Sama, Central

how

to comprehend; to grasp; to catch on.

This word cannot be used in a question.

Mbal minsan tahow-na iyan bey pamanduh mastal.

She cannot even grasp what the teacher taught her.

how-how

maka-

‘understand’ to begin to understand.

This word cannot be negated.

Makahow-how na aku dikih-dikih.

I can now understand a little.