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tukas

to be spited; to be thwarted; to be defeated.

Na, ley tukas eh na mattoa-na.

So there, his parents were spited by him.

The group of prayer leaders are thwarted by him in regards to the judgment of the woman who was caught in adultery.

to do something to spite someone.

Tukas ku ya, kalanduh sigpit-na ma aku.

I am going to do [it] to spite him, he is very strict with me.

mag-

to challenge.

We challenge [each other] now, [let us see] who will be defeated!

eh, ni-

to be overcome; to be thwarted; to be defeated; to be successfully challenged.

Nitukas eh na si Abdul ma kawasa-na, boh mbal du bey tatukas-na.

Abdul's authority was challenged by him, but he simply was not able to overcome [Abdul's authority].