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owapeyan
pominalaos— (verb): to have successfully dodged, evaded, or ducked (completed successful action);
I-sis na!
nagtoga’— confessed; revealed; erupted
bolbog— The act of releasing contents from a vessel, structure, or natural barrier by creating an opening or breach, such as: - Making a hole in a burlap sack to release its contents. - Digging a hole in a dike to release water. - Removing materials clogging a drainage culvert.
bosog— satisfied after eating, full, to satisfy (a need, a desire, etc.) fully
si-ang— A naturally Y-shaped or forked tree limb or branch often carved or adapted to serve as a makeshift handle for a slingshot or similar device.
gapas— cotton
balikotsa— Traditional Boie'nen candy made from coconut milk and kalamay, stretched into finger-sized sticks, often wrapped in typewriter paper
palaos— dodge; evade; duck aside
basisi— A strong downdraft of wind-driven rain that blows sideways into a structure, entering through windows, doors, or the edges of wall-less roofed areas like porches or banggira-an; describes the invasive angle and forceful nature of wind-blown rain.
iksri— x-ray
ti’mak
tagatoro’— teacher
ipatngoed— sibling
to-on— guess or solve a puzzle
nangagiparatorotinorotinoklingan
tagnong— shade; shaded place
linobak— A traditional Boie’nen delicacy consisting of boiled green plantain or cassava, grated young coconut, and sugarcane molasses, mashed together in a wooden mortar and pestle to form a firm, dough-like consistency. This sweet treat is a beloved favorite among Boie’nen youth, who often gather to prepare it from scratch and savor it into the night.
ome-xa’— to sit down
sayap— A type of wide-brimmed hat with a stubby-conical shape, made from bamboo and palm leaves, designed to protect the wearer from sun and rain, with a brim that extends down over the shoulders and fully covers these.
nidereka— Tickling (ongoing action)
binasol— blamed someone or something (past tense)
lainit— very hot
ildit— Uncomfortable squeezing, such as when bending and squeezing one's belly
pamispisan— sideburn, a strip of hair grown by a man down each side of the face in front of his ears; sideburn
mari’genapa’rat
kabeg— scooping out coconut meat from its shell with a traditional-manual shredder stool or automated shredder [kakab-gan]; the act of shredding or grating this way that also applies to other fruits particularly cotton fruit [santol]
eneg— the quality of cooked rice desired that is fluffy and al dente
tood— knee
nyadto— olden time, long time ago
nyadi— of this
tora’yog— Gushing; squirting; issuing in a strong stream.
masaki— dawn, early
balalong— a traditional makeshift sound-beacon or musical instrument crafted from bamboo or specific types of wood with sibilant properties.
na-a-adak— describes someone becoming increasingly boastful or persistent, often in response to flattery or encouragement, and the action is ongoing
aroaroan
dail— because
,(iya)— he/she
pliti— fare
pi-ad— Hips; The pelvic area: The region of the body where the legs join the torso, comprising the pelvis, hip bones, and surrounding tissues.
niligidligid— Rolling around, repetitive or continuous rolling motion.
lobak— A Boie’nen entry-word verb, derived from 'lebek' (to pound), specifically referring to the act of pounding or mashing food ingredients, often in a mortar and pestle, to achieve a desired consistency or mixture.
be-ew— heel, the posterior (rear) part of the foot, which bears a significant portion of the body's weight and plays a crucial role in balance and movement.
kagataman— indicates a person currently taking care of the ward or pet.
kiri’kiti’— sizzle; (of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking; electrical-shortage sound
Sa’ri nag'ogpá’ yo alibangbáng?— Where did the butterfly alight?
sinegnad
begat— relapse; post-illness relapse; postpartum relapse
kisil— hardness
arani— near
.(yo)— Common pivot or topic marker. Marks the syntactically privileged common or non-personal noun phrase in a verbal or non-verbal clause.
