Mapun - ni-

ni-

A prefix with the emphatic set of pronouns to indicate possession i.e. mine/yours/his/hers/ours/theirs.

Daa kaddoun motol naa. Niyaku sina.

Don't take that motorcycle. It's mine.

A prefix with the emphatic set of pronouns to indicate non-focus beneficiary outside the core of the clause i.e. to or for me/you/him/her/us/them. This can also mean from or with me/you/him/her/us/them.

Bay balli ku motol naa niiya.

I bought that motorcycle for/from him.

Bong niiya, ya' luu kasusahan.

With him, there's no problem.

A prefix with verbal roots starting with d,j,l, indicating passive aspect. [This is usually contracted to just "n-". With verbs starting with other letters the ni- prefix becomes an -in- infix to indicate passive aspect].

Daying nilandang kaharipan bapa' ku.

My uncle's favorite is fish that is fried.