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This prefix is very often used for the formation of nouns, e.g. ikabáyad-resources, assets, wherewithal, cash; ikagásto-money to be spent, expenses to be paid, funds, pecuniary means; ikabúlig-source of help, means, assistance, expedient, support; ikatakús-worthiness, capacity, dignity; ikasángkol-capability, attainments, accomplishments; ikaláin-disadvantage, drawback, loss, injury, calamity; ikasabát-a ready answer or reply, etc. etc. (see inóg-).

This prefix is very often used for the formation of nouns, e.g. ikabáyad-resources, assets, wherewithal, cash; ikagásto-money to be spent, expenses to be paid, funds, pecuniary means; ikabúlig-source of help, means, assistance, expedient, support; ikatakús-worthiness, capacity, dignity; ikasángkol-capability, attainments, accomplishments; ikaláin-disadvantage, drawback, loss, injury, calamity; ikasabát-a ready answer or reply, etc. etc. (see inóg-).

(Sp. capaz) Capable, ingenious, clever, learned, fit, suitable. (see makaákò, batíd, sagád, sámpaton, may-igkasángkol, -ikasárang, -ikatakús).

Capacity, capability, preparedness, ability, fitness, proper preparation for an undertaking, etc. (sángkol; see takús, ikatakús, kaákò).

Measure, standard, measurement, degree, dimension; coming up to the mark or standard, entitled to, deserving of, meriting, meet, worthy; to measure, take the measure of, survey. Gintakús níya ang ákon umá. He measured or surveyed my field. Nangintakús na siá sang amó nga palangakoán. He has become worthy of that position of power or office. Walâ siá sing ikatakús sa pagkapangúlo-bánwa. He has no capacity for-, does not measure up to-, the office of Municipal President. Táksa (takusá) ang kalabaón siníng kalát. Measure the length of this rope. Táksi akó sing limá ka dupá sináng alámbre. Measure out for me ten yards of that wire. Ipatakús mo ang ímo palangúmhan sa agrimensór. Have your farm surveyed by a land-surveyor. Takús siá sang tanán nga pagdáyaw. He is worthy of all praise. (see sókol, sokób, sángkol, ángay).