Matigsalug Student Dictionary – air

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air

n-uc.

1.
Def.: kalamag
MS: kalamag
the mixture of gases that make the earth's atmosphere.
All mammals need air to breathe.

n-uc.

2.
Def.: aw-awangan; kalamag
MS: aw-awangan; kalamag
If something is in the air, it is not on the ground.
The bird is flying in the air.

n-ct.

3.
Def.: ka egkakita wey egkaheram ta diyè te senge etew (meyitenged te geramen wey batasan)
If someone has an air of something (e.g., sadness), they look like they have that feeling or characteristic.
She always has an air of boredom when she talks to people.

vt.

4.
Def.: egpakalamahan
MS: egpakalamahan
If you air something made of cloth, you hang it on a line outside. If you air a room, you open the windows so that the air can come in.
Those blankets smell damp, so we need to air them.
Open those windows. This room needs airing.

vt.

5.
Def.: igpangguhud ka puhawang
MS: igpangguhud
If you air something that you think, you tell it to other people.
He never misses a chance to air his political views.

vt.

6.
Def.: egparineg wey ke egpakita te prugrama; egpanengneng
MS: egparineg te prugrama; egpakita te prugrama; egpanengneng
If a radio or television company airs their programs, they send (broadcast) them for people to listen to or watch.
Last night RADIO UKAY STATION aired an interview with the President.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0426-0450
Status: ready

Last updated: 04/Feb/2013