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nagkaigit— expel feces accidentally when breaking wind; shart
repaydepay— stagger while standing or walking
binalo’— Refers to a rehearsal or practice, often for a public presentation like a play. In Buhi, it specifically describes a dry-run or trial performance for a ritualistic reenactment.
mapasarawtan— To become or be made a scapegoat; to be blamed or held responsible for something.
padaxag— bamboo water channel carrying water to a distant destination by gravity or a similarly fabricated channel usin wood or other traditional materials
bolbogon— To intentionally cause the release of contents by removing or destroying the barrier, implying a sense of causation or intentionality through the "-on" prefix
laplap— To cut or slice off a substantial portion from a larger piece, such as cutting meat, peeling fruits with a knife, or weeding by slicing off the surface layer of the ground.
songo— cooking-rock tripod; a traditional cooking contraption consisting of three head-size rocks arranged in a tripod-like formation to support a cooking vessel and allow space for firewood underneath
agtang— a root word meaning to assume a confrontational or challenging posture, often physical, face-to-face with someone, with the intention of competing, defending, or asserting oneself.
sanli-ek— (ROOT) Hiccup; the involuntary spasmodic intake of breath producing the characteristic “hic” sound
kalibo’— known in English as saba, cardaba, sweet plantain, compact banana, and papaya banana.
kaplos— To slip or lose hold, traction, or firm grip, such as: • An elbow resting on a table's edge slipping down • A lever (e.g., a wooden plank) losing its leverage or grip on an object (e.g., a rock)
[-omin-]— Completed Action Affix: indicates a finished task or completed action (past tense)
paorog— favor; prefer; give preference to
exey a panaon— for a long time
pokpok— the process of doing laundry by pounding it with the use of a special wooden paddle to wash it thoroughly
kabyaw— transporting heavy objects or materials across water (e.g., Lake Buhi or rivers) by:- Using a raft or boat propelled manually with a punting pole and/or hand paddle or oar; - Floating objects that are buoyant on their own (e.g., bamboo poles, coconuts) or tied together to form a makeshift raft
atado
poso’an— brave or daring
rorogrorogon— To put together or classify items based on similar characteristics (future tense, transitive).
epel— A base-word referring to coagulation or clotting, often used to describe the process of blood coagulation or the formation of a clot.
Yo kolalapnit kalaykalay sowi’ napagarakgasak sa kina’ban nga rimegsowi’.— The upside-down hanging bat laughs at the topsy-turvy world.
korongkosong— a traditional outdoor structure consisting of rice straw stacked around a central pole, used for storing animal feed particularly for livestock like water buffalo
getes— to gather or harvest leafy vegetables, herbs, or tender edible shoots. to pick leaves selectively without uprooting the plant.
rogrog— bits, small pieces of something; taking things apart like removing or separating corn kernels from the cob.
kasoodma’— yesterday
naribokan— Disturbed by noise; affected by disturbance; troubled by conflict.
boyo’— Betel, a species of flowering plant in the pepper family Piperaceae
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owis
barankiyaw— A term referring to a pierced hole in the nose bridge of draft animals, typically carabaos (water buffalo), where a rope or cord is inserted to serve as a makeshift nose ring, allowing handlers to control the animal more easily.
otot— fart, break wind
ngisi— laugh
ageng
daxdeg— thunder
noka— scab
{NGng}— [ŋ]
sirotso— handsaw: a versatile, manual saw for various wood cuts.
Poroporo— A small islet located in Lake Buhi by Barangay San Benito with these coordinates: 13.4347289,123.5080949
inankatan— Money borrowed from someone, indicating a completed action focused on the object/source.
kominoko— Got; obtained; fetched.
kanayon— Indicates a secondary, accompanying, or incidental action performed concurrently with (or immediately following) the primary task or topic, without interrupting or replacing it. It conveys the idea of “doing something on the side / while at it / as you go / incidentally / in passing / along with the main thing.”
pirtina— drawstring chord
sondang— general term for bolo and similar knives
pe’pe’— to bite or chew forcefully often on a tough food
pinatora’yog— (patient/result focus) caused to squirt; made the stream arch or project.
tarok— planted-rice-paddy field or the act of manually planting the same
bagoy— exhausted
gatak— crack particularly those found in wood, earth, stones and the like
sonod
ab-ab— bite
tamyang
tina’kab— Past tense, deliberate action of ta’kab (chomped)
poropagolong— A tropical legume with edible pods, seeds, leaves, and tubers. The pods have four wing-like ridges, hence the name. Popularly used in Boie’nen and Southeast Asian cuisine; winged bean; alternatively called /pagolong/.
goling-goling— tiny land snail; small garden snail
tagama— set aside for future use, reserve, set aside
sarok— To scoop or gather; the act of scooping or gathering objects, materials, or substances using various methods such as: using one's hands to scoop or gather something; utilizing instruments or devices to scoop or gather materials or substances in solid or liquid states.
