Meaning of pabur

pabur

Cebuano

a. 1. advantageous to. Ang kasabútan pabur kanátù, The agreement is advantageous to us. — sa hángin have the wind at one’s back. Túlin ang sakayan kay pabur sa hángin, The boat sails fast when the wind is in back; 2. in favor of, on the side of. Ang disisiyun pabur kang Rimutígi, The decision was in favor of Remotigue; 3. within easy reach. Pagbantay! Kay pabur ka ra ba sa ákung tuu! Watch out! You’re in easy reach of my right hand! 4. move towards. Iirug-irug ang lamísa pabur sa tuu, Move the table more to the right; n. 1. advantage, concession. Nangáyù siyag pabur sa kumpári níyang mayur, He asked a favor from his friend who was the mayor; 2. port, left side of a ship; v. 1; a. have the edge or winning trend. Kusug ming musyágit ug makapabur nag ámung manuk, We shout boisterously when our cock gets the edge. b. be in a position to hit, strike well; 2. favor, take sides. Ayawg paburi ang bísag háing grúpu, Don’t take sides with either group. pa- v. turn a boat to the left side. pur- please (said in asking a favor). Purpabur ayaw na kug samúka, Please, don’t bother me any more. Purpabur ikúhà kug túbig, Please, get me a glass of water.