Kakusog

intensity; strengthnoun

Alternative meanings

The degree of force, power, or intensity of something. It can refer to sound, light, rain, wind, emotion, effort, or energy.

Pronunciation

kah-KOO-sog

Root and affixes

Comes from kusog, strength or strong, with ka- forming the idea of level, degree, or quality of strength.

Variants or conjugations

kakusog; strength; firmness; intense; intensity

Related words and expressions

strength; intense; deep; passion; wind; rain; sound

Meaning and usage notes

Kakusog works for intensity as degree of strength. For intense as deep or emotional, lawom or grabe may fit depending on context.