Mapun - bbo'

bbo'

1.1

Grandparent.

Ya' na ku bay siabut ka bbo' ku.

I wasn't able to meet my grandparents.

Bo'

Grandparent, Granduncle, Grandaunt. A term of reference and address. This is also used to show respect when addressing elderly people or in reference to them or s.o.'s ancestors.

Mimon manusiya' bay magpoonan man Bo' Adam ka Bo' Hawa.

All mankind originated from Grandfather Adam and Grandmother Eve.

mag-

To address s.o. as Grandparent.

kabbo'-bboan

Ancestors; forefathers.

Kabbo'-bboan ga jama looy tigi' magtaat pa Tuhan.

That person's ancestors were fond of doing religious duties to God.

bbo' tuut

Great grandparent.

bbo' keng-keng

Great-great grandparent; ancestor.

1.2

A term of reference or address to demons (used to show respect).

Daa kam maglanan njawom libut taggaha' kam tasabay me' ga si Bbo'.

Don't be wandering around in a storm lest you happen to encounter some demons (lit. grandparents).