Tuwali Ifugao - English
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ma-1this prefix encodes the state or property of a referent. Matukatukal ka an e makitugaltugal te mapat-al ya hilong di puntutugalan yu.You do not sleep at night because your gambling goes on night and day.Madam-ot di hagabin (name), hahaggiyon!“The hagabi-bench of (name of owner is inserted) is heavy, hahaggiyon.” (This is chanted as a cheer at the hagabi ceremony.)Nan matadom an wahey maphod hi pundikhal.The sharp ax is the good one for aplitting wood.Simna-1na-19.2.9.1Verb affixes
ma-2this prefix derives the passive form of Class 4 verbal roots; non-past tense.Matbal da mo peman!Now they are highly respected indeed.Adina anhan dongolon di kalin nan inayana an kananay ahida mahmok di imbabale da.He did not heed the protests of his wife who said that their children would be pitied.Pangalim nin kattog di babale nadan udum bon matibo mo bokon ta datuwe nan kalyon an bapor.You think what can be seen are houses but these are what they call ships.Simna-29.2.9.1Verb affixes
ma-3this 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.Simmaka-9.2.9.1Verb affixes
maag1without any reason.Maag ya ginpakak handi hilong.Without any reason he kicked me last night.Simbigla 1hingkatang 1infl. ofkatangmaid maptokder. ofpotokna-ala 19.6.2.5Cause9.6.2.5.1Reason2suddenly, without reason or expectation.Maag ya inhawwang nah bale.Suddenly he appeared in our house. (without any reason)
maagahanto be treated with medicine by a doctor or at a hospital.Maagahan nah hospital.She will be treated at the hospital.2.5.7Treat disease
mababubabuyder. ofbabuy
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