Mapun - tuyu'

tuyu'

One's trying hard; one's striving.

San du pooy tuyu' nu ngonse aku, ya' du ku taabut nu.

No matter how hard you try to chase me, you can't catch me.

mag-

-an, pag--an

To strive or try hard when doing s.t.; to do s.t. zealously or diligently.

Magtuyu' kam badja'.

Study hard.

Tuyuan nu pabuwatan nu mari sigla' lupus.

Do your work diligently so you will finish quickly.