Sama, Central

bistu

mag-, ta-

to be aware by reasoning; to discern; to figure out; to "see"; to apprehend.

This word has a negative connotation, as it can mean to become aware of some failing in another person or a flaw in a relationship.

Ahah, mbal kow muwan, basta magbistu na!

Yes, don't give, as long as [we] are aware now [of how you are]!

Okay, don't help me, now I can see who is my friend.

eh, ni-, ta-

to be apprehended; to be figured out.

Lai tabistu eh ku hinang-na somo toggol tutu.

His doings have been able to be apprehended by me for all this time.

I happen to have been aware of his doings for all this time.