TAKUS

TAKUS is a Cebuano word. In English, it means...

takus v {1} [A; a] measure with a measuring vessel.
Taksa ang bugas arun hibaw-an pílay gibaylu, Measure the rice so well know how much they borrowed.
{2} [A; a12] measure s.
o.
s capability.
Gitakus níya ang ákung kahibalu kun madáwat ba, He tested my knowledge to see if I was qualified.
() v [C; c3] vie with one another, fight it out in a test of strength.
Makigtákus ku nímu kun kinsay hárì dinhi, Lets fight it out to see whos the king here.
n a measureful.
Gái kug duha ka takus kámay, Give me two measures of sugar.
a worthy.
Dì ku takus sa ímung gugma, Im not worthy of your love.
paka- v [A13; a12] claim to be, consider worthy.
Nagpakatakus aku sa pagdápit kanímu, May I invite you?
(Lit.
I presume to consider myself worthy of inviting you.
) ka-n capability.
panaksan n bowl.
talaksan, taksanan n measuring vessel.
tinaksánay n test of strength.
v [C] = tákus, v.

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