dega
adverb
English. Continually, incessantly, persistently, unceasingly
Example sentence:
Subanen. Nda' dega metagikul.
English. He persistently paid no attention to him.
degadega
verb
English. Continues to do s.t., esp. if encouraged not to.
Example sentence:
Subanen. Sa' pulametaan ka, ndi' mu penemalay usegay, pu' megdegadega.
English. When you have pinkeye, don't persist in rubbing it, or the condition will continue.
Example sentence:
Subanen. Ndi'a pegdegadega menugal.
English. Don't keep on gambling.