Meaning of unáw, únaw

To rid the tayóbong-root (or similar roots) of juice preparatory to making starch of it. Usually the pulpy root is crushed by rubbing it on a stone set in water (unawán). The pressed-out juice will settle and thicken in the water and be then available as glue, starch, etc. (see unawán).

Table-salt, condiment, seasoning. Túman na balá ang unáw sa ímo sópas ukón dugángan ko pa? Is your soup salt enough or shall I add salt? (see únaw).

To rid the tayóbong-root (or similar roots) of juice preparatory to making starch of it. Usually the pulpy root is crushed by rubbing it on a stone set in water (unawán). The pressed-out juice will settle and thicken in the water and be then available as glue, starch, etc. (see unawán).

Table-salt, condiment, seasoning. Túman na balá ang unáw sa ímo sópas ukón dugángan ko pa? Is your soup salt enough or shall I add salt? (see únaw).