Part 187

supirbaysur = supirbisur.

supirbisar v [A; b6] supervise, superintend. Supirbisahi (supirbisari) ang mutsatsang nagdigámu, Supervise the maid while she is preparing dinner.

supirbisur n supervisor of a school district. v [A13; a12] be made, become the supervisor.

supirbisúri n supervisory position. v [A13; c1] hold a supervisory position. Dalì rang magsupirbisúri ang mga inhinyíru sa mína, It’s easy for mine engineers to get supervisory positions in the mining company.

supirbisiyun, supirbisyun n supervision.

supirintindint, supirintindinti n superintendent of the public schools in a city or in a whole province.

supir istár n superstar of the movies. v [B1256] be, become a superstar.

supiriyur a of a high quality. Supiriyur kaáyu ning panaptúna sa ímung napalit, This cloth is very much better in quality than the cloth you bought. n one’s superior in an organization or in rank.

supirmarkit n {1} name of one of the public markets in Cebu. {2} supermarket.

supiryúra n mother superior. v [A13; a12] be, be made the mother superior. madri — = supiryúra.

supla v {1} [A; a12] arrest the motion of dice or coins that have been thrown. Ákung supláhun (suplahun) ang dayis ug dílì maáyung pagkalábay, I will arrest the dice if they are not thrown properly. {2} [A; a2] interrupt s.o.’s speech, usually with a question. Makasupla ba ta sa nagsulti? May I put a question to the speaker? {3} [A; a12] check vice, bad manners. Ángay nga supláhun nang tarása nga laksut, That bad trait should be put to a halt. n violation of the rules in certain games. Sa dáma ubligádu ka pagkáun sa ákung batu. Ug dì ka mukáun, supla ka, In checkers you are obliged to take my piece. If you do not, you violate the rules. supládu a {1} curt, laconic to the point of rudeness. Supládu kaáyu siya ug sinultihan, He is very curt in speech. {2} characteristically bent on going against advice, orders, or instructions. Dì masápì ang supládu sa siminaryu, A disobedient person doesn’t fit in the seminary. v {1} [B125] be rudely laconic. {2} [B2] become characteristically inclined to disobey. supláda = supládu (female).

suplágay v {1} [A; a3] be dispersed into various directions, cause s.t. to be dispersed. Kinsay nagsuplágay sa mga húlin diri sa kwartu? Who scattered the marbles all over the room? Nasuplágay na mi human mamatay ang ámung inahan, We were scattered after our mother died. {2} [B2; a12P] disperse, run in every direction. Pagbutu sa pusil, misuplágay ang mga táwu, When the gun fired, the people scattered in all directions.

suplimintu n supplement to a publication, to a diet. v [A13; c] take or add s.t. as a supplement. Pagkáung gisuplimintúhag bitamína, Food supplemented with vitamins.

suplǐr = suprǐr.

suplíti n blowtorch. v [A13; b6] use a blowtorch.

suprímu n title of the leaders of some organizations. Si Suprímu Luis Taruk pangúlu sa Kumunista kanhi, Supreme Chief Luis Taruc was the leader of the communists formerly.

suprǐr v [A; c] substitute for s.o., substitute s.t. for s.t. else. Ug mupalta ka sa trabáhu dúna bay musuprǐr nímu? If you’re absent from work do you have s.o. to substitute for you? Way hingpit nga makasuprǐr sa gátas sa inahan, There is nothing that can substitute perfectly for mother’s milk.

supsup v {1} [A; a] suck, take s.t. in by sucking. Ang búwak sa antuwángang dinukduk kusug musupsup ug nánà sa hubag, Crushed hibiscus flowers suck the pus from boils. Supsúpun sa limátuk ang dugù, Leeches suck the blood. {1a} [A; b5] suck s.o. off. {2} [A2N] fawn, suck up to (somewhat coarse). Musupsup (manupsup) siya sa mga táwung íyang kapangayúan ug pabur, He sucks up to people he wants to ask favors from. — bútù n apple polisher (coarse).

supsupun n saxophone (word play on supsup and saksupun—humorous).

