In roofing the work begins at the lower part and ends at the ridge.
170.
Adda ay ayatec nga gayyem (amigo) ngem saanco a cayat
a casango.
(Iloc.) Adigi
I have a loving friend but I do not wish to face him.
Post
A post in the house construction.
Mothers punish naughty children
by standing them in the corner
facing the post.
171.
Quimmali siramari quimmagat.
(Iloc.) Adigi
Set into the ground, breaks through, and bites.
Post
A post in house construction
meets the requirement. It is firmly
planted, penetrates flooring,
and clutches and holds a rafter or
other pole.
172.
Atin cung metung a caballero pabanua yang makakabayo,
dapot eya mamako.
(Pamp.) Pakabayu ning bubungan
I have a horseman who has been riding for a year but
has not gone
a bit.
Rider of bambu, over the ridge
to keep the nipa from being
blown away.
173.
Balubog nang ama mo, pina arawan co.
(Tag.) Palupo nang babay
I let the sunshine on your father’s back; i.e.
the sun shines on your
father’s back.
The long poles at the roof
crest of the house.
These poles are the “father’s
back;” they are directly exposed
to the sun’s rays.
174.
No omoli baro, no omolog balo.
(Iloc.) Atep
When it ascends it is new (young); When it goes down
it is a widow.
Roof
175.
Minalemae nga agtacop binigatac met nga agpiguis.
(Iloc.) Tandoc
I mend it every evening, I tear it every morning.
Window
176.
Na labi mansacabac; no agueo manpilatae.
(Pang.) Ventana
At night closed; in day open.
Window
177.
Abosta kippit, Comalcalipkip.
(Iloc.) Riquep
Although thin, it can slide.
Window shutter
Implements.
178.
Ypacapetco toy colisipeo dita bocotmo maimbagan ta
nasaquitmo.
(Iloc.) Tandec
I place my colisipco upon your back and it
cures your illness.
Cupping-horn
Colisipco is a slender
bambu sucking tube. Tandoc is a piece
of horn for blood-letting.
179.
Adda maysa nga amigoc no icaraed cod toy olic, maornos
datoy booc.
(Iloc.) Sagaysay
I have a friend and when I arrange my head, my hair
is in order.
Comb
180.
Aniat ina ni saba?
(Iloc.) Ni daga
Quet ania met ti amana?
Barrita
What is the mother of the banana?
The earth
And what its father?
Digging-stick
181.
Tombong con tombong manpilicay gustum.
(Pang.) Agniob