Yakan - hutu

hutu

To be ruinous; destructive; hyperactive.

Said of children that have to touch everything and often break things in the process of it.

Hutu nakanak iyan, luwal magsoppek pange kakew.

That child is ruinous; he is always breaking the branches of the cacao tree.

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maghutu

To be meticulous, careful; conscientious about s.t.

Maghutu ku ngadji' duk ku ta'u matsa.

I am conscientious about studying so that I will know how to read.

Maghutu ku nambalan katelkun duk mura kewuli'an.

I am meticulous about treating my sores so that they will soon heal.