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Maranao

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Maranao

baterAppears in an example

noun

A small worm-like creature that eventually turns into a butterfly or moth. It can also refer to the pupa stage of these insects.

“Mapakay a makabasa ko bater sa darapa.”

You can find a caterpillar in the garden.

Also means

caterpillar
pupa

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

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Maranao

batokAppears in an example

noun

A sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs, typically to clear the throat or airways.

“Mapakay a makabaton so taw a adun a batok ian.”

A person with a cough may cough.

Also means

cough

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

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Maranao

igAppears in an example

noun

A clear, colorless, odorless liquid essential for life. It is found in rivers, lakes, and the ocean.

“Mapakay a inomn so ig.”

The water is safe to drink.

Also means

water

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

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Maranao

mapa

noun

A visual representation of an area or land.

“Inai so mapa o Marawi.”

This is the map of Marawi.

Also means

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

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Maranao

orangAppears in an example

noun

A small creature with a long tail that ends in a stinger, often found hiding in dark places.

“Mapa-ngat a binatang so orang.”

The scorpion is a dangerous animal.

Also means

scorpion

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

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Maranao

sigaAppears in an example

noun

The natural brightness or shine emitted by an object.

“Mapayag so siga.”

The light is visible.

Also means

light
shine
luster

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

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Maranao

tawAppears in an example

noun

Refers to a human being, whether man or woman. It is used to speak about any person.

“Maroyon a taw a gii mapayag.”

A good person is someone who is visible.

Also means

a person, a man or a woman, a human
person

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

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Maranao

tolanAppears in an example

noun

The hard, white parts that form the frame of the body.

“Mapakay a makakan sa tolan o ayam.”

It is okay to feed the bone to the pet.

Also means

bone

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

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Maranao

wagaAppears in an example

noun

A glowing piece of coal or wood in a dying fire.

“Mapanas so waga.”

The ember is hot.

Also means

ember

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

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Maranao

wagedAppears in an example

noun

A long, limbless reptile that crawls on the ground. It can also refer to a climbing or trailing plant stem.

“Mapakay a kambayaan sa waged sa katasan o ig.”

You may encounter a snake by the riverbank.

Also means

snake
vine

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

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Maranao

wanAppears in an example

verb

To experience worry or dread because of something or someone.

“Wan ako sa mapanunulak.”

I fear the thief.

Also means

to fear

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

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