Sama, Central - kallut

N-, -an

to hold on to anything.

For example, kallut can describe the action of a child as he holds on to his mother's legs when he does not wish to be separated from her, or as someone holds on to a post for support. Note: Kallut ku is unacceptable. Use kallutan when using set 2 nonfocused pronouns.

Daa kow ngallut ma aku.

Don't you hold on to me.

Ngallut kow, bohoh kow mbal labuh.

You hold me, then you won't fall.

Kallutan ku ya ma badjuh.

I shall hold onto his shirt.

intan 1

idiom

to keep something without returning it.

Anu ele na pin ngallutan mboh-na.

That guy now is holding onto his grandparent.

koddoh-koddoh mari

any instrument for holding on to, especially with both hands; handle; strap; holder.