supu v {1} [A; a12] embarrass s.o. by proving his allegations false. Dílì ka makasupu nákù kay tinúud ang ákung gisulti, You cannot prove me wrong because what I said is true. {2} [A12; a3] discard a card or mahjong piece that allows an opponent to win the game. Dì ku masupu kay magbantay man ku sa mga karta nga ilábay, I don’t discard pieces that would allow anyone to go mahjong because I keep an eye on the pieces that have been discarded.

supurtǎr v [A; b6] {1} provide s.o. with sustenance, support. Pila ka kirída ang íyang masupurtaan? How many mistresses can he support? {2} provide support to an attacking unit. Ang atáki sa dágat supurtahan ug tulu ka bapur digíra, The sea assault will be supported by three battleships. {3} [A13; b6] support a certain weight. Unum ka halíging simintu nagsupurtǎr sa taytáyan, Six concrete columns supported the bridge. {4} [A; b6] endorse, support a candidate. Dì siya musupurtar sa ákung kandidátu, He would not support my candidate.

supurtir n athletic supporter. v [A; b6(1)] wear, use an athletic supporter.

suput v [A; a12] 1 shoot with a blowgun. Kinsay nagsuput sa ákung manuk? Who killed my chicken with a blowgun? {2} force s.t. out from a tight hole by hammering in s.t. in its place. Supta nang lansang ug láing lansang, Force out the nail by banging in another nail on top of it. {3} [A23; c] soar up as if shot from a blowgun. Mu rag misuput ang íyang kalípay ngadtu sa kawanángan, It seemed as though his happiness soared up into space. {3a} do s.t. with speed, as if shot from a blowgun. Misuput siyag dágan pagkakità sa ákung pistúla, He ran like all get out when he saw my gun. Misuput siya ug usa ka pangutána sa tsirman, He shot a question at the chairman. n blowgun or a dart shot from a blowgun.

súput n general name for bags, esp. paper bags. v [c6] put in a bag. Isúput lang nang kámay, Place the sugar in the paper bag.

sup-ut v [A; c] {1} fit s.t. tightly over, in, or around s.t. else. Nagsup-ut ku áring plastik nga túbu sa bára, I am fitting this plastic tube over the iron rod. {2} put on a piece of clothing wear. Nagsup-ut siya ug bag-ung bistídu, She was wearing a new dress.

sur_1 n {1} mahjong, the south piece, one of the winds (bintus). {2} the player at the right of the dealer. {3} the second round (ráwun) in a game.†

sur_2 title for nuns. Sur Matildi, Sister Matilde.

súra_1 v [A; b5] {1} tease, ridicule a person for a defect. Suráhi (suráha) siya nga pisut, Tease him for being uncircumcised. {2} bother, annoy. Ngánung inyung gisúra ang bátà nga natúlug? Why did you bother the child? She was sleeping so nicely. {3} ask a person to buy one s.t. Musúra na pud ning ákung bátà ug sapátus kay gradwisyun na, My son will ask me to buy him a pair of shoes because it will be graduation. masuráhun a teasing.

súra_2 v [A] dance with the hands, feet, and body. Pwirting nakasúra sa bátà arun hatágan siyag singku, How the child danced to earn a nickle.

súrab v [AP; c1P] flash a fierce look of anger, hate. Surábun (isúrab, pasurábun, ipasúrab) níya ang íyang mga mata ug masukù, She flashes her eyes when she is angry.

suraban a greedy eater that eats another’s share as well as his own. Gipaulahi pagpakáun ang suraban nga baktin, The greedy piglet was fed last. v [B12] become a greedy grabber of food.

surambaw n {1} double-cross, tamper with a game so that the outcome is fixed. Way dalag-an ang átung pusta kay surambaw kaáyu tung duláa, We didn’t have a chance with our bet because the game was completely fixed. {2} name of a child’s game played with rubber bands knotted tightly together. v [A; a12] throw a game, double-cross. Kadtung nagsurambaw sa baskit dílì na paapilun unyà, Those who threw the basketball game will not be allowed to participate next time. Dílì gihápun ku mapildi sa iliksiyun bísag imu kung surambáwun, I will not lose in the election anyway, even if you double-cross me.†

surangsurang v [A; a12] pester, annoy s.o. that is in a bad mood to start out with. Ayaw bayà ku surangsuranga kay ínit ning ákung úlu, Don’t anybody pester me because I’m in a bad mood as it is.

