Mapun - atas 1

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1.1

To take it upon oneself; to be willing; to prefer to do s.t.

I'd be willing to die, just as long as I never admit defeat.

If you tell me to eat beef, I'd prefer to eat salt.

I'm willing to die as long as I can go with you into danger.

mang-

To take responsibility for s.t. or s.o.; to provide for; to guarantee (payment for the cost of s.t.).

Daa ko susa. Mimon balanja', aku na mangatas.

Don't worry. I'll be responsible for all the provisions.

Daa na ko mangatas niiya pasal palkala' na.

Don't take responsibility for the legal case against him.

ka-

To be able to afford (lit. take responsibility for).

Niya' ku kaatas bong me' naa na langkaw buwan.

I can't afford it if the dowry is that high.

atasan

Responsibility.

Bong ku llahan na, ya' na ku doman njawom atasan indu'-mma' ku.

When I have a husband, I will no longer want to be under my parents' responsiblity.

1.2

mag-

To decide [always followed by piki meaning thinking].

You be the one to decide if you're going with me or not.