"Sapnay" is a word in HILIGAYNON, CEBUANO
sápnay - To take into one’s arms, put the
arms around, hold (a child, etc.) lying on
the hands and forearms placed together in
front of the bearer. (cf. sákbay, sál-ay).
sapnay v {1} [A; a12] carry s.t.
laid across ones arms.
Nagsap-nay sa binughà, Carrying the firewood over the arms.
{2} [A13; a12] for s.t.
to cradle or support s.t.
smaller placed on it.
Usa ka tablun nga batu nagsapnay sa usa ka dakung baril, A slab of stone supported the big barrel.
Ang sulang gisapnay sa duha ka kamut, His jaw was cradled in his hands.
{3} [A13; a12] carry, have s.t.
as an attribute.
Kining katungdanána nagsapnay sa daghang mga pribilihiyu, This o?
ce carries with it many privi-leges.
Kining kapangakuhána gisapnay sa ímung katungdánan, This is a responsibility that pertains to your o?
ce.
n an armful.
Usa ka sapnay nga dagámi, An armful of corn stalks.
Like an ant, I will find my way round any obstacle. Like a child, I will persevere with pinpoint focus.
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