saniban

Tagalog

Etymology

From sanib +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /saˈniban/ [sɐˈni.bɐn]
• Rhymes: -iban
• Syllabification: sa‧ni‧ban

Verb

saniban (complete sinaniban, progressive sinasaniban, contemplative sasaniban, Baybayin spelling ᜐᜈᜒᜊᜈ᜔)

1. to provide something with a support or underlayer

   Synonym: sapinan

2. to increase the width by joining something to the side or edge

   Synonym: datigan

3. to join as a member of

   Synonyms: sapian, pagmiyembruhan

4. (colloquial) to be possessed or in a trance (by hypnotism or by a supernatural being such as a spirit, demon, etc.)

Conjugation

Verb conjugation for saniban

Affix	Root word		Trigger
-an	sanib		object
Aspect				Imperative
Infinitive	Complete	Progressive	Contemplative
saniban	sinaniban	sinasaniban inasaniban1	sasaniban asaniban1	sanibi1
1 Dialectal use only.