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strong
 
adj.
 
1.
Def.: makeseg; manekal (ne etew wey ke mananap)
MS: makeseg; manekal
If a person or animal is strong, their body is good, so they can do heavy or hard work.
My father is so strong that he can carry two sacks of rice.
 
adj.
 
2.
Def.: makeseg; manekal; mabeheng (ne minsan nekey iling te kalamag wey ke weyig)
MS: makeseg; manekal; mabeheng
If a force (e.g., water) is strong, it can move or change things easily.
The strong wind removed the roof from our house.
When I was washing in the river, the strong current carried away my shirt.
 
adj.
 
3.
Def.: mabasag; makehal
MS: mabasag; makehal
Something strong doesn't break easily.
This plastic bag is strong, so it won't break if you carry the rice in it.
 
adj.
 
4.
Def.: amana egkakita, egkaneem-neem, egkaarek [egka͡arek], wey ke egkaheram
If something that you can see, taste, smell or feel is strong, it is very clear and easy to see, taste, smell or feel. (e.g., strong sunlight, a strong garlic taste, a strong smell of fish, a strong shaking of the ground, a strong feeling).
 
adj.
 
5.
Def.: mapahetpet (meyitenged te aliddanan wey ke apulanan)
MS: mapahetpet
A strong reason or argument is a very good one, which can cause people to agree with it.
There are very strong reasons for not smoking.
See strength
Sem.Dom.: GSL0376-0400
Status: ready

Last updated: 18/Jan/2012