alistu verb English. Thinks ahead about s.t.; prepares for; plans s.t. quickly; answers quickly. Example sentence: Subanen. Nandaw, pengalistua di katadengan mu, pu' ilegan ka megdau babuy. English. Now think of a clever alibi, for you have been accused of stealing a pig. noun English. A bright person. Example sentence: Subanen. Su gulang bata'u, alistu gupia megdelendem di sembagen dinaan. English. My older sister is quick-witted in answering me. Example sentence: Subanen. Milabu' tug bintana' nug balay su bata'u, laak alistu gupia nda' mesaitay. English. My child fell from the house's window, but (being) resourceful, was not hurt. Synonym. andam; uya' 1