Search result(s) - tíkmà

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).

Thief, petty thief, pilferer, sneak. (see tíkmà, maniníkas).

Freq. of tíkmà-to do (take) secretly, etc.

See matíkmátik, pamatikbátik-to investigate, watch, spy.

To listen in, eavesdrop, observe slily (slyly), watch, spy, spy upon (out), pry, find out, be on the lookout. Matíkmatíkan mo ang mga gího kag húlag siníng talapuánan. Find out what are the proceedings and movements of this society. (see matík, mutík).

To investigate, inquire into, collect information, gather news, try to elucidate the facts or truth (from rumours or hearsay). (see batíkbatík, matíkmatík).