Meaning of patáwhay

patáwhay

Hiligaynon

Caus. of táwhay. Also: to be quiet, make no stir. Dílì mo inâ paagíhon sa pakúsug, kóndì sa patáwhay. Don't try to settle that by an appeal to force, but by peaceful (conciliatory) means. Patawhayá silá. Make them-keep the peace,-lead a tranquil life. Pacify them. Nagpatáwhay siá sang íya nga panghámbal. He spoke slowly and quietly. He talked with impressive restraint (dignity). Patáwhay kamó. Be quiet. Don't stir.