List of Hiligaynon words starting with the letter T - Page 62

To pay back, do anything by way of reprisal, take revenge, to avenge, retaliate, return, give tit for tat, take-, wreak-, one's vengeance on (upon), revenge oneself on (upon). Indì mo siá pagtimalusón. Don't take revenge on him. "Akon ang pagtimalús; akó ang magabáyad amó ang púlong sang Ginóo". "Revenge to me; I will repay, saith the Lord". (see bálus, himalús, paupúk).

Originally a freeman, a privileged citizen who was not subject to taxation, but was liable to help his chief (dátò) in case of national defense, etc. A "timáwa" was usually in charge of a "barangáy". At present "timáwà" very often means: the ordinary, respectable, common citizen, the common run of people, the (unimportant) members of a community; to free, set free, liberate. (see kasimánwa, banwahánon, luás, dátò-chief, chieftain, headman; ulípon-slave; tumarámpok-serf (farmer) that in former times held a middle position between the timáwà and the ulípon).

A bucket, pail, receptacle to draw water from a well or cistern called áwang. (see tampulingán).

Slanting, inclining, not horizontal, not level, applied to oblong objects. (see timá).

After the manner of women, womanly, lady-like, referring to, fit, suitable, proper for, women. Timbabaé ang pagsakáy níya sa kabáyo. She rides on horseback in lady-fashion.

To make great efforts, exert oneself, do one's best, strive hard, endeavour earnestly. (see bákas, panikasúg, timakás).

(Sp. timbal) Kettle-drum. (see tamból, tambór, garagadáng).

To tumble, fall down head over heels, lie in disorder or higgledy-piggledy. (see tumbílang, dúm-ok, lághit).

Balance, equilibrium, poise, counterpoise, counter-balance, equivalent; partner, help, assistant, mate; to balance, be a partner, to help, assist, lend a hand. Itímbang iníng mga páhò sa kamóti. Balance the sweet potatoes with these mangoes. Timbangá ang ímo lúlan. Balance your load. Timbangí siá sa paggíhit sang lamésa. Lend him a hand at moving the table. May tímbang ikáw? Have you a partner or mate? Magtímbang sa atubángan sang baláy may duhá ka akásya. In front of the house there are (were) two acacia-trees (one on each side). Ang ákon ginbakál nga damáso tímbang (sang) písos. The silk thread I have bought is equal in weight (not cost) to a silver peso. (see tuáng, búlig).

To weigh, measure the weight of; to balance (in one's mind), consider, reflect, ponder. Gintímbang níya ang mga katarúngan sa pihák kag sa pihák. He balanced the arguments of (on) both sides. (see timbángan).

Dim. and Freq. of tímbang. Also: to ponder well, reflect upon, think over, consider.

Balance, scales, weighing machine, steelyard, beam, spring balance, scales for weighing; a constellation of stars.

Dry, hard, compact, not liquid, particularly applied to faeces or stools; to be hard, etc. (see tubúl).

Round, spherical; to be, become or make, round. Timbológon mo ang káhoy. Make the wood round. Give the wood a round shape. (see tipólon, manipólon, tibúnog).

(Sp. timbre) Stamp, seal; to seal, put a seal on. Timbrehí ang sulát. Put the seal on the letter, seal the letter. (see pát-in, tándà, timáan).

A corruption of the Sp. fiambrera. See piambréra-lunch-basket, etc.

To rise, whirl up (of dust, smoke); to blaze, flare up (of fire); to spurt, spirt, issue in a stream or jet (of water); to rise high, go up straight and high into the air (of stones, balls, etc. thrown up). (see tíb-ok, túb-ok, alintabó, síbwal, íbwal, táyog).

Lead, soldering metal, solder; to solder, weld. Timgaí (Butangán mo sing tímgà) ang tohók sang alhíbi. Solder with lead the hole (Plumb the leak) in the water-tank. (see súlda).

Full, ripe, plump, completely and well matured, said of cereals, fruits, etc.; prominent, experienced, wise, learned, outstanding, the best of a class or kind; to be or become full, etc. (see tínggas, lútò, lágting, lutáw, típsul).

(B) The personal pronoun singular: you. (see ikáw, ka).