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mari— 'come' as a command or request used to instruct or invite someone to move towards the speaker..
goyod— A base verb meaning to drag or pull something or someone over a surface, often implying a laborious or forceful action. Can also refer to hauling heavy objects, such as large logs, using work animals like carabao or pulling a cart.
tankas— To release, detach, or dislodge something from its attachment or position, implying a sense of separation or freeing.
[in-]— Past tense affix; forms the past tense of verbs.
ono— 2. An indefinite placeholder equivalent to thingamajig, whatchamacallit, so-and-so, or something when the precise name or action is unknown or intentionally omitted.
nababanggoran— experiencing sharp pain in the shinbone due to impact or collision; bang one's shin" or "shin pain"; pain associated with hitting or impacting the shinbone
sabien— to say
pigames— The action of mixing substances or ingredients, focusing on the target or result; (pi- [prefix focusing on the target/result of the action] + games)
paxaypay— Buhi folk name for the oakleaf basket fern; A large epiphytic or lithophytic fern, Drynaria quercifolia (L.) J. Sm., family Polypodiaceae. Called pakpak-lawin in Tagalog. Named for its fan-shaped nest fronds resembling a pamaypay ‘hand fan’ or spread hawk wings.
ngi’ngi’— cry
olaptik— spring suddenly into action; rear; bolt; hop abruptly
solosolo— solitary, solitude
riboken— To disturb; trouble; make trouble for; quarrel over.
anges-anges— shortness of breath. pant
[kag-]— An agentive prefix that forms nouns describing the doer or possessor of an action or attribute. *Gloss Code:* AGT (Agentive)
pasle’— greedy
kaporit— last
orong— nose
baktot— To carry something or someone on the back, such as a backpack, child, or load, with emphasis on the back as the primary support area; highlights the need for balance and often involves straps or other aids for secure transport.
le’nad— a smooth or rounded depression on a surface or terrain; depression; dent; hollow
isigid— coconut-midrib broom
mew-mew— describes the action of drawing on or dissolving something already in the mouth such as a hard candy in one’s mouth and by extension any object for that matter such as an infant sucking on its hand.
ragami— ricestraw: the dry, fibrous stalks of the rice plant that are left over after the grains are harvested that re usually left piled on the field as waste
paltok— a traditional bamboo pop-gun toy that uses a ramming mechanism to propel cylindrical pods as projectiles, generating a popping sound and ejecting the pod through air pressure
nadereka’— Accidentally tickled.
balingag— An attitude characterized by illogical or nonsensical thinking, opinions, or arguments that lack common sense or rational reasoning.
kolkog— a purposeful act of inserting a slender object into a narrow hole to clean, unclog, or retrieve something from it, often with a specific goal in mind
senget— venomous-snake bite, envenomation;
mawri— to be late
kalingkaging— noise that resembles the shaking or vibrating of loose (generally of metal) objects, often creating a rattling or clattering effect
naisyan— Came to know; became informed; learned of something. Often indicates realization, acquisition of information, or successful transmission of knowledge.
ignit— to stretch, often to the point of overstretching, body parts (muscles, ligaments) or materials (rubber, fabric)
kariribok— Persistent conflict; continual disturbance; ongoing state of quarreling or disorder.
e-kep— covering or roaming on a wide area
lokoylokoy— The Oriental Whipsnake (Ahaetulla prasina), locally referred to as "lokoylokoy" in Boie'nen due to its resemblance to a single leaf in a coconut frond, is a bright green, slender, and non-venomous snake. Its coloration and body shape allow it to blend seamlessly into its arboreal habitat.
tonog— sound
obon— something or someone left behind
bilog— round
maligidan— Might be ran over (possibility or potential).
so’nod— religious scapular
rarogi— rice seedling; rice seedlings for transplanting
sogba— a cooking technique where food is placed directly in contact with or on top of the ember, allowing for intense heat transfer
karbon— carbon paper
rigwa’— vomit
talibeng— twirl; to revolve quickly
kapaglalangan— nature
kobkob— Describes the act of hunching over someone or something in a protective pose or stance.
angngeg— forehead
laptok— blister
ti-ak— (see /be’xak/
da’kasagkeran— forever, infinity, unfathomable
poknit
[mang-]
kanos— Semen or male reproductive fluid.
golinda’— to plan, plot, draft, or mark out a course, design, or location, either mentally or physically.
kisami— ceiling
nangagiparatorotiniwi’tiwi’an— keep on playfully making faces at each other
lopog— a person or animal who has weak or fragile legs, making it difficult for them to stand or support their own weight for extended periods.
tapling— slap on the cheek
pagsera’— refers to a complementary food, or simply salt during lean times, that accompanies staple foods like rice, plantain or root crops, enhancing the flavor and nutritional value of a meal.
be’gat— weight; heaviness
gayaw— Black-naped Oriole
Mari kamo didi.— You all come here.
saranta’— Impudent talk-back To answer back rudely, especially to elders or authority; to sass; insubordinate reply.
