Meaning of babad

v. 1. turn around on its axis. Wà makababad ang pála sa pambut kay nagápus sa sámù, The boat propeller would not turn because seaweeds were entangled in it. Ibabad (babara) ang ímung kayril, Twirl your key chain; 2. brandish. Nagbabad ang pildírung kaáway sa bandírang putì, The defeated enemy waved the white flag.

v. 1. make a torch by binding dry strips of coconut leaves, coconut sheaths, or similar materials together; 2. swing a torch made in this way to cause it to flare up. Ibábad (babára) ang sû arun mudakù ang síga, Swing the torch to fan up the light.

v. immerse or soak in liquid. Dì ku mubábad sa túbig kay dalì ra kung tugnawun, I won’t immerse myself in the water because I easily catch chills. Gibábad ang karni sa túyù, The meat was soaked in soy sauce.