Yakan - gīs

gīs

N-, mag-

ngang-

To cut or tear s.t. (into small pieces, as cloth or leaves).

Pī kew nganggīs dawen pamutusante lutu'.

Go and cut (banana) leaves for wrapping the lunch.

kehet

gīs-gīs

Small pieces, scraps (of cloth).

It is also used of banana leaves or pepper leaf.

Pī ka'am māku gīs-gīs hinangte bi tarapu.

Go and ask for scraps (of material); we will use them as rags.

iris

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