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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Kusgan

English

forceful / decisiveAdjective

Alternative meanings

forceful; strong; powerful; convincing; decisive; impactful

Pronunciation

KOOS-gahn

Root and affixes

Related to kusog, strength or energy. Kusgan describes something or someone with strength, power, or impact.

Variants or conjugations

forceful; strong; powerful; firm; decisive; impactful

Related words and expressions

strength; power; argument; answer; decision; effect; firm; statement

Meaning and usage notes

Kusgan works for contundente as strong or impactful. If the meaning is “clear and decisive,” klaro kaayo or walay duha-duha may also fit depending on context.

answerargumentconvincingdecisiveforcefulimpactqualitystrong
Example 1

Kusgan kaayo ang iyang argumento.

His/her argument was very forceful.

Example 2

Naghatag siya og klaro ug kusgan nga tubag.

He/she gave a clear and decisive answer.

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