labaw
adverb
English. Is larger than s.t. or s.o. else.
verb
English. Exceeds s.t. or s.o., usu. in physical characteristics.
Example sentence:
Subanen. Ki palay kini pimula ta, duun pelumi minglabaw dun meketaas, ta' dun sa' ta' pelayay duni milamug dun kiin.
English. This rice we planted, some of it has outgrown the rest; I don't know what other variety of rice got mixed in with it.
In group with: lakpaw
pekpelabawlabaw
verb
English. Puts oneself above peers, usu. verbally, may imply not wanting to be considered gullible.
Example sentence:
Subanen. Su getaw meliag mekpelabawlabaw, ndi' mpia, pu' ndi' sugdaan nu Megbebaya'.
English. It's not good for a person to want to make himself somebody, for he will not be rewarded by God.
Synonym. taas