ABANTI

ABANTI is a Cebuano word. In English, it means...

abanti a {1} forward, ahead.
Abanti ka rang milingkud, You took a seat too far to the front.
{2} ahead in score.
v {1a} [A2; c] move forward.
Muabanti kag diyútay, matambug ka sa bangag, If you move forward any more, you will fall into the hole.
Iabanti nang ímung awtug diyútay, Move your car forward a bit.
{1b} [A; a] be ahead, have more points in a game.
Naabantíhan mu námug diyis puntus, We were ten points ahead of you.
{2} [A2; a12] keep up with s.t.
Dì ku makaabanti sa galastúhan sa iskuylahan, I cannot keep up with the school payments.
{3} [A2; a12] endure work.
Dì ku makaabanti sa pagdáru kay dautun ku, I cant keep up with the plowing because Im sickly.
{4a} [A] ask part payment in advance, especially in salary.
{4b} [c] give s.
o.
a cash advance on his salary or other payment.
n {1} front wheel(s).
Nahiyus ang abanti sa mutur, The front tire of the motorcycle is flat.
{2} forward gear.
{3} front seat in a car.
atras see atras.

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