puhungvag mag-; pat -un.To expect, have self-interest, aim at (something of benefit or advantage to oneself), be after something (with a hidden motive).Ayaw kaw magpuhung sīn bang kaw mabayaꞌ tumabang ha tau.Don’t expect to have money if you like to help people.Hangkan kaw iyasip marayaw bat awn piyuhung kaymu.He entertained you very well because he expected something.Tiyabangan niya aku pasal sīn in piyuhung niya kākuꞌ.He helped me because he was aiming at my money.Diꞌ sa yan magbagay kaymu bang way puhungun niya.He won’t befriend you if he has no self-interest.Pilak mu in piyuhung niya.He is after your money.Cf.*huwatangut

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