"Dapig" is a word in ILOKANO, HILIGAYNON, CEBUANO
v. /AG-, MANG-:-EN/ to hit with the flat side of a large knife (BUNENG).
dápig - To help, aid, assist, second, stand
by, side with, be a partner, associate or
auxiliary; companion, mate, partner,
second. Dapígi siá. Second him. Stand by
him. Sín-o ang dápig mo? Who is your
partner or companion? (cf. dámpig, ápin,
ámpin).
dapíg, A pair, couple, brace, two of the
same class or kind, as a pair of gloves, cuffs,
ear-rings, etc. Dapíg nga arítos. A pair of
ear-rings.
dápig v [A2; b6] take sides in a quarrel.
Midápig kami kaníya kay hustu siya, We took sides with him because he is right.
Walà akuy gidapígan, I am not taking sides with anyone.
ka-, -um-r-(), um-l-() n political supporter.
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húmpil - To assist, side with, take part, be a partner in, help, protect. Humpilí siá. Help him. Indì ka …
Read the complete definitionkasángga - A partner at play, especially in a game of cards. (cf. sángga; dápig, kadápig, kadámpig).
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