matsa v [A1; c1] do s.t. in a relaxed and unhurried manner. Ayaw matsaha (imatsa) nang ímung linaktan ug sugúun ka, Don’t take it so slow when you are told to do s.t.
matsing1 n small monkey. a 1 like a monkey in appearance. 2 mischievous. Matsing kaáyu ning batáa u, lukup lag panúngug sa uban, This child is mischievous. He keeps on teasing the others. v [B145] look ugly like a monkey. Nagmatsing lang nang dagway mu, You have a monkey’s face.
matsing2 n matching type exam.
matsuy humorous euphemism for [matay], exclamation of displeasure. Matsuy ning batáa, langas kaáyu, My! What a nuisance this child is.
mátud [gen.] according to what [so-and-so] says. Mátud níya, maáyu kanang klási, According to him that is a good kind. ‘Adtu na ta,’ mátud níya, He said, ‘Let’s go.’
matulì n k.o. balat (sea cucumber).
matúmat v [C; bc3] engage in a friendly, casual chat. Dì ku makigmatúmat nímug dúgay kay nagdalì ku, I can’t chat with you for long because I’m in a hurry.
matun n ruffian, tough guy. Daghang istambay nga matun sa piyir, There are many ruffians hanging around at the pier. v [B2; b6] be, become a tough guy.
matutù v [A; a12] 1 take care of a child. Kinsay nagmatutù sa ímung anak samtang walà ka? Who took care of your child when you were gone? 2 rear, bring up. Akuy nagmatutù kaníla hangtud sa ílang pagkaulitáwu, I reared the boys until they were teen-agers. 2a [A; b5c] inculcate with s.t. Matutua (matutui) ang mga tinun-an sa nasyunalismu, Teach the pupils nationalism. 3 nurture a feeling. May gimatutù siyang pagdumut álang kanákù, He is nursing a grudge against me. n care, guidance. Matutù sa inahan, Mother’s guidance.
matyag v [A; a12b2] observe, watch to see. Siyay mumatyag sa kamaisan nga dì kan-un sa mga amù, He will watch the cornfield to see if the monkeys are getting at it. Nakamatyag ka nag táwung giupirahan? Have you ever watched a person being operated on? see also [batyag].