Mapun - mpon

mpon

ampon

Bait (for catching animals or fish).

Pumpun pabuwat ta mpon.

We'll use flat worms for bait.

N-

-an

-an, paN--un

To use s.t. for bait; to bait a hook or trap [-an]; to entice or attract s.t. or s.o. [-an].

Pawoy man da bay ngampon ni lappas da.

They used rice for bait in their trap.

Mponan nu sigla' pamata nu padpad ninduk.

Bait your hook quickly while the fish are biting.

Use this young tuna for bait.

N-

-an

To distract (a child by enticing with s.t.).

Mponan nu anak-anak naa mari ya' nangis.

Distract that child so he doesn't cry.

pangampon

Anything used to entice s.o. to do s.t. or to distract s.o.

This girl is what we use to entice people so our items will sell well.