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numpuN- TACR. cross references subject, distributive, i.e. the plural subjects are all involved in the action, activity expressed by the verb; past tense. Wadaday i-itay tatagun numpumbaleh di. There were small people living in the houses there. Ahi mamtik di tataguh mumuyung hi pangngolan dah ngalan di titindalun numpuntakkeh kakabayu ya nadan numpumpana. (Jeremiah 4:29a) People ran to the forests when they heard the noise of the soldiers riding horses and those who were spearing. Sim: mumpuN-.

numpaN- trans. this prefix encodes a distributive modality; when attached to a transitive verb, the action expressed in the verb is distributed to multiple objects undergoing the action; past tense. Ne pun-ala da damdamay limmun nadan buhul dan numpangalah limmu da handi. (Ezekiel 39:10b) Then they will also get the property of their enemies who got their property long ago. Sim: mumpaN-. (sem. domains: 9.2.9.1 - Verb affixes.)

nangipaN- trans. this prefix cross-references a topicalized agent and encodes a distributive action on multiple objects; past tense. Kon bokon ha-oy di nangipanaptok handidah aammod yu nah adi maboblayan an makamagga? (Hosea 13:5) Was it not I who cared for your ancestors in the wilderness (lit. the very dry place of no villages)? Ot bokon mo he-a an tagun iEgypt a nangipanguluh tindalun umeh opat di libun an nakigubat gubilnumi... (Acts 21:38) Are you not the Egyptian who led nearly 4,000 soldiers to war against our government... Sim: mangipaN-.

nadama (der. of damana) advpred. refers to something that is possible or states that someone is able to do something. Hay oha bo ya adi nadaman ena itikod an mummogmog hi manuk ni-mo. Another reason is that he cannot stop raising chickens. Modality. comp. adinadama

mumpuN- TACR. this prefix encodes distributive, i.e. there is a plurality of subjects involved in the action, activity, or experience; it cross-references the subject; non-past tense. Waday mumpundogo ke dida. There are many sick among them. Hinanhanan day ngadan am-in nadan mumpungngunuh di. They asked for the names of all who will work there. Sim: numpuN-. (sem. domains: 9.2.9.1 - Verb affixes.)

mangipaN- TACR. this prefix cross-references a topicalized agent and encodes a distributive modality of multiple objects; non-past tense. Kon bokon he-a, APU DIOS, di nangamung an mangipangapput hi pinhod mun pangapputon? (Psa. 3:8) Isn’t it you, LORD, who is responsible for causing the victory of those whom you want to win? Sim: nangipaN-.

man-u 1adjunct. to be fortunate; for something to be good for someone. Man-un ditaku te mangan takuh mumpitlu hin-algo yaden dakol day agun maid kanon da. Good for us because we can eat three times a day when there are many who have no food at all. Kanak hi nomnom kuy “Makamman-un dida te kay nakalakka. I said to myself, “It’s really good for them because it seems easy.” Evaluative. (sem. domains: 4.4.1 - Prosperity.) 2advpred. something is possible, but is not certain; modifies the main clause; implies that it would be a good thing. Man-u te deket nangabak di tagu nah tugal ya mun-an-anla. It might be that when one wins in gambling he is happy. Modality. (sem. domains: 9.4.4.4 - Possible.) comp. man-uke comp. man-upo

maka- mod. this prefix encodes expertise on the part of an agent; co-occurs with intransitive verb roots. Makammunwit hi amam. Your father is a skilled fisherman.

mabalin (infl. of balin) advpred. predicates the fact that something is possible, can be done, or the willingness to do something. Mabalin an waday utok na te handih wada grade three ya naipromote hi grade four hi kaginnawwan di toon. He probably has a good brain because when he was in grade three, he was promoted to grade four in the middle of the year. Modality. (sem. domains: 9.4.4.4 - Possible.)

ma-₃ abl. this prefix encodes an abilitative modality; able to do something. Manomnom kun handi keh kau-unga mi ya wadaday nihag-on kediyen ob-ob hi o-ongal an batu. I can remember that when we were children, there were big rocks beside the same spring. Makeke nan lobong te atappo. The lake can be swam because it is shallow. Magibok nan wadan nah pingngit di wa-el. He could sense that he was by a creek. Sim: maka-. (sem. domains: 9.2.9.1 - Verb affixes.)

kinwani advpred. necessity; indicates that something is indispensible. Kinwaninay pihhuh pun-adal. Money is a necessity in schooling. Kinwaninay wadaak ta ahim ingngunu. It is necessary that I be here before you work. Kinwaninay ha-oy tuwali. It is necessary that I really be the one. Kinkinwaniy apul ta ahi ta mummoma. Lime is a necessity before we can chew betel mix. Modality. Sim: mahapul, importante. (sem. domains: 9.4.5 - Evidentials.)

kay-ahan (comp. of anhan) advpred. an expression indicating that someone feels relief about the end of something that has taken a long time. Kay-ahan ya magibbu dan iskul. Finally, they will finish their studies. Nabayagak an nunho-ho-od ot innang an eyak ume, mu kay-ahan ya immali. I waited a long time and almost left but he finally came. Anusam, kay-ahan ya pumhod ka kaya. You must endure, finally (soon) you will surely get well. Modality. (sem. domains: 3.4.1 - Feel good.)

kay ahan ya advpred. expresses the idea that something that has been wished or hoped for is finally happening. Modality. (sem. domains: 9.4.5 - Evidentials.)

