Hiligaynon
A prefix denoting an attachment to, a wish, desire or love for, what the root implies, e.g. makipílak-desirous of making money, looking for profit; makitábang-seeking or asking help. Attached to verbs maki-(magapaki-, magpaki-) is used for an incomplete or future action, whilst nagapaki-, naki- and pagpaki- are used for the present, past and the infinitive respectively. Magapaki- for the future is seldom used. (see paki-, pakig-).
Hiligaynon
A prefix denoting the past tense (nagpaki-) and corresponding to máki- for the future, e.g. nakibáis, nakibúlig, nakiló-oy, nakidúmug, nakitábang siá. (see paki-).
Hiligaynon
A verbal prefix denoting an attachment to, a wish, desire or love for, what the root implies, e.g. pakitábang-to desire, wish, ask for help; pakibulág-to wish for a separation or divorce, etc. Pagpaki-stands for the infinitive, nagapaki-, magapaki-, magpaki-stand for the present, future and imperative respectively. Magapaki-and nagpaki-are often shortened to maki-and naki-(see pakig-, maki-, naki-).
Hiligaynon
Hiligaynon
To make friends, to befriend, try to be friends, be friendly, be pleasant or obliging in social intercourse. (paki-, ábyan).
Hiligaynon
See paki-.
Hiligaynon
To ask for an explanation, to request information. Kon buút ka mahibaló sinâ makisáyod (magpakisáyod) ka sa kay Fuláno. If you wish to know that, ask N.N. Ginpakisáyran (ginpakigsáyran) níya akó kon matúod balá ang sinúgid ni Pédro. He asked me if it was true what Peter had said. (see paki-, sáyod).
Hiligaynon
Hiligaynon
To request a favour, oblige oneself, ask for help or assistance. (see líhog, pakitábang (from paki-and tábang).