The particle naha admits only the passive of an, or the 3d passive, excepting the verb gugma which must be conjugated by the passive of on.
The roots Budlay, Butang and Bu-ut, change their initial B into M, to form the verbs.
| To rest. | Pagpahamudlay. |
| To put one's in due place. | Pagpahamutang. |
| To be pleased with. | Pagpahimu-ut |
Examples:
NAPA.
This particle is joined to the reflexive verbs, and signifies what the root points out. The present and past tenses are formed with napa; the future with mapa, and the imperative by means of pa.
Examples:
| He remained at home to play. | Napabilin sia sa balay sa pagdula-dula. |
| Distrust of flattering words. | Ayao icao palimbong sa mga maghohopo nga mga polong. |
| Why do you remain here? | ¿Nganong napabilin ca dinhi? |
| I shall remain here till to-morrow. | Mapabilin acó dinhi cutub ugma. |
| Remain here. | Pabilin ca. |