A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan

by John U. Wolff

kápung n woman prostitute (colloquial).v [B126; a2] be a prostitute. paN- v [A2; c] patronize a prostitute, engage in prostitution. -an(→) n red-light district.

kapunsa n a k.o. fine-grained, white rice with a savory, permeating smell.

kapupungtan see [púngut].

kapus₁ v [B; ab] for s.t. which cannot be replaced to be practically running out. Nagkapus ang ámung bugas, ug dúgay pa ang swildu, Our rice is practically gone, and we won’t be paid for a long time. Nagkakapus na ang panahun nga gilugway kanákù, My time has practically run out.

kapus₂ = [kap-us].

kap-us v [A; a1] 1 finish eating. Bag-u pa giyud kaming nakakap-us sa ámung panihápun, We have just finished our supper.2 finish s.t. else. Mahingpit giyud ang átung pagpahúlay kun makap-us na ang átung kinabúhì, We can have eternal rest when our life is over. a be done eating. ‘Mangáun ta.’—‘Salámat na lang. Kap-us na ku,’ ‘Would you like to eat?’—‘No, thanks. I’m done eating.’

kaput = [kubut].

káput₁ = [kuláput].

káput₂ = [kápit].

kapúti n 1 raincoat. 2 condom (humorous). v 1 [A; a] wear, make into a raincoat.2 [A; b6] use a condom.