Yakan - kebbel

kebbel

magkebbel

(To take measures in order) to become invulnerable.

A'a miya'an ga'i tantu mandi pegge' magkebbel iye.

That person doesn’t take a bath often because he (is aiming at) becoming invulnerable.

Magguru iye pegge' mabaya' iye magkebbel.

He asks for instructions because he wants to become invulnerable.

kebbelan

To be invulnerable.

A person can be invulnerable when he has a certain habay ‘charm’ or special knowledge or knows a special tawal ‘incantation’.

Gey katama'an pineddang pegge' kebbelan iye.

He will not get cut when slashed because he is invulnerable.

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