LIST OF THE 365 MERANAW WORDS FEATURED IN THE WORD OF THE DAY

1. Alang-noun. blockage, barrier, obstruction, part 2. Alongan-noun. sun, day 3. Andang-adj/noun. old, ancient, nature, origin 4. Antangan-noun. opinion, idea 5. Araparap-noun. wish, hope 6. Atastanggongan-noun. responsibility, accountability, duty 7. Awang- noun. boat, canoe 8. Ayonan-noun. leader 9. Babarakaten-adj. sacred, blessed 10. Babareka-adj. spotted, striped 11. Bagaba-adj. flimsy, fragile, weak, nondurable 12. Bagel-noun. corrugation, ripple, wave 13. Bagisan-noun. shark, dogfish 14. Bago a sarapiyag-noun. new generation 15. Bago-noun/adj. body, new, renew 16. Balagen-noun. rattan, snake 17. Balalatok-noun. woodpecker 18. Balamban-noun. Challenge, obstacle, hindrance 19. Balaola-noun. Feud, conflict, problem 20. Balas-noun. Reward 21. Balet-noun. Island, isle 22. Balintad- noun. Valley 23. Baliyadaten-adj. respectful, polite 24. Bandingan-noun. Subject, topic 25. Bantogan-noun. Fame, honor, reputation 26. Banto-noun. Guest 27. Baos-noun. Python 28. Barabantogan-adj. honorable, famous, popular 29. Barandia-noun. Property, kind 30. Baraontong-adj. fortunate, lucky

31. Bariboribo-adj. numerous, countless 32. Barontay-noun. Whip, beat, stick 33. Basa-noun. Language or dialect, menstruation 34. Batenger-adj. native, indigenous 35. Bayok-noun. Song, poem, ballad, chant 36. Benar-adj. real, true 37. Bibid-adj. wring, crooked, wrong 38. Bilangataw-adj. Polite; one who is refined 39. Bilantadi-adj. well-bred, good mannered 40. Binaning-noun/adj. yellow 41. Binaya-noun/adj. expert 42. Biro-noun/adj. blue 43. Bitiyara-noun. Conversation, talk 44. Bokelo-adj. lazy, indolent, inactive 45. Bolawan-noun/adj. gold, a color, loved one 46. Dagangan, noun. Commodity. 47. Dalina, noun. Alibi; invented excuse. 48. Daradat-noun. Social prestige 49. Diyandi-noun. Promise, appointed time. 50. Gabon noun. Cloud. 51. Gadong-noun/adj. green 52. Gagaw-noun/verb. Love, pity, mercy 53. Gakot, noun. bond; tie; 54. Gani, noun. anger, exasperation, fury 55. Gapok, noun. Deadwood. 56. Garing-noun. Friend, relative, loved one 57. Garuda, noun. Eagle. 58. Gedamen-noun. Illness, sickness 59. Gerar-noun. Traditional title 60. Gowani-adv. before, in the past, ancient time 61. Ibarat-noun. Example, instance 62. Igagadong a tamok- noun. Hidden wealth, treasures 63. Initaog-verb. Exiled 64. Initogalin-verb. Transferred, translated 65. Initoron-verb. Revealed, sent 66. Insarat-noun. Advice, command, will, testament 67. Ipekhadali-verb. Miss, long 68. Isasapar- adj. prohibited, discouraged

69. Kabar-noun. News, newspaper 70. Kabatiya-noun. Reading 71. Kakasi-noun. Charm, beauty, appeal, attractiveness 72. Kakhariyala-noun. Festivity, celebration 73. Kakhawing- noun. wedding 74. Kalalagan-adj. well-mannered, well-behaved, tactful 75. Kalangkapan-noun. Announcement 76. Kalek-noun. Fear 77. Kalilid-noun/adj. common, usual 78. Kalilimod-noun. Social gathering 79. Kalilintad-noun. Peace, tranquility 80. Kalombayan-noun. Youth 81. Kalopa lopa-noun/adj. brown 82. Kamapiyaan-noun. Welfare, success 83. Kamaregenan-noun. Hardship, austerity 84. Kambaoman-noun. Feeling of sadness, regret, repentance 85. Kambatalo-noun. Contest, competition, fight 86. Kambayorantang-noun. Having faith and trust in God 87. Kambebentela- noun. visitation 88. Kambilangataw-noun. politeness, education, refinement 89. Kamboko-noun. Mourning, lamentation 90. Kamermer-noun. Poverty, austerity, pennilessness 91. Kanakan-noun. Bachelor, young man 92. Kandapata-noun. Breaking of friendship or relationship 93. Kandaremet-noun. Gambling 94. Kandaromasay-noun. Act of doing sacrifice for the sake of a goal 95. Kandiyarepot-noun. Boasting, bragging, hypocrisy 96. Kandori-noun. Celebration 97. Kanggarotaya- noun. Tug of war 98. Kanggaya gomaya-noun. Merrymaking, festivity, celebration 99. Kanggiginawai-noun. Building friendship 100. Kapaginontolan-noun. Honesty, integrity, uprightness 101. Kapaginot-noun. Thriftiness, economy 102. Kapakalawlad-noun. Spread, proliferation 103. Kapakambebetad-noun. Situation, circumstance, status 104. Kapakaselang sa maliwanag-noun. Success, emancipation 105. Kapamagadata-noun. Giving due respect 106. Kapamagamasamas-noun. Evaluating, scrutinizing, examining

