pamalaye

Cebuano

Alternative forms

(elided "l") pamaye

Etymology

Standardized spelling of pamalayi. Can be analyzed as pam- +‎ balaye (“co-parent-in-law”), so called as the parents of both partners are conventionally present at this event.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /pamaˈlaje/ [pɐ.mɐˈl̪a.je]
Hyphenation: pa‧ma‧la‧ye

Verb

pamalaye (Badlit spelling ᜉᜋᜎᜌᜒ)

to ask a woman's hand in marriage from her parents
Synonym: tughok