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strength
 
n-uc.
 
1.
Def.: kanekal
MS: kanekal
the strength of someone or something is how strong they are.
He used all his strength to carry the sack.
Inggamit din ka langun ne kanekal din te pegtiang te saku.
I was surprised by the strength of the wind.
 
n-ct.
 
2.
Def.: meupiya ne katuenan wey ke batasan
MS: katuenan, meupiya ne; batasan, meupiya ne
a good quality that you have, or something that you are good at.
His ability to learn fast is a strength.
Ka se katuenan din ne mahaan egkateu meupiya.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0751-0775
Status: ready

Last updated: 27/Sep/2012