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tabileng
/tabilɔŋ/
v_rt.
“be_busy”
 
vi.
for someone (egtabtabileng, agent, eg><ø-rdpCVC-) to turn around and around
Mahirap iya ka egkaayu-ayu ki su egkatabtabileng ki ka egpamitew te egkakeen.
Eng. spin; turn; seek something
 
vi.
for someone (egkatabileng, actor, egkA><ø-) to be busy with many chores
Ka egkatabileng iyan ka egkahulikid te eggimuwen ne amana ne sasalihi wey warad e himeley rin su migdakupal ka himu rin.
Egkatabileng dè si Mimi te eggimuwen din su masalig amana.
Mimi is very busy with her work because she has a lot (to do).
Eng. busy
Online dict status: -
Usage level: M

Updated by: RJH,TME,AAA
Last updated: 13/Oct/2009

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"egkatabileng" in song "Salamat te Magbebaye"