Ō - ō

ōk   v. AO-1. To penetrate the surface and affect what is inside, as a weapon or the heat of a fire; figuratively, to influence one's thinking. Helmet itū mbal niōk eꞌ pungluꞌ. Bang tinimbak pasalisig pungluꞌ. A helmet isn't penetrated by a bullet. When someone fires at it the bullet glances off. Gram: AO-1 link: atamaꞌ.

ōm   v. AO-2. To sit on eggs for the purpose of hatching them. Gram: AO-2 synonyms: llom.

ōn₁   1 • n. The name of something. Ai ōnna ilū. What is the name of that thing? cf.: danglay, isay.

2 • v. AO-2. To name someone or something; to describe something. Niōnan damlag eꞌ kami. We name it (call it) damlag. Si Kuhapoꞌ ya pangōn kami ma iya. Kuhapo' is the name we give him. cf.: tagaꞌ-tagaꞌ.

ōn₂   n. Reputation; renown.

ōs   n. The tube of cloth which serves as the informal all-purpose garment in Sulu, for both men and women.

ōt   Variant: əllot. v. AA pag-. To alternate between types.

ōt bunga   idiom. To give birth to alternate sons and daughters.

ōy   Variant: hooy. exclamation. Draws the hearer's attention by calling out. Oy, bangkero, ameyaꞌ aku. Hey, ferryman, I am coming along. Hōy, daꞌa na kam piꞌitu. Mbal manjari magtambal. Hey, don't come here now. It's not time for getting medicine.