What is the Bisaya equivalent of "realize"? Perhaps there is no one specific word and it requires some circumlocution, but I don't feel satisfied just using a phrase like "unya nakahibalo na ko nga..." Is there any better verb I can use? I have also heard phrases such as "nalamdagan na ko," but that seems like too strong language for a casual use of "realize."
Thanks!
Here's what I think
The definition of realize:
verb. (1) become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly. (2) cause (something desired or anticipated) to happen.
* from Oxford Languages
For the meaning (1), matngun is usually used. It means "heed". To realize is just to be able to heed something i.e. to notice. Thus, pakamatngun is used. For example:
For the meaning (2), tinu'ud is used. It means "truth, that which is said truthfully". To realize say, a plan, just means to make true that plan. Thus pagintinu'ud is used. For example:
* Note: the affix pagin- has been replaced in colloquial speech with pag- (durative affix) + paka- (abilitative affix), forming pagpaka-.