107. Kapamagawida-noun. Mutual support 108. Kapamagogopa-noun. Mutual assistance, helping/supporting one another, cooperation 109. Kapamagola-noun. Wasting, spending extravagantly 110. Kapamagoyata-noun. Act of inspiring, encouraging, uplifting 111. Kapamakitabang-noun. Solicitation of financial aid/support 112. Kapamanekhaw-noun. Stealing 113. Kapamaninta-noun. Cursing 114. Kapamemegay-noun. Giving, sharing 115. Kapamokhag-noun. Lying, dishonesty, untruthfulness 116. Kapanakedeg-noun. Going up, ascending 117. Kapanalamat-noun. Expressing thanks, gratitude 118. Kapananangila-noun. Eavesdropping 119. Kapananggila- noun. Carefulness, cautiousness 120. Kapangagaw-noun. Snatching, abduction, grabbing 121. Kapangalimbabaan-noun. Humility, modesty 122. Kapanganakan-noun. Courtship 123. Kapangapakapay-noun. Beckoning, signaling 124. Kapangarasi-noun. Transgressing 125. Kapangenat-noun. Table setting 126. Kapangilat-noun. Scorning 127. Kapanginsokor-noun. Simplicity, moderations 128. Kapanoksam-noun. Marriage proposal 129. Kapanonggiring-noun/verb. Imitating sound or voice 130. Kapanowasowa-noun. Imitating, replicating another’s behavior 131. Kapedi-noun. Pity, compassion, sympathy 132. Kapelayalayag-noun. Traveling 133. Kapenanapiya-noun. Act of being considerate, understanding 134. Kaperimberimber-noun. Gallivanting, roaming around, wandering around 135. Kaperirilai-noun. Forgiveness, pardon 136. Kaphariyoros-noun. Sliding down 137. Kaphuwasa-noun. Fasting 138. Kapipiya ginawa-noun. Happiness, bliss 139. Karerenek a mokarena-noun. Peace of mind 140. Karibatan-noun. Mistake 141. Karina-noun. Proof 142. Karirimpisan-adj. deprived, poor, underprivileged 143. Kasasanaan-adj. responsible m, trustworthy

144. Kasasarigan-adj. trustworthy, reliable, dependable, principled 145. Kasendit-noun. Regret, repentance, remorse 146. Kasiig-noun. Envy, jealousy 147. Kasomba-noun/adj. pink 148. Kasosoat-noun. Satisfaction, contentment, comfort 149. Kasosomayodan-adj. /noun. Rager, willing, pleased 150. Katao a kapangintohan-noun. Theology 151. Katao-noun. Knowledge 152. Kathabowakar-noun. Overspending, lavishness 153. Kathatabanga- noun. Communal reciprocity 154. Kathimotimo-noun. Gathering 155. Kathingagag-noun. Sun bathing 156. Kathoday-noun. Sleeplessness 157. Katiger-noun. Patience, forbearance, self-restraint 158. Kawasa-adj. wealthy, rich 159. Kawmbi-noun/adj. gray 160. Kazezelai-noun. Giving due respect 161. Kazisiyapa-noun. Protecting, taking care, defending one another 162. Kepit, noun. Doctrine. 163. Koris-noun. Fate. Destiny 164. Korit-noun/adj. orange 165. Ladiyawan-noun. Tole model, example, pattern 166. Lalan-noun. Path, way, course 167. Landeng, noun. ravine; bluff; abyss 168. Landeng-noun. Cliff, gorge 169. Lawas, noun. body 170. Lawasaig-noun. River 171. Layok, noun. Buddy, friend. 172. Layopan, noun. Centipede. 173. Lebag, noun. Boil. 174. Linog, noun. Earthquake. 175. Liyang-noun. Cave 176. Maaleken-adj. fearful 177. Mabager-adj. strong, powerful 178. Mabandes-adj. swift, strong, rapid 179. Mabelang- adj. broad, extensive, expansive 180. Mabisa- effective 181. Mabisel- adj. energetic 182. Mabolobolo-adj. lengthy, very long