Yamada 4/29— Yamada, Yukihiro. A Buhi Bikol Vocabulary; Bulletin of the Faculty of Education, Kochi University, No. 24, Series I. Kochi: Faculty of Education, Kochi University (1972)
angas— A person, typically a man, with a receding hairline*: Resulting in a forehead that appears unusually broad or prominent due to the loss of hair.
semsem— a social activity where people gather to drink together, often accompanied by food, which serves as a complement or "chaser" to the drinks, typically for celebration, socialization, or leisure
rimodimo— chatter
bogo’— To thrust or jab forcefully with an elongated object, such as a pole or spear, at a person, animal, or object, with the intention of harming, dislodging, or nudging, often with a swift and vigorous motion.
ag— and
parabawi’— A traditional Boie'nen healer or shaman who specializes in restoring health, emotional well-being, and balance to individuals believed to be afflicted by malign spirits or supernatural beings. The term "parabawi" literally means "one who takes back," referring to the healer's role in retrieving or reclaiming the patient's well-being through incantations, ceremonial rituals, and natural remedies.
ta’man— A stern and prolonged verbal rebuke or scolding, often delivered by an older person with a personal connection to the individual being addressed, with the intention of correcting behavior, promoting improvement, or imparting wisdom.
angngex— A free morpheme meaning “puff of breath or the smell of breath,” suggesting a specific instance or sensory aspect of breath.
al-al— panting particularly by dogs
beyegbeyeg— the act or state of swaying or shaking back and forth, often in an unsteady manner.
tobo’an— to grow on; grow from; develop upon a surface, host, or substrate.
pato-on— riddle or puzzle
gominames— Highlighting the agent's role in the action; (root + -omin- [Agent focus infix]): mixed (active voice, past tense)
leleknan— refers to the popliteal fossa area, which is the shallow depression at the back of the knee joint - the area posterior to the knee, containing vital structures like nerves and blood vessels - a significant anatomical region.
tedek— describes a heartfelt articulation of one's feelings and convictions, implying sincerity and authenticity.
os-os
bongkol— Traditional Boie'nen bamboo sowing tool with a clapper at the top, to sow rice grains and scare away birds and rodents with noise when struck on the ground while sowing on the upland asek patch; typically a hollow bamboo tube with a pointed tip, filled with rice grains, and a clapper mechanism at the top end that creates noise.
begnet— to pull (general)
kaieg— To move an object towards a target location or oneself by applying force, control, or manipulation, often using a tool or bare hands, and typically along a surface.
longoylongoy— flaccid; describes the characteristics of objects, body parts or individuals that lack strength, firmness, or muscle tone; limp;
nibotwa’
magpakagorang
rorog— Gathering or putting together similar things, objects, or ideas;
karagemey— screwpine
apro— bile, gall
Salampating Gominaro’— The folk song, Salampating Gominaro is another Bikolano favorite. As with many other Bikol songs, its lyrics have romantic symbolisms. There are variations of both the lyrics and the melody that differ slightly from each other. Sometimes the introductory four lines are omitted.
ipitora’yog— (intentional / deliberate action) to deliberately force or push out a stream of urine.
[ka-]— .Degree or scalar intensification prefix. Attaches to an adjectival or dimensional stem to indicate that its quality is present to a notably high degree.
karit— to slightly gash or make a shallow scratch that breaks the skin that may cause bleeding; or to make a similar scratch mark on any other surface
nainokwan— Already nail-clipped; having had one’s nails trimmed.
traysikel
kopiti— a private space in a tra home designated for rest and sleep
torobigan— Torobigan is a Boie’nen beloved bygone-years traditional game that promotes physical and mental skills, teamwork, and strategy. The name "Torobigan" comes from the often water-drawn lines on dry ground used to set the playing field. Played on a grid drawn on the ground, two teams compete: defenders try to tag attackers who attempt to cross the grid without being touched.