kahin- mod. this prefix encodes an unexpected or unacceptable action. Kudukdulnay gibbuwon di inlappun ngunu mu nan eta bo kahinlappuh oha. It is better to finish work that has been started then to start something else. Deket natu-iy baka weno kabayun di hinag-on yu nah dalan ya adi kayu kahin-ang-ang hi hinnatkon an kay hanan uggeyu tinibo. If the cow or horse of your neighbor falls over on the trail, don’t look at something different as though you didn’t see that.

hammad 1stabilize. 1.1trans. to stabilize a building, fence; make something strong by supporting. Hamadon min aladan di boble We will make the fencing of the village strong. ‑on/‑in‑. 1.2pass. to be strong, stable. Nakahammad di alad na. The fence is very strong. makaC‑/nakaC‑. 1.3trans. to strengthen what one believes. [This is an extended meaning.] Ya kinalyanat ihammad kuy pundinol nah pamaptok nan ha-oy. He said that I should strengthen my trust in his care for me. Nakahhammad moy pangulug da. Their faith is now very strong. i‑/iN‑, nakaC‑. (sem. domains: 3.2.5.1 - Believe.) 2advpred. to declare strongly that what is said will be done or come about; to promise. Hammadok an kalyon ke he-a. I will promise what I tell you. ‑on/‑in‑. Modality. (sem. domains: 3.5.1.9 - Promise.)

gol-an (infl. of gola) advpred. to be able to do something. Idat yuy kumpulmin gol-an yun idat. Give whatever you are able to give. Modality. (sem. domains: 9.4.2.1 - Can.)

gola₁ advpred. to afford; to be able to do things. Adiyak gumla gumattang hi dotag hi kalinggulinggu. I can’t afford to buy meat every week. ‑um‑/‑imm‑. Modality. (sem. domains: 9.4.2.1 - Can.) infl. gol-an

dolog 1comm. fish, generic; mudfish; found in rice paddies, rivers and small lakes. Nadandani on in-ohnong na ta ang-angona nadan oggan tumul-un dolog nah liting. From time to time, Bugan would stop walking and look at the fish that came to the surface of the water. spec: yuyu, dalit. (sem. domains: 1.6.1.5 - Fish.) 2trans. to catch fish. Eda manlog nah payon Bugan. They are going to catch fish in Bugan's field. maN‑/naN‑. 3trans. to have fish in pond or ricefield; to place fish into pond or ricefield. Nadlogan di payomi. Our rice field has mudfish in it. Dologan yu nan payoyu. Place mudfish in your ricefield. ma‑ ‑an/na‑ ‑an, ‑an/‑in‑ ‑an.

deke pe nin ta (comp. of deke, pe, nin, ta The conjunction links a statement of means with a statement of purpose.) advpred. predicates a probable hypothesis; if it should be that; should it happen that; supposing. <This is a phrasal compound of two conjunctions, deke and ta, and two adjuncts pe and nin.> Deke pe nin ta mateh amam, nganney atom? If it should be that your father dies, what will you do? Deke pe nin ta umali da, nganney atom? If it should be that they come, what will you do? Modality. Sim: nungay.

damanat nangamung (ph. v. of damana, ta nangamung) advpred. 1asserts that something is always feasible; modifies the information in a complement clause. Modality. 2one can always do something. Damanat nangamung an mahuyop ka nah dulung. You can always sleep on the floor. (sem. domains: 9.4.2.1 - Can.)

damana man nin (ph. v. of damana, man, nin) advpred. each word in the phrase has independent meaning, but together they assert that the information in the complement statement is possible or probable. Damana man nin an makulug. It may well be true. Damana man nin an mun-ay-ayyam. He might well play (but I don't know for sure). Modality. (sem. domains: 9.4.4.4 - Possible.)

damana advpred. refers to what is within the limits of circumstances, ability or power; can; is possible; is allowed. Datuwen bibiyo ya damanan ipkod day tagu. Those bibiyo-spirits can take hold of a person’s life. Kinalin nan mittulun di grade one an ume ka te damana mon munggrade one ka. The grade one teacher said that you can go to school and be in grade one now. Modality. (sem. domains: 9.4.4.4 - Possible.) der. nadama ph. v. damana man nin ph. v. damanat nangamung

dalit comm. a fish species. gen: dolog. (sem. domains: 1.6.1.5 - Fish.)

dal’it comm. freshwater eel. Mahong-oy dalit mu naligat di alana. Eel are delicious but difficult to get. Sim: yuyu. (sem. domains: 1.6.1.5 - Fish.)

bantuk trans. 1to strike, downward motion; refers to the manner in which a snake rears up and strikes to bite. Adika umeh na te bantukon daka. Don’t go there because (a snake) might strike you. Waday inang-ang muh binantuk di ulog? Have you seen one whom a snake has struck? Adik pe pinhod an pibantuk hi ulog kinali adiyak ume dih maholok an mun-ay-ayyam. I don’t want to be struck by snakes that’s why I avoid playing in grassy places. ‑on/‑in‑, pi‑. 4B Tactile - Touch contact. (sem. domains: 7.7.1 - Hit.) 2to strike on the head with weapon, e.g. hit a fish with a bolo, a person with a piece of wood. Bantukon nan dolog hin tumapo. Hit the fish on the head if it comes to the surface of the water. Binantuk nan dalit nah puhung. He hit the eel on the head in the pool. ‑on/‑in‑.
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