183. Madagal-adj. sharp, daring, bold 184. Madalem-adj. deep, complex, complicated 185. Madatar-noun. Excellent, splendid, good 186. Madengen-adj. patient, gentle, forgiving 187. Madenggaw – adj. refreshing 188. Madilapet-adj. fast, swift, brisk 189. Magarang-sharp, keen, fine 190. Makampet-adj. short. Brief 191. Makandadarasag-adj. problematic 192. Makasag-adj. agile, alert, active 193. Makiroroyoden- adj. congenial 194. Mala i kaya-adj. timid, shy 195. Mala i tindeg- adj. dependable, trustworthy 196. Malamit-adj. tough, hard 197. Malangas- adj. cheerful 198. Malebod-adj. easy, not difficult 199. Malengen-adj. calm, placid, serene 200. Maliboteng-adj. dark 201. Maligod-adj. confusing, complex, complicated 202. Malimegas-adj. healthy, strong 203. Malinanek-adj. peaceful, stable, quiet 204. Malindeg-adj. slippery, slimy, undefined 205. Malobay-adj. sim, thin, slender, weak 206. Malogaw-noun/adj. light color 207. Malolaw-adj. friendly, outgoing 208. Maloto-noun/adj. dark color 209. Mananagontaman-adj. dedicated, committed 210. Mananangga- noun. Foreigner, alien, emigrant 211. Manananggila- adj. careful, cautious 212. Manawt-adj. tiny, fine, small 213. Mangingimporoan-adj. arrogant, hypocrite 214. Manisan- adj. charming, attractive 215. Manis-noun. Charm 216. Mapadal-adj. challenging 217. Mapantang-adj. patient 218. Mapantek-adj. straight, simple, basic 219. Mapaparatiyaan-adj. obedient, dutiful 220. Mapaparkos-adj. contained, confined 221. Mapasang-adj, intelligent, bright, hardworking

222. Mapideg-adj. steep 223. Mapontok-adj. brief, short 224. Mapoti-noun/adj. white 225. Marangit-adj. hot-tempered, irritable 226. Marangka-adj. hot, painful, biting 227. Marani-adj. near 228. Maranti-adj. very hot, intense 229. Mararasay-adj. suffering 230. Marayag-adj. clear, easy to understand 231. Mareges-adj. swift, rapid, strong 232. Mariga-noun/adj. red 233. Marikor-adj. troublesome, discomforting, complex, bad debtor 234. Marimbot-adj. complex 235. Maripaphek-adj. short 236. Mariringasa-adj. disturbed, unstable 237. Mariwara-adj. hot 238. Marowang-noun. Shame 239. Masabelaw-adj. good-humored, funny, humorous 240. Masagogod-adj. understandable, clear, comprehensible 241. Masakaw- adj. hospitable, friendly, generous 242. Masanggila-adj. careful, cautious, conscientious 243. Masarakanen-adj. daring, adventurous, risk-taking 244. Masaraw-adj. naughty, palyful, mischievous 245. Masimpit-adj. narrow, limited, restricted 246. Masindaw-adj. shiny, bright, dazzling 247. Masipeg-adj. near, close as in kinship 248. Masogay-adj. active, restless, athletic, movable 249. Masolen-adj/adv. secretive, hidden, secretively 250. Masosoat-adj. contented, satisfied 251. Masosonor-adj. happy, joyful 252. Masosorot-adj. comfortable, feel at ease 253. Matabitabi-adj. pleasing, courteous, well-mannered 254. Matakar-adj. many, numerous, much 255. Matanog- adj. loud 256. Matao-noun/adj. Educated, learned, knowledgeable 257. Matarintis-adj. beautiful, attractive 258. Mataro-adj. talkative, noisy 259. Matataayon-adj. united 260. Matatangked-adj. certain, definite

