takus
TAKUS is a word in Cebuano with its meaning in English.
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.