Abilitative/circumstantial affix in intransitive, transitive, and passive constructions.
I was able (or happened) to go to Manila.
Tapalabey ku amban luma'de.
I was able (or happened) to walk by their house.
I was able to buy much fish. / I happened to buy much fish.
Tadi'ikne nakanakin.
She happened to step on the child.
Tapapateyne asuhin.
He happened to kill the dog.
The fish has been bought already.
He was imprisoned for six years.
Takite punuhin.
The mountain can be seen.
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