amid— musang
ginibokonanga’min— A phrase expressing resignation or frustration, meaning "What else could I have done?" or "I've done everything already." It implies a sense of having exhausted all options or efforts.
talyang— giant taro; giant alocasia; elephant ear
elang— obstacle or obstruction
sirigwilas— Jecote Plum; Tropical fruit tree with edible, sweet-tart purple-red drupes, used fresh or in jams, drinks, and desserts
Kina-ono marigos yo daraga?
lapeng— crazy
korit— to scribe means to mark or write on a surface, often in a deliberate and intentional way, using a tool or instrument such as a pen, pencil, stylus or spear.
aransas— orange, clementine, tangerine
alsangbaxey
tila— cloth
iktin— to start; leap or spring suddenly upward or away, especially in reaction to surprise or fright
botaka— The botaka lounge chair with long arm rest was a common feature found throughout the rooms of the Filipino Bahay na Bato during the Spanish era. It was used by hacienderos as their resting chair after a busy day of roaming around their land and rice fields.
kadkad— to grate root crops such as cassava
ligwan— bee
songsong— he act of creating a small hole, typically quarter-coin size, in a green coconut to access its refreshing water or the act of drinking from the hole made on the coconut
pinal— (root) a seizure, especially an epileptic seizure
apes— almost
tereng— A lack of movement or activity. To stop or come to a state of rest, where motion or activity ceases. State of rest.
Ono Daw Adtong sa Gogon— Another favorite Bikol song is Ano Daw Idtong sa Gogon?. It has religious overtones. This must be one reason why the Bikolanos, who are well-known for their religious fervor, like it so much. - Benjamin A Claveria
Amlongan— a barangay of Buhi
sorok— to crawl or squeeze through a narrow space, hole, or under a low-lying obstacle.
lapnad— conveys the idea of a flat shape or orientation; flatwise or lying or oriented flat, often in relation to an object's broad side.
letaw— float; be afloat; be visible through; show through
teked— describe the state of everyone receiving an equal share.
tarem
paralagadi’
soragpak— describes a person, particularly a female, with disheveled or tousled hair, giving the appearance of having just woken up or being unkempt.
tendag— Describes the tendency or property of objects or materials to sink or settle downwards in a fluid (such as water), often due to density or weight.
siwil— overlapping teeth: a condition where teeth overlap each other, often due to crowding or misalignment.
sikad-sikad— kick repeatedly
Sosyalteris
meme
tisa— chalk
ronagronag— in disarray, mess, disorganized
paraa’got
sirot— to eat all the food on one's plate, leaving no leftovers
kapotnayen— habitual liar
parola
ante-re’— hesitate to proceed…
torog-torog— Mimosa pudica (also called sensitive plant, sleepy plant, action plant, humble plant, touch-me-not, or shameplant);
[oro-]— Derivational morpheme A productive derivational morpheme expressing miniature representation, playful or imitative action, attenuated intensity, or non-serious role enactment. The morpheme appears in two surface forms depending on the phonological shape of the base.
bandala’— abaca fiber
adey— invite
Sanpransisko
sintik— flintstone, striking-flint act or sound which are shrill or sharp akin to “tik” , “tikk”, spark caused by such
aso— Smoke; fume; vapor; visible gaseous emanation produced by fire, heat, steaming water, or another hot source.
peres— Active childbirth labor, especially the stage marked by strong contractions and the imminent delivery of the baby.
mari’genkaosto— very true; perfect fit
taytay— describes objects or people arranged in a straight line.
seked— guess, answer, or solution to a riddle
silot— punishment
olikogik— piglet’s oinking sound
tekal
todlong— push (someone or something) with considerable force or roughly:
ayon
saripsip— To search thoroughly, inspect carefully, examine systematically, or investigate by looking into every possible place. /\*/ By extension, to search blindly for an object by feeling with the hands, feet, or other body parts when vision is limited or impossible, such as in muddy water, dense vegetation, or darkness.
Bina’no ko iya.
miligiden— Will roll or is about to roll (future tense).
raweg— the bunch of coconut fruits together with the stem is called a coconut bunch or coconut inflorescence; more specifically, the stem that attaches the coconuts to the tree is called a: peduncle or rachis.
parakpakan— bell frame; twin-pillar arched structure supporting a suspended bell
banka’— small boat; dugout canoe
irot-idot— relentlessly pursue a desired favor
konawkonaw
balo— widow; widower
pogon— a permanent counter-like kitchen feature, typically connected to the kitchen sink, primarily constructed from bricks, featuring a cast-iron cooker top with typically three burners of decreasing size approaching the chimney side. The largest burner has overlapping concentric rings for adjustable burner size. The combustion chamber, accessed via a metal door, is equipped with a metal grate bottom and connected to an open ash-collection and ventilation chamber below.
padlong— A type of trap or snare, typically spring-loaded, designed to capture or deter small animals, such as rodents, using a sudden, swift motion.
