dila' noun English. Tongue in the mouth of living things. Example sentence: Subanen. Ndi'u gupia meka'aan, mingebag ig pegadu, mesait sa' mpuleg dila'u. English. I can't eat very well; my palate is swollen, and it hurts when my tongue touches it. verb English. Uses one's tongue to get food or drink, licks, laps. Example sentence: Subanen. Buus, sa' metubusa maan, ki pinggan kiin, ugasay mu, dayun mu betangay tug dempa'an, adun ndi' dila'an gitu'. English. In a while, when you finish eating, wash those dishes, and then put them on the shelf, so they won't be licked by a dog. Generic. aan