is a pounder of rice. He earns his living by pounding rice.