kumaadjunct1expression that refers to a possibility, but with uncertaintyA negated possibility of something bad happening carries a positive connotation.Ag kuma kalaten ni ahhu. He is relieved that the dog didn't bite him.9.4.4.4Possible9.4.4.5Uncertain2a word that expresses a preferenceHi-gada kuma et hu umlaw di Camandag haggud amtam da hu dalan diman.It was preferable that they were the ones to go to Camandag as they already knew the way.3expression of a wish or a hopeAttu kuma et ya le-ingan yu niya kenemneman yu hu pehebballi yu ey, et beken ni ya pihhuh niya keddangyanan yu? (Proverbs 8:10)I hope you will choose my instruction and knowledge rather than money and riches.Ehel mu et agtu bengaan kuman iggatang etan pa-nay tep hi-gak nunman.Tell him not to attempt (lit. hope) to sell the jar because that is mine.4expression of obligation; shouldHi-gam kuma an pakiungbal nan Bangaden haggud nan-amta kayu.You should be the one to talk to Bangaden in as much as you are known to each other.Inhelan Abner et kantun hi-gatuy “Pambangngad ka kuma.” Inu-unnud Paltiel et mambangngad la. (2 Samuel 3:16b)Abner spoke to him and said, “You should return .” Paltiel obeyed him and returned home.Context disambiguates which sense is intended.kumadda