Meaning of bákas

Energy, industriousness; to be active, industrious, assiduous, diligent. Nagabákas siá sa tanán níya nga trabáho. He is diligent in the performance of all his tasks. Bakási ang ímo trabáho, kay kon dílì magútum ikáw. Be industrious at your work or you will go hungry. (see písan, úkud).

To join or associate with in trade, be a partner in business,-in games, etc. Nagabákas siá sa kay Fuláno sa sugál, sa komérsyo, etc. He is N. N.'s partner in gambling, in commerce, etc. Bakásan ko ikáw sa ímo palangitán-an. I'll join you in your business. Bakási akó. Associate with me. Join me.