Meaning of himámat

himámat

Cebuano

v. 1. for people to find out how they are related to each other. Makighimámat aku nímug unsa kang pagkauyuána nákù, I would like to find out by what relationship you are my uncle; 2. meet and get to know one another. Himamáta ang Amirkána, Meet the American lady and get to know her; 3. meet someone who is arriving and pay him attention. Himamáta ang bisíta, Greet the visitor and entertain him. Gihimámat siya sa masípang pakpak, He was greeted with loud applause; 3a. meet one’s sight. Mauy nahimámat sa ákung pagtan-aw, What greeted my eyes.