Sama, Central

1.

N-, -han

to intentionally coincide; to time to coincide; hence, to schedule a meeting; to meet.

Locative focus employs the +-han suffix.

Sabu kami kam ma pagsabuhan.

We shall meet you at the meeting place.

Llow iyan kitabi magsabu?

What day shall we all meet?

2.

eh, ni-

to be coincided; to be scheduled; to be met.

Nisabu eh na ni lumah kami sinabu magkakan.

While [it was] dinnertime at our house, [her arrival] was planned to coincide by her.

She timed her arrival at our house to coincide with our dinnertime.

Nisabu kam ma Bongao eh kami?

Will you be met by us in Bongao?

Shall we meet you at Bongao?

The wedding will be scheduled by them to coincide with Christmas.

They are planning their wedding for Christmas.

3.

N-

to celebrate.

Whose death anniversary are you celebrating?

4.

eh, ni-

to be celebrated.

Nisabu eh nu llow bey panganak kau?

Will your birthday be celebrated by you?

Are you going to celebrate your birthday?

maglami-lami (lami)