Sagrada
pongpong— describes the act of cupping both hands to instinctively cover sensitive body parts, often for protection, decency, or modesty purposes, typically in response to a sudden or unexpected situation.
tapsak— A sheet of watery splashing forcefully, such as when a puddle is hit by a speeding car or similar physical actions.
i-rarem— underneath
basabasa— gruel made from leftover-cooked-white rice
ininyiro— inhenyero
rapa-rapa— sole of the foot,
sampet— to come home, return, go back
sokiben— to dig at the side of a hill, wall or shaft in the ground to make a tunnel or ground cavity
bangraw— the act of visually checking, surveying or visually awaiting someone, something or an event happening
tingron— nape
pirawpitaw— faint flicker
ama’— father; male parent
soway— separate, isolate, part, intervene, mediate
bomba— pump
sagilayon— A root verb that means to take advantage of an opportunity or circumstance to perform an additional activity or task that is related or convenient to the original purpose or activity. It involves doing something extra or secondary while already engaged in a primary activity, often to maximize efficiency, convenience, or benefit.
sagpan— damming a water channel (verb or action); describes the act of creating a dam or obstruction in a water channel.
bodbod— to feed chicken particularly, to sprinkle grains or any other similar feed on the ground; to sprinkle garnish or other ingredients over food
inoyam— Having been annoyed or irritated, possibly as a result of a specific experience
soso’— River snail; black river snail; trumpet snail: A freshwater gastropod with a conical, spiral shell, often adult thumb-sized, ∼2.5–4 cm long. Shell is dark olive to black, usually banded or eroded at the tip. Common in slow rivers, creeks, and rice paddies.
arado— plow often drawn by carabao
maloway— slow
palsek— to extinguish or turn off a light source
to-om— A traditional Boie’nen method for hastening the ripening of fruits, particularly bananas, by placing green fruits in a sealed container with ripe or overripe fruits, or even just their peels.
ribok— noise; loud disturbance; racket / commotion; disorder; uproar / quarrel; dispute; conflict / trouble; social discord.
omay— A bound morpheme that convey the core meaning of "recovery" or "getting well
torogan— sleeping place; place where one sleeps
bayeke’— Mumps; viral infection that causes swelling in the face and neck, often accompanied by pain, fever, and discomfort. It's contagious, but most people recover on their own with rest and hydration. Vaccination can help prevent it.
rogi’
pipararibokan— Refers to a place, person, or thing continually disturbed by noise or repeatedly involved in conflict; to be continually subjected to recurring disturbance or trouble.
taras— the act or condition of severing or cutting long objects or parts, often resulting in separation or amputation.
pispis— To wear down/smooth out a surface through friction or excessive use (e.g., sole of footwear, wood runner of a sledge); wear down, abrade).
semseman— the food or snacks consumed intended to pair with drinks and enhance the social experience.
{-} (Bantere’)— Bantere’ is a phonemic hiatus in Boie’nen that separates adjacent vowels into distinct syllables without glottal closure. It represents a continuous, flowing vocal transition, in contrast to the interrupted closure of the okina (’).
ta’xeb— conceal; cover; obscure
lama’— (N / V) a stain; discoloration caused by contact or bleeding of color; to stain or bleed into a surface
oroiktin— jiggling up and down in one spot. bounce, jiggle
salamog
asyab— sickle
toro’— To teach, guide, or impart knowledge. coach, indoctrinate, school, drill, discipline, enlighten, inform
biribid— (adj./pre-noun/pre-verb) denotes wringing action or wrung state; twist
lagpok— A piece of rag cloth, typically repurposed from old shirts, garments, towels, or other fabric scraps, used for cleaning and wiping surfaces around the house, especially in the kitchen.
kimigkimig— Describes intense, convulsive bodily tremors or shaking, similar to those experienced during a seizure or electric shock. The term vividly captures the sudden, violent, and uncontrollable nature of the movement, often conveying a sense of danger or extreme physical distress.
kabrit— to ignite a matchstick or similar object by striking it against a rough surface, generating heat and sparks.
pa’nes— Describes the unpleasant smell emanating from spoiled or rotten food, or body odor resulting from poor hygiene, such as not showering or bathing.
Sanroki
[nangagi-]— A Boie’nen agentive prefix that indicates more than one performer of an action or their profession/occupation, marking the individuals as agents of the action described by the root or stem it is attached to.
gimpol— To break off or detach a part from a whole resulting in a separation or fragmentation, such as an ear of corn being broken away from its stalk or a statue's head unintentionally breaking off its body.
Mari didi.— Come here.
raparapa— The sole or underside of the foot.
ada’ada’— overestimating one’s abilities or resources, and the phrase “Ada’ada’ na!” serves as a warning or admonition to be more realistic about their capabilities.
