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maas
An old person.
Daa
ko
ngalambot
anak
nu
bong
luu
maas
naa
.
Don't spank your child if that old person is around.
kamaasan
A collective group of old people.
Bong
kamaasan
pakale
lunsay
,
kahandak
da
subay
masaala
.
When old people listen to the words at a courtship dance, their desire is that metaphorical speech be used.
matatoa
A term of address or reference to one's spouse. This is used jokingly because it can be loosely translated as "old lady" or "old man". [This is often shortened to
"mas"
.]
Mura
situ
kami
mme'
ngawin ka
maas
danda
.
I will probably attend the wedding with my wife (lit. the old lady).
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