belat palad
Sense 1
verb
English. Tells one's mind and/or feelings, used in litigation.
Example sentence:
Subanen. Sa' migbisala si Juan bu' si Pidru, bilat gupia ni Juan paladen, pepesuun di metuud.
English. When John and Peter were involved in litigation, John told his mind, he made the truth known.
Synonym. betang 3; lakted; lektes; luksad 2; timbak; tena'; untul
Sense 2
English. Gives away all one has to s.o.; entrusts all one has to s.o..
Example sentence:
Subanen. Si Juan, mekesuun getaw, kaas sa' mingimbaal tu gadi', petailen gupia. Sa' ma'antu, belateni paladen, sa'itada pigwakil nu gadi' sug launan gimu nen dini Juan.
English. As for John, he's a wise person, so when he worked for the king, he was greatly loved. In that case, (the king) opened his
palm, that is, the king entrusted all his wealth to John.
Example sentence:
Subanen. Ndi' mu da tandeng gela' belatay palad mu, pegengkem ka da dun, pu' iini pegeli'ay mu ki gunaan mu.
English. Don't open your fist completely (give all you have), keep it closed, because that is your insurance for the future.
c.f. belat