surbi v [A; a12] {1} survey land. {2} inspect a place to see how it is. Musurbi úsà ku ánang yutáa úsà ku mudisidir, I’ll inspect that land first before making any decision. {3} make a survey or poll. n {1} survey of land, inspection of how s.t. is. {2} survey, poll. -yur(←) n land surveyor. v [B156] be a surveyor.

surbíti n ice cream. v [A13; a12] make, make into ice cream. paN- v [A2; b6] have ice cream. -ru n ice-cream vendor. -s = surbíti.

surihir v [A; c] make a suggestion. Sa míting karun musurihir ku nga multáhan ang dílì mutambung, At the meeting today I will move that absentees be fined.

suriksurik v [AN; b5] inquire searchingly, search for s.t. meticulously. Ug musuriksurik (manuriksurik) kag trabáhu, makakità ka giyud, If you’re serious in looking for a job, you’ll surely find one. Ang sikríta nagsuriksurik ug pangutána sa kasilingánan sa mamumúnù báhin kaníya, The detective inquired in great detail about the criminal from his neighbors. Ang ákung maistra pwirting makasuriksurik (makapanuriksurik) ug buling sa suuk, My teacher searches the corners meticulously for dust.

surindir v {1} [A2; b6] surrender, give oneself up to proper authorities or a stronger power. Misurindir ang mga Hapun sa mga Alyádu, The Japanese surrendered to the Allies. {2} [A23] yield, concede defeat. Ug áway lang, dì ku musurindir nímu, I will never surrender to you in a fight. {3} [A23; b6] stop eating due to satiation. Dihà ku sa ayis krim musurindir, When we got to the ice cream, I had to stop eating.

suringiw a one who never does a thing right when sent on an errand. Suringiw kaáyu ning batáang sugúun tungud sa kalinga, This child never does a thing right when he is sent on an errand because he is so inattentive. v [B] fail to follow instructions. Ngánung musuringiw ka mag sugúun? Why don’t you follow instructions when you are sent on an errand?

surísu n Spanish sausage made of pork. — di Bilbaw k.o. imported Spanish sausage. — sa Insik Chinese sausage. v {1} [A; a2] make sausage. {2} [A13; b6] cook s.t. with sausage as a spice.

súrit n home-made rifle that uses empty bullet shells reloaded with broken nails and gunpowder. suritsúrit n bamboo squirt gun.

surku v [A; a12] plow between rows of corn to loosen the soil and remove weeds (done usually once about halfway to the harvest time). surkuhúnun n corn plants at about 2–3′ high, ready for weeding.

surpan = surtpan.

surplas n leftover military supplies and equipment sold to the civilian population.

surprísa n surprise, surprise gift. Dúna kuy surprísa pára nímu, píyung úsà, I have a surprise for you, close your eyes (first). v [c6] give s.t. as a surprise gift.

sursi v [AN2; b6] darn, mend by darning. Sursíhan nátù ang samput sa ímung karsúnis, Let us stitch over the seat of your pants. — tápak v [A; a1] put a piece of cloth under a tear and run stitches over it to strengthen the mend. n method of mending in this way. sinursihan n place that has been darned on a garment having been mended with darning stitches.

surtídus a of different sorts. Surtídus ang kulur sa pintal sa balay, The house is painted with all different colors. n {1} a k.o. folk dance performed by at least six pairs of male and female dancers. Each dance figure is to a different tune. {2} assorted sweets sold packaged.

surtpan n short pants. v [A3; a12] wear, make into short pants.

súrù_1 n young of freshwater shrimp. paN- v [A2; b6] gather small freshwater shrimps.

súruk v [A2S] for the blood to boil in anger. Nagsuruk pa ning ákung dugù sa kalágut, My blood is still boiling in anger.

surup, súrup v [A2; b5] {1} for air to penetrate through the body causing gas pains. Musurup (manurup) ang tun-ug, Draft causes gas pains. Surupun (surupan) ka ug dì ka maghábul nga matúlug, You will have gas pains if you sleep without covering yourself. {2} for feelings to flow through one (literary).

surusúru n k.o. spiny shrub with fleshy tongue-shaped leaves of strong astringent effect, the young leaves of which are used to spice paklay: Euphorbia neriifolia.

