Yakan - tindeg

Adherent, follower, retinue or attendant (of an important personage); someone under the care of another person (as a relative, friend, companion).

Bang ka'am pitu da'a ka'am subey magbo'o tindeg.

When you come here you should not bring followers along.

That rebel leader has many adherents.

Mura ubus kinakan kamihin pegge' ekka tindeg kami.

Our food is quickly finished because we are many companions.

gapi' bata'an 2 sawe'

14.2 16.1

pa-

To be a follower of, adhere to, join s.o. (as a supporter of a cause).

Patindeg iye si kuntara me' a'a Badja'in.

He joined the enemies of the Badja' people.

Patindeg siye si gubelno ba'ahuhin.

They adhere to the new governor.

N- -an

-an

To support s.o. (in a cause).

Ekka nindegan iye pegge' ekka usbane.

Many support him because he has many relatives.

Tindeganku siye pegge' bagayku isab.

I support them because I am also their friend.

mag-

To take s.o. along as a supporter and/or companion.

Bang iye nekka magtindeg me' mundu iye.

When he attacks someone he takes outlaws along as supporters.