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abli nga bintana

phrase

open window

AH-blee nga been-TAH-nah

Abli nga bintana ang among bantayan.

We have an open window.

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bantay

verb

watch / guard

BAHN-tay

Bantay ko sa bata.

I watch the child.

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bantay bata

phrase

childcare

BAHN-tay BAH-tah

Bantay bata ang akong trabaho.

Childcare is my job.

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bantayi ang bata

phrase

watch the child

bahn-TAH-yee ang BAH-tah

Bantayi ang bata sa gawas.

Watch the child outside.

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gibantay

verb

was watched / guarded

gee-BAHN-tay

Gibantay ang bata.

The child was watched.

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magbantay

verb

to watch over

mag-BAHN-tay

Magbantay ko sa bata.

I will watch over the child.

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sili

noun

chilli pepper

sili

Pagbantay kay halang kaayo ang sili.

Be careful because the chili pepper is very spicy.

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Kita ta sunod

See you next time

Pronunciation: KI-ta ta SUN-od

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Kita ta sunod, babay.

See you next time, goodbye.

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