gere’gede’— rough-bumpy surface; surface having small, regular bumps or ridges that repeat across the surface; knurle
sike’sike’
teba’²— a traditional Boie’nen fermented drink made from the sap of coconut trees. It's often collected from the flower stalks, fermented naturally, and consumed fresh or aged. It has a slightly sour taste and is a popular beverage all over the Philippines. banana-bunch harvesting
wi’wi’— A disfiguration, often temporary or fleeting, of primarily the lower lip in a sagging manner or drooping distortion.
tilingtiling— small hand bell such as the sanctus bell used in catholic ritual and the sound these make
sigid
patora’yogan— (locative/object focus) to urinate or squirt upon someone or something.
ak-ak— cawing, describes the loud, harsh call of a crow or other bird, often sounding like a loud "caw" or "kah".
pasyar— means "to visit" or "to see someone", often with a connotation of romance or socializing; also describes a leisurely walk while enjoying the view.
exang— describes intentionally dried, newly harvested, or unprocessed agricultural produce, particularly grains like rice, that are still in their natural state, such as unhusked or freshly gathered.
ondok— jump; leap upward; spring up
otas— kill
eseg— to move oneself or an object slightly; scoot.
galgal— gamble
soka— vomit
gitik— hairline crack or chip particularly on ceramic, glass and the like.
tambara
paono— how?; in what manner?; by what means?
dogwak— To drive deeply into a target with force, often implying damage or lethal intent.
paraono— what does someone habitually do?; what is someone’s usual work, occupation, or activity?
Bina’no mo kami— You called us.
piabotabot— manic episode
atep— roof
tagaloyo— a traditional term used to describe individuals or groups residing on the outskirts or opposite side of lake Buhi’s town center, often carrying connotations of social or cultural marginalization.
pasadpasad— to walk back and forth, either with a specific intent (such as observation, intimidate or surveillance) or without any apparent reason or purpose; pace back and forth; walk to and fro
kingking— walk gingerly
ga’san— to reprimand or scold someone for a misdeed; to speak sternly or critically.
kapotnayan— frivolous, not having any serious purpose or valued
(mo)— Ergative Marker (Actor Marker in Actor-Focus constructions)
taptapna— describing the slow, short-paced walk of old people, shuffle. totter
i-to— catfish
lagtok— refers to the act of manipulating the body's skeletal joints to produce a distinctive popping or cracking sound, often accompanied by a sense of relief or catharsis. This phenomenon involves the sudden release of gas bubbles in the joint fluid, resulting in a characteristic audible sound.
gadya’— carabao
mamira— how much
z. SANDBOX: *BOIE’NEN VERBAL / ASPECTUAL / VOICE PARADIGM Template— alugbati
kini’— to shudder or flinch involuntarily, typically from fear, disgust, or unease; a sudden shudder (flinch, or ginch) or jolt of fear or revulsion.
ayakpit— Insufficient in length, width, or spatial allowance; too short, too narrow, or so closely fitted that it only barely reaches, covers, contains, or accommodates what is required. Too short or lacking the required length.
sosmaryosip— An expression of shock, surprise, or dismay, often in response to something considered improper, offensive, or inappropriate, invoking the names of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
ba’gang— molar tooth
po’ngot— A feeling of frustration due to hopelessness or helplessness, highlighting emotional confinement
baririg— A term describing the condition of elongated objects or materials that have become twisted or turned along their longitudinal axis, resulting in a spiral or helical shape.
kana’
binta-as— refers to a raised platform or storage space*: Typically used for sleeping and/or storing household items, similar to a loft.
keskes— The act or result of rolling or bundling up an apparel to achieve a more compact or practical shape.
kilakila— assess, estimate, evaluate
naipagket
Sainyo adi.— This is yours (pl.).
yegyeg— shake to and fro, cause to sway to and fro
sokbit— armed around one’s waist or in the waistband, with a gun holster, scabbard, sheat
sexed— spouse
saringsing— Offshoots or tillers of rice plants that contribute to a robust clump or cluster
ambon— dew
dengdeng
gara’gara’— intention; plan
ominariti-it— Describes a situation where something has turned smartingly painful, emphasizing the completed action.
