Sama, Central - kabbat

kabbat

pa-

‘speak’ to open to speak; to attempt to speak.

Minsan ya nipabissa-bissahan eh ku, mbal minsan pakabbat bowah-na nambungan aku.

Even though she is made to complain [by being scolded] by me, her mouth does not even open to answer me.

Even though I bad mouth her, she will not even open her mouth to answer me.

N-; pa-, caus.

‘mouth’ to open the mouth to speak.

Pag kabbat-na, magti niguntul paglahat.

When he opens [his mouth], immediately the weather is to be thundering.

When he opens his mouth, immediately it thunders.

Pag luun bapah nu, pakabbatun du bowah nu, maku kow sin!

When your uncle is here, simply open your mouth, ask for money!