Kusog

strength / forcenoun / adjective

Alternative meanings

strength
force
energy
vigor
power
intensity

Pronunciation

KOO-sog

Root and affixes

Base form: kusog. It can name strength or energy, and it can also describe something strong, intense, or powerful depending on context.

Variants or conjugations

makusog = strong / powerful / vigorous
kusgan = strong, mighty, or sturdy
kinakusgan = strongest
puwersa = force, especially physical or literal force
pwersa = variant of puwersa

Related words and expressions

puwersa = force
baskog = strong or vigorous
kusgan = strong
lig-on = sturdy or firm
gahum = power

Meaning and usage notes

“Kusog” is very useful because it covers physical strength, energy, power, and intensity. For “force” in a physical/technical sense, “puwersa” also fits.