Meaning of káhas

káhas

Cebuano

v. 1. have the audacity to get or use something without the consent of the proper person. Gikáhas sa asáwa ang ílang tinígum arun ipalit ug tíbi, The wife had the nerve to take their savings to buy a T.V. set. Gikáhas níyag baligyà ang bábuy, He took it upon himself to sell the pig. Gikáhas ug lúgì sa íyang anak ang ílang kalubihan, His son had the nerve to harvest their coconuts; 2. embezzle. Ang tisuríru nga mikáhas sa pundu, The treasurer who embezzled the funds. pangáhas v. 1. do something one should not. Ayaw giyug pangáhas ug paúlì nga mag-inusára sa kagabhíun, Don’t dare go home alone at night; 1a. abuse someone sexually. Buut ku siyang pangahásan, I wanted to abuse her; 2. dare do something that takes courage. Dì ku mangáhas pagtabuk samtang bahà pa, I don’t dare cross while the river is in flood stage. mapaN-un n. daring to do something forbidden.