súruy v {1} [A2; ac] go about, stroll. Diin ka musúruy gabíi? Where did you go to last night? Isúruy ang bátà sa parki, Take the child for a stroll in the park. {1a} ika- presentable (lit. can be worn for strolling). Dílì ku mauwaw sa ákung uyab kay ikasúruy man pud, I am not ashamed to be seen with my girl friend because she is pretty. {2} [A; c1] bring s.t. around. Nagsúruy siyag isdà, She peddles fish. Isúruy ang mga ilimnun sa mga bisíta, Bring the drinks around to the visitors. libud — a given to wandering about with no useful purpose. v [B1] become a vagabond. (→) bagduy = libud súruy. suruysúruy v [A13; b6] {1} promenade, take a pleasure stroll. Magsuruysúruy ta sa baybáyun, Let’s take a walk by the beach. {2} roam about uselessly. Nagpúnay lang siyag suruysuruy ug way nahímù, All he ever did was roam about and never accomplished anything. sinurúyan n {1} s.t. gained as a result of going about. {2} a woman’s child born out of wedlock (lit. s.t. obtained as a result of reckless wandering). {2a} one’s eldest child (humorous). maN-r-(←) n peddler.

sus = hisus, n2. — maryusip = hisusmaryusip.

súsa n sodium hydroxide in white powder form used for making laundry soap.

susáyid v {1} [A3; b3] commit suicide. Nagsusáyid siya kay dispirádu, He committed suicide because he was disappointed in love. {2} [A23; bc] do s.t., gamble against very great odds (lit. commit suicide). Mususáyid lang kug kúhà sa tist bísag wà ku katuun, I’ll just take a long chance on the examination, even if I didn’t study. Isusáyid kug siyut ning tanan kung kwarta, I’ll bet all my money, come what may. {2a} in rummy, pick up a card one needs but for which must also pick up a large number of other cards which will be a burden.

súsi v {1} [A; a2] look into s.t., go and see to find s.t. out. Nagsúsi mi sa mangga human sa bagyu, We went to see what became of the mango tree after the storm. Wà ku makasúsi ug dúna pa bay túbig ang bangà, I have not gone to see if there is still water in the jar. {1a} [a12] look into, investigate. Susíhun sa Inbíay ang anumalíya sa Iltísi, The NBI will look into the LTC anomalies. (→) v [A12; b2] {1} come across s.t., inadvertently find s.t. out. Hingsusihan námù sila nga nagtabakù ug ampiyun, We discovered them smoking opium. {2} come into information about s.t. Nakasusi giyud ku ánang mga makina kay dúgay kung trabáhu sa taliyir, I got to learn s.t. about engines because I worked in a shop for a long time. susisusi v [A3N; a12] make inquiries about s.o.’s life, doings, habits, and the like, usually maliciously. pa- v [A13; c6] have a medical examination. Ipasúsi ang bátà sa duktǔr, Have the child examined by the doctor. paki- v [A13; b6] ask for information, inquire. Didtu mi ni Kaduy magpakisúsi báhin sa yútang ibaligyà, We asked for information from Cadoy about the land for sale. n investigation, inquiry.

suskribir v [A] subscribe to a periodical. Gustu ka bang mususkribir sa Tayims? Do you want to subscribe to the Times?

suskrisiyun n subscription.

suskritur n subscriber.

susmaríya (from Hisus and Maríya) interjection {1} expressing helpless frustration at s.t. which happened or about which nothing can be done. Susmaríya ning batáa! Giyabu na pud ag gátas sa lamísa, Goodness, this child! He spilled the milk all over the table again. {2} expressing reaction to fright. Susmaríya, pwirting kuráta nákù, Heavens! I sure was frightened.

suspi n peso or one peso (slang).

suspindǐr v {1} [A; a12] suspend from office or privilege. Suspindihun ka ug makítà ka nga sad-an, You will be suspended if you are found guilty. {2} [A1; a12] cause an action or practice to cease for the time being. Suspindihun ang klási sa Lúnis ug Martis, The class will be suspended on Monday and Tuesday.

suspinsu n suspension from office, school. v [A3P; a12] suspend s.o. from office, school. Ang prisidinti mauy mususpinsu níya sa íyang katungdánan, The president will suspend him from office.

suspíru, suspírus n sugar candy. — dimani k.o. sugar candy into which peanuts have been thrown. v [A; a12] make sugar candy.

