ipat v Affixes mag-, m-, -en, i-, -an English To protect, keep an eye on, ensure safety (as of oneś domestic animals). Example sentence Tagbanwa Iyán pag'i'ipaten nga pirmi i wa'wa' ka malmes. English Keep an eye on the child in case he drowns. Example sentence Tagbanwa Únuka ega pag'i'ipaten nga pirmi i betang? Da'ga ungayán, na'lám na! English Why were|rn't you keeping a constant eye on the belongings? Now look, itś lost! Example sentence Tagbanwa In matiwas mu nay buwát mu ngayán, mápakay nang kumalabta' ka. Iyán lamáng pag'i'ipaten muy mga rámu-rámu ka barang mabayuk. English When youŕe finished your work there, itś okay for you to play. Only keep an eye on the animals in case they get themselves tied up (in their tethers). Cultural Note This term involves checking frequently on tethered animals, penning pigs or putting chickens in coops; to keep a check on s.o. to see heś all right, keep an eye on belongings etc.