List of Hiligaynon words starting with the letter P - Page 92

First-born; firstling, first-fruits. (ánay). (see subáng).

Freq. of kanáy-kánay-to blow softly, gently; to abate, get mild or even-tempered.

To moan, sigh, grieve, wail, mourn, groan, lament, keen, whimper, whine. (see dúhoy). Also noun: a moan, etc.

Caus. of ngánga-to open (the mouth).

To cart, transport or convey by cart, to be a carter. (see kánggà). Also: Freq. of ánggà-to pet, fondle.

From pangánga. Pangángha siá sang íya bâbâ. Let him open his mouth.

Freq. of kángkang. To open one's hand with the fingers spread wide apart; to sprawl, spread the legs or open the-claw,-pincer,-pincher, said of crabs, lobsters, etc.

(B) Freq. of ángkat-to get on credit; to get loose, separate; to challenge, defy.

To be godfather or godmother. Ang pinanángkon ni Fuláno. N.N.'s godchild. (see anák, ángkon). Also: Freq. of ángkon-to acquire, etc.

Freq. of áni-to harvest rice, to cut rice with the kayóg, etc.

Freq. of anínaw. To look into a mirror and see the reflection; to picture to oneself, practise crystal gazing, seem to foresee, have prescience-foreboding,-foreknowledge,-second sight,-forewarning. Daw ginpanganínaw ko nga dáan ang maabután siníng bátà. I seemed to know beforehand what was in store for this child.

Freq. of ánit-to flay, skin, etc. Kon mangánit kitá sa ibán, anítan man kitá. If we flay others, we shall be flayed ourselves i.e. The evil done by us to others will recoil on ourselves.

Freq. of ánod-to float, etc. Also: Cloud. (see gál-um, ámbon, alopó-op, dámpug).

Freq. of kanógon-to bewail, be sorry for, to exclaim "kanógon"-"What a pity!".

Freq. of kánta-to sing. Freq. of ánta-smell of burnt food.

(Probably from the Sp. ante) To show off, wish to be first or foremost, like to be in the front rank; to exert oneself, make great efforts. (see palangánti).

To act like a weather-cock or dog-vane. (see kánti).

To long, crave, desire vehemently, be-anxious-eager,-avid,-keen, for a fight and the like. Nagapangánti siá sa pakigáway, pagdúmug, etc. He longs for a fight, is anxious to wrestle, etc. (see the following pangánti).

(H) Freq. of ántod-the smell of burnt food; to burn and emit a corresponding smell.

Freq. of káon-to eat, take food, etc. Nagapangáon-or-nagapangináon silá. They are taking food, are having a meal. Ang mga gál-um nagapangináon pa. The clouds are eating still, i.e. are gathering or increasing in size (a sign of coming rain).