Paono makalangoy ading epesepes?— How will the cockroach swim?
toyo— A prefatory expression used to soften or introduce a request, favor, or overture, often indicating a forthcoming ask or proposal.
ibor— a mature male pig (boar) used for breeding purposes; "stud boar" or "breeding boar
agas— namby-pamby describes something or someone that is weak, insipid, or excessively sentimental, often to the point of being considered foolish or lacking substance.
segmak— turd, feces, poop
sibo’— to swallow or consume prey whole, without chewing or tearing it apart, typically referring to the feeding behavior of animals like snakes; "engulf" or "swallow whole”
Bina’no ko sira.— I called them.
laoyam— Extremely annoying or bothersome, exacerbating the feeling of discomfort
dorang-get— indicates an unexpected event or interruption happening in the midst of an ongoing activity or event; describes an unrelated act or event occurring in the middle of something already in progress.
loyo— a term referring to the opposite side or counterpart, used to describe geographical locations (i.e. across lake Buhi from the town center).
artamisa— Indian Wormwood - a plant native to the Philippines and is commonly known as Damong maria or Herbaka in the local language. It is a medicinal herb used in Philippine traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, menstrual problems, and wounds. The plant is found in disturbed areas like roadsides and cultivated in gardens and around homes
ek-ek— to shear or cut very close to the surface (hair, fur, grass)
sobo-ot— To convey a sense of hearsay, rumor, or unconfirmed information.
pili— the edible nut of the pili-tree (Canarium ovatum) that is endemic mainly in the Bicol region of the Philippines that the town of Buhi is part of
godgod— pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty; drag
sabe-et— An emotional or intuitive sense, stronger than "sabet"; feeling; belief
begen— Goiter; a swelling of the thyroid gland, which can be caused by various factors such as: - Iodine deficiency- Thyroid disorders (e.g., hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism)- Thyroid nodules or tumors- Inflammation of the thyroid gland (thyroiditis)
Sa’ten sanangdowa adi.— This is yours and mine (only).
ogoy-ogoy
sike’
sonson— repeat; imitate; follow a pattern; trace along
da’sagked— unending
makaseked— will guess or solve ( future tense or intentional form)
Sarikaw— Sarikaw is a small sitio located on the shoulder of Mt. Asog where a striking monolithic rock outcrop is located. According to a Boie'nen cautionary folklore, this rock formation is the petrified remains of Sarikaw, a greedy and arrogant game hunter, along with his dog, who were punished for their disrespect towards the natural world and their people's customs. This cautionary tale serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and living in harmony with nature, and has been passed down through generations as a warning against the dangers of unchecked ambition, disregard for tradition and the protection of the environment.
boway
da-an— describes old things or objects
bo’ni— refers to a fungal skin infection producing ring-shaped or circular patches with a raised, scaly margin. The affected area is commonly itchy and may spread through direct contact with infected persons, animals, clothing, towels, bedding, or contaminated grooming implements.
da’labet— Describes someone who is careless or doesn't care.
karalkadal— rattly; clattery; rickety
rapo’— To attract toward or to be drawn towards, indicating a movement or inclination toward something.
kinaono— when?; at what later time? “When?” “At what time?” “When will it be?”
arit— pain
birarawan
kemkem— To carry, cradle, clasp, or hold securely against the body a person often a child, animal or thing. Represents the hand and arms functioning as a protective container
ti’lay— To stand or walk with one or both heels raised off the ground, elevating the body on the balls of the feet to increase height or achieve a tiptoe gait.
ipos— to prepare
bexad
sabed— The action of draping or wrapping something around an object to secure or fasten it
Pirang bisis narigos aná mangá agin?— How many times did the children bathe?
ang-ang— roast over fire or ember; cooking, heating, or feeling the effects of radiated heat, particularly in the context of open fires or embers; To grill; to cook by direct radiant heat.
aken— Root word meaning to assert or take possession of something, often without permission, and claim it as one's own, often disregarding the rightful ownership or rights of others.
panganoron— cloud
bonyog
tagpanaw— A pair of stilts, consisting of poles with elevated foot rests, used for walking above ground, often as a toy or for performance.
asek— to plant upland rice by direct seeding in dry, non-irrigated fields. to cultivate upland rice on sloping or rain-fed land.
labet— a versatile Boie'nen root word that embodies the concept of "engagement with a matter," encompassing a range of meanings from indifference to active involvement. This polysemous word relies on context, intonation, and prefixes to convey its intended meaning.
sikaw— describes a bowed-arm individual
talamatam— describes a state of being hesitant, unsure, and fearful, leading to indecisiveness or inability to take immediate action or make decisions.
kolang— lacking, insufficient
taii’— sew
bi-wed
pisa’
limos— alms
{‘} Moraic Okina— The Boie’nen grapheme representing the moraic glottal phoneme /ʔː/. It marks a lexically contrastive and prosodically weighted glottal closure. It is an integral letter of the Boie’nen writing system, not an apostrophe, punctuation mark, decorative accent, or optional indication of vowel separation.
gera’an— refers to a deceased person, implying a level of reverence or sacredness.
isi— To know; to be aware of a fact, idea, or situation.
paraangkat— A person who habitually borrows money.
kakaptan— Any object or thing to hold on to, something that provides support or utility, which can be manipulated or taken advantage of for a specific purpose; a grip or handle, a part of an object designed to be held or grasped.

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