Yakan - bahi'1

bahi'1

Old (of persons and living objects such as animals, trees, etc.).

Bang a'ahin bahi' ne magkotot luwenen.

When a person is old his face is wrinkled.

magbahi'an

To compare and see which of the (pl.) subjects looks the older.

bata'

An elder, a position in the community or mosque.

He instructs people.

Si Apa' iye bahi' mala'i si lahat kamihin.

Apa' is the elder there in our place.

14.2

magbahi'

To act as an elder; to settle cases (like an elder).

Si Apa' magbahi' la'i si lahat kami.

Apa' acts as elder there in our place.

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