7.a With the particle Maca, and duplicating the first syllable of the root are formed adjectives, as:

Poisonous.Macahihilo.
Dreadful.Macalilisang.

8.a With the particle ma before the root and inserting in between the first two syllables, and adding on to the last, are formed adjectives of quality, thus:

Respectful. Matinahoron.
Obedient. Masinugtanon.

9.a Inserting pa between ma and the first syllable of the root, and adding on to the last, are formed adjectives of quality; and also by means of pa, before the root, as:

Humble. Mapaubsanon.
Haughty. Palabilabihon.

Ex:

The wise men understand the high explanations.Ang mga maquinaadmanon nacatuquib sa mga hata-as nga mga casayodan.
I saw an awful snake.Naquita co ug usá ca halas nga macalilisang.
The merciful man helps to his neighbour.Ang taoo nga mangilooyan nacatabang sa isig-catao nia.