Search result(s) - maayo

(H) Freq. of tán-aw-to see, look at, inspect, behold, view. Dílì na maáyo ang íya panán-aw. His eyes are impaired, he does not see well any longer.

To make friends, be friendly with. Hirúpi kag pangabyána siá sing maáyo. Try and make her acquaintance, and befriend her. (see ábyan).

(B) Freq. of kahíg. Shape, form and use of one's legs, especially applied to game (fighting) cocks. Iníng sulúg maáyo sing pangahíg. This cock has fine legs, is strong or expert in the use of its legs, can use its legs to good purpose.

Grasp, grip, handle, heft; business, occupation. Maáyo siá sing pangalápton. He is a good-, an experienced-, worker. He is an old hand

(B) To handle, grasp or take with the hand, to actually lay hands upon. Sín-o siníng mga makáwat ang nagpangalíma (nangalíma) sang pílak? Which of these thieves did actually take the money, did the actual stealing of the money, did personally lay hands on the money? Maáyo siá mangalíma. He has deft hands, knows how to use his hands well. (see pangamót).

Freq. of kamót. To handle, grasp or take hold of with the hand, to take in hand, to manage; quality or use of one's hand. Maáyo sing pangamót iníng tigduág, magsusúlat, etc. This painter, writer, etc. is skillful in the use of his brush, pen, etc. (see pangalíma).

Freq. of karáskas-to tear, pull off, etc. Also: to exert oneself very much, strive with might and main. Nagapangaráskas silá sa pagsákà sa maáyo sing sóhol nga palangakóan. They are making great efforts to attain (rise to) a well-paid position. (see káskas, panikasúg, pamarúg-ot, etc.).

To plant, sow, especially to plant seeds by hand in holes made by a stick, etc. Ipánggas ang maís. Plant the corn. Panggasí sing maís ang talámnan nga naányan na. Plant corn in the field from which the rice has been harvested. Ang mga ginikánan dápat magpánggas sang bínhì sang maáyo nga pamatásan sa lanúbò nga tagiposóon sang íla mga bátà. Parents should sow the seed of good conduct (manners) in the young hearts of their children. Walâ kamí sing humáy nga pinánggas, kóndì tinánum lang. We have no rice grown directly from the seeds, but only rice from transplanted seedlings. Ang pamánggas ángay sa mga bánglid, ápang ang panánum sa saláma nga wayáng. Seed-planting is suitable on slopes, but seedling-planting on level plains.

(H) Blessing, congratulation; to bless, invoke a blessing upon, call blessed, praise, exalt; to congratulate, wish another-joy,-happiness,-well. (see maáyo, pakamaáyo-to approve, etc.).

Form, shape, size or growth of one's body. Maáyo siá sing panglawasón. He is well built. He has a well developed body. He is well developed. (see láwas).

The cut or make of clothes, tailoring; to cut out clothes, to tailor. Iníng manugtábas maáyo gid sing pangórte. This tailor is an expert at cutting out (clothes). (From the Sp. corte).

Foresight, thought, wise forethought, prudence; to have foresight, be prudent, resourceful, to manage well, be careful or circumspect. Maáyo siá sing panigáon. He knows how to manage things well. He is a good manager. He is full of resources or tricks. He is a man of resource. He thinks of many expedients. Sa walâ sing panigáon--. Thoughtlessly--. Unexpectedly--. Without bestowing a thought on it--. Imprudently--. Sa sinâ nga butáng kinahánglan gid ang panigáon. This matter requires great prudence (careful handling). Makúsug siá, ápang nadaúg siá sa dúmug, kay índì siá makahibaló magpanigáon. In spite of his strength he was defeated in wrestling, because he is too simple, too careless or incautious. (see tigáyon, pangáman, hunâhúnà).

Freq. of tíid. To watch or observe well, keep-an eye on,-a watch on,-under observation. Pinaniíran níya sing maáyo ang mga batásan ni Fuláno. He observed well N.N.'s conduct (habits).

Observation, watching; to observe, watch, be on the watch, notice with care (carefully), pay attention to, await developments, study, examine, dog (one's steps). Panilágan ko pa ánay inâ. I shall watch that. I'll wait to see how it will turn out. Napanilágan ko nga maáyo iníng palatikángan (talapuánan). Pinanilágan ko iníng palatikángan (talapuánan) kag maáyo galî. I have observed that this is a good Business (company, society). Túyò ko ang panílag sang íya mga gího kag húlag. I intend to dog (watch) his steps. (see bántay, paníid, pangusísà, sílag).

House, household, family; race, lineage, stock. Inanák siá sang isá ka panimaláy nga lutáw kag dunggánon. He is a descendant (scion) of a prominent and respectable house or family. Ang isá ka panimaláy nga maáyo amó ang tuburán sang dîmaísip nga mga kaayohán. A good family is the source of uncounted (untold) blessings. (baláy).

See panímbang. Kon mamádlus ang hángin kag dílì maáyo ang panimbángon makulúb gid ang sakayán. When a stiff breeze is blowing and the boat is not kept on an even keel (When the wind blows violently and the boat is not under good management), it will certainly capsize (be overturned). Iníng táo maáyo gid manimbángon sang paráw. This man knows very well how to steer an outrigger (called paráw). (see binangî).

Freq. of tóloy-to imprecate, call down-, invoke-, evil upon, curse, wish evil to. Indì mo pagpanolóyon ang ímo láwas. Don't curse yourself. Ginpanóloy níya ang íya kaáway sa pagsilíng nga maáyo kon mapatáy siá. He cursed his enemy saying, that it would be-best for him to die,-a good thing if he died.

A kind of maccaroni made of flour in the form of small flakes or wafers; to prepare or make that kind of food. Sagád siá maghímò sing manámit nga "pánsit". She is an adept at cooking "pánsit". Maáyo siá magpánsit. She knows how to prepare "pánsit" well. (see míki-similar to pánsit, but the disks (discs) or flakes are thinner than those of pánsit; míswa-a kind of very slender Chinese spaghetti or vermicelli; sutánghon-similar to míswa, but not so slender; bíhon-a sort of yellow slender vermicelli).

Freq. of dúbla. To roll cigars, cigarettes, etc. Maáyo siá magpanúbla sing tabákò. She knows well how to roll cigars. (pandúbla id.).

Quality or manner of gambling, etc. Maáyo siá sing panugálon. He knows how to gamble well. Hanás siá sing panugálon. He is an expert gambler. (sugál).