sayè
/sayɔʔ/
v_rt.
“praise”

vt.
for someone (egsayè, migsayè/insayè/pigsayè, sayè, agent, eg><ø-) to praise someone (egsayeen, migsayeen/insayeen/pigsayeen, theme, eg><en-)
Egsayeen ta ka Manama.
We praise the Lord.
Cult. This seems to be the preferred term to use in praise of a person's character or abilities. It is also commonly used of God.
Syn. dayan
Syn. deyrey
Eng. praise; congratulate; appreciate; admire; commend; worship
Data Qual: does it really mean 'admire' or is it only verbal?
Online dict status: -
Usage level: M

adj.
(sayenen, -en) praiseworthy
Eng. praiseworthy; splendid
Online dict status: -
Usage level: R

Updated by: RJH,RJH,AAA,RJH
Last updated: 28/Aug/2012

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"Egsayeen" in song "Sayeen ta si Hisus ne Manluluwas"

"Egsayeen" in song "Dasiha key"

Matigsalug Manobo Vernacular Lexicon

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