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gaga
inherently strong; sound.
Gaga gih siya bissi min siya buwey.
The iron chair is still stronger than the rattan chair.
sandal
1.
maka-/ka-, ta-
to be capable of handling something; to be able to be strong enough to do something; to be able to endure; to be physically competent.
This word refers to being able to do something, especially in regards to physical strength.
Tagaga nu aku nibaba?
Are you strong enough to carry me?
Makagaga gih kow?
Are you still able to be physically competent?
Kagaga lumah tutu bang niyah bindul?
Can this house endure if there is an earthquake?
Can this house take an earthquake?
Tagaga gih eh si Muin tuung naan.
That box can still be handled by Muin.
sandal
2.
N-, -han
to be capable of exercising authority; to control someone.
Iya nganggagahan siyali-na.
He is controlling his younger sibling.
Bey gagahan-na siyali-na?
Did he exercise authority over his younger sibling?
Gagahin ya toongan, daa kow hungun nihala eh siyali nu.
Really control him, you don't want to be defeated by your younger sibling.
bayah, kawasa
3.
-han
to claim possession of property.
Gagahan nu altah ku?
Do you claim my property?/ Are you claiming my property?
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