suspitsa, suspitsǎr v [A; b(1)] suspect. Walay mususpitsǎr nátù áning kawáta, Nobody will suspect us of this robbery.

suspitsu v [A13; b6] suspect, regard s.t. in a certain way without proof. Nagsuspitsu ku nga walà ning batáa magtunghà karun, I am beginning to suspect that this child is not attending school. Siyay gisuspitsuhan nga mauy nagkúhà sa kwarta, I suspect him of being the one who took the money. n suspicion. -sa = suspitsúsu, 2 (female). -su a {1} arousing suspicion. Suspitsúsu ug líhuk ang istranyu, The stranger’s behavior is suspicious. {2} suspicious of others. Asáwang suspitsúsu sa íyang bána, A wife suspicious of her husband.

sustansiya n nutriment. Daghang sustansiya ang útan, Vegetables are very nutritious. ma-, masustansiyáhun a nutritious. Ang ayis krim nga Magnulya masustansiya (masustansiyáhun) kaáyu, Magnolia ice cream is very nutritious. v [A13] be nutritious.

sustinídu_1 n {1} sharp, a note one-half step higher. Pa sustinídu, F sharp. {2} a sharp cord.

sustinídu_2 see sustinir.

sustinir v {1} [A2; b6] last, manage to keep up with some work. Musustinir ka nákù ug buksing ug mga lima ka ráwun? Can you last five rounds boxing against me? Sustinihan ku nang trabahúa, I will keep on with that work. {1a} [A; c] withstand weight or pressure, sustain. Ang sanga dì na makasustinir sa gibug-atun sa mga búnga, The branch cannot withstand the weight of the fruits. {2} [A3; b6] stick to a line of reasoning or allegation. Musustinir ka sa ímung gisulti? Will you stick to your story? {3} [a2] make do with s.t. less in quality or quantity. Gisustinihan ku níya ug sulti sa íyang kinawayan nga ininglis, He made do, speaking to me in broken English. Ságing nga isustinir sa tinggutum, Bananas which we make do with in times of famine. sustinídu_2 a {1} assiduous, sticking to s.t. Kadtung sustinídu sa ílang trabáhu pag-usbáwan ug swildu, Those who are assiduous in their work will be given a raise in salary. {2} having the capacity to endure, carry on with work. Sustinídu kaáyu siya ug kálut ug kanal kay dagkù siyag buktun, He has the capacity to dig ditches because he has muscular arms.

sustintu n money for one’s sustenance. Ang sustintu nga ipadala sa íyang bána ígù ra sa pagkáun, The sustenance her husband sends is enough for food. v [A; b6] give money for sustenance. Dì na ku musustintu nímu ug magminyù ka, I will not support you any more if you get married.

súsu n {1} breast, the mammary gland or its analogous formation in males. {2} angular corners of pillows, sacks, and the like which can be taken hold of. -g agtà n hornet’s nest hanging from a tree (lit. an agtà’s breast). v {1} [A2S; b(1)] suckle. Ang tútuy nga walà sus-i dílì bitay, Breasts that have not suckled a baby do not sag. {2} [a12] hit in the chest, underneath the breasts toward the arm. Ug sushun (susuhun) ug dunggab ang táwu, matigbak, If a man is stabbed on the side next to his breast, he will die right away. pa- v [A; ac] feed with the breast or bottle. Ayaw ni ipasúsu sa bátà kay dáan ning gatása, Don’t give the baby this milk because it is not fresh. sus-an a having a mammary gland or s.t. like it. Bitin nga sus-an ang gipakítà sa karnabal, They showed a snake with mammary glands in the carnival. {2} mother with a nursing infant. úmang sus-an see úmang. ma-(→) n infant.

susù n k.o. smooth cerith shell of fresh waters, black, dark green, or brown. paN- v [A2; b6] gather susù.

sùsù v [A; a1b2] {1} pound s.t. usually with short and moderately heavy strokes. Sùsúun nímu pag-áyu ang pánit arun mahúmuk, Pound the leather well so it will get soft. {2} knock s.t. on the surface and bruise it without breaking the surface. Sùsúun ku nang ngábil mu ug mutubag ka pa, I’ll bruise your lips if you answer back again.

