Mapun - daawa

daawa

A reason; excuse for doing s.t.; a denial aimed at an accusation against one.

Oy daawa nu bay sinumariya me' pulis?

What was your excuse when you were interrogated by the police?

N-

-an

To give an excuse or reason for doing s.t.

Subay mahap le' nu ngandaawa man Mayul mari ko ya' kamultahan.

You should give a good reason to the mayor so you won't be fined.

Daa na ku daawahan nu.

Don't give me any excuses anymore.

padadaawa/pangandaawa

Habitually makes excuses.