sambay verb English. Says the name of a person who is not present; may imply missing that person. Example sentence: Subanen. Sembayanen su gama'en saba' kebuga'en dun. English. He says his father's name because he misses him. Example sentence: Subanen. Sembayan ku si Asi', nda' dini. English. I mention Asi's name, I miss him and wish he would come home.