susun a close together, in rapid succession. Susun ang mga balay sa syudad, The houses in the city are close to each other. v [B3(1)6; b6c1] do, situate in rapid or close succession. Misusun siya sa íyang inahan ug kamatay, She died soon after her mother died.

susut a {1} stunted in growth. Pulus susut ang mga tanum, The plants are all stunted. {2} scarce. Susut ang taksi árung urása, Taxis are scarce round about this time. v [B; b6] {1} be, become stunted or runty. Mususut ang mga bátà kun paalsáhun ug bug-at, Children will grow up to be stunted if they are made to carry heavy loads. Nagsusut ang mga tanum tungud kay wà abunúhi, The plants were stunted in growth because they weren’t fertilized. {2} be, become scarce. Nasusut ang mga isdà tungud sa dinamíta, Fish have become scarce because of the dynamite fishing.

susyádu (from susyu_2) a having a defect on the surface. Dì na mahálin ang mga prútas nga susyádu, Fruit with defects on the skin is hard to sell. Dì na siyang patabak-un kay susyádu nag bágà, He is not allowed to smoke any more because he has defective lungs. v [B126] be, become defective.

susyal a fond of attending social functions. v [B12] be, become fond of attending social gatherings. Burung niadtu si Lurna, karun nasusyal na, Lorna used to be shy but now she has become fond of parties.

susyalayit n socialite. v [B1] be, become a socialite.

susyidad n {1} society. Susyidad nga maut, Hypocritical society. {2} society, club. Susyidad sa mga kababayin-an, Women’s society. alta — see *alta.

susyu_1 n partnership. v {1} [C; b6] be partners with, make a partner of s.o. Magsusyu mi si Inting ug ristawrant, Inting and I are partners in a restaurant. {2} [A13; a1c] organize, contribute to a partnership. ka- n partner in business.

susyu_2 n {1} defect or imperfection in a fruit. Kining mga mangga nga may susyu laina kay dílì ibaligyà, Separate these mangoes with imperfections because we won’t sell them. {2} mark, imperfection in s.t. that is supposed to be smooth. Kutsing way susyu, A car without a scratch.

sút = súlut_1,2.

súta_1 n a coat coloration of animals consisting usually of half black and half white fur.

súta_2 n {1} stable boy, groom. {2} the jack of the Spanish cards (number 10). v {1} [B156; a12] be, become a groom. {2} [A12; b8] draw a jack.

sútà v {1} [A13; a2b2] go to find out or verify s.t. Sutáa didtu ug pilay baligyà sa íyang kabáyù, Go and see how much he wants to sell his horse for. {2} [C; a1c3] have it out with s.o. to find out who is really who. Sutáun nátù ug kinsay talawan nátung duha, We will have it out and see which of us two is a coward.

sutána n {1} priest’s cassock, the soutane. {2} the priestly office. Ánang ímung gibúhat wà lang gánì ka maghunàhúnà sa ímung sutána, When you did that you completely forgot that you were a priest. v [A; a12] wear, make into a soutane.

sutanghun n bean threads or dish made of bean threads. v [A; b6] make sutanghun.

sutil_1 = limunsítu.

sutil_2 a rebelliously stubborn. Layhan kung mulatigu ánang sutil kaáyu nga bátà, I’d like to whip that stubborn child. v [B12; b6] be, become rebelliously stubborn.

sutsut v [A12; c1] {1} slurp, eat or drink noisily in a sucking way. Íya lang gisutsut ang usa ka panaksang sabaw, He simply slurped down one bowl of soup. {2} [AN; b6] attract s.o.’s attention with a low interrupted hissing sound, either to call him or reprimand him. n the hissing or slurping sound of this sort. paN- n act of hissing at s.o.

sutuy v [A2] {1} leave immediately without looking back or saying anything. Misutuy siya ug lakaw kay nangísug tu nákù, He walked straight away without looking back because he was mad at me. {2} zoom or shoot off like a projectile. {3} for a child to slip out easily on delivery. Misutuy lang ang bátà sa pagsakit sa íyang tiyan, The mother had a pain in her stomach, and the baby just slipped out.

suub_1 n {1} pointed stake made of a length of thinnish species of bamboo (bagákay) put in the bottom of pit traps. {2} a spear fashioned in the same way. v [a12] make into a stake or spear.

súub = sul-ub, v. (→)_2 = sul-ub, n.