Kusog kaayo

strongly / heavilyadverb

Alternative meanings

With great strength, intensity, firmness, or energy.

Pronunciation

KOO-sog kah-AH-yoh

Root and affixes

Kusog means strong or strength; kaayo intensifies the degree, equivalent to very or much.

Variants or conjugations

kusog kaayo = strongly or very strong; kusog = strong; lig-on = firm; grabe = intense.

Related words and expressions

kusog = strength; lig-on = firm; kaayo = very; intensity = intensity.

Meaning and usage notes

Works for rain, wind, hits, emotions, support, or intensity. For moral or structural firmness, lig-on may fit better.