alwan v Affixes mag-, m-, i-, -an English To make a start (as in beginning proceedings or putting building materials loosely in the place where they will be permanently attached later). Example sentence Tagbanwa Yay pa'áateng sugi-sugid ta ngaytu, desang alwan. Ubsun mana in asan it tingped na. English This talk of ours is just to make a start. Weĺl complete it when everyone comes together. Example sentence Tagbanwa Mag'a'alwan lamang bayang úpakat. Ega pay ka'busan. English Proceedings for that agreement have only been started so far. Thereś no finalizing yet. Example sentence Tagbanwa I'alwan mu nay mga buwát-buwát ngayán mabwáy. English Make a start with those building-parts later (binding them loosely in place). See alsoge'er See alsopu'un