Mapun - bakkat

(For rope, thread, wire, string, etc.) to break; to be cut off (as one's breath).

The string on my kite broke.

Our breath is cut off pushing this jeep.

N-, magpa-, ka-

-un, -an

To break; to cut (a rope, thread, wire, or string).

The -an imp. is used when cutting off a part of a whole group of lines.

Magpabakkat na ko bong ko ya' doman tumande.

Cut the tow line if you don't want to capsize.

Soy bay makkat ingkot sapi' ku?

Who cut my cow's rope?

Which kite happened to break your line?

(Used figuratively for) to have broken off a relationship (primarily with a couple that is engaged to be married).

I no longer have a fiancee as we have already broken off our relationship.

kabakkat

An interruption; a break from doing s.t.; a lapse in doing s.t.

Ya' luu kabakkat na nuwatan aku.

There is no lapse in his writing to me.

N-

(A euphemism for) to die, pass away (used only at the time of death).

Lay na makkat mma' ku.

My father just passed away.