ayit
ayet
The force, power, or strength of something.
also kayit
pigsá
lakás
ayet
Someone or something (ma-) is strong, powerful.
cmpr. mayiyit, sup. kayiyitan 'strongest'
Mayit chimoy kakoyab.
The rain was strong yesterday.
Someone (mang-) uses full strength in doing something. Wind, etc., develops into full strength.
mang- mangyit
Mangyit si āmang a manggoyod so toroso.
Father uses his full strength to pull the tree trunk.
Nangyit si ādi do kamo na.
Younger sibling used his full strength (to run) on account of his fear.
Mangyit danaw salawsaw.
The wind develops into full strength.
Someone or something strengthens someone or something (pay--en).
Payiten mo inawan mo.
Strengthen your body.
kayitan
The full strength of something.
yingyit
Someone (mang-) strengthens himself, especially after a sickness.
maychayiten a tawo
A person in the prime of his life, when he is strongest.