A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan

by John U. Wolff

diyakunu n 1 ceremony with three priests officiating. Diyakunung mísa, Special mass. 2 priest that assists a high-ranking priest who says mass. 3 a layman elected by the congregation to help the minister in Protestant churches. v [B16; a2] become a deacon who aids in the mass or a deacon in a Protestant church.

diyamanti n diamond, not as fine in quality as the brilyanti.

diyamitru = [dayamitru].

diyána = [dayána].

diyaryu₁ n daily paper.

diyaryu₂ n diary.

diyaryu₃ a for ordinary, casual wear. Dúna siyay aláhas pára diyaryu ug láin sab tung pára ispisyal, She has jewelry for daily wear and other jewelry for special occasions. v [A2; c1] wear, use s.t. for daily, casual wear.

díyas = [díya], n 1 (plural).

diyatilis = [byatilis].

diyíta n diet. v [A] go on a diet.