List of Hiligaynon words starting with the letter U - Page 24

See humá-to low, moo; the lowing of cattle. Humá is the more usual and correct form. (see ma, ma-má, imâ).

See humá-to low, moo; the lowing of cattle. Humá is the more usual and correct form. (see ma, ma-má, imâ).

Son-in-law. (see ágad, manúgang-daughter-in-law; in some places "umágad" and "manúgang" are used promiscuously for both son-in-law and daughter-in-law).

Son-in-law. (see ágad, manúgang-daughter-in-law; in some places "umágad" and "manúgang" are used promiscuously for both son-in-law and daughter-in-law).

A public crier, town-crier, proclaimer (who, in the days before the arrival of the Spaniards, announced to the people the new laws, decrees, important news, etc.). (see bandoléro).

A public crier, town-crier, proclaimer (who, in the days before the arrival of the Spaniards, announced to the people the new laws, decrees, important news, etc.). (see bandoléro).

To become old, worn out, useless, of no use, unserviceable, applied especially to iron tools. Nagúmal na iníng binángon, bángkaw, etc. This bolo, lance, etc. is no longer of any use (is useless, worn out). Naumálan akó siníng súndang. This knife is too much worn out for me. This knife of mine is useless now. (ómal id.).

To become old, worn out, useless, of no use, unserviceable, applied especially to iron tools. Nagúmal na iníng binángon, bángkaw, etc. This bolo, lance, etc. is no longer of any use (is useless, worn out). Naumálan akó siníng súndang. This knife is too much worn out for me. This knife of mine is useless now. (ómal id.).

Worn out, old, useless, of no use, unserviceable, said especially of pointed or edged iron tools. Umál nga kotsílyo. An old, useless knife. Ang binángon nga mahábul magatalúm liwán kon mabáid, ápang ang binángon nga umál índì na mamátì sa bairán, kóndì kinahánglan nga itúgyan sa manugsálsal. A blunt bolo will get sharp again, if honed, but a worn out bolo no longer answers to the hone; it must be handed over to the blacksmith. (omál id.).

Worn out, old, useless, of no use, unserviceable, said especially of pointed or edged iron tools. Umál nga kotsílyo. An old, useless knife. Ang binángon nga mahábul magatalúm liwán kon mabáid, ápang ang binángon nga umál índì na mamátì sa bairán, kóndì kinahánglan nga itúgyan sa manugsálsal. A blunt bolo will get sharp again, if honed, but a worn out bolo no longer answers to the hone; it must be handed over to the blacksmith. (omál id.).

A passer-by, stranger; passing, transitory, transient, temporal. Ang tanán nga mga táo mga umalági lámang silá sa ibábaw siníng kalibútan. All men are but wayfarers in this world. Umalági nga kalípay, kasubô, etc. A passing pleasure, sorrow, etc. (ági). (see dumulóong).

A passer-by, stranger; passing, transitory, transient, temporal. Ang tanán nga mga táo mga umalági lámang silá sa ibábaw siníng kalibútan. All men are but wayfarers in this world. Umalági nga kalípay, kasubô, etc. A passing pleasure, sorrow, etc. (ági). (see dumulóong).

Tenant, lessee, one who holds land on lease. (see ágsa, agsadór).

Tenant, lessee, one who holds land on lease. (see ágsa, agsadór).

Participant, partaker, sharer, having a part or share in. (see ámbit).

Participant, partaker, sharer, having a part or share in. (see ámbit).

Contributor, subscriber. Madámù nga mga umalamót walâ pa magbáyad sang íla alamotán. Many subscribers have not yet paid their subscription. (ámot).

Contributor, subscriber. Madámù nga mga umalamót walâ pa magbáyad sang íla alamotán. Many subscribers have not yet paid their subscription. (ámot).

Intercessor, patron, protector, helper, intermediary, one who intercedes or makes a recommendation on behalf of another. (see ámpò, magalámpò).

Intercessor, patron, protector, helper, intermediary, one who intercedes or makes a recommendation on behalf of another. (see ámpò, magalámpò).