istáp2 n traffic sign ordering a stop. v [B236] for a traffic signal to be red. Manghúnung ang mga sakyanan ug muistáp, The vehicles will stop when the light is red.

istápa n embezzlement of funds entrusted to one. -dur(→) n embezzler. v [B126] be, become an embezzler of funds.

istapbul n in billiards, the method of shooting the cue ball hitting it near the base, causing it to stop or go backwards upon hitting another ball. v [A2; c1] make one’s shot a stop-ball.

istǎr v [A; b36] stay, reside in a certain place. Unsay istaran (istahan) nátug dúgay dinhi? Why should we stay here long? Maáyung istahan ang Banáwà kay dílì ínit, It’s good to stay in Banawa because it’s cool.

istar dansir n starring dancer. v [B16; a12] be, become a starring dancer.

istarim n a variety of yautia (bisul) having a reddish-pink rootstock, as opposed to the more common white variety.

istáring a 1 star in a film. 2 be prominently mentioned or conspicuous in a picture, talk. Istáring ka man sa wáli sa párì, You were conspicuously mentioned in the priest’s sermon. 3 be conspicuously important or significant in an activity. Istáring mi sa parti kay kami nangúlu sa dúlà, We were important persons in the party because we led the games. v [B126] 1 star in a film. 2 be conspicuous. 3 be prominently mentioned, conspicuous in a picture. 4 be an important person in some activity.

istartir n starter of an engine.

istasiyun1 n 1 radio, gas, police station. 2 railroad or bus station (not common usage). -an 1 station for vehicles, gas station. Istasyunan sa gasulína, trák, Gasoline, bus station. 2 police, radio station (not common usage).

istasiyun2 n station, way of the cross: 14 pictures of Christ’s sufferings placed around the sides of a church for the worshippers to visit. v [A] make the way of the cross, visiting each of the 14 pictures and praying before each one.