Meaning of típu

n. a liquid measure of various amounts depending on the locality; 1. for palm toddy, usually containing six liters; 2. containing about a ganta (3 liters). tipuhan n. container holding a típu, usually one or two nodes of bamboo.

n. 1. contours, shape of face. Daw diyúsa ang típu sa íyang nawung, Her profile is like a goddess’. may — having an attractive appearance. May típu giyud nang tawhána dà, That man is sure good-looking; 2. type of person, personality. Ang típu sa babáying ákung gustu kanang igat, I like the type of girl that is a flirt.

n. weight, registered weight on the scale. Pilay típu nímus timbangan? What is your weight? (Lit. How much do you register on the scale?) v. balance the scales by placing the rider on the zero mark. Tipúha (itípu) ang timbangan úsà manimbang, Place the rider on the zero mark before you weigh something.

v. put together. Kinsay nagtípù sa mga tutbras? Bayag magkabaylu, Who put the toothbrushes together? Suppose they get mixed up? Tipúa ang tanang ináni únà bahína, Put all the harvest together before apportioning it. -an(←) n. a crank-operated device for twisting strands into a rope.