Meaning of *sayà

pa- v. leave, expose something carelessly for others to be able to see or touch it. Nagpasayà silag háluk sa parki, They kissed openly for all the world to see in the park. Ayaw ipasayà nang sundang sa agiánan, Don’t just leave that bolo carelessly in the passageway. sayàsayà v. expose something carelessly or for public view. Musamut ang ímung ubu kun isayàsayà mu ang ímung láwas sa tun-ug, Your cold will persist if you expose yourself in the draft.

adj. mirthful

n. skirt

n. skirt of the native dress, usually ankle-length and generally having a tail, wound around and tucked in front. di- see abab and andir; v. wear, make into a skirt of this sort. Ayaw kadispirádu. Siya ra bay nagsáya? Don’t get desperate. Is she the only fish in the sea (lit. only one wearing a skirt)? — sa búnga v. for trees to bear fruit in abundance. Nagsáya sa búnga ang mangga nga maáyung pagkagalam, A mango tree that is well taken care of bears fruit in abundance.

a. 1. being in a merry or joyful mood. Ang dag-an sayag panagway, The winner had a joyful expression on his face; 2. engendering good feeling. Hílum ug sayà nga kabuntágun, Quiet and pleasant morning; v. be, make merry. Magsayà ta kay Pasku run, Let’s be merry because it’s Christmas. ka- n. mirth, gaiety. ka-an(←), kasayáhan n. entertainment. Kasayáhan (kasayáan) sa karnabal, Entertainments at the carnival. ma-un(←) a. gay and lighthearted.