Hiligaynon
Hiligaynon
To cherish, miss or regret the loss of, be sorry to part with, hold dear, set great store by. Walâ siá magkahílak sang íya nga pílak sa amó nga mga butáng. He did not regret spending money for such things. Ginakahilákan níya ang íya bág-o nga baláy. He takes great care of his new home. Pagkahilákan mo ang ímo bág-o nga térno. Treat your new suit of clothes with care. (see hálung, ngílin).
Hiligaynon
Dim. and Freq. of hílak. Nagakahilákhílak siá sang íya kwárta súbung sang isá ka maímot. He guards his money like a miser.