Matigsalug Student Dictionary – welfare

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welfare
/well-fair/

n-uc, n-ct.

1.
Def.: peglelawa
MS: peglelawa
your welfare is how you are: your health, safety and comfort.
I am worried about the welfare of my friend, because I haven't heard from him for more than two weeks.
Egkalaggew a te peglelawa te alukuy ku, su warè kud narineg sikandin te suble e te daruwa ne simana.
He cares for the welfare of his animals, so he always makes sure that they have food and shelter.

n-uc.

2.
Def.: bulig puun te gubirnu ne igpamehey te me etew
MS: bulig puun te gubirnu
help which the government gives to people who are in need (e.g., sick, or very poor).
Sem.Dom.: AWL5
Status: ready

Last updated: 18/Jan/2012