Yakan - tinggi'

tinggi'

maka-

ta-

To choose, select, pick out s.t. (by chance, unseen, by luck).

Niya' ne meketinggi' badju' kinabaya'ankun.

Someone already happened to choose the blouse I wanted.

Aku tatinggi'ne inurungan gallangin.

She chose me (as the one) to be given a bracelet.

Iye tinggi'un bilik mahāpin.

Pick out the nicest room.

pene' tu'un