Sama, Central

kanam

maka-

to bear the brunt of anger; to taste wrath.

This word is often used as an angry warning.

Pag poleh nu makakanam kow ma aku. Angey kow mandi ma tahik mbal bey mamuhun?

When you [get] home you will be able to taste wrath from me. Why did you swim/bathe in the sea without having asked permission?

-an

to taste.

Makajari kanaman ta dahowh bang iyan ssa-na?

[Is it] able to be possible [that] we taste first if what its taste [is like]?

Can we taste this first to see what it tastes like?