Mapun - tatas

tatas

Endurance; perseverance.

That guy doesn't have much endurance.

How long will this galvanized roofing material last?

Able to endure, withstand or persevere.

Tatas danda looy lumangi man Tobo'-Tobo' pa tapiyan.

That girl is able to persevere in swimming from Tobo'-Tobo' to the shore.

N-

-an

To withstand, endure; to last; to survive.

Ya' natas anak-anak tuu lingantu.

This child will not survive if he stays hungry.

Even though your husband gets angry easily, just endure it.

katatasan

To be able to make s.t. last or endure.

My son isn't able to make a motorcycle last very long.

tatasan

The length of time s.t. lasts or endures. [This is usually preceeded by the word "hallom" (long time).]

The sharpness of this machete has lasted a long time.