gamu a 1 fussy, for small children to be annoying because of ill temper. Gamu kaáyung batáa, muhílak ug ibutang, This child is so fussy. It cries when I put it down. 2 tedious, cumbersome. Tib-a na lag lista kay kun tagsatagsaun, gamu na kaáyu, Put it all under one entry because if you list them one by one, it’s tedious work. 3 way — not hard to please, not fussy. Way gamu tawhána kay mukáun bisag unsay idúlut, He isn’t hard to please because he is not choosy in his food. 4 being a hindrance to one’s movements. Gamu kaáyu ning magdá tag bátà sa byáhi, It’s a lot of trouble to take a child along on a trip. v 1 [B146] be fussy. Naggamu ang bátà kay gibutdan sa tiyan, The baby is restless because it has gas pains. 2 be filled with anxiety, worry. Naggamu ang íyang kahiladman tungud sa pagkawálà sa íyang anak, He was very worried about his lost child. 3 [b4] consider s.t. tedious, wearisome. 4 [B46] be a hindrance to one’s movements. ka-(←) v [A13] have difficulty managing to carry things. Nagkagámu siya sa íyang gipamalit, Her hands are full with the things she had bought.
gamù = [gam-ul].
gam-ul v [A; a] 1 mix a small amount of salt with fish to preserve it for a short period of time. Naggam-ul ku sa bulinaw arun magámit pa ugmà, I am mixing a little salt with the anchovies so we can still use them tomorrow. 2 touch food and spoil its appearance or make it so it becomes rancid. Kinsay naggam-ul niíning kík, nga nawad-an sa hitsúra, Who touched this cake; its looks are ruined. 3 [B12] become spoiled. a spoiled food.
gamus v [A; a] preserve with salt without drying, most commonly said of small fish or fry. Gamusa ang subrang bulinaw, Preserve the extra anchovies with salt. -in- n 1 s.t. preserved in salt. 2 secret or hidden wrongdoings. Giugkat sa blakmílir ang mga ginamus sa íyang kagahápun, The blackmailer unearthed the putrid secrets of her past. ginamusginámus n k.o. tag played by teams whereby the object is to reach a home base, and the team members try to capture each other in so doing. v [AC; c1] play this game. gamsanan n container for preserving fish in salt.
gamúsa n 1 suede. 2 shoes made of suede. v [A1] wear suede shoes.
gamut n root of plants. — dakù primary root. 2 root cause. Ang pangabubhu mauy gamut sa ílang pagbulagay, Jealousy is at the root of their separation. v [BN23; b6] 1 for plants to take root. Migamut (nanggamut) na ang ákung kamúting káhuy, My cassava plant has taken root. Láwum nag gigamutan ang binhì, The seedlings have taken deep roots. 2 stay long in a place. Way manggamut niíning trabahúa, No one lasts long on the job here. 3 be well-founded, established. Migamut ang ílang nigusyu kay maáyung pagkadala, Their business took root due to good management. paN- v [A2] gather roots. Nakapanggamut na aku pára sa íyang hilánat, I’ve gathered roots for her fever. pa- [A; b(1)] propagate plants by letting cuttings develop roots. Pagamti ang rúsas, Take a cutting from the rose bush. n method of propagation with cuttings.
gána n 1 appetite for eating. Kining midisináha makaáyu sa gána, This medicine helps one’s appetite. 2 desire, feel like doing s.t. Wà kuy gánang malígù, I don’t feel like bathing. abri- appetizer. sira- s.t. taken after the meal. v 1 [B246; b4] have, help give appetite for eating. Mugána ang ákung káun ug dúnay ginamus, My appetite is good when we have salted fish. 2 [b4] have desire, find enjoyment. Giganáhan ku sa salída, I enjoyed the movie. Ganáhan siyag mangga, He likes mangoes. 3 [b(1)] have a crush on one. Ganáhan ku ánang Ríki Bilmunti uy, I have a crush on Ricky Belmonte. pa- n 1 appetizer. 2 aphrodisiac. Gúlang na ang bána, nagkinahanglag pagána, The husband is already old; he needs an aphrodisiac. -du a full of desire or eagerness to do a thing. Ganádu nà síyang magpakasal kaníya, She’s eager to marry him. ka- = [gána], n.
ganà = [gunà].
ganansiya n 1 profit from a transaction. 2 one’s offspring (humorous slang). v 1 [A2; a2] make profit. Makaganansiya ka kun patas-an nímu ang prisyu, You can make a profit if you raise the price. Pílay ganansiyahun sa usa ka rím sigarilyu? How much profit do you get from a carton of cigarettes? 2 [A12] have an advantage over s.t. Nakaganansiya siya sa kuntra kay dakùdakù siya, He has an edge over his opponent because he is much bigger. pa- v [A; b6] make a profit on s.o. Dì ku mupaganansiya nímu ug dakù, I will not make a big profit on you.
ganas = [gálay].