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Maranao

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Maranao
ban
verb
The act of suddenly forcing air out through your nose and mouth.

“Mi-ban si ina.”

Mother sneezed.

Also means
  1. to sneeze

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

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Maranao
bang
noun
The official call to prayer in Islam.

“Daden so bang.”

The adhan has already sounded.

Also means
  1. adhan
  2. call to prayer

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

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Maranao
banga
noun
A type of tree that belongs to the palm family.

“Madakel a banga sa randangan ami.”

There are many palm trees in our village.

Also means
  1. palm tree

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

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Maranao
banig
verb
To come across or discover something that was lost or hidden.

“Banig ka so pito niyo.”

Find your whistle.

Also means
  1. to find

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

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Maranao
banta
noun
Items that have been taken unlawfully or pilfered.

“Piyakayatan iran so banta.”

They hid the stolen goods.

Also means
  1. stolen goods
  2. pilfered goods

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

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Maranao
banto
noun
A person who visits or stays at a place, especially in a home.

“Miyakaoma so banto ko walay.”

The guest has arrived at the house.

“Miyaoma so banto sa walay.”

The guest arrived at the house.

Also means
  1. guest

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

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Maranao
bandas
verb
The act of rubbing or scraping the skin with fingernails, often due to an itch.

“Bandas a sii ko lawas ka.”

Scratch where it itches on your body.

Also means
  1. to scratch

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

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Maranao
bandos
verb
To become gradually narrower or thinner toward one end.

“Mabandos i pango a kayu.”

The tip of the wood tapers.

Also means
  1. to taper

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

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Maranao
bangat
verb
To secure something firmly by using ropes, strings, or ties.

“Bangat iyan so kayu.”

He tied the wood securely.

“Bangat ka so kayu.”

Bind the wood securely.

Also means
  1. to bind
  2. to tie securely

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

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Maranao
bangen
noun
Something that acts as a burden or makes progress difficult.

“Mapia i kaphapari a da a bangen iyan.”

Trading is good when there are no encumbrances.

“Mapungpungan a bangen so okit.”

The path is blocked by an encumbrance.

Also means
  1. encumbrance

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

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Maranao
banger
verb
To grip or tear something with the teeth.

“Bangeran iyan so kinan.”

He will bite the food.

“Bangeran iyan so kiyap.”

He will bite the fruit.

Also means
  1. to bite

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

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Maranao
bantay
verb
To direct one's vision toward something or to watch carefully.

“Bantay ka sa mayag.”

Look at the light.

Also means
  1. to see
  2. to look
  3. to observe

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

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Maranao
bantog
verb
To speak highly of someone or to give them compliments.

“Bantog a niyan so datu.”

He praised the datu.

Also means
  1. to praise
  2. to flatter

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

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Maranao
bangkaw
noun
A long weapon with a sharp metal point used for throwing or thrusting.

“Inangkat iyan so bangkaw niyan.”

He lifted his spear.

Also means
  1. spear
  2. lance

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

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Maranao
bangkay
noun
The dead body of a person or animal.

“Miyabantog so bangkay ko kalasan.”

The corpse was found in the forest.

Also means
  1. corpse

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

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Maranao
bangkil
noun
A saddle used on a pack animal for carrying loads.

“Initaling iyan so bangkil ko kuda.”

He tied the packsaddle to the horse.

Also means
  1. packsaddle

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

Adapted
Maranao
banting
noun
This refers to a state or condition where things are not equal. It describes a lack of balance or consistency between two or more subjects.

“Ad a banting ko kailailaya iran.”

There is an inequality in their way of looking at things.

Also means
  1. inequality

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

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Maranao
abano
noun
A roll of tobacco leaves used for smoking.

“Somisiyop siran sa abano.”

They are smoking a cigar.

Also means
  1. cigar

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

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