kartilya1 n 1 system of teaching reading where the student starts by learning the alphabet, then the combination of two or three letters to form syllables, and finally the blending of the syllables to form words. 2 primer reader teaching this method.
kartilya2 = [karitilya].
kartíra1 n 1 wallet. 2 lady’s bag. 3 small briefcase or suitcase.
kartíra2 = [karitíra].
kartíru n mail carrier, postman. v [B156; a2] be, become a postman.
kartíyu v 1 [AN; a] be able to work out a problem, think one’s way out of a tight spot. Wà siya makurnir kay maáyung mangartíyu, They couldn’t pressure him into marriage, because he was a quick thinker. Kartiyúhun nátù ang makina básig muandar, Let’s try to use our brains on this sewing machine. Maybe we can figure out how to make it go. 1a [A; a12] accomplish s.t. with less than what one would normally have available. Ug maáyu kang mukartíyu, makapaiskuyla ka sa ímung anak, If you handle your limited resources right, you can still send your son to school. Wà tay istrungkadur, átù lang kartiyúhun ug kutsilyu, We don’t have a screwdriver, but we’ll manage it with a knife. 2 [A13] slap together a plan hastily. Nagkartíyu lag usa ka dinalìdaling ripurt, He just waffled up a quick report. n ability, thinking power to solve problems. kartiyúhan a having a knack for solving problems.
kartulína n k.o. smooth and fine-grained cardboard of a thin and sturdy sort.
kartun1 n 1 cardboard box. 2 cardboard. v [a12] put in a cardboard box. Gikartun ang mga rilip, The relief goods were put in boxes. -in- n 1 put in a box. 2 by the boxful.
kartun2, kartuning n animated movie cartoon. v 1 [A] have, show a movie cartoon. 2 [c1] make into or show as a cartoon.
kartutsu = [karatsutsu].