261. Mateked – adj. persistent, durable, diligent, earnest 262. Matetembang-adj. busy, occupied with, entertained 263. Matiboron- adj. round, circle 264. Matileng-adj. high pitched 265. Matobay- adj. enduring 266. Matodir-adj. systematic 267. Mawaraw- adj. brave, courageous 268. Mawatan-adj. far 269. Mawlad- adj. vast; wide 270. Mawngangen-adj. wise, clever, intelligent, poetic 271. Mawngo-adj. careful, cautious, respectful 272. Mawnoten-adj. obedient, dutiful, compliant 273. Mawntol-adj. honest, truthful 274. Maykot- adj. austere 275. Maynot- adj/pron. rare, few 276. Mayntad-adj. demure, modest, calm 277. Maytem-noun/adj. black 278. Mbidabida- adj. different m, varied, various, diverse 279. Medek-adj. little, small, tiny 280. Melagid-adj. similar 281. Mirisiris-adj. attractive, good-looking, smart 282. Misasangi-adj. different, dissimilar 283. Mitataog-adj. remote, secluded 284. Mithagompiya-verb. Prospered, improved, developed 285. Miyabarengkas-adj. disassembled, remodeled, revised 286. Miyailang-adj. unusable, useless 287. Miyanabitabi-adj. very deep 288. Miyozor-verb. Increase, rise, improve 289. Mondo-adj. mannerless, roguish, unseemingly 290. Montiya-noun/adj. jewel, gem, precious, loved one 291. Moriyataw, noun. Descendant. 292. Morog mirat-adj. fluctuating, unstable 293. Mosawir-noun. Advice, counsel 294. Mosim, noun. Climate. 295. Moso-noun. Enemy 296. Nakoda-noun. leader, guide 297. Nditaren, noun. Apparel, attire, clothes /clothing, costume, dress. 298. Niat-noun. Intention

299. Obarobar-noun. Flower 300. Ogop, noun/verb. aid, assistance, to help; to assist 301. Okir, noun. designs usually carved and painted 302. Okitokit, noun custom, deportment. 303. Okor, noun. chance, fortune 304. Okoran, noun destiny, fate 305. Ombos a waka-noun/adj. light color 306. Onga-noun. Fruit, output, product, result 307. Opakat – noun. society, company, organization 308. Oragis- noun. disappointment 309. Oripen-noun. Subordinate, slave 310. Oyagoyag-adj. alive, forever, timeless 311. Paawing-noun. Fault, weakness, mistake 312. Padoman- noun. Beacon, sign, compass 313. Paganay-adj. first 314. Pakaasal-noun. Nature, origin 315. Pakabageren- verb. Strengthen 316. Pakagagaw-adj. heartwarming, touching, 317. Pakaranon-adj. touching, admirable, heartwarming 318. Paliyogat-adj. obligatory, mandatory 319. Palokelokesan-noun. Elders, seniors 320. Pamalian-noun/adj. taboo, prohibited, forbidden 321. Panagontaman-noun. Effort, initiative, concern 322. Pananadem, adj. /noun. Commemorative, commemoration. 323. Pananaonen, noun. foreboding, omen 324. Pananaroon-noun. Saying, quote, proverb 325. Panekaw-adj. sudden 326. Pangali-noun. Precaution 327. Paninggalan-noun. Legacy, heritage, bequest 328. Papanok-noun. Bird 329. Papata-noun. Sign, symbol 330. Parangay-noun. Character, behavior, manner 331. Paratiyaya-noun. Faith, belief 332. Phakanansik-adj. destructive, ruinous, devastating 333. Piyakamemesa-adj. anazing, wonderful, surprising 334. Polaos-noun. Foundation 335. Pontir-noun. Pouch 336. Posaka-noun. Heritage, heirloom, legacy

337. Ragaor-noun. Difficulty, obstacle 338. Ragon-noun. Year 339. Rambayong-noun/adj. violet, sweetheart 340. Ranon-noun. Love, care 341. Rarad, noun. Effect; efficacy, clout. 342. Rarangit-noun. Anger, wrath, rage 343. Rawaten-noun. Role model, epitome 344. Ropaan-noun. Description 345. Sambatan-noun. Concern, care 346. Sambitan-noun. Belt 347. Sanggibo-noun/adj. thousand 348. Sansara-adj. troublesome, unstable, suffering 349. Sarig-noun. Trust 350. Sawan-noun. Nervousness, anxiety, apprehension 351. Siksa-noun. Punishment, retribution 352. Singanin-noun. Goal, aspiration 353. Sobeng-irritable, bad tempered 354. Sogoan-noun. Command, order, message 355. Sorega-noun. Paradise, heaven 356. Sowara-noun. Viice 357. Taalik- noun. Schedule, time 358. Tademan-noun. Remembrance, memory, souvenir 359. Tarintang-adj. /noun. Maiden, lady, sweetheart 360. Tetegeben-adj. overloaded, full 361. Thatakena-adj. stable, calm, peaceful 362. Thatana-adj. calm, optimistic, stable 363. Thondagay-verb. Going down 364. Tontong, noun. firefly 365. Waraan-noun. Origin, nature