Hiligaynon
To take secretly or unawares, to pilfer, steal, seize; to attack, come upon, assail, get hold of (said of diseases); to visit secretly, appear unannounced, come unexpectedly (for an investigation, etc.). Gintíkmà siá sang hilánat. He caught a cold. Tiníkma níya ang mga alagád sa amó nga sululátan. He paid a surprise visit to the employees of that office. (see tíkas, káwat, dúnggò, abút, sínuk).
Hiligaynon
Freq. of tíkmà-to do (take) secretly, etc.
Hiligaynon
See matíkmátik, pamatikbátik-to investigate, watch, spy.
Hiligaynon
Hiligaynon
To investigate, inquire into, collect information, gather news, try to elucidate the facts or truth (from rumours or hearsay). (see batíkbatík, matíkmatík).