Meaning of dalù

dalù

Cebuano

a. 1. selfish, disliking to give things. Dawù nà siya kay dì man muhátag bísag gamay, He’s selfish, he won’t even give a little bit; 2. eagerly desirous to do something, esp. eating. Dawù kug mangga, I’m crazy about mangoes. Dawù siyag bayli, She is fond of dancing; v. become selfish. (←) v. 1. begrudge giving something Kun náa lay ákù dì giyud ku mudáwù nímu, If I only had any, I wouldn’t begrudge you any. Ngánung gidawúan mu man ang kaugalíngun mung anak? Why do you have to begrudge your own child? 2. tease by offering something and then taking it away. Ayaw akug dalúa. Ug ihátag, ihátag, Don’t take away what you have given me. If you’re going to give it, O.K. kadalùdalù v. be overly fond of. Nagkadawùdawù ku sa lab-as isdà kay tagsa ra ku kakaun, I like fresh fish too much because I rarely get it.