numbaga

• nung baga

From nung (“if”) +‎ baga (particle) with nasal assimilation. Compare Tagalog kumbaga.

• IPA^(key): /nʊmbəˈɡa/ [nʊm.bəˈɡä]
• Hyphenation: num‧ba‧ga

numbagá

1. for instance; for example; as if; like

   Synonyms: alimbawa, balamu

   Numbaga itugma me.

   For example, you should match it.

   Numbaga alayu.

   It's as if s/he's not here.

2. but; however; nevertheless

   Synonyms: oneng, dapot

   Buri kung mangan numbaga alakung apangan.

   I want to eat but there's no food.

   Migpapaururan ku numbaga makamal naman.

   I went to the hair salon but it's so expensive.

   Buri keng pakisabian numbaga alayu.

   I want to talk to him/her but s/he's not here.

3. used in anapodota to subtly signal a wish, prompting the listener to provide help.

   Synonym: sana

   Dapat makanini de. Numbaga masanting yang lalawen.

   They should've done it this way. It would have looked good that way.

numbaga

1. no matter; regardless of

   Synonyms: ebali, karas karin

   Paburen mune. Numbaga. Alimune papansinan pa.

   Just let it be. It doesn't matter. Don't pay it anymore attention.

numbaga

1. in case

   Synonyms: nung sakali, sakali

   Pangekstra kemu numbaga.

   I will keep it as a spare, just in case.

2. used in anapodota to convey wishes the speaker considers unlikely or impossible to be fulfilled, often beginning with phrases like; it would be nice if...; if only...

   Synonyms: mayapa, nunsa

   Bisa kung mangan numbaga manuk numbaga pitsa oneng ala.

   I want to eat, it would be nice if there were chicken and pizza, but there's nothing here.

3. a preface or introductory remark acts as a bridge, providing a brief explanation to set the stage for a new topic.

   Synonyms: kayi, tungkul

   Anyang milabas pala numbaga,... Kalinguan tane?

   So, about the thing the other day,... Can we just forget that?

   Puntalan daka yata numbaga...

   I think I should come see you, but...