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Maranao

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Maranao

ago

conj

A word used to connect two items, ideas, or actions.

“Saken ago seka.”

You and I.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

Agosto

name

The eighth month of the year.

“Ikapito sa Agosto so okad ago so kashosowat.”

The seventh of August is the opening and the celebration.

“Miyakaoma so Agosto.”

August has arrived.

Also means

August

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Maranao

alkansiyaAppears in an example

noun

A container used for keeping money or valuables safe. It is often used as a piggy bank.

“Initago iyan so pirak sa alkansiya.”

She hid the money in the safe deposit box.

Also means

safe deposit box

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

asinAppears in an example

noun

A white mineral used to flavor or preserve food.

“Tago'i sa asin so niluto.”

Put salt in the cooked food.

Also means

salt

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

bago

noun

The physical structure of a person or animal.

“Mapia a bago niyan.”

His body is healthy.

Also means

body

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

bagon

noun

A railroad car is a vehicle that carries passengers or goods on a train.

“Miyapono so bagon sa taw.”

The railroad car is full of people.

Also means

railroad car (US)
railway carriage (UK)
railroad car

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Maranao

bararAppears in an example

noun

A storehouse or building for holding harvested grain.

“Initago iran a paray sa barar.”

They stored the rice in the granary.

Also means

granary

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

basalAppears in an example

verb

To hit or strike something repeatedly to produce a sound or impact.

“Basal iyan so agong.”

He beats the gong.

“Basala so agong.”

Beat the gong.

Also means

to beat
to knock

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

indaganAppears in an example

noun

A piece of furniture for sleep or rest.

“Piyaka-tago aken ko indagan so babay.”

I put the child on the bed.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

itoAppears in an example

noun

A type of freshwater fish known for having barbels that resemble a cat's whiskers. It is commonly found in rivers and lakes.

“Miyakagoto ko sapa so ito.”

The catfish swam into the stream.

Also means

catfish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

kobaAppears in an example

noun

A place where a deceased person is buried.

“Piyagonan iran so koba.”

They visited the grave.

Also means

grave

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

lago

noun

The sound produced by a person when speaking or singing.

“Mapiya a lago iyan.”

He has a nice voice.

Also means

voice

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

maniAppears in an example

noun

Biological reproductive cells including sperm or egg cells.

“So mani na kormat o kaoyagoyag.”

The sperm is a part of life.

Also means

sperm, semen
egg cell
sperm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

MarsoAppears in an example

name

The third month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

“Marso nggo ko mbaloy a ragon.”

March is the time of year.

Also means

March

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

naga

noun

A mythical creature often depicted as a large, powerful, serpent-like monster.

“So naga na aya kapiya ko manga kawing sa ranao.”

The dragon is a good design for the traditional ornaments in Lanao.

Also means

dragon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

tagon

noun

Wood that is cut and gathered to be burned for heat or cooking.

“Komowa ka sa tagon a para sa apoy.”

Get some firewood for the fire.

Also means

firewood
fuel

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

talonAppears in an example

noun

A large group of animals, such as cows or goats, that stay together.

“Miagowid so talon a karabao sa pagapagan.”

The herd of carabaos was led to the pasture.

Also means

herd
flock

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

Maranao

timonAppears in an example

noun

A flat piece of wood or metal at the back of a boat used for steering.

“Piyagoyogan iyan so timon.”

He moved the rudder.

Also means

rudder

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted

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