maray— good
pamora’kan— someone or something blamed, criticized, or abused, often unfairly, to deflect responsibility or vent frustration.
sami’
minasbad— refers to a type of large, heavy, single-sharp edged Boie'nen bolo or machete distinguished by: a broad, tear-drop-shaped sharp edge; a nearly straight dull edge; and a robust design, suitable for heavy-duty multi-purpose use.
ipno’— replenish; top off
balda— To pierce through something, penetrate or pass through it, often with a sharp object or intense force; to overcome an obstacle or hindrance, implying a sense of moving beyond a boundary or resistance.
ramangramang— to kibitz or interlope or intervene in someone else's business or affairs, often in an unwelcome or uninvited manner; it can also mean to get in the way of someone else's activities or to meddle in their concerns, work or property
nikilaskilassakaga’san
poti’— white
kadyapa— Spiny amaranth, Prickly amaranth, Thorny pigweed, Spiny pigweed
Tigsik Ko a Pilipinas
raprap— A deciduous tree with thorny branches, bright red flowers, and trifoliate leaves. It's often used as an ornamental or shade tree, and its flowers are a popular art motif. Indian Coral Tree or Tiger's Claw
golosinas— vegetables in general; collective or generic category of edible plant matter.
tarnira— cow; specifically, a female carabao or water buffalo.
irinsya— kin
rikisa— To look into, check, inspect carefully or thoroughly, implying a deliberate examination or scrutiny.
olin— generally to steer a boat manually with a hand paddle
kinalo’ko’
nagames— Unintentionally or accidentally mixed, indicating past tense and possibly accidental action; (na- [past tense affix] + root).
ingaw— A state of intoxication, where one's mental and physical faculties are impaired due to excessive consumption of alcohol or other substances.
ereketek— mischievous giggle
rankay— referrs to a pile of debris, junk, or rubble, resulting from destruction, demolition, or disassembly.
ponggol
ti-as— To split thick logs or heavy wood with repeated chopping blows from an ax or similar tool.
komoko— To get; obtain; take; fetch.
daxan
linangta— the pulp of a pili nut made edible by blanching the freshly harvested fruit in hot water for several minutes
sa’ri— where
lemgem
taratatsing
arang— kiss
notbok— notebook
atematem— intrusive gossip; refers to excessive, unwarranted, or intrusive sharing or discussion of personal, private, or sensitive information about others, often without their consent or in a way that is hurtful, damaging, or inappropriate.
po’ot— Stifling or suffocating
boyo— A Boie’nen root verb conveying a sense of reckless or impulsive action, decision, or behavior that:○ Invites regret or remorse○ Poses potential harm or catastrophe○ Lacks foresight or prudence
kakaoyan— forest, woods
tikoen— gizzard
nipalaos— the act of dodging or evading (nominalization)
po’gok— stunted
bokid— mountain
bawi’— To recover or regain; to regain or recover something, like one's strength, composure, or reputation.
temtem— a state of being thoroughly soaked or drenched, often to the point of dripping with water or another liquid, describing someone or something that is completely wet.
edagedag— traditional dance
pakilabet— Unwanted interference or meddling in personal affairs.
go’kal
losi’— describes the act exposing the glans penis or the condition of an exposed glans penis bared with its foreskin pulled down
paraidos— A traditional fisherman who uses the "idos" technique to catch fish bare-handed in shallow waters, often employing a scooting motion while sitting on the bottom to herd fish between their legs.
semegsemeg— slightly damp or moist, but not thoroughly wet; somewhat dry, with a hint of lingering moisture.
kompyotir— computer
inewey— panicle; this is the reproductive structure of the rice plant, housing the flowers that produce grains. It consists of a central axis with branches, each bearing a group of flowers that fully develop into rice grains.
boki’— To part or open a slit, fold, or covering: hair, skin, thick grass, door curtain, drape; Describes the act of opening or separating to reveal what's underneath; part; open; draw aside
[maki-]
polis— police
Borokbosok
kamrot— Scratch violently with fingernails (like in aggression or frustration).
pababa’— downwards; sloping down
ono
maraet— bad
ominono— what did someone do?
peragpedag— stomp and flail; thrash about; throw a tantrum
paraisra’— fisherman
alomating
la’bon— To boil or scald, applying heat to soften, cook, or treat food, fabrics, or materials.
ambora’— Boie’nen fresh-food salad (uncooked) mixing base ingredients (tomato, salt, onion, souring agents such as limonsito, vinegar and the like) with bitter gourd, fern leaves, cucumber among others.
talpi’— To touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand; to give a light pat or gentle smack. Usually denotes a single brief contact.
nagkanenged— happening simultaneously
opas— the banana pseudostem, or BPS, is the trunk-like part of the banana plant that's made up of tightly packed leaf sheaths
reta’— to touch
rawet— a lock or locking mechanism used to secure a door, container, gate, cabinet, or similar object against unauthorized opening.

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