kara’kata’— tongue-lashing( refers to a verbal outburst or scolding that is characterized by a rapid, intense, and often emotional delivery; it imply a sense of urgency, demand, or frustration, and is often used to describe a speech or verbal outburst that is intended to criticize, persuade, or motivate someone
Si Pedro ag ako magipatngoed.— Pedro and I are siblings.
bago— whip
nangagiparapakipasinorosolsogan— carrying and involving each other in conversation
kimi’
Piba’no ta ika.— I was calling you.
tegdas— create, initiate, launch, institute, begin, inaugurate, constitute, construct, start, and organize
pa’rat— Describes the offensive smell of urine. The distinct and pungent aroma associated with urine.
.(ni)— Marks a personal actor, possessor, experiencer, or genitive referent.
kanet— Booger; Nasal crust, or nasal mucus crust, refers to the dried, hardened, or semi-solid residue of nasal mucus that forms in the nostrils.
a’yang— intense and loud vocal expression of emotion, often accompanied by loud crying or screaming; wail
balaybay— The core morpheme meaning “to drape over” or “to hang” items, typically laundry or other objects, on a line, horizontal pole, fence, or similar structure for the purpose of sun-drying
taked— To attach, connect, assemble, fasten, or fix two or more components into a functional whole. The method of attachment is unspecified and may involve nails, pegs, screws, lashings, welding, adhesives, bolts, or electrical connectors. Unlike banting, taked refers to the completed connection rather than the fastening medium. Core function: joining
ostongosto— perfect fit, precisely
,(kita¹)— we; us
so-og— The phenomenon of climbing perch fish (atas) swimming against a stream of rainwater or climbing out of a river/lake, showcasing their unique adaptability.
pilsi’— Squeezing with moderate force, such as massaging, but less vigorous than "piri'pisi'".
boray— vagina
[-ng]— agent/actor marker suffix
[NA FAMILY]— A network of morphemes associated with realization, attainment, completion, and resultant state.
pastidyo— rascal, conveys a playful, mischievous tone, implying someone who is troublesome but not necessarily malicious; scamp; imp
barol— a traditional meat-preservation technique involving marinating strips of meat in a mixture of salt and vinegar, then sun-drying to create a dried, jerky-like product; this process draws out moisture, inhibits bacterial growth, and concentrates flavors, allowing for longer storage and preservation of the meat, often used to prepare a protein-rich snack or ingredient for various dishes.
kamaskamas— To move quickly and hurriedly, often with a sense of urgency or panic, especially in response to unexpected situations or pressure from higher-statured individuals
Dibinorostro
sarawtan— An excuse, justification, or explanation given to avoid responsibility or blame for an action or behavior.
magoyop— to blow
ta’kab— To chomp quickly, like a fish snatching bait.
Makaangay
tagem— weightiness; gravity; profundity
[di’]— not; applies to event or action negation.
kinkaya’ngani’— if that's the case
la-em— cage, corral
opnos— To slip free from restraint or constraint, or for a restraint to fail, resulting in release or separation, such as: • A dog escaping its collar • A rope becoming loose and slipping off an object • Someone breaking free from a determined grasp or hold • A tool or object becoming dislodged or separated (e.g., a shovel head coming off its handle)
tapsik— spray; spatter; splash droplets
tabon— A constructed fish shelter (hyacinth enclosure + branches underneath)
tingating— Historically the lean seasonal interval when most households have exhausted their rice supply prior to harvest as rice-planting happened only once a year and mostly rain dependent
pitoga’— confession; revelation; truth-telling; what is revealed
mapa— A blemish or discoloration, often a stain or patch on a surface
talobo’— growth; development; increase in size; process or state of growing. Refers to physical growth, development, maturation, or expansion.
laylay— to hang or sag loosely: a state where an object is suspended or attached and hangs downward, often due to gravity or weight, in a relaxed or limp manner; dangle; sag; droop
mabe-et— Describes someone or something with a gentle, benevolent disposition( good natured; kind; amiable
kelpe’— Describes a person's lack of assertiveness or braveness, often resulting in cowering behavior.
