Mangali Figure  1 Patoy ni bongoḻnu waḻun libu.
Literal Translation The killing of your beads is 8,000.
Meaning of Figure 8,000 is the correct price of your beads, reflecting the true value.
Usage Said of valuables only, like water buffalo, rice paddies, antique jars or beads, pigs, dogs or houses. Often said before an item is purchased, during negotiations.
Figure metaphor; of evenly matched enemies
Image action; kill
Topic action; payment