Mapun - kawas

kawas

A strong forceful action, movement, hitting (upon s.t.).

Lansa looy min tallu kawas du bay nilongkop me' lamba.

That launch had only three hits by the waves and it was engulfed.

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-an

To do any action with great force or vigor; to start to do s.t. with great vigor.

Strike that guy with a forceful kick.

Bong timpu taun, mimon jama pakawas nganggās.

When the dry season is about to end, everyone works vigorously at preparing their fields for planting.

kawas-kawas

A sudden and forceful blowing (of the wind).

My temporary shelter fell over from being hit by a sudden forceful wind.