the 18th letter of the Filipino alphabet.
1. prefix used to form adverbs and adjectives, expressing manner, position, or direction: as in
paiyák, in a crying manner
pahilagà, northward direction
paluhód, in a kneeling position
2. prefix used to form nouns, meaning to express orders, requests, or things given: as in
pabili ka ng gatas, ask someone to buy milk
pasábi, message asked to be transmitted to someone
padalá, things sent to (x)
3. shortened form of pasa- affixed to the name of a place, connoting the idea of going to that place.
pa-America, going to America
more; yet; still.
hindi pa namamakinílya, not yet typed;
Pahingi pa, Give me some more;
Galít pa siyá. He/She is still angry.
1. bilateral affix for nouns, expressing place for action: as in
palimbágan, printing shop
2. bilateral affix for passive verbs, denoting an order, course, or request that an act be performed on, for, or towards the subject.
pasukátan ng damit, to fit a dress for (x)
3. bilateral affix for nouns, expressing where specialized knowledge or skill is applied: as in
pagamútan, clinic, infirmary, hospital
1. foot.
2. leg (of furniture).
an off season species of quick growing palay.
1. goodbye; farewell.
hulíng paálam, last farewell
2. act of informing or letting someone know about something.
mountain base; foot of mountain.
how; in what manner.
Paáno ka nakauwi? How did you get home?
cowpea (Vinca unguiculata).
→ KÍBAL
parallel to; in the same direction as; along the same line; in conformity with.
Gumagaod siyáng paayón sa agos. He/She is rowing with the current.
1. act of entrusting something to someone.
2. something given in trust.
housing (usually as welfare projects).
programa ng libreng pabáhay, free housing program
1. the last compartment of a fish corral used for filtering the catch.
2. a floating fish trap consisting of a semi-circular enclosure of bamboo nettings, provided with a one-way entrance for fish and buoyed up by a bamboo raft.
1. book cover.
2. paper or plastic used to cover a kite.
3. lumpiya wrapper.
insincere or superficial invitation.
→ PAKUNWARÎ
a customary offering of food when asking for a girl’s hand in marriage.
perfume.
supply of provisions (food, money, etc.) allowed or given to someone making a trip.
reading of the pasyón during Lenten season.
notice; announcement.
→ ABÍSO, ANUNSIYÓ, PATALASTÁS, PAUNAWÀ
negligent; careless; irresponsible.
pabayâ sa gawain, negligent in duties
→ BURARÂ, HALAGHÁG, IRESPONSÁBLE, MAPASIBÁY-ON
pavilion.
weathercock; weather vane.
turkey (Meleagris gallopavo).
favor; support.
humingi ng pabór, ask for a favor
favorable; advantageous.
peacock.
favorite.
Ano ang paboríto mong pagkain? What is your favorite food?
manufacturer.
manufacturing; production.