kirikot— orm into a bent, curling, or distorted shape; cause to rotate around something that remains stationary;
dapeg
o’wod— Describes two or more people lying down together, typically on a bed, for the purpose of rest or sleep. This sense focuses on the physical act of sharing a resting space.
raga’— earth as in soil
sowat
ba’tad— The state or condition of being flat or prostrate on a surface after falling, with the critical emphasis on the act of falling that led to this state..
ilew— Describes a state or condition of being undercooked food: Insufficiently cooked.
tinda— items displayed for sale often in a store
iram— unhuried, liesurely
iyem-iyem— smile
aleyen— a type of yam that is native to Buhi and the Philippines and is widely cultivated and consumed in the country. It is known for its vibrant purple color and sweet, nutty flavor. Ube is its most popular name even in Buhi nowadays
ra’nget— To bite forcefully and tear off a piece from something tough or resistant. May refer to meat, living flesh, or fibrous plant material such as sugarcane rind. Implies a strong, decisive tearing action.
oyam— Refers to a feeling of annoyance, irritation, or vexation that can arise either spontaneously or as a response to an external stimulus, characterized by a sense of discomfort or frustration.
mangabayo— to ride on an animal’s back for transportation
kataxen— A verb meaning "to create a gap" or "to cause to delaminate," formed by adding the transitivizer imperative suffix "-en" to "katax."
tobod-tobod— indicates small or repeated droplets, implying a drizzle or small leak
tagabasen— Describes something as *moldy* or having *moldiness*, indicating the presence of mold or fungal growth, often due to excess moisture.
nao-oyam— A sense of annoyance or irritation that is acknowledged or recognized.
i-kim— To carry easily manageable items tucked under the armpit, secured by pressing the upper arm against the side of the chest. Highlights the use of the armpit and upper arm as the primary means of securing the carried object. By extension, used metaphorically for highly guarded, usually negative, feelings that one keeps closely concealed.
xangsa— a strong, intense, or unpleasant taste or smell that describes a range of sensations, from the taste of blood to the smell of metal or fish; a coppery smell or taste that leaves a residual-metallic taste
perekpetek— violent sustained fighting or attack particularly by competing game cocks in cockfighting
saogsog— A small, painful splinter; Typically a tiny, pointed fragment of wood or other material that embeds itself in the skin, causing discomfort or pain.
sonkaw— Pigs use their snout to dig and forage for food, such as roots, tubers, and other underground plant material
agtangan— combat
dabadaba— intense flame typically fueled by combustible materials such as firewoodb that burns fiercely,
bominotwa’
tagik— birthmark
sagepen— to stop or prevent water from flowing downstream (verb); emphasizes the action of blocking or controlling the flow of water.
ogot— asian water monitor
borabod— water spring
pabaldaen— To make something or someone pierce through a target or spot; to cause to penetrate or overcome an obstacle.
gorang— old person particularly or any other being or plants visibly showing age
intiro
nibalaybay— Derived with the [ni-] prefix marking present tense and actor-oriented focus. Describes someone actively hanging items for sun-drying.
pana’— (N) arrow; a projectile used to strike or make directed contact with a target
Sanisidro
gatas— milk
totobran— derived term from “tobod” for a specific area outside a house to describe where rainwater falls.
batiris
simba-an— church building; the Buhi Catholic Church building
parasarap— sinarapan fisherman
gigit
at-pan— to roof
sakeysakey— leisurely canoeing, rowing or piloting a boat primarily for entertainment
igwis— slim, slender
Payongtang dowa adi.— This is our (you and I only) umbrella.
sa’bog— To fling water or liquid toward a target by scooping with the bare hand and snapping the wrist; a playful or ritual splash.
bonbon— cover or bury with soil; cultivate plant roots
[-a]— functions as a linker, attaching to words that end in consonants
{Yy}
ge-ed— To tie, tether, fasten, or restrain a person, animal, or movable object with a cord, rope, strap, or similar binding.

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