bira

bira v {1} [AC2; c1] pull, tug at s.t. while standing still. Nagbira sila sa písì, They are having a tug-of-war with the rope. Biraha (ibira) nà sa wala, Pull it to the left. {2} [A3; a12b2] attach property to repay a debt. Bayri ímung útang arun dì birahun ímung yútà, Pay your debts so your land wont be fore-closed. {3} [A2; b6] make an extension to a structure (pull on the dimensions). Birahi ang kusínag duha ka mitrus sa luyu, Add two meters to the kitchen in the back. {4} ang kawit [a12] for a winner to treat to a drink of toddy. Nakadaug lagi ka, sígi biraha ang kawit, Since you won, you treat (lit. grab for the palm toddy container). {5} sa kunut [a12] be wrinkled due to age (humorous). Gibira na siya sa kunut piru maminyug usab, She is old but shes going to marry again. {6} [A; a2] strip fiber from abaca. n {1} the extent or length of action of pulling s.t. Gimab-an nákù ang pasul ug tulu ka bira, I shortened the fishing line by three arm lengths. {2} single act of hauling s.t. Kining kargáha madala sa usa ka bira, This cargo can be taken in one trip. {3} command given to a driver to get moving. U sígi. Bira. All right. Lets get going. birabíra n line fishing in which one keeps pulling the line out repeatedly rather than just waiting. v [A; b] fish in this way. -da() n a single trip or haul that a vehicle takes. Madá tas usa ka biráda, We can all be taken in one trip. v [A12] make [so-and-so] many hauls. Makabiráda tag daghang pasahíru kay tábù, We can haul lots of passengers because its market day.