Something (ma-) can (be), is possible, is about to happen.
rdp. makakey 'more possible, much better, preferable'
Makey a machimoy.
It is about to rain.
Nakey danaw makinaw kakoyab.
The machine was working [Lit. 'was possible'] yesterday.
Makey nya, ki makakey pa iyaw nyaya.
This is possible, but this (other one) is still (more) possible (preferable).